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Bergen Community College

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School Notes:

• Founded in 1965, Bergen Community College enrolls more than 14,000 students in Associate in Arts, Associate in Science, and Associate in Applied Science degree programs, and certificate programs. More than 10,000 students are enrolled in non-credit, professional development courses through the Division of Continuing Education. The Philip J. Ciarco Learning Center, at 355 Main Street, Hackensack, offers adult basic skills, English as a Second Language, non-credit, and credit courses.
• Bergen Community College is a public two-year coeducational college, enrolling more than 14,000 students in degree and certificate programs. The academic programs are classified as transfer or career programs. Bergen Community College programs prepare students for transfer to four-year colleges and universities, or for immediate entry into a career. Since its inception, Bergen has offered open admissions, small classes, affordable tuition, dedicated faculty, outstanding student services, flexible scheduling, and a student centered campus.
• Bergen Community College is a vibrant educational community that is committed to serving Bergen County by providing rare opportunities for people of all ages to discover their talents and to realize their potential. The opening of our new Technology Education Center gave us the opportunity to showcase state-of-the-art facilities and programs to high school students and administrators, community residents, and our own faculty and students, who take great pride in the College�s achievements. Our shared dream is that our students and alumni will continue to reach new goals as they become valuable members of our community.
• Bergen Community College also offers Certificate Programs and Certificates of Achievement which award recognition to students who successfully complete a program of specialized courses in a specific discipline.
• Profile last updated: 05/07/2009.

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  posted on November 5, 2009 at 03:08:09 pm
  NEW JERSEY’S community colleges are thriving despite the recession. Full-time credit enrollment is up 12 percent statewide since last fall, to nearly 100,000.
• Green is color of future for college students (The Columbia Chronicle)
  posted on November 2, 2009 at 01:36:33 am
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• Mindell's work on display at National Portrait Gallery (The Norwalk Citizen)
  posted on October 30, 2009 at 03:57:25 pm
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• Music listings for Oct. 30 (The Record and Herald News)
  posted on October 30, 2009 at 01:39:27 pm
  This week's music listings.

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