County College of Morris

AlumniAdvocateFall 2007

Inside:CCM Winner’s Circle ................ 3

Dr. Sherman H. Masten ............ 3

Graduate Updates ..................... 4

Did You Know ........................... 5

CCM Sports Highlights ............. 5

Foundation Donors .................. 6

Transfer Agreements .................. 7

Radio City Bus Trip ................... 8

W hen the County College of Morris opened its doors to the first group of students in the fall of 1968, the administration moved to complete the hiring for the fledgling college. Among the first administrators to join the staff was Joseph Nazzaro. Fresh out of Rut-gers University and armed with a Master’s degree in Counseling Psychology, the former high school his-tory teacher, football and lacrosse coach from Ha-nover Park High School, signed on as the Director of Career Services and Financial Aid. Nazzaro remained

For Dr. Joe Nazzaro, 39-year CCM Career Starts and Ends Right

in that position for 15 years working under Dean of Students George Dragonetti.

Nazzaro brought many innovations to the college in those early years, building a job placement service and managing a full array of student financial aid options. He recalls working with his staff to start the college job recruitment program, Career Week, job search strategies workshops, and resume building program.

Reflecting back on those earlier years, Nazzaro said, “It was all very exciting as we worked together to build a new college and provide the best services we could. We took great pride in the college and in what we did. We always placed the students first.”

Nazzaro’s contributions extended to the college’s sports program as well. In 1970, he started a men’s la-crosse program at CCM and coached it as a club team for four years, enabling it to become a varsity sport.

When founding president Dr Sherman Masten re-tired in 1986, the then newly appointed President Ed Yaw created the Division of College Advancement and Planning and tapped Nazzaro, who had by then earned his Doctorate from Seton Hall University, to be its leader. The position entailed centralizing all col-

lege marketing efforts, leading the college’s strategic planning, mobilizing alumni, and creating a college foundation to enter fundraising for the first time.

Probably the best known of Nazzaro’s marketing ideas was the creation of the “I Started Right” alumni bill-board and advertising campaign. “It certainly has tak-en on a life of its own” he mused. “We have featured approximately 100 alumni and many more have re-quested to be featured. It’s been great fun. The individ-uals we selected and the stories surrounding their time in the limelight are things I will always treasure.”

In 2000, Nazzaro was elected President of the Nation-al Council for Marketing and Public Relations, the largest affiliate council of the American Association of Community Colleges, representing 600 community colleges nationally. The organization named him Re-gional Communicator of the Year in 1995 and award-ed him the Petrizzo Career Service award in 2005.

Nazzaro has contributed to his community in Morris County by serving on many boards and committees. He is Chairman of the Randolph Recreation Com-munity Advisory Board and is the Program Leader for

“I Started Right” Campaign Features New PersonalitiesBy Mary Ann Kiczek

The artist Antoine de Saint Exupery once said, “You know you’ve achieved perfec-tion in design, not when you have noth-ing more to add, but when you have noth-ing more to take away.” That expression relates well to outdoor advertising, where the viewing time is often a few seconds.

By all accounts, the CCM “I Started Right” billboard campaign does it right. It offers a quick burst of information and contains just one design element – the CCM alum’s photograph.

The latest I Started Right billboard cam-paign features a radio personality, an insurance executive, an attorney, and a scientist. Together, they demonstrate the diversity of professions enjoyed by CCM graduates and share the prestige of hav-ing had the right start.

Shannon Holly ‘96Shannon Holly has been in radio since the day she graduated. She started out

as a radio person-ality for a small station in Penn-sylvania, and then moved to me-dium market ra-dio in Southwest Florida, where she remained with her own show for seven years.

The highlight of her career came in 2006 when she landed her current job as the newest member of the Star 94 FM morning show in Atlanta. “Every-day I get to talk to celebrities, make lis-teners happy with contesting, and most importantly, on the air I can raise perti-nent topics and have intelligent dialogue about them,” she commented.

For the foreseeable future, Holly hopes to continue to hone her broadcasting

skills at Star 94, although she readily admits that becoming a Z100 FM radio personality would be “amazing.”

For Holly, CCM was “the best possible step” after high school. It’s where she learned to take school seriously and fo-cus on the future. She went on to gradu-ate from Penn State University with a major in broadcast journalism.

When Holly is off air, she enjoys spend-ing time with her two-year-old daugh-ter, Bella, visiting NYC, reading, skiing, shopping, dining out, and doing any-thing that makes her laugh.

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Dr. Nazzaro will retire from CCM in January 2008, closing a 39-year career of exemplary service.

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Q uack! Quack! What fun we had on the Duck Tour through Philadelphia! Our tour guide played great music, starting with the theme from “Rocky.” This section of town was full of very interesting American history. A picture of those

alumni who ventured on the “Duck” can be seen on the CCM website in the Alumni section under events. Other recent photos, including those from our Radio City trip last year, the summer beach party, and the commencement/frame sale, can also be seen here.

Henderson Hall is under renovation and all offices have been temporarily relocated. The Alumni Office can be found in the CCM Library, Room 102 during this time. We expect to move back to our original loca-tion upstairs in Henderson Hall in spring 2008.

We are cruising to Bermuda!! See information provid-ed in the flyer enclosed! Help raise funds for the Alum-ni Scholarship by joining us June 14 – 19, 2008 as we leave aboard Royal Caribbean “Explorer of the Seas” right from New Jersey, at the port in Bay-onne. Call Galaxsea Cruises and Tours 732-613-8444 to make your reservation today!

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2003 and 2006 Bronze Award winner from the National Council for Marketing and Public Relations.

CCM AlumniAdvocateVol. XXXIII, No. 2

The CCM Alumni Advocate is published by the County College of Morris, Randolph, N.J. 07869.

The Alumni Office has temporarily relocated to the Library (LRC 102) and is open Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Co-Editors:

Barbara Capsouras, ‘82 Director of Alumni Relations

Mary Ann Kiczek, MAK Communications

Sports Writer:

Brendan Kuty, ‘07

Design and Layout:

Gina Garcia

Joanne Oliveira

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William McElroy ‘83William McElroy has come a long way from his post-college job protecting bird colonies on Brigantine Island for $750 a month. Today, he is a Senior Vice President at Liberty In-ternational Underwriters’ Environmental division. “The work I do now in cleaning up the environment is not all that different from protecting the birds at Brigantine, but it pays better,” he quipped in a recent interview.

McElroy has 22 years experience in insurance. Prior to join-ing Liberty International, he was president of Kemper Envi-

ronmental, a unit of the Kemper Insurance Companies. In the mid-1990s, he was appointed by the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to serve on the Federal Title X Task Force focused on childhood lead poisoning. Today, he is on the Board of Directors of Healthy Housing Solutions, Inc., a consulting firm spe-cializing in government projects that strive to achieve and maintain healthy living environmental conditions in public and private housing

McElroy spoke highly of his CCM years, noting with humor, “I spent four years at CCM and all I got to show for it was a degree, a couple of scholarships, pictures in the newspaper, various honors, trips to places I never would have seen, a robust understanding of the natural world, and an enhanced sense of decency that I use pretty much every day.”

Had he not pursued a career in the insurance business, McElroy, who comes from a family of teachers, thinks he would likely have been an academic. Putting on his teacher’s hat, he had this advice for today’s CCM students. “You will meet many who seem better prepared, more powerful, smarter, richer, and stronger. Trust me, they are no different than you. Hard work, perseverance, and dedication to being the best you can be is all that is required for success.”

Earlier this year, McElroy was named CCM 2006 Alumnus of the Year.

Galen Grey Medley ‘91For Galen Medley, CCM was “a great experience.” In a re-cent interview, he commented, “CCM will prepare you as well as any four-year institution. At CCM, the professors’ primary focus is on teaching, not research. And CCM is so much more affordable. I spent more on the meal plan in my first year at New York University than I spent for my tuition at CCM.”

While a student at CCM, Medley was the President of the Student Government Association and served on several

committees. That experience, he believes, led to a deep interest in education issues. He encourages today’s students to get involved “not only in academics, but in other aspects of college life.”

Even before CCM, Medley had planned to attend law school. However, he wanted to gain experience in other areas that interested him first. After graduating from NYU with a B.A. degree in Politics and, while earning an M.A. in Student Personnel Administration in Higher Education, Medley worked as a student affairs adminis-trator for colleges in the New York City area. After completing graduate school, he worked in Marketing and Sales Operations for the Ford Motor Company.

In 1999, he began studying for his law degree at Howard University. Following graduation and a clerkship in Washington DC, Medley brought his passion for law and for education to the Office of General Counsel at Howard University.

In March 2005, he joined Schneck, Price, Smith and King in Morristown NJ, work-ing primarily in education and banking law. Although not exactly sure where his path may lead, his guiding principal is to work within his sphere of influence to make the world a little better and life, for others, a bit softer. “When my life is over, I would like to be remembered as a good man,” he concluded.

Zaher Shabani ‘01For Zaher Shabani, appearing on a CCM billboard helped to fulfill a promise he made to his mother, Najet Shabani. “I told her that one day I would be up there. Although she passed away last year, before she had a chance to see it, I am honored to have been selected,” Shabani said.

After graduating from CCM in 2001, Shabani transferred to Cook College, Rutgers University, where he majored in biochemistry and worked as a research assistant. Upon graduating with hon-ors, Shabani was hired by Schering-Plough Corporation.

As a scientist there today, he is responsible for performing physical and chemi-cal characterization of new drug lead compounds and preformulation studies for development candidates for respiratory, cardiovascular, and neurological diseases. He is also involved in analytical method development and formulation support for preclinical activities. When asked about the most rewarding aspect of his work, Shabani said, “To me, reward is about making a difference in someone’s life, and working in a pharmaceutical company allows me to do just that.”

Shabani has many publications, presentations, and patents to his credit and serves on a number of professional and leadership committees and organizations, both within and outside Schering-Plough. He is the recipient of the Schering-Plough 2005 President’s Award for Discovery. Shabani is also pursuing a Master’s degree in biotechnology at Columbia University.

In reflecting on CCM, Shabani vividly remembers his involvement in extracurricular activities. “Getting involved improved my communication, leadership, and people skills,” he offered. He also spoke highly of Dr. Edward Yaw, Dr. Bette Simmons, and Dr. Joseph Nazzaro. “They were always willing to listen and help. They have had and will continue to have an impact on my career,” he said.

Nominations are now being sought for the Alumni Awards for 2008. See the nomination form in this newsletter or print one off of the website. Each award winner’s name is engraved in perpetuity on the Alumni Wall of Fame located in the A Lounge in Sheffield Hall.

Interested in creating a lasting tribute to the performing and cultural arts program at CCM? The CCM Founda-tion’s “Adopt a Chair” Program is designed to recog-nize donors to this special program with a permanent-ly displayed plaque on the seat they choose to adopt. For more information, go to the CCM Foundation sec-tion of the CCM website, or call 973-328-5058.

See page 8 for information on our bus trip to Radio City this year. In recognition of the 75th Anniver-sary of the Christmas Spectacular, special scenes have been added this year that are more spectacular than ever. As stated on the Radio City website: “Join us for a once-in-a-lifetime, extraor-dinary experience that will redefine Spectacular from the moment you enter the doors! Snow will fall, the glow of fireworks will light up the stage, and the Rock-ettes will debut dazzling new numbers as part of this year’s spectacular celebration!” Get your tickets early, limited space!

Barbara Capsouras ‘82 Alumni Director bcapsouras@ccm.edu

Shop online for holiday gifts and earn funds for the CCM Foundation at the same time.

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Dr. Brenda Rooney’s professionalism and compassion for her patients is evident in her daily work.

Today, in any given week, Dr. Rooney treats up to 100 or more patients for everything from childhood aller-gies and ear infections to sports injuries, headaches, and neck and back pain. “Chiropractic care is holistic and all about wellness. Treatments do not include sur-gery or medications,” she explained. Dr Rooney’s staff includes a chiropractic assistant/massage therapist, a receptionist/office manager, a billing and insurance administrator, and a marketing director.

“A typical visit begins with a health history, thorough physical examination, and possibly x-rays,” explained Dr. Rooney. “After the initial examination and a study of the patient’s condition, I recommend a course of treatment that might include chiropractic adjust-ments, therapies, and rehabilitation, all of which are performed in our office,” she commented.

The hours are long, but the work is rewarding reports Dr. Rooney. “There’s no such thing as a typical day. You never know when you might get a call for an ur-gently needed visit or an emergency,” she commented. “Seeing patients get better more than compensates for a long day of treatments,” she added quickly.

To remain current in her profession, Dr. Rooney at-tends seminars on chiropractic care, as well as con-tinuing education courses. Last month, Dr. Rooney’s practice received the “Five Star” award from Integrity Management, one of the largest chiropractic manage-ment companies in the US.

Dr. Rooney is a strong advocate of County College of Morris. “CCM prepared me for my four-year school experience. When I moved on to the University of Bridgeport to study for my bachelor’s degree in Elec-tive Studies, I fit right in. If anything, I was overpre-pared,” she said. The professors are the thing she re-members best about CCM. “If you were having trouble with the material, they were always there to help. And the Center for Assessment and Learning was great for tutoring too – especially when I was taking calculus,” she quipped.

Dr. Rooney counts her family among her greatest sup-porters. “When I was struggling through 30 credits a semester, they were always there for me – encouraging me to stick with it. I’m glad I did. After four years in practice, I’d have to say that as long as I’m healing people, I have fulfilled my mission in life” she ended.

Call Dr. Rooney’s office at 973-584-4888 or visit her website at www.optimalfamilychiropracticllc.com

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Dr. Sherman H. Masten (1920 -2007) Memorial HeldBy Barbara Capsouras

C ounty College of Morris opened its doors to the first class in September 1968. Dr. Sherman H. Masten was the college’s President, greeting new faces in the two-story Henderson Hall. A Daily Record newspaper article in April 2007 recalled the following Masten quote: “We had one driveway, two parking lots, and clouds of dust in the windy, dry weather and puddles of mud when it rained, but we had a great time be-cause we were all in this great adventure together.” Dr. Masten died April 24, 2007 in Maryland at the age of 86, following complications from surgery.

Marion Monskie ’76, Dr. Masten’s administrative assistant, recalled, “When asked for a question or a comment and he needed time to think, he would draw upon his pipe to give him the needed time to come up with an appropriate answer.” She added, “I will never forget this honor to me on his retirement when he established a scholarship in my name.”

A memorial gathering, recalling the life, accomplish-ments and remembrances of Dr. Masten was held on the CCM campus in August. Family, friends, and former employees attended the occasion, which was held in the building that bears his name, the Sherman H. Masten Learning Resource Center.

Sons Gary and Steven (who bears an uncanny resem-blance to “Sherm”) spoke fondly and proudly of a fa-ther who set athletic records in college, flew dangerous missions in the Air Force, valued education, worked tirelessly to establish and enlarge the CCM campus, and who loved to tell stories, joke around, and fish.

An excerpt from an article in the CCM Youngtown Edi-tion written by shawn aiken ‘07 states:

“Commentary from friends, family and former employ-ees, including current president Dr. Edward Yaw, brought smiles, laughter and at times, tears to many in attendance. Praise over Masten’s ability to recruit and inspire quality administrators gushed from the mouths of George Dragon-etti, former Vice President of Student Affairs, and Robert

Sharpe, former Vice President of Business and Finance.

Dr. Joseph Nazzaro, Executive Director of College Advance-ment and Planning, remembered Masten as the quintes-sential leader and a ‘father-figure.’ ‘He was a great orator who made legendary speeches. He was amazing at turning a phrase,’ said Nazarro of his former boss.

Dragonetti, who worked alongside Masten at Hofstra Uni-versity and for whom CCM’s Performing Arts Center is named, remembered Masten for his guidance, leadership, and close friendship. He spoke of their many fishing trips together and was visibly moved as he described Masten as a man of high character and integrity. ‘Authority, dignity, support, inspiration – these words describe Masten best,’ Dragonetti said.

‘He created an environment where you wanted to go out there and master the world,’ Bob Sharpe added.”

The Masten family, including Dorothy Masten, ‘73 (pictured right) CCM graduate and wife of Dr. Mas-

ten, has established the Sherman H. Masten Memorial Scholarship to commemorate Dr. Masten’s dedication to students and his commitment to CCM.

W hen Dr. Brenda Rooney, ‘97 was first diagnosed with scoliosis at the age of 17, she had no idea her di-agnosis would lead to her career choice. But 17 years later – after much prodding by her own chiropractor – Dr. Rooney began chiropractic school at the Univer-sity of Bridgeport College of Chiropractic.

In May 2001, she received her Doctorate of Chiroprac-tic. She began her career working for a chiropractor in Riverdale, New Jersey. In 2004, driven by her dad’s encouragement, Dr. Rooney opened the doors to her new practice on Route 206 in Flanders, NJ.

Chiropractor Dr. Brenda Rooney Focuses on Holistic HealthBy Mary Ann Kiczek

CCM Winner’s Circle

Family and friends who attended the memorial gathering at CCM included Gary Masten, Jay Masten, Samantha Masten, Maddie Masten, Carrie Masten, Ann Masten, and Steve Masten. Gary and Steve are sons of Dr. Masten.

Doreen Tyburski, George Dragonetti, Dorothy Masten ‘73, and Judi Masten attended the August memorial event.

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What’s New With CCM GraduatesBy Barbara Capsouras The following class notes information was obtained from submitted Alumni Update forms. Graduates who completed work for their CCM degrees in December are officially recorded and listed under January of the following year.

1971Barbra a. Louis received an A.A. degree from CCM in Humanities/Social Science. She held the position of Dean of Continuing Education at Santa Barbara City College for 14 years before retiring.

1972Maria C. Bidgood obtained her A.A. degree in Hu-manities Social Science. She has been married to Bruce Bidgood ’74 for 35 years. Maria and Bruce owned and operated Andover Deli for 14 years. They have lived in Colorado since 2003. Maria is working for the City of Steamboat Springs’ Parks and Recreation Department. She plans programs for senior citizens, preschoolers, and elementary students. Bruce went on to William Paterson Uni-versity and received a B.S. degree in Criminal Jus-tice. His job as a police officer in Byram Township was followed by employment in private security.

1974steven dunay earned an A.A.S. degree in Elec-tronic Engineering Technology. He is the Facilities Manager for Florida State University’s John and Mabel Ringling Museum of Art in Sarasota. Steve oversees Horticulture & Landscaping, along with Buildings & Maintenance on a sprawling campus with ten buildings. The Ringling Museum of Art is the official State Art Museum of Florida and is the largest university art museum in the world.

William F. Stansky graduated from CCM with an A.A.S. degree in Chemical Technology. He re-ceived a B.S. degree magna cum laude in Opera-tions Management for Electronic Publishing from Northeastern University, and went on to teach in the University’s evening program for seven years. He is “semi-retired” and living in Maine. He and his wife have a home based business in 1-to-1 Internet marketing, for which he is now the web site developer and designer. William folks still live in Dover and he and his wife visit the area a few times a year.

1975ardyce Gustafson (Thorpe) rigg was awarded an A.A. degree in Humanities/Social Science. She went on to Douglass College and received a B.A. degree in Communication in 1978 and an M.S. degree in Human Resources from LaRoche Col-lege. Ardyce is a Human Resources Professional, a Career Transition Consultant, and a Trainer/Group Facilitator.

1976Lorraine Loudenberry graduated from CCM with an A.A. degree in Humanities/Social Science/Art Option. Lorraine has been employed by the town of Phillipsburg since 1993, first for the Phil-lipsburg School District. Since 2000, Lorraine has held the position of Alternate Deputy Registrar for Phillipsburg, NJ.

1979Edithy C. Marcellis received an A.A. degree in Humanities/Social Science. She also attended Fair-leigh Dickinson University and Indian River Col-lege. Edithy is retired and spends her years in West Point Island by the Sea, Lake Intervale (near Man-hattan), and Florida. She belongs to various book discussion groups, garden clubs, and museums. She has been happily married for 52 years and has two daughters and two grandchildren.

Kathleen E. smith graduated from CCM with an A.A. in Business Administration. She went from full charge bookkeeping to secretarial work to informa-tion technology (IT). She is currently the Director of Information Technology for Amtrak in New York City, regularly commuting to and from New York, Washington DC, Boston, and Philadelphia. Kathleen married her high school sweetheart and has two daughters, Tiffany (24) and Amanda (21).

1980Frank Z. Levine obtained an A.A.S. degree in Business and fondly remembers his favorite CCM professors, Mr. Caprioli, who gave him a thirst for learning using associative memory, and Mr. Cheetham, who made accounting fun, but helped

him realize he did not want to be a CPA. Frank started his career working in the NYC garment cen-ter for Evan Picone Women’s Wear and helped de-velop their Large and Petite Size division. He moved on to become V.P. of Sweater Loft Inc.

The garment center taught Frank how to relate to business owners and paved the way for his transi-tion to a career as a Financial Consultant. As the owner of Certified Financial Services LLC in Par-sippany, he has been serving clients since 1991. He is securities licensed in New Jersey and New York, and is a Registered Representative of Park Avenue Securities LLC and a Financial Represen-tative of The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America. Frank resides in NJ with his wife and three children.

1988Margaret (Lund) Fitzgib-bon graduated with an A.A.S. degree in Business and obtained an A.A.S. de-gree in Nursing in 1995. For 11 years, Peggy was em-ployed at Merck & Co. as a Clinical Trials Coordinator. In February 2007, she ac-

cepted a position as a Clinical Research Project Manager at the National Institutes of Health of the Department of Health and Human Services in Maryland. She oversees several studies in autoim-mune disorders. She remarried last year and re-sides in Gaithersburg with her husband, Joe, and her step-daughter, Lucie.

1989Neal stanton received an A.S. degree in Business from CCM and a B.S. in Business Management from Rutgers University. He co-founded Consultedge in 2000 and serves as its Presi-dent and CEO. He is re-sponsible for Consultedge’s

strategy, operations, and execution, including mergers and acquisitions. His focus on integrity, execution, and professionalism sets the tone for the organization and has led Consultedge to be-come one of the nation’s 100 fastest growing tech-nology solution providers (CRN Magazine).

Prior to founding Consultedge, Neal was a Direc-tor at AlphaNet, a $190 million data integrator, where he grew the telecommunications division by 500% in less than two years. He was also a founder of Flagship One Communications, a turnkey pro-vider of voice communications technologies.

Neal was honored with NJBiz’s 2006 Forty Under 40 award, which recognizes exceptional business and community achievements by business leaders younger than 40. He also was named a finalist for the Ernst & Young’s 2007 Entrepreneur of the Year for New Jersey award.

1990daniel T. albano received an A.A. degree in Humanities/Social Science from CCM. He is em-ployed by IBM as a Senior Project Manager and resides in North Carolina.

1991John Nause obtained an A.S. degree in Criminal Justice and went on to earn his B.A. degree from Richard Stockton College of NJ. After five success-ful years at Johnson & Johnson Health Care Sys-tems Inc., where he negotiated and administered contracts with the federal government, he ac-cepted a position in November 2006 with Watson Pharma, Inc., in Morristown, NJ. John currently manages the department that administers Federal government contracts and Medicaid rebates. John resides in Hardwick, NJ with his wife Jennifer, daughter Emily, and son Jack.

1992Betsy Greenleaf was awarded an A.S. in Biology. She graduated from Fairleigh Dickinson University with a B.S. in 1994, followed by a Doctorate in os-teopathic medicine from the University of Medicine and Dentistry of NJ School of Osteopathic Medi-cine in 1998. She completed an internship, general surgery training, a residency, and a fellowship in urogynecology and advanced gynocology. Betsy is one of only a few doctors nationwide that practice urogynecology and is in the forefront of this field. She currently lives in Marlton NJ, with her husband Patrick Greenleaf. She works in Lakewood and Long Branch NJ for Monmouth Medical Center.

doreen Puglisi received a Cer-tificate as a Fitness Leader from CCM. Before entering CCM’s curriculum, Doreen earned a B.A. from Seton Hall University. She went on to complete a Mas-ters degree in Exercise Science from Montclair State Universi-

ty. After graduating from Montclair State, Doreen

established the largest, privately-owned Pilates stu-dio in northern New Jersey. She is also the founder of The Pink Ribbon Program, a nonprofit founda-tion focusing on researching the effects a Pilates based, post-rehabilitative exercise program has on breast cancer survivors and those at risk of lym-phedema. Doreen has been named Chairperson of the CCM Department of Health, Exercise Science, and Dance for the academic year 2007-2008.

1996Mark W. Juhls earned an A.S. degree in Business Administration. He is employed at Chubb Insur-ance Corp. as U.S. Finance Manager.

sean ramsden received an A.A. in Humanities/Social Science with a Broadcast emphasis. He re-ceived a B.A. in Communications in 1999 from Kean University. He is a Senior Writer/Story Editor for University Relations at Kean University. A de-voted sports enthusiast, Sean had the opportunity to serve Kean as the University’s acting Director of Sports Information during the summer of 2000 and is the public address announcer for the Cou-gar football team.

1998Christopher M. ar-iemma was awarded an A.S. in Criminal Justice from CCM and a B.S. in Fire Sci-ence from New Jer-sey City University in 2000. He is a fire-fighter/EMT for Ma-plewood and also works part-time as a

driver for American Vending and Coffee Service. He has a three-year-old son, Martin, who wel-comed a new baby brother, Ryan, in April.

Luis M. Carrasquillo Jr. obtained an A.A.S. de-gree in Graphic Design from CCM, and then a B.A. in 2003 from William Paterson University. In 2007, he was awarded a Masters in Divinity with a major in Theology from Seminario Teologico alianza, San Juan, Puerto Rico.

2000Dana L. Mazzaro was awarded an A.A.S. degree in Chemical Technology. She is entering her third year teaching chemistry and physics at Wayne Hills High School. She also works with the Wayne Rec-reational Ski Program and recently started working with the high school marching band as a percus-sion instructor. She also advises a new school club that supports community service.

Frank G. Murphy gradu-ated from CCM with highest honors and an A.A. in Music. He went on to William Paterson University, having re-ceived a Presidential Scholarship, and gradu-ated cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts in Music

in May 2002. Since then, he has divided his time between the life of a working musician – which he defined as gigging, teaching, and starving – and clerking at a health food store.

Several years ago, Dr. Richard Gradone offered him the position of Instructional Assistant for the CCM

richard dowling, ‘71 is the founder of the Thought Exchange, a successful counseling center located in Morristown NJ. There, he works with people struggling with addictions, helping them to gain independence from alcohol and other drugs, gambling, overspending, and eating disorders. Dowling specializes in work-ing with individuals who have experienced 12-step-based treat-ment, but have not found that approach effective.

He explained, “The Thought Exchange uses a self-reliance model which puts the responsibility on the individual. This cognitive be-havioral approach focuses on how an individual’s thinking leads them to feel and behave. It encourages people to replace irratio-nal, faulty beliefs for more reasonable beliefs, which, in effect, can change the way they feel and behave,” he added. Dowling also con-ducts an Intoxicated Driver Resource Center (IDRC) program for

persons convicted of operating motor vehicles or vessels under the influence of alcohol or other drugs.

Dowling’s efforts to help others don’t stop there. He is also a volunteer and a founding member of the Board of Directors for S.M.A.R.T. Recovery (Self Management and Recovery Training). S.M.A.R.T. offers free scientifically based mutual help groups for abstaining from any type of addictive behavior. Dowling, with three partners, has also created a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, Books Behind Bars and Beyond, which provides self-help titles to inmates in correctional facilities.

Dowling credits Dean George Dragonetti and Dean Kenneth Olson for encouraging him to complete his studies at CCM. “A few years ago, I sent a letter to Dean Dragonetti, thanking him for his encour-agement. Several weeks later, he stopped by my office. It was great to converse with him. I only wish I had been able to contact Dean Olson before he passed away,” Dowling commented.

After graduating from CCM, Dowling went on to Ramapo College, once again joining a College’s inaugural class. At age 40, he earned a Master’s degree in addiction from Montclair State University.

Visit Dowling’s website at www.thethoughtexchange.biz.

Vicki Fischer-Jenkins, ‘96 graduated from CCM with an A.A. degree in Dance. She received a B.A. from the New School for Social Research in NYC, and has studied at the Alvin Ailey American Dance Center. After liv-ing in NYC for nine years, she married in 2005 and moved back to New Jersey. She joined the Screen Actors Guild (SAG) and for a few years did background and some feature work in Sex and the City, Mona Lisa Smile, and various other movies and TV. Vicki continued dancing and teaching since leaving CCM, which has enabled her to travel to Malaysia, Canada, and Hawaii. She danced for many years for the Jette Perfor-mance Company and is now focusing on teach-ing. She is currently on staff at STEPS on Broad-

way in NYC, as well as a guest teacher and choreographer across the U.S.

Vicki also owns Stepping Stones Performing Arts Consultants, a company that helps young artists and their parents navigate through the entertain-ment industry and guides them in arts education. She recently choreo-graphed a fitness video for children with Denise Austin. She is thankful for the great education she received at CCM and is honored when she can come back to teach. Vicki reports that CCM professor JoAnne Staugaard-Jones, continues to be a great friend and mentor!

Softball team demonstrates powerSuccess has become synonymous with CCM’s softball team. The 2007 Titans did nothing but perpetuate that bond. The overall excellent play of Jamie danielson, combined with the pitching artistry of danielle Cecire and alyssa scud-ieri and Lorena Papa’s explosive bat helped CCM concoct a winning solution it used year-long.

danielson lead the team in strikeouts (122), earned run average (1.92) and tied Cecire for wins (9). She also hit .333 in 12 plate appearances. scudieri was just as impres-sive on the mound as she was at the plate. She slugged her way to a team-high batting average of .422 while knocking in 23 runs in 90 at-bats. The tough righty also pitched her way to five victories. A crafty tosser, Cecire struck out just 60 in 113 innings. But by hanging around the plate, she allowed the least walks on the team (12) and suffered just four losses. Papa hit .374 in 99 at-bats while Breanne Mannherz lead the team with 43 hits in 120 tries from the leadoff spot.

The Titans riddled off four sep-arate three-game winning streaks, the longest stretch lasting five games as the girls outscored their foes 46-8. CCM also held nine opponents score-less.

Baseball team shows steady improvementThe Titans, in their first season with Chris stelma at the helm, endured a frustrating season. But despite posting an 8-15 record, there was a silver lining: CCM steadily im-proved throughout the season, turning from raw to refined as Stelma maintained a fun, loose atmosphere.

The offensive punch provided by sophomore catcher da-vid Peguero helped fuel the Titans to several victories. Peguero, who split at-bats last season in a catching pla-toon, captured the starting spot early. By the time all was said and done, Peguero’s gaudy batting average (.403) had helped sustain many rallies. The fact that Peguero, now playing for Farleigh Dickenson University-Madison, only amassed four RBIs wasn’t a problem. He had run-producing machines Mike Moran and Chris Pasquale sandwiched around him in the lineup. A strong-armed outfielder, Mo-

ran knocked in 20 runs. So did Pasquale, a heavy-hitting third baseman/pitcher. Larry Rizzo’s hot

bat (.361 BA, 19 RBIs) also contributed might-ily. Ryan Flanagan, who started at several

positions, was one of the aces on stelma’s young staff. The hard-throwing right-hander effective-ly utilized a side-armed delivery

in grabbing a few wins.

2007 Golf team acheives many firstsThe County College of Morris is locally known for being among the best two-year colleges in New Jer-sey, offering quality education for affordable prices. This spring, seven students thrust CCM into the na-tional spotlight. The Titans, behind Nick Lamberti’s sweet swing, captured multiple crowns en route to an undefeated season and a 12th place finish in the NJ-CAA Division III Championships. Lamberti, a soph-omore standout, led CCM in hole average (4.37). As the Titans’ toughest threat, Lamberti also averaged 61 strokes per 18 holes. Not too far behind Lamberti, who finished within the top 30 in the country, was Frank Pratko and Charles Tillou. The pair com-peted for the No. 2 spot, each respectively averaging 4.42 and 4.44 strokes per hole. Also impressive were dan Ecke and shane Edwards. Late-season pickups Bryan Cust and Geoff Jeppson, who also plays hockey, also contributed nicely. In each event against local junior college competition, the Titans nabbed the top spot, their best score (308) coming in their first meet of the season as CCM tied Lackawanna College.

CCM grabbed its first Garden State Athletic Conference title since 1992 as Lamberti and Ecke shot 77s on May 3. Tillou, a Hackettstown-native, added a 78 in the victory as Edwards and Jeppson both fired an 82. The team also took first at the Region 19 championships on May 14 and 15 at the Cape May National Golf Course, wrecking the field to the tune of 13 strokes.

At the National Championships, on a 6,449-yard course (par-72), the club came up short for the first time all season. Despite four-consecutive scores in the mid-70s from star sophomore, the Titans couldn’t place another golfer besides Lam-berti (25th) within the tournament’s top 45.

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Time OutThe Titan Tradition Continues By Brendan Kuty

Updates continued . . .

Jazz Ensemble. It meant a lot to him to return to CCM. He is presently completing a Masters Degree in Jazz History & Research at Rutgers University and received an additional Merit scholarship. This semester Frank is working as a Research Assistant at Jazz Radio, WBGO in Newark. In addition to his studies, he plays with the CCM Jazz Ensemble.

2003Keir M. Pollison obtained an A.A.S. in Computer Science and is currently working towards a B.S. degree from William Paterson University. He was employed as a Field Service Technician for Ver-gence Communications, and now works for Sitars Wakefern. He was recently promoted to Bakery Supervisor. He is also a Pastry Chef at Harold’s N.Y. Deli in Parsippany. He has two sons, ages two and three.

Michelle L. Vallee earned an A.S. degree in Early Childhood Education. She is a Dance Teacher for Mary Lou Hale’s School of Dance and a Pre-K Teacher at Sun-nyfields Learning Center. She plays mid-fielder for the Randolph Raiders Soc-

cer team and came in first place in the Homestead Mixed Bowling League at Boonton Lanes. Her pro-file appeared in the 2007 Who’s Who Among American Women and she has been nominated for the 2008 Who’s Who in America.

2005Lauren s. Goldfarb re-ceived an A.A. from CCM in Humanities/Social Science/Art Option, and an A.S. in Business Administration. Lauren joined RegentAtlan-tic in September 2006 as a marketing intern, and in February 2007 assumed the

role of Business Development Coordinator. She is responsible for coordinating business develop-ment activities and client events, producing mar-keting materials, including the firm’s website, and conducting market research. Lauren is an active supporter of the Women’s Fund of New Jersey, a past intern and volunteer and currently on the marketing committee. She has also been involved with Women Advocating for Good Government (WAGG-NJ). Lauren graduated with honors from Rutgers Business School in 2007 with a B.S. in Marketing, and was awarded membership in the Golden Key International Honour Society for Aca-demic Excellence. She encouraged her brother, Mi-chael Goldfarb, to attend CCM and he received an A.S. in Criminal Justice in 2007.

Jennifer D. Markowitz graduated from CCM with an A.A.S. degree in Radiography. She received a B.A. degree in Psychology in 1996 from Kean Uni-versity and an M.S. degree in Human Resources in 1998 from Suffolk University. Jennifer is a Radio-logic Technologist at Piedmont Medical Center in South Carolina.

2006Julie (Gauthier) Larson earned an A.A. degree in Humanities/Social Science. While working as a Graphic Designer, she was hired as a nights-and-weekends on-call Animal Control Officer for Rockaway Township. In January 2007, Julie applied

to the New Jersey Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (NJSPCA). She completed training and graduated in March 2007 as an Agent with the Humane Police of the NJSPCA. Julie an-swers complaints of animal cruelty, neglect and abuse, investigates these complaints, and has the authority to summons and prosecute offenders. She is also part of the Community Services Divi-sion of the NJSPCA which is responsible for mar-keting the NJSPCA through community services events, newsletters and websites. Agent Larson was married in August 2007.

In MemoriamClass of 1974 Joseph C. Sautello A.S. Business Administration Class of 1986 Linda M. Willetts A.A. Humanities/Social Science Class of 1988 Regina A. Tackach A.S. Recreation/Leisure Services Class of 2005 Kevin Moen A.A.S. Radiography

‘07 golf team poses with Region 19 Championship award.

Summer 08 Sports Program to Expand

The Titans Summer Sports Program enjoyed another success-ful summer and will be looking to expand their offerings this up-coming year. For Summer 2008, in addition to the Titans Summer Sports Camps, the CCM Athletic Department will be offering Titan Sports Clinics, featuring half day participation in the traditional athletic programs.

Beginning next summer, all College for Kids athletic classes will be run through the CCM Athletic Department. This will enable the program to expand on its offerings. Brochures and schedules for all three programs are being prepared.

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New Transfer Agreements By Mary Ann Kiczek

A law signed in September by Governor Jon S. Corzine makes it easier and more affordable for thousands of students attending New Jersey county colleges to continue their education at the state’s public four-year colleges and universities. The statewide agreement allows the transfer of academic credits from a completed Associate of Arts or Associate of Science degree program to a Bachelor’s degree pro-gram. The legislature takes effect September, 2008.

Prior to the new law, New Jersey community college students transferred to four-year colleges and universities on a college-to-college, course-by-course basis, and, in some cases, were required to retake courses they already completed. The new legislation brings greater consistency, with a common statewide policy.

Dr. Edward J. Yaw, Chairman of the New Jersey President’s Council, was instru-mental in developing an agreement between county colleges and state colleges and universities prior to the time Assemblywoman Pamela R. Lampitt sponsored the bill. The President’s Council and Lampitt collaborated on the present bill. Dr. Yaw stated, “This legislation and the statewide agreement represent a major step for-ward in providing seamless transfer for our students.”

Agreements with College of St. Elizabeth offers seamless transition

CCM and the College of St. Elizabeth (CSE) signed agreements for students major-ing in Business Administration and for those in the Criminal Justice program.

Under the agreement, CCM’s Business Administration students can complete a full 96 credits at CCM (at the CCM tuition rate) before transferring to CSE to complete their education. That represents an additional 30 credits beyond the 66 credits needed to complete a CCM A.S. degree in Business Administration. To complete the

process seamlessly and with no loss of credits, students are required to take specific courses outlined in the CCM and CSE agreement.

In a similar arrangement for Criminal Justice majors, students can take an additional 32 credits beyond the credits earned for an associate de-

gree at CCM before transferring to CSE. Once accepted into the CSE program, students can earn a Bachelor’s degree in Justice Stud-

ies. If they continue to meet the CSE program requirements, they will be accepted into the Criminal Justice track of the

school’s Masters of Science in Management program.

For details, call CCM Transfer Office at 973-328-5140.

Alumni AwardsNomination FormPlease return to Alumni Awards Committee by december 31, 2007

• Mail: CCM, Alumni Office, 214 Center Grove Rd., Randolph, NJ 07869

• Fax: (973) 328-5053 • Email: bcapsouras@ccm.edu

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q Alumni Service Award: Recognition of outstanding service to County College of Morris Alumni Association or some other segment of the College.

q Alumni Humanitarian Award: Dedication to humanitarianism and serving the public good. Unique contribution to society or the community. Lengthy volunteer service to community.

q Alumnus/a of the Year Award: Highest honor given by the Alumni Association and recognizes the exceptional achievements of graduates of the college. Nominees must have shown outstanding performance in their professions, should be recognized as leaders, and should have made outstanding contributions to the community, state, or nation.

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Leadership Morris of the Morris County Chamber of Commerce. He was elected to the NJ Lacrosse Hall of Fame, received US Lacrosse’s highest honor in 2006 for his service to youth lacrosse, and con-tinues to coach a youth team.

In 1987, Nazzaro established the Coun-ty College of Morris Foundation and has served as its CEO for 20 years. Dur-ing that time, the Foundation was suc-cessful in raising nearly $8 million and sponsoring a variety of special events, including the annual Scholarship Gala and the annual golf outing.

“I met so many outstanding and truly generous people in this role that some will remain life long friends. Helping donors make their goals a reality, while assisting students and the college, have been the most rewarding aspects of my career. The money we raise for scholar-ships and programs is a very worthwhile endeavor,” he commented.

Brandi Robinson, current President of the CCM Foundation, commented on Nazzaro’s contributions, “The CCM Foundation has a stellar reputation for fund-raising that provides impactful scholarships to those students in need, as well as helping to build a state-of-the-art campus. This reputation was created by the dynamic vision of Joe Nazzaro. Joe has always had the great ability to seek good, talented, community-mind-ed foundation board members. He is leaving a wonderful legacy behind and will be greatly missed.”

CCM President Dr. Ed Yaw, reflected on Nazzaro’s time at CCM stating, “Joe has consistently demonstrated unmitigated passion for the college for nearly 40 years. His leadership in developing the Financial Aid and Career Services De-partment, and the Division of Advance-ment and Planning has been outstand-ing. Furthermore, his representation of the college to external constituents has been exceptional.”

When asked about the changes he has seen over the years, Nazzaro pointed to the rapid development of technology as the most important force in changing how students learn and communicate. “When we started at CCM, typewriters and TV were about the most advanced technology we had. Today there’s the Internet, online courses, text messaging, laptops, cell phones, iPods, and other de-vices. There are new rules and new para-digms, but underneath it all, are students with the same needs, hopes, and dreams of a generation ago. That’s what has kept me going all of these years. There is noth-ing like the energy of a college campus and the reward of helping people.”

“I’ve been blessed with great staffs and have had wonderful support from many people at CCM. We have a great faculty and the opportunity for students and the community at CCM are fantastic. I can’t think of a better place to have spent the major portion of my career and my life. I’ve loved nearly every minute of it, I guess you can say I started and finished right.”

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Cultural EventsFebruary 9Grande Romanza (Musical Scenes of Love & Passion From Broadway Operetta and Opera)

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“A Holiday Under the Stars”Dec. 7, 14 7:30 p.m.Dec. 8, 15 1:00 p.m. & 3:00 p.m.

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CCM Holiday Music Concert December 2 7:30 p.m. Spring Musical Production (TBA)*April 2, 3, 4, 5 7:30 p.m. Spring Drama Production (TBA)*May 16, 17, 18, 19 7:30 p.m. CCM Spring Music ConcertMay 4 7:30 p.m. CCM Dance Theatre–“Studio Showcase” (HPE 202)December 5, 6, 7 7:00 p.m. CCM Dance DebutFebruary 28, 29 8:00 p.m. March 1 8:00 p.m.March 2 3:00 p.m.

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Did You Know• This year, 129 of the county’s best and brightest high school

students are attending CCM tuition free through the NJ STARS program. These students may also qualify for NJ Stars II when transferring to a NJ four-year public college and can earn a bachelor’s degree at no cost for tuition and approved fees. To learn more, call the CCM Financial Aid office at 973-328-5230 or visit www.ccm.edu and click on the NJ Stars link on the site’s home page.

• Professor James Howard, Coordinator of Design at CCM worked with three students – Natalie Brougham, Susan Majestic, and Eric Carlson – to enlarge the 9/11 Memorial in Parsippany. The plans include individual bricks, each of which contains the name of one of the 64 victims from Morris County.

• The Landscape and Horticultural Technology (LHT) Department at County College of Morris was recently selected as one of the six best post-secondary Agricultural Education Programs in the country. Bestowed by the National Association of Agricultural Educators (NAAE), this honor recognizes the accomplishments of the LHT faculty and students, as well as the strengths of the educational program and services provided to both the general community and horticulture professionals.

To earn this distinction, the LHT program at CCM was judged better than all other post-secondary programs in the Northeast and Mid-Atlan-tic (Maine to West Virginia) and includes both two and four-year programs. This na-tional award will be present-ed at the NAAE convention in December. Last spring, the NAAE also named CCM’s LHT program as the best post-secondary agricultural education program in New Jersey.

From Left to Right: New Jersey Secretary of Agriculture Charles M. Kuperus; Professor Craig Tolley; Professor Jan-Marie Traynor; Dominick Latorraca, CCM Vice President; and Nancy Trivette, NJDA Agricultural Education Program Coordinator.