Shannon Trujillo

This Strategic Plan serves as a roadmap for institutional advancement, guiding all college operations and budget items towards its mission and vision. The plan aims to position the college as a leader in New Jersey Higher Education by providing 21st-century learning opportunities, professional training, and skills development. Its dimensions and goals focus on enhancing Student Enrollment & Success, Academic Effectiveness, Partnerships & Relationships, Campus Atmosphere, and Innovation, all designed to transform lives through high-quality academic, career, and enrichment programs in an accessible and supportive environment.

The workshop featured a comprehensive presentation on Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs, detailing current offerings, facility upgrades, and industry certifications. Discussions focused on the college's hands-on training, strategic partnerships with regional employers, and collaborations with local high schools through dual enrollment programs. Future initiatives were outlined to strengthen industry ties, expand apprenticeship opportunities, and develop curriculum in emerging technical fields such as electric vehicle technology and HVAC.

The Board meeting included discussions on personnel actions, the approval of several new academic certificates in fields such as robotics, audiovisual media, and digital asset management, and updates to various student policies. Financial items reviewed included a contract increase for security services and an asbestos abatement project for the Horton Mansion. Additionally, the board reviewed financial results, received correspondence regarding community outreach initiatives, and heard committee reports on audits, curriculum, and facilities.

The meeting included reports from committee chairs, the acknowledgment of committee meeting minutes, and a student spotlight segment recognizing achievements in the automotive program. The Board approved various personnel, curriculum, and policy items, including a sabbatical leave and the recognition of a Transition and Career Studies certificate. Financial approvals covered several blanket purchase order increases for utilities and services, a network services renewal, building namings, and grant applications for historic renovations and trail projects. Additionally, the Board authorized facility construction change orders and improvements, reviewed March financial results, and addressed a student inquiry regarding operational costs and tuition.

The meeting included reports from committee chairs and the administration, and the acknowledgment of various committee meeting minutes. The board addressed personnel actions and approved the establishment of several new academic certificates, including Robotics and Automation Technology, Audiovisual and Emerging Media Technology, Film and Media Production, and Production and Digital Asset Management. Policy approvals covered student athlete attendance, the National Guard tuition waiver program, and student-athlete insurance. Financial and facilities matters included an increase to a security blanket purchase order for emergency on-call services, the approval of an asbestos abatement project at the Horton Mansion, and a review of year-to-date financial results. Additionally, the agenda featured updates from trustees, the alumni trustee, and the president.