Bergen Community College Unveils Inclusive Growth Strategy, Honors Founding Faculty Member

Overview: The Bergen Community College Board of Trustees recently held a poignant session, where they unveiled a comprehensive diversity, equity, and inclusion plan while paying tribute to a founding faculty member who recently passed away, Professor Morrow Marzaco.

Glen Rock Appoints New Principal

Overview: In a recent wave of recognition and progress, the Glen Rock School Board meeting proved to be a turning point for the district. Celebrating exceptional educators, the meeting also served as a platform for the appointment of a new middle school and high school principal, all under the newly appointed Business Administrator and Board Secretary, Mr. James Canalis.

Food Security Crisis Looms Large Over Bergen County Commissioners’ Meeting

Overview: As the Bergen County Board of Commissioners convened recently, one issue emerged as a stark reminder of the challenges facing the community: a burgeoning food security crisis. In their deliberations, the commissioners expressed deep concern over the escalating situation, the numbers of food-insecure individuals surpassing even those recorded during the pandemic peak.

Leadership Transition Dominate Glen Rock School Board Meeting

Overview: At a recent meeting, the Glen Rock School Board grappled with school security, bade farewell to departing members, affirmed its commitment to diversity and inclusivity, and prepared for a transition in leadership.

Tensions Surface Over Faculty Contracts, STEM Funding at BCC

Overview: The most recent Board of Trustees meeting at Bergen Community College (BCC), held on May 9, 2023, brought to the forefront crucial issues surrounding faculty contracts and STEM program funding, casting a shadow over the institution’s significant achievements.