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| Type | Public Community College |
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| Established | 1967 |
| President | William M. Toms (Interim, due to criminal investigation) |
| Students | 15,000+ (2008) |
| Location | Lincroft, New Jersey, USA |
| Campus | Suburban |
| Website | http://www.brookdalecc.edu/ |
Brookdale Community College is an accredited, coeducational, public community college in Lincroft, Monmouth County, New Jersey. Brookdale Community College was created in 1967 and has Higher Education Centers in Neptune, Freehold, Hazlet, Long Branch, Sandy Hook and Wall. In early 2011, allegations of criminal fraud inside the Office of the College President unfolded that have resulted in the suspension without pay pending the outcome of a criminal investigation of President Peter Burnham of Colts Neck, Finance Director George Fehr of Red Bank and Athletics Director Frank Lawrence of Shrewsbury. Burnham and Fehr have since resigned, while Lawrence is still suspended. Chairman of the Board of Trustees, Howard Birdsall of Sea Girt and the Board's Attorney John Cantalupo of Colts Neck have also resigned from their posts. Executive Assistant to the President, Louise Horgan of Keyport is still on staff, despite having had an extramarital affair with Burnham that took place on the college grounds, as well as at a condominium located in nearby Tinton Falls, New Jersey. The criminal investigation is being conducted by the Monmouth County Prosecutor's Office. Despite these allegations every defendant is presumed innocent, unless and until found guilty beyond a reasonable doubt, following a trial at which the defendant has of the trial rights guaranteed by the United State Constitution and State law. A Brookdale Employee, Laurie Bender of 108 Hawthrone Street in Neptune, New Jersey has been editing this page repeatedly to remove references to the criminal investigation and replacing it with promotional content for the college.
Accreditation
Brookdale is accredited by the Commission on Higher Education of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, the accrediting agency for all colleges in the mid-Atlantic region. The commission was previously headed President Peter Burnham, prior to his suspension and subsequent resignation.
Lincroft campus
The Lincroft campus comprises 22 buildings, including the Center for the Visual Arts, the Center for World War II Studies and the Donald D. Warner Student Life Center. The newly renovated Robert J. Collins Arena/Brookdale Recreation & Events Center holds special events for the college including conventions, concerts and athletic competitions. The Lincroft campus has 7 parking lots for students and faculty. There is also a small parking lot for the campus police station, Receiving and Mail Center, and Maintenance Center.
High Technology High School, a magnet school for students from Monmouth County, is located near the eastern edge of the Lincroft Campus. It is operated by the Monmouth County Vocational School District.
The Lincroft campus is also home to the Monmouth Museum, the 360-seat Brookdale Performing Arts Center and Brookdale Public Radio, "90.5 The Night" (WBJB-FM). Both the Performing Arts Center and 90.5 The Night serve the Brookdale and Monmouth County community with shows, performances, National Public Radio, and indie music.
Curriculum
The college offers more than 60 two-year degree programs and a variety of degree certificates.
Athletics
Brookdale operates an athletics department. It's director, Frank Lawrence is currently suspended without pay due to allegations of criminal fraud.
Notable alumni
- Jim Hunter, formerly of CBS Sports and currently an exclusive broadcaster on the MASN that covers the Major League Baseball's Baltimore Orioles.
- Kevin Smith (born 1970), film director, screenwriter, and actor, perhaps best known for the cult classic Clerks. Brookdale's Criminal Justice degree program was mentioned during the jail scene in his film Clerks 2. He received an Associate of Letters degree at the graduation of the Class of 2007.
- Brian Williams (born 1959), current anchor and managing editor of NBC Nightly News.
- Madlyn-Ann C. Woolwich (born 1937), pastel and impressionist painter and author of several books and articles on the subject.
- David P. Rible (born 1967), Assistant Republican Whip of New Jersey's General Assembly.
- Denny Walling (born 1954), Major League Baseball Third Baseman for the Houston Astros.
- James Urbaniak (born 1963), critically lauded actor of film, stage, and voice. Portrays Dr. Venture, amongst other characters, on The Venture Brothers.
Notable faculty and staff
- Jeffrey Ford (born 1955), fantasy, science fiction, and mystery author and recipient of the Edgar Allan Poe Award, the Nebula Award, and the World Fantasy Award, among others. He is currently a professor of writing and literature at Brookdale.
- Sally Priesand (born 1946), America's first female rabbi. She serves on the Board of the Center for Holocaust Studies at Brookdale.
See also
References
- "About Brookdale: Meet Brookdale's 15,000th Student!", September 27, 2008.
- Broadcasters, Baltimore Orioles. Accessed August 11, 2008.
- Dembicki, Matthew. "Governors take the stage for commencements", Community College Times, June 8, 2007. Accessed June 16, 2008. "Some community colleges tapped alumni to wrap up the academic year. Film director Kevin Smith, who attended Brookdale Community College (New Jersey), reflected on his path to postsecondary success."
- Strauss, Robert. "IN PERSON; The Life Of Brian, Annotated", The New York Times, October 27, 2002. Accessed October 14, 2007. "Early on, Mr. Williams was hardly a striver. After high school he went to Brookdale Community College without much of a plan besides volunteer firefighting."
- Sternbergh, Adam (May 21, 2005). "Smarty Pants: The star of Thom Pain is the talk of the town. Will success get James Urbaniak just what he deserves?". New York. Retrieved October 4, 2009.
External links
- Brookdale Community College
- NJTransfer.org
- New Jersey Communiversity
- Rutgers at Brookdale Community College
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