Centenary News, Events and Announcements - 2006
College TV Show Focuses on Cuisine, Mattar's Chef.
Hackettstown, NJ, December 20, 2006 - Advanced television production students filmed a cooking show at Mattar's Restaurant during the last week of November.
"Hopefully we'll help give them a first-hand experience in filming and producing a cooking show," said restaurant owner Mattar, who joked that he only has one name like Madonna.
The cooking show will air on Centenary Television as well as Comcast channel 21, and it will air more than once. Look for it during the month of December.
Centenary students Megan Lindsay and Burke Loxley filmed the program under supervision from Professor Jon Lewis, Director of Studio Operations. Mattar expressed that he was delighted to have them there as they filmed him for an introduction and closing to the show, and he said that he hopes it will become a regular occurrence.
The main feature was Co-Executive Chef Melissa Knox cooking a roast goose. Lindsay operated the main camera, filming Knox as she moved from tabletop to stove preparing the goose, a cornbread stuffing, and bourbon roasted butternut squash soup. Loxley hovered overhead, standing atop a counter where he could capture all the details with a smaller camera. "These items are fairly quick in preparation, which leaves you more time to spend with your family over the holidays," Knox said. Of course, with the magic of television no one needed to wait three hours since her raw goose was instantaneously switched with a fully cooked one.
"This was a great opportunity to get off the campus and in the field for a production," Lewis said. "They get to see what it's like to work in the field. It's not a controlled environment, this is real world stuff."
"I love doing off-studio things. It's great – it's so much fun," Lindsay said. "I like working with Jon because he's more relaxing," she continued. "He lets you work with what you have in your head instead of making you do something. He lets you figure things out and that's the best way to do something."
"This was a good opportunity to apply what Jon's been teaching in class," said Loxley. He explained that in addition to filming, he would also be involved in the editing process. "We'll take all the videos back to the studio, mix the sound, and edit the three videos into a final product."
There are plans to have students film at Mattar's in the future. "Cooking with Mattar is intended to be in the syllabus for cooking shows," Lewis said.
"Right now it's a big 'if', but I feel like it's going to happen," Mattar said.
Freshmen Discover Truth of their Town.
Centenary students study Hackettstown
Friday, December 15, 2006
BY BRENDAN BERLS
Star-Ledger Staff
Fifteen Centenary College freshmen were set loose on Hacketts town this semester with a mission: to plumb the past and the mysteries of the small town that they will call home for the next four years.
The students revisited the town's most notorious murder and concluded that the 19th century authorities probably convicted an innocent man.
They heard from an investigator who is tantalizingly close to solving another, more recent Warren County slaying. And they interviewed the owners of historical buildings that are said to be haunted by wayward spirits.
This is "CSI: Hackettstown."
"This is where they're going to be staying for the next four years. We wanted them to get to know Centenary and the surrounding community of Hackettstown," said Centenary math professor Kathy Turrisi, who came up with the idea for the course and taught it for the past two fall semesters.
"This was my favorite class this semester," said Missy Flannery, an 19-year-old freshman from Verona. "It makes you more interested in what's behind the town."
Of Hackettstown itself, Flannery added, "There's not a lot to do, but I love it."
The course is part of Centenary's "freshman experience" program, a course designed to accli mate new students to the college environment. While the program is mandatory for incoming freshmen, no two individual classes are the same, and professors are given wide latitude in coming up with syllabi.
While the name is a takeoff on the CBS police drama, the acronym, Turrisi said, actually stands for "Centenary Students Investigate."
Not all of the class was about old crimes. At one point, for instance, students canvassed the town during the fall and spoke with business owners about the histo ries of their centuries-old buildings.
But it was the old murders that drew the most interest.
"It was neat walking around the cemetery, because I'd never done that before, you know, just for fun," said Barry Shapiro of Fanwood. He was speaking of searching the Union Cemetery for the grave of Tillie Smith, a kitchen worker at the college who was brutally raped and murdered in 1886, and the man who was convicted of killing her.
In October, the students had heard a guest lecture by local author Dennis Sullivan, who published a book on the Smith case in 2000 concluding that James Titus -- the college groundskeeper who was convicted and sent to prison -- was probably innocent.
The class later staged a mock- re-enactment of the Titus trial and found him not guilty.
A visit by a Warren County detective probing another famous murder -- the 1982 "Princess Doe" case, involving a never-identified teenage girl who was dumped in a Blairstown cemetery -- prompted at least one student to consider majoring in criminal justice.
"That was my favorite part of the whole class," said Mary Jane White, 19, of West Palm Beach, Fla. The detective left the class with the impression that he was on the verge of solving the case, which White found fascinating.
"I liked the mystery of it," she said. "Being able to solve something like that really appealed to me."
Brendan Berls covers Hacketts town. He may be reached at bberls@starledger.com or (973) 539-7910.
Centenary College Prepares for Re-Building Trip to New Orleans for the Second Year.
Students, Faculty and Staff Plan “Hurricane Katrina Relief Project”
Hackettstown, NJ, December 14, 2006 – For the second year in a row, Centenary College students, staff, and faculty are planning for a re-building trip to the New Orleans area. The journey dubbed, “The Hurricane Katrina Relief Project, will take place January 2 through January 11, 2007.
One hundred fifteen individuals from Centenary, along with approximately 30 students and staff from nearby Drew University in Madison, will work with the United Methodist Committee on Relief in providing assistance to those affected by Hurricane Katrina and Hurricane Rita.
Over the past several months, the Centenary community has been preparing for the ’07 Relief Project by holding on-going fundraisers and events. Profits and donations are used to cover expenses of the trip and for tools, building supplies, clothing and food for the volunteers who are participating. Those who are traveling to the Gulf Coast are currently taking mandatory classes on sheet rocking and other related skills.
This trip is also a community service project for First Year Experience Classes, a Centenary year-long program designed to bridge the transition from high school to college.
“I am certain that this trip will be as successful as the one that we embarked on last year,” says Dr. Norman Cetuk, Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice and Sociology at Centenary College and the lead faculty member for the trip. “It has been an inspirational to witness the commitment and dedication from those who have been involved in this project. Individuals who have taken that step to be part of the rebuilding team will forever be touched by the experience.”
Last year, 130 faculty and staff from both colleges cleaned and repaired more than 120 homes, fixed several roofs and added sheetrock to many houses. The project was covered by MSNBC, WABC-TV, NJN Television, The Star Ledger, The Daily Record, The Express-Times, The New Jersey Herald, The Hunterdon County Democrat and The Warren Reporter.
This year Sarah Marchese, Instructor of Equine Science, will be bringing equine students to the New Orleans area to rebuild a barn in Poydras in Saint Bernard’s Parish. Presently a mere 15 out of the 40 stalls in the barn are occupied by horses as a result of the tremendous damage from Katrina. Many are still displaced until the barn can be made safe enough for the evacuated horses to be able to return home. The owners of the Poydras Farm are the only who are planning to rebuild their barns in Saint Bernard’s Parish. All others barns have been abandoned.
“The farm in Poydras is a family owned business that has suffered tremendously as many others have in New Orleans,” says Sarah Marchese. “This will be an eye opening experience for our students due to the extent of the massive devastation to not only homes, but also to the animals and farms upon which they reside. Though the business in Poydras deals with a different equine discipline than the students are familiar with, much can still be gained by the experience because of the students’ underlying commitment and compassion for all horses. In addition we are hoping to clean up and make available more stalls so that the family can resume business and move forward in their quest to serve the equine industry.”
Centenary College to Host Emmanuel Youth Event on December 30, 2006.
Terry Weaver to Speak and The Tommy Bowman Band to Perform.
Hackettstown, NJ, December 11, 2006 – Centenary College will host the Emmanuel Youth Event on December 30, 2006. The event will feature speaker Terry Weaver and The Tommy Bowman Band.
Terry Weaver strongly believes that worship is more than a song to sing, but a life to live and challenges students to live out their faith in a radical way.
The Tommy Bowman Band is an edgy worship band out of Chicago, with a heart for serious worship. Their hope is that as you experience their music, it will connect you to our Creator. They play with a desire to connect this generation to God.
The event will kick off on Saturday, December 30, at 4 P.M. at the George H. Whitney Chapel of the Edward W. Seay Administration Building with a pizza party and a pre-show that will feature free CD’s, youth resources, and t-shirt giveaways. The “Main Event” will begin at 5:30, as The Tommy Bowman Band will take the stage and,
later, Terry Weaver will speak. At 7:30, the audience will have the opportunity to meet the band.
For more information, please call the Greater New Jersey Annual Conference at (732) 359-1043.
Centenary Helps Make Hackettstown's Holiday Season a Little Brighter.
College gives back to the community.
Hackettstown, NJ, December 7, 2006 – As the weather becomes frostier and the holidays rapidly approach northwestern New Jersey, the spirit of the season has been discovered alive and well at Centenary College and throughout Hackettstown.
When Centenary College Provost and Chief Operating Officer Dr. Bryon Grigsby learned that the town of Hackettstown did not have the necessary funds budgeted for the high quality decorations they wished to purchase, he immediately offered to have Centenary pay the difference—$2,000. The town center is currently adorned with a stunning array of festive lights and green garland for residents and visitors alike to enjoy in the town Centenary proudly calls home.
Hackettstown Mayor Lavery says, "The town certainly appreciates Centenary’s generosity and is grateful that it was not necessary to skimp on quality. The decorations look phenomenal and will hopefully support keeping people in the holiday spirit."
The Centenary Community sincerely wishes the residents of Hackettstown and the surrounding areas a very happy holiday season.
- Pictured from left to right are: Scott Sheldon, Hackettstown Town Council Member, Dr. Bryon Grigsby, Provost and Chief Operating Officer at Centenary College, Maria DiGiovanni, Hackettstown Town Council Member, and Hackettstown Mayor Michael Lavery.
College Altering Course Credits.
Going from three to four will mean fewer classes but more hours.
Monday, December 04, 206
By LYNN OLANOFF
The Express-Times
HACKETTSTOWN - Centenary College junior Dan Citarella thought he would have to take six classes next fall to graduate on time.
Now the social studies major will only have to take four.
That's because next fall the college will switch from a three-credit to a four-credit course system. The change will allow full-time students to graduate in four years without taking six courses a semester or summer classes.
"It makes it much easier to me to take less classes and still accomplish the same goal," said Citarella, a 21-year-old from Sparta, N.J.
The four-credit classes will include another hour of class time per week. The extra time will allow for greater experiential learning such as guest lecture opportunities, presentations, on-line discussions, field trips and field assignments, college officials said.
"This change in curriculum will allow each professor the opportunity to delve deeper into the subject matter than ever before," Nancy Paffendorf, the college's associate dean of academic policy and programs, said in a statement.
Citarella, too, sees an academic advantage to more class time. In his World War II class, for example, there is rarely enough class time for his professor to give full lectures.
"You'll have more in-class time to cover the material (professors) want to cover as well as go out and maybe visit a war memorial on class time," said Citarella.
"Other colleges in New Jersey do use four-credit classes and it's certainly not uncommon for people to use the system across the country," said Marguerite Beardsley, a spokeswoman with the New Jersey Commission on Higher Education.
In Pennsylvania, Lafayette College has run a four-credit course system since 1998. College officials have found it allows for more in-depth learning.
"A couple of the most important motivations in going to this new model was the idea of increasing students' opportunities for innovative collaborations with faculty and their opportunities for self-directed learning," said Roger Clow, director of college communications.
Learn more information about Centenary's Four Credit curriculum transition here.
Centenary College Small Business Development Center Hosts Four Free Events in December.
Hackettstown, NJ, December 1, 2006 – Centenary College’s Small Business Development Center (SBDC) will be hosting multiple events in the month of December that are free and open to the public.
Centenary College Small Business Development Center (SBDC) is a non-profit organization funded by the U.S. Small Business Administration, the N.J. Commerce and Economic Growth Commission and Centenary College. The Centenary College SBDC offers low-cost business workshops and free, confidential management consulting for small businesses in Morris, Sussex and Warren Counties.
December 7, 2006 at 9 a.m., SBDC will host the USDA, Rural Development-Value Added Producer Grant (VAPG) Program at the President’s Dining Room of the Edward W. Seay Administration Building. The Rutgers University Food Innovation Center, in partnership with NJ Department of Agriculture and USDA, Rural Development, is conducting this workshop concerning Value Added Opportunities for farmers and producer groups. This workshop will be both informational and hands-on, consisting of a presentation of the grant program, as well as a breakout working session to assist in the formulation of value-added ideas and in the construction of an application for funding.
Also on December 7, 2006, SBDC will host Legal I – Legal ABC’s for Business Start-ups from 6:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. at the Robert E. and Virginia N. Littell Technology Center, Room 105. This workshop provides basic knowledge of the laws affecting business. Business owners will learn how to choose the appropriate business structure, assess business risks, provide adequate protection for business ideas, as well as business trade name registration and MORE! This session is being conducted by Brad M. Kaplan, Esq.
On December 8, 2006, SBDC will run the second section of Marketing Strategies for Business Success from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. in the Brotherton Hall, Room 9. This workshop will show how to successfully define, target and reach the markets for your products or services. Topics covered include making strategic marketing decisions on how to sell products and services and wisely allocating funds to implement marketing goals. This session will be conducted by Centenary College Professor Dolores Stammer, Director of Business and Community Resources at Centenary College.
Lastly, on December 15, 2006, the NJ Division of Taxation will run a seminar on Small Business Taxation from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., which will cover tax obligations for small businesses. Information covered will include how to register for a business in New Jersey, tax consequences of each form of business ownership, employer responsibilities, reporting business income and determining what goods and services are subject to sales tax and filing sales and use returns.
To register for any of these events, please call (908) 852-1400, ext. 2136.
You may also register online here.
About Dolores Stammer
Dolores Stammer has several decades of practical business experience for large multinational companies and entrepreneurial enterprises. Additionally she has taught graduate and undergraduate classes at a few NJ colleges and universities, including the introduction of in-depth experiential learning programs. Her management background includes staffs of up to 30 professionals, technicians and clericals. She also participates as an active member of local non-profit boards as well as holding key positions with business/professional organizations. She is a much in-demand speaker at professional, educational and business venues.
Prior to her affiliation with Centenary College’s Small Business Development Center, she created the Business & Community Resource Center (BCRC) at Centenary College. This program was devised so that students could gain “real-world experience” under the mantra of “Let’s get real; it’s all about business”. The significant regional acclaim of this teaching methodology led to the formation of the BCRC prior to the most recent affiliation with the Centenary College SBDC. She also worked as a technology, marketing and management consultant to large, medium and small companies representing a wide array of industries including electronics, publishing, distribution, consumer products, retail, manufacturing, and professional services.
About Brad M. Kaplan
Brad M. Kaplan, Esq. is the Chairman of the Corporate and Tax Department of Schwartz, Simon, Edelstein, Celso & Kessler, LLP. He assists the entrepreneurs to establish their businesses and address the day-to-day legal issues that impact owners of closely-held businesses.
Get directions to Centenary College here.
Celebrate ‘Tis the Season at Centenary College Sunday, December 3.
Hackettstown, NJ, November 28, 2006 – The public is invited to attend Centenary College’s ‘Tis the Season event on Sunday, December 3, 2006. ‘Tis the Season is an annual event designed to engage the Centenary community and beyond in festivities surrounding the holidays.
“’Tis the Season brings people of all ages and backgrounds together to celebrate the holiday season,” says Reverend David Jones, vice president for student engagement and service. “It is a wonderful opportunity for those who live in the surrounding areas to visit the campus and participate in a fun family event.”
The following are highlights of the ‘Tis the Season celebration that is open to the public:
- Welcome St. Nicholas to Centenary’s Front Porch at 1:45 p.m. of the Edward W. Seay Administration Building.
- Create holiday crafts and photos with Santa from 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. at the Edward W. Seay Administration Building.
- Centenary College Student Performance, “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” – 2:30 p.m. at the Little Theatre of the Edward W. Seay Administration Building, Adults/Seniors/Students - $8, Children under 12 - $6.50. Call the box office at (908) 979-0900 for reservations.
- Stone Soup Symphony - 4 p.m. – 5 p.m. at the George H. Whitney Chapel located at the Edward W. Seay Administration Building.
- Reserve a space for a Sumptuous Holiday Feast, Formal and West Dining Room at 4:30 p.m. or 6 p.m. Reservations are required. $10 for adults and $6.50 for children under 12.
- Traditional Grand Illumination at 7 p.m. outside of the main entrance to the Edward W. Seay Administration Building.
For more information, please call Cherilyn Brooks at (908) 852-1400, ext. 2371.
Centenary Students Conduct Weather Alert Services Survey.
Hackettstown, NJ, November 21, 2006 – Centenary students in Professor Robert Quade’s Marketing Research course will be surveying The Department of Public Works of over 200 municipalities starting today through December 7. The topic is whether municipalities use a weather alert service and, if so, details about that service.
This project is being conducted for a client who wishes to remain anonymous for the reason of having its identity named possibly interfering with the results. Questions asked include if contracted services include satellite weather images, climate data and snow fall totals 24-48 hours after each snow or ice event.
“This is the perfect time of year to conduct such a survey before the winter season begins,” says Professor Robert Quade, Centenary College’s, associate professor of business. “It gives each Department of Public Works the opportunity to think about their weather alert service and if that service is fulfilling their needs.”
Professor Quade’s classes conduct surveys for the College, communities, local businesses
and organizations three times a year. An expert in market research, he has consulted for companies, such as Becton-Dickinson, Exxon, and C. R. Bard and developed the first market research group in professional products at Johnson & Johnson. Prior to teaching at Centenary since 1985, Professor Quade has served as a faculty member for Fairleigh Dickinson University and Rutgers University.
This project is part of the Business and Community Resources Advanced Programs coordinated through the Centenary College Small Business Development Center (CCSBDC), which is hosted at the Centenary College campus. The SBDC network is administered by The U.S. Small Business Administration nationally, the NJ Department of Commerce and the New Jersey SBDC. The CCSBDC mission is to provide management assistance to current and prospective small business owners. The Centenary College SBDC is one of eleven located in New Jersey and provides assistance to small businesses (under $30 million in revenue or less than 500 employees) through professional consultation, specialty workshops, informational resources and now “student-powered” project work in many business disciplines.
Four Novelists Host Free Seminar at Centenary College, December 6, 2006.
Hackettstown, NJ, November 16, 2006 – Dr. Robert Frail, Dr. Victoria N. Alexander, Sophia Cowing, and Daniela Gioseffi will be reading as part of a seminar entitled “From Concept to Publication: a Seminar for Readers and Writers of Fiction” on December 6, 2006 from 6 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at Centenary College, Hackettstown, NJ.
The seminar, sponsored by The Warren County Cultural and Heritage Commission, is free and open to the public.
The first part of the program, directed toward writers of fiction, offers a choice between a fiction writing workshop and a publishing discussion. The second part of the program, directed toward the general public, offers readings by four novelists, concluding with a book signing.
Schedule
6:00 p.m. - Networking with writers and presenters in the Front Parlours, Main entrance, Centenary College.
6:30 p.m. - Concurrent Workshops:
- "Stalking the Story: A Fiction Workshop" with Melissa Montimurro.
Location: Smith Hall Rotundas 1. - Round-table: How to Publish Your Fiction.
Location: Smith Hall Rotundas 2.
7:30 – 8:00 p.m. - Coffee and snacks for workshop participants. Location: Smith Hall Rotundas
8:00 – 9:30 p.m. - Readings by published authors – Victoria N. Alexander, Sophia Cowing, Dr. Robert Frail and Daniela Gioseffi. Location: Front Parlours, main entrance, Centenary College.
The Front Parlours are handicapped accessible.
To register
Please call the Centenary College English Department at (908) 852-1400, ext. 2331 or (973) 539-6479. Indicate whether you will attend the Fiction Writing Workshop or the Publishing Discussion (6:30 p.m.) and/or the Fiction Readings (8 p.m.).
About the Authors
Victoria N. Alexander is a novelist and narrative theorist interested in science. Her novels "Smoking Hopes" (1996) and "Naked Singularity" (2001) pursue themes involving uncanny coincidences. Her honors include a Rockefeller Foundation Residency (Bellagio, Italy), a Jewish Foundation for the Education of Women Fellowship, two Art & Science Lab Residencies (Santa Fe), Alfred Kazin Award for Best Dissertation (GC, CUNY), and the Washington Prize for Fiction (for Smoking Hopes). She is currently working on a collection of short stories entitled Narrative.
Sophia Cowing’s first novel is entitled "Being Delight: the Valley of Delight." A writer, dancer, and Speech Pathologist, Ms. Cowing lived in the Midwest before moving to New York City. From her work with neurologically impaired clients, she discovered that the inner life continued despite the inability to speak. In addition, dancing in New York with Nancy Topf, an early pioneer in Contact Release, led her to a discovery of the body’s inner movements. These two discoveries, along with journal keeping, aided her exploration of her own interior life and informed her creative writing’s aim: to portray the spiritual, inner world and its development.
Dr. Robert J. Frail’s novel, "Fringe Dwellers", is due out in November 2006. Professor Frail is Director of International Studies and Associate Professor of French and English at Centenary College of New Jersey. In 2006, he was named “Professional of the Year in International Studies in Higher Education” for 2006-2007 by Empire Who’s Who. Other publications include Realism in Samuel Richardson and the Abbé Prévost, A Singular Duality: Literary Relations between France and England in the Eighteenth Century, and a literary biography of Michel Tournier in A Companion to Modern French Thought.
Daniela Gioseffi is an American Book Award winning author of fourteen books of poetry and prose. She won the Pen Syndicated Fiction Award in 1990, for her short story, “Daffodil Dollars,” included in her collection, In Bed with the Exotic Enemy. Her most recent novel, entitled Wild Nights, is a historical novel based on the life of Emily Dickinson. She has won two New York State Council for the Arts Grants in writing. Daniela is editor /publisher of http://www.PoetsUSA.com. Her anthology, "Women On War: International Writings…Prose And Poetry", was reissued in 2003. Professor Gioseffi lives and writes in Brooklyn Heights, New York but originally hails from New Jersey.
Melissa Montimurro teaches poetry and fiction writing at Centenary College. Her work has appeared in a variety of journals and magazines, both in print and on-line. Her poems have won awards from various publications, including The Comstock Review, chosen by Pulitzer Prize winning poet, Mary Oliver.
About the Warren County Cultural & Heritage Commission
The Warren County Cultural & Heritage Commission supports the Arts by providing arts services and programming. The Commission seeks active partners to provide arts activities throughout the County through funding and strives to make the arts accessible to all. The Commission's work is supported by the Warren County Freeholders and through grants from the New Jersey State Council on the Arts.
Centenary College Offers Online Spring Courses.
Hackettstown, NJ, November 15, 2006 – Centenary has expanded their online undergraduate course offering for Spring 2007, which is available to the public as well as Centenary students. Courses include Marketing, Psychology, World Religion, Philosophy, English, Sociology, Algebraic Modeling, Environmental Science and other courses in the general humanities.
“We are continuing to expand our undergraduate online course offering in recognition of the increasing student need for humanities classes to complete their degree requirements for graduation,” says Joanne Cote-Bonanno, Dean of Adult and Professional Programs at Centenary College. “Centenary offers a no-cancellation policy for online accelerated courses. As a result, students who find these courses cancelled at their own college or simply cannot fit the traditional version of a course in their schedule have a guarantee that the classes they need will run and they can graduate on time.”
Centenary's online degree completion courses are accelerated six-week, three-credit courses that allow students to participate in online discussions and learning team assignments over the Internet. Students meet via a virtual classroom during a time that fits into their schedule and communicate via threaded discussions with their instructor and fellow students. There is no set day or time for students to log into the classroom and the online discussions are also handled in the same manner, which accommodates students’ individual calendars.
Centenary College will run two spring online sessions from January 28th to March 10th and March 25th to May 5th. Students may sign up for courses in one or both sessions, depending on their area of interest. For non-Centenary students, each course can possibly be transferred to other colleges in order to fulfill general education requirements or for additional credits needed to graduate from those institutions.
For more information or to register, students can contact Tom Norton at 877-437-3746 or visit the Centenary College listing for Spring Online Courses here.
Centenary College Offers Online MBA with Human Resources Concentration.
Hackettstown, NJ, November 8, 2006 – Centenary College will be starting their ninth cohort-based online Master of Business Administration degree program with a concentration in Human Resources starting in Spring 2007. This new MBA with a Human Resource concentration is specifically designed to meet the distinctive needs of the working human resource professional in preparation for the challenges of the 21st century workplace.
The MBA program is comprised of twelve courses, totaling 36 credits. The concentration in Human Resources provides students with courses specific to their industry including Compensation and Benefits, Conflict Resolution, Legal Issues in the Workplace, Employee Assessment and Evaluation, and Human Resource Management. Students can complete their MBA in as little as 18 months.
Unlike other online programs, Centenary’s Master of Business Administration program is
cohort-based which means that students travel throughout the program in a lock-step
format as a group. This allows students to network, work in learning teams, and study with other students from around the country, regardless of their geographic location.
Centenary's online degree completion courses are accelerated six-week, three-credit courses that allow students to participate in online discussions and learning team assignments over the Internet. Students meet via a virtual classroom and communicate via threaded discussions with their instructor and fellow students. There is no set day or time for students to log into the classroom and the online discussions are asynchronous which accommodates the students’ individual schedules. Classes are limited in size in order to provide more one-on-one interaction with the instructor in the collaborative online discussion rooms.
“It is important to recognize that today’s student need to have access to different degree-completion methods, especially when the modern learner is an adult with a full-time career and family responsibilities,” says Dr. Joanne Cote-Bonanno, Dean of Adult and Professional Programs. “As a result of the success of these programs, Centenary College is able to add new concentrations to its online portfolio with the most recent being in Human Resources.”
For more information or to apply for the program, students can contact the graduate recruitment office at 908-852-1400 ext. 2494.
Centenary College Adds a Social Work Major to its Baccalaureate Curriculum.
Hackettstown, NJ, October 31, 2006 – Centenary College, the fastest growing college in the State of New Jersey, has recently added a Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) program to its other undergraduate disciplines. Centenary College is only one of nine institutions in the state to offer a Social Work program.
The mission of the Bachelor of Social Work program at Centenary College is to prepare competent and effective professionals for entry-level generalist social work practice in a diverse society. The curriculum is guided by the history, philosophy and knowledge base of the social work profession, and is grounded in the values of service, social justice, the dignity and worth of the person, the importance of human relationships, integrity and competence.
“According to the US Department of Labor, Social Work is among the fastest growing professions, with a particular increase in jobs in the fields of gerontology and substance abuse,” says Professor Tara Veerman, BSW Program Director. “People often don’t realize how broad the field of Social Work is. A BSW gives you the ability to work in a wide variety of settings.”
Bachelor of Social Work students will complete 420 hours of fieldwork during the senior year. Professor Terri Klemm, BSW Program Field Director, explains, “Fieldwork has always been an integral part of Social Work education. Graduates with a degree in Social Work have an advantage during the job search because they’ve already had the opportunity to make contacts in the social service community, and potential employers realize that all students who have earned a BSW degree enter the work force with a significant amount of direct experience.”
Centenary College is in the process of acquiring accreditation from the Council on Social Work Education. The program anticipates that it will be granted candidacy status in January 2007 and aspires to achieve full accreditation in the 2009-2010 academic year. Graduates with an accredited BSW degree are eligible to become Certified Social Workers in the State of NJ. They are also eligible to apply for Advanced Standing in most Master of Social Work programs, allowing them to transfer up to 18 BSW credits towards their MSW degree.
For more information about this program, please call Tara Veerman at 908-852-1400 ext. 2347 (veermant@centenarycollege.edu) or Terri Klemm at 908-852-1400 ext. 2346 (klemmt@centenarycollege.edu).
Visit Degree Program page here.
WNTI-FM Sets New Fundraising Record.
HACKETTSTOWN, N.J. (October 31, 2006) – WNTI just concluded their fall membership campaign and set a new record in their fundraising efforts. The public radio station from Centenary College raised $57,500 in eight days, surpassing their $55,000 goal. The station’s previous high benchmark was $52,000, which surpassed their $45,000 goal during the spring fund drive this past April.
The new record is what WNTI General Manager Jon Peterson calls “a milestone” in the station’s history. “The station is undergoing an incredible renaissance,” says Peterson. “More people are listening to better radio for longer amounts of time, and this fund raising record reflects that growth. It is very exciting to lead the station at a time when more people are listening and loving our programming. But equally important, they are also willing to invest financially in the future of the station.” WNTI is a member-supported station with 80% of its operating budget coming directly from its listeners.
Operations Manager Nick Straka stressed that there was a tremendous team effort that allowed the station to achieve this record growth. “WNTI relies heavily on the staffing support from our volunteer announcers and friends in the community to even stage a fund drive. Without their outstanding efforts, none of this could have happened."
WNTI programs a mix of progressive adult alternative music with weeknight and weekend specialty shows on weeknights and weekends. The station is a broadcast service of Centenary College and is located at 91.9FM. It also streams its programming on the Internet.
Listen online or view the complete program schedule at www.wnti.org.
Mark Twain Impersonator to Perform at Centenary College.
Hackettstown, NJ, October 19, 2006 – Dr. Julian Caplan, a Mark Twain impersonator, is scheduled to perform at Centenary College on October 25, 2006 at 11 a.m. in the Little Theater. This event is free and open to the public.
This performance will be held in conjunction with the first year experience course entitled, “Humor and Survival.”
Dr. Julian Caplan is a retired lawyer, corporate business executive and professor of business who was born in Houston, Texas where he appeared in school plays with Ann Miller and Gale Storm. Later he studied acting with the famous exponent of method acting Stella Adler at the Dramatic Workshop in New York. Among his classmates were Marlon Brando, Elaine Stritch and Maureen Stapleton. Now in his golden years, Dr. Caplan has responded to a yearning to tickle the funny bones of his fellow humans. Not incidentally, he believes with the late Norman Cousins (and Readers Digest) that laughter is truly the best medicine.
For further information, please contact (908) 852-1400, ext. 2063.
Local Author to Speak at Centenary College.
Hackettstown, NJ, October 19, 2006 – Denis Sullivan, author of the Tillie Smith murder mystery, “In Defence of Her Honor”, will be speaking to the First-Year Experience class, CSI: Hackettstown, on October 25, 2006 at 11 a.m. in the Front Parlours of the Edward W. Seay Administration Building at Centenary College about this title and his upcoming book, “Murder at the Oxford Tunnel.” This event is free and open to the public.
This book is the true story about the 1886 murder of Tillie Smith, a kitchen maid who worked at Centenary College. James Titus, the building supervisor, was accused and found guilty of her murder, though many people felt that he was punished for a crime that he did not commit.
Learn more about this presentation here.
This presentation is going to be held in conjunction with the CSI: Hackettstown First Year Experience course that focuses on the history of Hackettstown. As part of this course, students are required to conduct research about the historical background on
different buildings and stores within the town, as well as conducting interviews with current owners and comparing pictures of the “old with the “new” buildings and locations.
For further information, please call (908) 852-1400, ext. 2173.
- Trick or Treat with Centenary Horses on October 28.
Trick or Treat with Centenary Horses.
Hackettstown, NJ, October 16, 2006 – Looking for a different and fun way to celebrate Halloween? Make this one memorable by participating in a unique fundraiser that benefits the Mylestone Equine Rescue in Pohatcong, New Jersey. Admission is free!
Centenary College’s First-Year Experience classes entitled Careers in the Equine Industry and The Literate Horse Lover will host the second annual “Trick or Treat with Centenary’s Horses,” a fundraiser at the Centenary College Equine Center located at 220 Middle Valley Road in Long Valley on October 28, 2006 from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m.
This is an indoor event, so come up rain or shine!
Centenary students and horses will be dressed in costumes. In addition to offering a safe and fun trick or treating location for guests of all ages, the day will also include many games and activities for participants including pumpkin and face painting and a costume parade.
Admission is free; however, donations will be accepted for Margrit, a neglected and abused mare through Mylestone Equine Rescue.
Learn more about Margrit's plight before being rescued here.
For further information about the Mylestone Equine Rescue, please visit www.mylestone.org. Over $600 was raised for poster horses’ Smokey and Wyatt last year.
For further information, please call 908-832-7010, ext. 2.
- Ribbon cutting for the new Founders Hall. (Click image to enlarge.)
Centenary College Celebrates the Grand-Opening of a New Residence Hall.
Hackettstown, NJ, October 12, 2006 – In response to Centenary College’s growing student population, the Hackettstown-based institution celebrated the grand-opening of its newest residence hall, Founders Hall.
Named in honor of the United Methodist Church and the ten community members responsible for bringing Centenary to Hackettstown, Founders Hall houses 124 students in an apartment-style setting. Each suite contains a kitchen/dining area combination, a living room, four private bedrooms and two baths.
In March 1866, the General Conference of the Methodist Church passed a resolution stating that “the educational wants of our people in the northern part of our State remain unmet… We recommend to our people the erection of an academic institution that shall be an honor to the church and a blessing to future generations.”
A year later, a charter was drafted by the Newark Annual Conference “to found an institution of learning in this State, whose object shall be for the promotion of learning.”
1867 also marked the centennial of Methodism in America, so the Conference chose the name “Centenary.”
Although several other towns would compete to become the location for Centenary, Hackettstown became the home for the institution when ten prominent citizens offered $10,000 and 10 acres of land.
Today, Centenary College’s mission of “Unparalleled Service and Student Centered Learning” has made it the fastest growing College in New Jersey. In order to meet overwhelming demand, Centenary increased its residential offerings with several halls. The newest, Founders Hall, provides students with a “home away from home,” as well as technologically-equipped study areas to support current academic programs.
“This celebration signifies a milestone and a time of growth for the College,” says Dr. Kenneth L. Hoyt. “Founders Hall has been named in honor of the individuals who made the existence of this great institution possible and recognizes the progress that has occurred over the past 139 years.”
WNTI, the Radio Station of Centenary College, Receives a $10,000 Grant from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.
Hackettstown, NJ, October 3, 2006 – WNTI, the radio station of Centenary College, has received a Station Renewal Project Grant from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting for $10,000. WNTI is one of ten stations selected out of 29 applicants located throughout the United States.
CPB, a private, nonprofit corporation created by Congress in 1967, is the steward of the federal government’s investment in public broadcasting. It helps support the operations of more than 1,000 locally owned and operated public television and radio stations nationwide, and is the largest single source of funding for research, technology, and program development for public radio, television, and related on-line services.
As a grant recipient, WNTI will participate in an assessment process conducted by Public Radio Capital, a national non-profit organization dedicated to strengthening and expanding in public radio services in communities nationwide, regarding the station’s present service, an analysis of the organizational strengths and weaknesses and business models that build on the present configuration toward the goal of more robust public service. As a result, CPB will chose up to five out of ten stations that will be participating in Phase II.
“This grant will provide WNTI with valuable feedback to move forward in providing our listeners with a more effective on-air product,” says Jon Peterson, general manager for WNTI. “I am grateful that WNTI was chosen among the different applicants to receive the Station Renewal Project Grant.”
WNTI is licensed to and operated by Centenary College and first went on the air in 1958. Studios are located in the Edward W. Seay Administration Building. WNTI operates 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, broadcasting on 91.9 FM to a coverage area with an estimated population of one million people. The music programs focus on a variety of genres from Blues, Jazz, World Beat, Big Band/Popular Standards and Rock ‘n Roll.
Programming is also streamed live at www.wnti.org from its transmitter in Independence Township, New Jersey. WNTI is a member and underwriter supported public station providing non-commercial FM broadcast service for northern New Jersey and northeast Pennsylvania.
WNTI’s weekend programming is a diverse mix of NPR programs, such as Car Talk, E-Town, Conversation from the World Café, Living on Earth and On the Media, plus many music specialty programs. WNTI also airs Contours, a weekly production of WNTI, which highlights individuals who make a difference within the WNTI listening area. Recent segments include a discussion with Centenary College staff and students who embarked on a rebuilding effort in New Orleans, discussions on The New Jersey Highlands Bill and the homeless help group called the Interfaith Hospitality Network.
- "The Business of Professional Sports"
Centenary College Alumni Nets Executive to Speak on “The Business of Professional Sports” on October 5, 2006.
Hackettstown, NJ, September 28, 2006 – Centenary College alumni who are executives of the New Jersey Nets basketball team will be speaking on “The Business of Professional Sports” at Centenary College on October 5, 2006 at 7 p.m. in the Front Parlours of the Edward W. Seay Administration Building. A light reception will commence at 6 p.m. This session is open to the public free-of-charge. This event is hosted by Centenary College’s Career Services Department.
Guest speakers will include 1993 Centenary College graduate, Fred Mangione, Vice President for Ticket Sales; 1993 graduate Drew Green, Nets Manager for VIP Access and Experience and 2005 graduate Jaime Ponce, Account Manager/NY Sales.
Residents of the surrounding communities are invited to participate in an all-around informative experience.
Get directions and parking information.
Topics that will be covered during the session will be as follows:
- Breaking into the Field
- Recommended Courses of Study
- The Benefits of Internships/Relationship Building
- Different Careers Associated with This Field
“I am pleased to share my experiences on how to break into the business and what it takes to become successful in professional sports with members of the Centenary Community and beyond,” says Fred Mangione. “This session is a great opportunity for those seeking valuable insight about the ins and outs of the field.”
The New Jersey Nets is based in East Rutherford, New Jersey and play in the National Basketball Association (NBA).
Established in 1967 as part of the American Basketball Association, the team was originally called the New Jersey Americans. The team played its first season in the Teaneck Armory before changing its name and location to Long Island to become the New York Nets to rhyme with two other professional sports teams in New York: the New York Mets and New York Jets.
In 1981, the team moved into the Brendan Byrne Arena (now known as Continental Airlines Arena) where they are currently located. Plans are to move to a state-of-the art facility in Brooklyn, NY starting in the 2009-2010 season.
Recent successes include two trips to the NBA finals in the last ten years and winning four out of five Atlantic Division titles.
Centenary College Parents Weekend Scheduled for October 7 & 8.
Hackettstown, NJ, September 28, 2006 – Centenary College’s Parents Weekend is scheduled for October 7 and 8, 2006. Activities will consist of a Parent Workshop on the transition from High School to College, a spa express, an ESP show and other family festivities. Over 400 people are expected to attend.
Selected activities are available to the public, such as The 12th Annual Breast Cancer Walk and two showings of Centenary Performing Arts Guild’s “She Stoops to Conquer.”
“Parents Weekend is designed so that individuals can get involved in their son or daughter’s academic journey through a venue that is fun, yet informative, “ says Reverend David Jones, vice president for student engagement and service. “In addition, there are activities planned that members of the Hackettstown community and beyond can participate in, such as the Breast Cancer Walk sponsored by the Northwest New Jersey Regional Women’s Center in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month.”
For further information about Parents Weekend, please contact Kristen McKitish at (908) 852-1400, ext. 2123. You may also contact Kristen by email: mckitishk@centenarycollege.edu.
Selected Events Are Open to the Public. Visit the 2006 Parents Weekend Schedule.
- Click to download Katrina Golf Classic Brochure
Centenary College and Drew University Team up for Katrina Relief Golf Classic.
Hackettstown, NJ, September 19, 2006 – Centenary College and Drew University have joined forces for a fundraiser for the 2007 Centenary College Relief Project, which is being planned for a rebuilding effort in New Orleans this January. The Classic, which is entitled Restoring Hope…Rebuilding Homes will be held on Friday, October 6, 2006 at the Apple Mountain Golf and Country Club in Belvidere, NJ.
Get directions to the Apple Mountain Golf and Country Club.
This is the second year that both institutions will combine resources to renovate homes, schools and churches after the devastation of Katrina in Metairie. In fact, 150 members of both communities cleaned and repaired more than 100 homes, fixed two roofs and added Sheetrock to three houses during their ten day stay last January. The group worked with the United Methodist Committee on Relief in providing assistance to those affected by Hurricane Katrina.
Profits will be used to cover expenses of this year’s trip scheduled for January 2007 and for tools, building supplies, clothing and food that the volunteers will bring with them to Metairie.
“Being able to help the individuals in Louisiana that were deeply affected by the devastation was personally fulfilling and I felt a major sense of accomplishment by the end of the trip last year,” says Centenary student Bryan Watkinson. “I am so pleased that I will be actively involved in this project this year and specifically spearheading this fundraiser.”
Sponsorships opportunities vary in cost range from $75 to $900.
For further information, please contact Bryan Watkinson at (908) 752-3456 or e-mail him at watkinsonb@centenarycollege.edu.
Centenary College Opens a New Learning Center at Phillipsburg High School.
Hackettstown, NJ, September 15, 2006 – Centenary College is opening a new learning center in Phillipsburg, NJ with classes starting on October 15, 2006 at the Phillipsburg High School for the institution’s Center of Adult and Professional Studies Program (CAPS) – an accelerated degree granting cohort-based curriculum for individuals interested in earning an associate in science in liberal arts, a bachelor of science in business administration or a master in business administration.
“This initiative allows Centenary College to continue to address our mission to service our New Jersey based students,” says Joanne Cote-Bonnano, Dean of Adult and Professional Programs. “There is a huge demand within the NJ workforce for degree-holding employees. In many areas of our state, the population needs more convenient access to educational programs. With our new Phillipsburg-based learning center, we can now provide educational alternatives to the residents and employees of the surrounding areas.”
In addition, the Phillipsburg learning center will run the State Endorsed 30 College Credit Program, an accelerated curriculum, recommended by New Jersey Department of Labor, where students will have the opportunity to earn their High School Diploma, as well as 30 credits toward an Associate Degree. An ESL certification course will also be available at the Phillipsburg learning center.
The learning center will initially reside at the Phillipsburg High School until a permanent facility is built within the confines of Phillipsburg at a later date.
For further information, contact Tom Norton, Senior Business Development Specialist/Recruiter, at (862) 219-3351.
Centenary Offers Free Library Card Plus Hundreds of Audio Books.
Hackettstown, NJ, September 14, 2006 – Want to read The 10 Minute Stress Manager, but do not have time? Centenary College offers a free library card to individuals who reside within the boundaries of the 07840 zip code and cardholders now have access to hundreds of audio books as a result.
Centenary College recently became involved in an initiative called Listen NJNW (ListenNJNW.org) where selected titles can be downloaded to a CD, then listened to at one’s convenience.
“The current selection includes 482 books, but it is growing everyday,” says Nancy Madacsi, Centenary College’s director of the library. “I am so pleased that Centenary is one of the two institutions that participate in this project.”
Interested parties can visit the Taylor Memorial Library during the hours of 8:00am-11:00 pm Monday thru Thursday, 8:00 am-4:30 pm on Friday, 9:00 am - 2:00 pm on Saturday and Sunday 1:00-9:30.
For more information, please call Jane Endrizzi at 908-852-1400 x 2345.
Centenary Web Site Gets a New Look.
Hackettstown, NJ, September 1, 2006 - The Information Technology Services in conjunction with the Enrollment Management department completed a redesign of the Centenary College web site. The new web site launched on September 1, 2006.
"One of the biggest deficiencies with the old web site was its navigation," said Douglas Hooper, Web Site Content Manager for the college. "People had a hard time finding the information they needed. There was also duplicate and out-dated information that added to the confusion." The new web site uses a more streamlined approach driven by database technology.
Web sites typically undergo some level of redesign every 18 to 24 months. After serving the Centenary community for two years, the old web site was deactivated and replaced with the new design.
The new web site integrates several important upgrades. Most important of these is the installation of a content management system. This new system allows for greater participation from the Centenary community because it eliminates the need to understand all of the features of HTML and XHTML programming. Many colleges and universities now utilize some type of content management system on their web sites.
Another upgrade was the utilization of Flash animation and database technology to create a more dynamic experience. Working with Steven Bino, one of the college's Graphic Design and Multimedia Arts students, the team was able redesign the look and feel of the new web site in about 10 weeks.
"With all good endeavors, it is the help of many hands that promise success. We can thank John Simone, our Software Engineer, Steve Bino, and all the faculty and staff who participated for their efforts to bring this new addition to the Centenary community."
With the new web site now active, the project enters its second phase of development. The second phase will include server and software upgrades, new content manager training, and usability testing. This last component will ensure continual improvements to the web site as the development team solicits ideas and feedback from site users.
The Web Development team invites you to explore the newest version of the Centenary College web site. Share your comments here.
Centenary College Will Host The Small Business Development Center For Warren, Morris, and Sussex Counties.
New Office Will Be Open at the Fastest Growing College in the State
(August 24, 2006) – The Small Business Development Center that serves Warren, Morris and Sussex Counties is now being sponsored by Centenary College, which is the fastest growing higher education institution in the State of New Jersey. Now known as the Centenary College Small Business Development Center (CCSBDC), new offices are opening in the Brotherton Building at Centenary in Hackettstown during the week of September 4, 2006 and projects engaging faculty and students in economic development are being developed.
The Centenary College SBDC is moving from a temporary office at the Warren County Regional Chamber of Commerce in Washington, NJ since leaving Warren County Community College in June after 18 years there.
“Bringing the SBDC to the Centenary campus will greatly benefit the economic growth of the three counties the SBDC serves,” says Dr. Bryon Lee Grigsby, Centenary College’s Provost and Chief Operating Officer. “Centenary is making a substantial investment in both operations and infrastructure so that this organization can continue to serve the economic development of this region. Hackettstown and Centenary are perfect places for this type of organization.”
The SBDC network is administered by The U.S. Small Business Administration nationally to provide management assistance to current and prospective small business owners. SBDCs are located across the country and offer one-stop assistance to small businesses by providing a wide variety of information and guidance in central and easily accessible branch locations.
The New Jersey Small Business Development Centers (NJSBDC) network has eleven centers throughout the Garden State, with State funding from the New Jersey Commerce, Economic Growth and Tourism Commission.
This program is a cooperative effort of the public and private sectors and the educational community. It enhances economic development by providing small businesses with management consulting and training. NJSBDC leadership lauded the new relationship with Centenary. “This is the first time we have had a private institution host one of our regional centers,” said NJSBDC State Director Brenda B. Hopper. “It is a wonderful relationship and one that leverages our state and federal funding in a way that will surely benefit the Skylands region.”
In particular, Hopper noted that Centenary’s desire to get faculty and students involved in the business outreach services of the SBDC would be a great collaborative effort and strengthen ongoing efforts to revitalize Hackettstown and support the region’s small businesses.
“I am enthusiastic about SBDC’s relationship with Centenary College,” says Jim Smith, Director of the Centenary College SBDC. “This arrangement is a perfect fit because Centenary is a progressive institution that promotes the development of community-related programs and actively seeks opportunities to make them available on the campus. I am pleased that it was recognized that SBDC has much to offer to our current and future clients in Northwest New Jersey.”
Small business owners and prospective entrepreneurs can reach the new office at 908-852-1400 after September 4 and find more detailed information about NJSBDC consulting services online at www.njsbdc.com.
Centenary Adds Four New Members to Athletic Staff.
(August 23, 2006) - In the last three weeks Centenary College has added four new members to its Athletic Staff, three in the coaching category and one within the office staff. Aaron Walsh, Matt Pinto, Dinu Dan, and James Cusick have all joined the Centenary Athletic staff for the 2006-2007 academic year in their respective areas.
The first new hire of the off-season for the Cyclones was by Head Baseball Dave Sawicki, who added Aaron Walsh to his staff as his top assistant for the upcoming year. Walsh arrives in Hackettstown after serving as an assistant coach at Hartwick College last season. Coach Walsh helped the Hawks to the most wins in the past ten years of the program. At Hartwick, he served as recruiting coordinator, worked with the hitters, catchers and also contributed to the pitching staff. During the summer, Walsh served as Head Coach of the Dauphin Brewers of the SESBL, one of the premier summer leagues in Canada. He guided his team to the league championship and helped several of his players move on to play collegiate baseball in the United States. A 2005 graduate from Point Park University with a degree in Sports and Entertainment Management. Walsh was a two-year starter and captain as a catcher for the NAIA school, before beginning his coaching career as pitching coach at his alma mater. Before attending Point Park, he attended Schenectady Community College where he started as a sophomore and was named the team captain. In 2001, under his leadership, the Schenectady pitching staff combined for a 2.87 ERA. Walsh, who will serve as the recruiting coordinator, will mentor the Cyclone hitters and catchers.
The second assistant coach hired at Centenary this summer was Matt Pinto. Pinto will be joining the Men’s Lacrosse coaching staff and third year Head Coach Matt Klank. Pinto was a three-year starter at Johns Hopkins University from 2004-2006. He started in every game for the Blue Jays defense over that 45 game stretch, as well as, being named chosen as a Preseason Second Team All-American prior to the start if his senior year. In 2005, Coach Pinto was a member of the Hopkins National Championship Team and was named to the STX/USILA Honorable Mention All-American Team. In addition to his success at JHU, Matt was also a member of the USA Under-19 World Championship Lacrosse Team in 2003, and a two sport standout at Loyola Blakefield Prep School from Fall 1995- Spring 2002.
The third coach to join the Cyclones coaching ranks this coming fall is the schools new Head Volleyball Coach, Dinu Dan. Coach Dan comes to Centenary after a two year hiatus from the sport. In his most recent stint as a Head Coach, Dan tallied a two year record of 40-28 at Division I Long Island University, where he took the Blackbirds to the Northeast Conference Final in 2002 and to the Semi-Final in 2003. Prior to his two seasons with LIU, he was the Head Women’s Volleyball Coach at Pace University. From 1996-2001, the Pace women went an impressive 148-58 under the of direction Dan, including two NCAA Division II Quarterfinal appearances in 1998 and 2000. The Lady Setters also notched four consecutive NE-10 Conference Championships (’97 – ’00) and were NE-10 regular season champs in 1997 and 2000.
The final addition the Centenary community, was the hiring of James Cusick as the Athletic Department’s Administrative Assistant. Cusick, a native of Hillsborough, NJ and a graduate of Immaculata High School accepted the position with Centenary at the end of July and has been handling all of the departmental paperwork, budget requests, and a various scheduling issues. Cusick is also a 2004 graduate of Marist College and holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Communications.
Master of Education Program In Third Cohort.
Online Delivery Provides Flexible Schedule for Education Students
(August 23, 2006) – Centenary College will begin their third cohort-based online Master of Education in Educational Practice degree program in Fall 2006. This program is specifically designed to meet the distinctive needs of the contemporary elementary and secondary school educator - preparing educators to address the challenges of the 21st century classroom.
The M.Ed in Educational Practice program is comprised of eleven courses, totaling 36 credits. Understanding the busy lives of professional educators, Centenary College has scheduled the M. Ed in Educational Practice to coordinate with the school calendar. Students can also opt for an accelerated format to complete the program in less time. In addition, local students can choose a blended format with classroom meetings to supplement the online learning experience.
Unlike other online programs, Centenary’s Master of Education program is cohort-based which means that students travel throughout the program in a lock-step format as a group. This allows students to network, work in learning teams, and study with other educators from around the country.
Centenary College's online degree completion courses are accelerated six-week, three-credit courses that allow students to participate in online discussions and learning team assignments over the Internet. Students meet via a virtual classroom in an asynchronous manner, communicating via threaded discussions with their instructor and fellow students. Throughout the week, students log into the classroom and participate in asynchronous online discussions which accommodate the students’ individual schedules.
The first course, A Prologue to Contemporary Educational Practice will begin in mid-September.
For more information or to register, students can contact the graduate recruitment office at 908-852-1400 x2071 or visit the Online Courses web page.
- Students from Centenary's sister colleges in Asia visit America
Centenary College Teaches American Culture, Government and Economy to Students from Asia.
(June 14, 2006) - Seventy-two students from Centenary College's ten sister colleges in Asia have been spending six weeks at the Hackettstown-based institution to learn about various topics related to American Culture, including literature, economy, government, heritage and family relations. Some will leave Centenary this month to return to their universities in China, Japan or Korea, but many will continue their studies at Centenary College.
One aspect of this program that makes it unique is the excursions to various sites in New Jersey, New York City, Boston and Washington, DC. In addition to visiting important landmarks, such as The United Nations Building and The Federal Reserve Bank, some students traveled to a variety of American corporations, such as Johnson and Johnson Corporation, Masterfoods USA, The Star Ledger, Verizon and Transistor Devices, International.
"Although the program was established in 1995, the corporation visits were added to the curriculum just this year," says Arlene Young, international liaison and director of the Summer Culture and Language Program and instructor of ESL at Centenary College. "It has certainly been a successful endeavor because it gives them the valuable opportunity to visit very different types of American corporations and learn about some of their inner workings and how they make important decisions. For example, the visit to Johnson & Johnson included a site tour of the computer systems."
The students from the Summer Culture and Language Program represented the following institutions:
- Dongduk Women's University (Korea)
- Hoseo University (Korea)
- Hoseo San-Hak University (Korea)
- Ewha Women's University (Korea)
- Yong-In University (Korea)
- Hyupsung University (Korea)
- Obirin College (Japan)
- Otemae University (Japan)
- Toyo Eiwa University (Japan)
- Anglo-Chinese College
Founded in 1867 by the Newark Conference of the United Methodist Church, Centenary College is an independent, coeducational liberal arts and career studies college distinguished by an accomplished faculty, small class size and diverse student body. Centenary is the only baccalaureate and master degree granting institution in northwest New Jersey.
Centenary College's main campus is located in Hackettstown, NJ, with its equestrian facility in Washington Township (Morris County). The College's Center for Adult and Professional Studies (CAPS) offers accelerated degree completion programs in Parsippany, with an additional facility in MetroPark, Iselin, and at corporate sites throughout New Jersey.
Printer-friendly page