Suffern

Designed for professionals with industry knowledge and skills who wish to teach college-level courses, the new program kicks off with an info session on March 22.

Suffern, NY. (March 7, 2022) Rockland Community College (RCC) is announcing a new diversity, equity and inclusion initiative designed to bring experienced professionals in the surrounding community into the classroom as adjunct professors. From Industry to Instructor: Teaching for Professionals is designed for professionals interested in teaching one or more college-level courses. RCC is seeking residents with knowledge and skills acquired over years in industry, such as scientists, lawyers, doctors, journalists, and business people—employed or retired—who are interested in helping students become “real world-ready” by sharing their knowledge and skills.

“As our vision states, we are a national leader in effective institutional collaboration that improves the lives of our students and the vitality of the community. Through this new program, From Industry to Instructor: Teaching for Professionals, we are excited to bring professionals with industry knowledge and skills to the classroom, fulfilling our commitment to our students and the community,” said RCC President, Dr. Michael A. Baston.

The inaugural offering of the From Industry to Instructor: Teaching for Professionals program will occur during spring 2022, and the College intends to offer the program every year if sufficient community interest exists. 

Professionals interested in becoming adjunct professors through this program are invited to find out more about this unique opportunity during an informational session on March 22, 6:30 – 8:00pm, at Rockland Community College’s Hospitality and Culinary Arts Center in Nyack, NY. During the event, area professionals will learn how to convert their professional career into practical teaching skills in the classroom and to masterfully explain what they already know, even if they have never taught before. Potential adjunct professors will be required to attend a total of four courses, each running approximately 90 minutes. Topics will include successes, challenges, and misconceptions in teaching, the student experience, advice from experts in the field, and learning by doing through a teaching practicum experience. 

The mandatory courses will be held on RCC’s Suffern Campus in the Student Union, Room 3214 from 6:30 – 8:00 pm on:                     

April 12, 2022              

April 19, 2022              

April 26, 2022              

May 3, 2022                 

To register for the March 22 informational session, visit: https://forms.gle/s7MwNJmNyZjMXZwu9.

Contact Dr. Beatrice Bridglall, Dean of the School of Education and Social Sciences, at bbridgla@sunyrockland.edu with any questions.

Free for job seekers and open to the public

ROCKLAND COUNTY, N.Y. (February 14, 2022) – Rockland Community College will host in-person and virtual Job Fairs in April. The in-person job fair will be on Tuesday, April 12 from11:00 am to 3:00 pm in the Fieldhouse on RCC’s main campus in Suffern, NY. COVID protocols will be followed. The virtual job fair will be hosted on ZOOM on Wednesday, April 13 from 2:00 pm – 7:00 pm. Entry is free for job seekers and open to the public for both fairs. More than 100 companies are expected to participate with openings for part-time, full-time, entry-level, and professional positions.

“RCC is thrilled to offer students, alumni, employers, and the community the opportunity to engage in our in-person and virtual job fairs.  So many of our job seeking attendees have been adversely affected financially by the pandemic. Providing them with two platforms to network and be recruited by some of the top businesses in our community is invaluable. We know that both applicants and employers will benefit tremendously from these events,” says Joseph Falco, Executive Director of Student Success at RCC.

“From a student’s perspective, it is important to attend the job fair so that you can network and see different job opportunities in your field of study. You can practice your interviewing skills and learn how to make a lasting impression on employers,” says Eesha Uddin, a Liberal Arts: Math & Science major on the Honors Track who is expected to graduate in May 2022.

Regional employers are invited to participate and must register at: https://bit.ly/3B1C4n8
by April 1, 2022. The early bird registration fee (by March 11^th) is $85, the non-profit registration fee is $85 and the general registration fee is $100. The registration fee includes both April job fairs and access to an exclusive virtual job fair on Wednesday, June 8, 2022, 11 am – 3pm. The in-person fair includes a 6-foot table, 2 chairs, free parking, and a light lunch.

Registration is not required for students or community members. The virtual job fair link is: https://sunyrockland-edu.zoom.us/j/88459940677 (Meeting ID: 884 5994 0677) and will be posted on the RCC website. Job seekers will be able to see the participating employers two weeks prior to the event. The Employer Profile Search will open on March 28, 2022. For more information, contact Yonaira Sanchez in the Job Placement Office at 845-574-4216 or ysanchez@sunyrockland.edu.