Hispanic Outlook on Education Magazine – Dr. Lester Edgardo Sandres R谩palo, the first Latino and Honduran president of Rockland Community College, is pleased with a 6% increase in enrollment, However, he yearns for more and prioritizes boosting enrollment, addressing facility constraints, and pursuing national recognition like the Aspen Prize.
Patricia Szobonya of Rockland Community College Selected as Participant in Prestigious Overseas Faculty Development Seminar in India
[Suffern, NY] December 13, 2023 鈥� Rockland Community College is proud to announce that Patricia Szobonya, Program Director of Legal Studies, has been selected as one of eleven faculty members, from US community colleges and minority-serving institutions, to participate in the 2024 Overseas Faculty Development Seminar in India, an initiative by the Council of American …
Rockland Report – Rockland Community College (RCC) is ranked as the #10 institution in the Northeast & Islands region in the prestigious Military Times鈥� 2023 Best for Vets: Colleges rankings, the largest and most comprehensive ranking of schools for military service members and veterans.
Rockland County Times – ABC鈥檚, AI (artificial intelligence) and workforce development were among the topics Rockland Community College鈥檚 new president, Dr. Lester Sandres R谩palo, recently discussed at the Rockland Business Association鈥檚 November luncheon.
News 12 Westchester – The Mount Vernon City School District is expanding opportunities for students interested in the auto industry. Students at the district’s new alternative high school, Rebecca Turner Academy, will now get access to a partnership with Ford and Rockland Community College that aims to get kids high-paying jobs right out of high school.
Rockland Community College Ranks #10 in Military Times’ 2023 Best For Vets Colleges
ROCKLAND COUNTY, N.Y. (November 20, 2023) — Rockland Community College (RCC) is proud to announce its ranking as the #10 institution in the Northeast & Islands region in the prestigious Military Times’ 2023 Best for Vets: Colleges rankings, the largest and most comprehensive ranking of schools for military service members and veterans. The recognition reflects …
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Rockland Community College鈥檚 Virginia Mel茅ndez Selected for SUNY Hispanic Leadership Institute
[SUFFERN, NY] November 14, 2023 鈥� Rockland Community College (RCC) takes immense pride in announcing that Dr. Virginia Mel茅ndez, RCC Director of Strategic Initiatives, has been named a Fellow in the 2024 cohort of the prestigious State University of New York (SUNY) Hispanic Leadership Institute (HLI). HLI champions the development of Hispanic/Latinx leaders, providing a …
Campus News – Rockland Community College (RCC) has received a grant for $933 thousand awarded by the Empire State鈥檚 Office of Strategic Workforce Development (OSWD). Last week, Governor Kathy Hochul announced OSWD鈥檚 fourth round of grant awards, totaling more than $12 million for 15 projects that will train more than 2,000 workers across New York State for over 100 business partners.
Daily Nurse – The Rockland Community College (RCC) Nursing Program demonstrates its commitment to excellence, with its students achieving a remarkable 100% pass rate on the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) in the third quarter of 2023.
Rockland Community College Receives $933,000 to Address Manufacturing Workforce Shortages
[SUFFERN, NY] November 7, 2023 – Rockland Community College (RCC) has received a grant for $933,000 awarded by the Empire State鈥檚 Office of Strategic Workforce Development (OSWD). Last week, Governor Kathy Hochul announced OSWD鈥檚 fourth round of grant awards, totaling more than $12 million for 15 projects that will train more than 2,000 workers across …