Middlesex College (New Jersey)
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| Type | Publiccommunity college |
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| Established | 1964 |
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Sea-grant,Space-grant |
| President | Mark McCormick |
| Students | 13,000 |
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40°30′22″N74°21′58″W / 40.506°N 74.366°W |
| Campus | Large Suburb, 200 acres (80.9371 ha) |
| Colors | Green and Blue |
| Nickname | Colts |
| Website | www |
Middlesex College, formerlyMiddlesex County College, is apubliccommunity collegewith its main campus inEdison, New Jersey. It was founded by the Middlesex County Board of Elected Freeholders in 1964 and serves the needs ofMiddlesex Countyas well as surrounding communities. The college also maintains two urban center campuses, one located in theCivic Squaregovernment and theatre district ofNew Brunswickand one in the city center ofPerth Amboy. The current president of Middlesex College is Mark McCormick, who succeeded Dr. Joann LaPerla-Morales.[1][2][3]
The college is built on a portion of the former Raritan Arsenal, constructed in 1917 for theUnited States Army. The arsenal was closed in 1963, and in 1964, the county officially founded the college, naming Frank Chambers the first president to help design the new college. The school first opened its doors for classes in September 1966, with 1,500 students enrolled.[4]In 2015, there were incidents ofunexploded ordnancebeing found on campus suspected to be from the former arsenal.[5]
Academics
[edit]The college offers more than 700 courses in 100 different degree and certificate programs with 21 specially designed transfer programs. The college has 206 full-time and 346 part-time faculty. The student-to-faculty ratio is 21:1. Full-time, part-time and online classes are available. Popular transfer colleges and universities include Rutgers University, College of New Jersey, Columbia University, Kean University, New Jersey Institute of Technology and New York University. Student activities include art exhibitions, athletics, campus radio, clubs and organizations, civic engagement, student newspaper and theatre. There are 85 computer labs with more than 1,750 computers.
Tuition for county residents is $103 per credit hour. Tuition for out of county residents is $206 per credit hour. Federal financial aid is available in the form of Pell grants, work study programs and direct loans. Students must complete their free application for FAFSA. The MCC Foundation offers over 100 scholarships for students attending the college.
Sports
[edit]Men's sports include soccer, basketball, wrestling, baseball, volleyball and track and field. Women's sports include soccer, softball, basketball, volleyball, and track and field. The Physical Education Center has a swimming pool, basketball courts, racquetball courts, and a dance studio. There is a weight training room with treadmills and stairmasters, which are available for students, faculty, and college alumni.
Child care
[edit]The college has a child care center for children ages 2–5 years old. Children are provided with breakfast, lunch and an afternoon snack at no additional charge. Classrooms are age-graded, with one qualified teacher and at least one assistant in each room, based on class size. Tuition is based on the child's age, and the number of days attended per week. Applicants for reduced fees must be full-time students, employed full-time, or participating in a job training program.[6]
Notable alumni
[edit]- James M. Cahill, mayor ofNew Brunswick[7]
- Quinton Crawford(born 1990), college basketball player and current assistant coach in theNBA
- Joseph Danielsen(born 1965), politician who has represented the17th Legislative Districtin theNew Jersey General Assemblysince 2014.[8]
- Dave Meads(born 1964), former MLBrelief pitcherwho played for theHouston Astros.[9]
- Jim Norton(born 1968), comedian, actor and radio personality
- Nancy Pinkin, politician who has served in theNew Jersey General Assemblysince 2014, where she represents the18th Legislative District.[10]
- Danny Pintauro(born 1976), actor from the TV showWho's the Bossattended and graduated from Middlesex County College
- Vincent Prieto(born 1960), politician, who served as the 170th Speaker of theNew Jersey General Assembly, from 2014 to 2018.[11]
- Ahmad Khan Rahami, suspect in the2016 New York and New Jersey bombings(did not graduate)
- Tom Scharpling(born 1969), television writer and host ofThe Best Showradio program
- Robert J. Sexton, producer and director[12]
- James Vallely(born 1954),television producer, andscreenwriter, who was a writer and consulting producer forArrested Development.[13]
- Laurence S. Weiss(c. 1919–2003), politician who served in theNew Jersey Senatefrom 1978 to 1992, where he represented the19th Legislative District.[14]
- Lily Yip, USA Olympian intable tennis[15]
See also
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References
[edit]- ^"Middlesex County College appoints president".CentralJersey.com. Retrieved2019-04-21.
- ^A Message from the President, Middlesex County College. Accessed December 12, 2017.
- ^Bodas, Jay."New MCC president plans to stay for a while",Sentinel-EDM Bews, July 20, 2005. Accessed December 12, 2017.
- ^Loyer, Susan."Five decades and counting",Courier News, April 13, 2015. Accessed December 12, 2017.
- ^"Vintage Ammo Unearthed at New Jersey College Campus".NBC New York. WNBC-TV. Sep 6, 2015. Retrieved7 September2015.
- ^Child Care Center, Middlesex County College. Accessed April 4, 2017.
- ^Mayor's Office,New Brunswick, New Jersey. Accessed April 4, 2017.
- ^Assemblyman Joe Danielsen (D),New Jersey Legislature. Accessed December 12, 2017.
- ^Tufaro, Greg."Royals draft former Monroe star Dini, Rutgers LHP McCoy",Courier News, June 10, 2015. Accessed December 12, 2017.
- ^AssemblywomanNancy J. Pinkin (D),New Jersey Legislature. Accessed December 12, 2017.
- ^Assemblyman Vincent Prieto (D),New Jersey Legislature. Accessed December 13, 2017. "Education: Middlesex County College (Construction Code Technology)"
- ^"Robert J. Sexton | ProductionHUB".
- ^Dunphy, John."E.B. native wins Emmy for best comedy writing",Sentinel-EBS News, September 29, 2005. Accessed December 13, 2017.
- ^Pallone, Frank."Tribute To Laurence Weiss",Congressional Record, Volume 140, Number 139 (September 29, 1994). Accessed September 24, 2015.
- ^"Yip (continued)",Asbury Park Press, February 2, 1993. Accessed April 4, 2017.
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