Several Raritan Valley Community College faculty members have received promotions for their hard work and dedication to the College. The RVCC Board of Trustees has approved the promotions of the following faculty members, effective July 1: Susan Arvay of Highland Park (English): from Associate Professor to Professor Lori Austin of Great Meadows (Mathematics & Computer Science): from Associate Professor to Professor Michael McKeown Bondhus of Jersey City (English): from Associate Professor to Professor Lauren Braun-Strumfels of Lambertville (Humanities, Social Science, Social Work & Education): from Associate Professor to Professor John Sichel of Mountainside (Arts & Design): from Associate Professor to Professor Kathryn Suk of Bound Brook (Humanities, Social Science, Social Work & Education): from Associate Professor to Professor Brian Donnelly of Hillsborough (Business & Public Service): from Assistant Professor to Associate Professor Alisa Shapiro of Scotch Plains (Business & Public Service): from Assistant Professor to Associate Professor Janelle Bitter of Flemington (Library): from Instructor to Assistant Professor Dominick DePinto of Easton, PA (Business & Public Service): from Instructor to Assistant Professor Ardath Youngblood of Clinton (Health Science Education): from Instructor to Assistant Professor Ranked by WalletHub.com and Niche.com as the #1 community college in New Jersey, Raritan Valley Community College has been serving as an academic and cultural center for Somerset and Hunterdon County residents for over 50 years. The College has been nationally recognized for its service to the community, environmental stewardship, and commitment to diversity.
It is home to a Planetarium, Science Education Institute and 3M Observatory; a Theatre offering professional performances for all ages; and an Honors College for high achieving students. The College offers more than 90 associate degrees and certificates, as well as career training and professional development courses. RVCC is located at 118 Lamington Road in Branchburg, NJ.
For further information, visit www.raritanval.edu. ### FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 13, 2022 Media contact: Donna Stolzer, 908-526-1200, ext. 8383 PR #136