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Building Pathways to Equity & Prosperity

Join the New Jersey Council of County College and New Jersey’s 18 Community Colleges for a 3-day  Summit focused on our new  Opportunity Agenda, grounded in equity, collaboration, opportunity, and innovation. New Jersey’s 18 Community Colleges play a vital role in addressing the economic, social, technological, demographic, and climate changes facing our state.

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Legislative Advocacy for NJ Community Colleges

Governor Murphy’s Fiscal Year 2025 proposed State Budget drastically reduces critical state investment in New Jersey’s community colleges, inexplicably cutting $20 million from this historically underfunded but vital sector of higher education. We need your help. Please contact your state legislators now to express your support for New Jersey’s community colleges.

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Building an Equitable Future

We are a vibrant network of 18 Community Colleges, working together to provide high-quality education, grow careers, up-skill the workforce, and strengthen NJ’s economy by aligning education with the needs of employers.

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Educating New Jersey

We are a vibrant network of 18 Community Colleges, working together to provide high-quality education, grow careers, up-skill the workforce, and strengthen NJ’s economy by aligning education with the needs of employers.

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Strengthening New Jersey’s Workforce

We are a vibrant network of 18 Community Colleges, working together to provide high-quality education, grow careers, up-skill the workforce, and strengthen NJ’s economy by aligning education with the needs of employers.

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Building Better New Jersey

We are a vibrant network of 18 Community Colleges, working together to provide high-quality education, grow careers, up-skill the workforce, and strengthen NJ’s economy by aligning education with the needs of employers.

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New Jersey’s Opportunity Agenda: Building Pathways to Equity and Economic Prosperity

We are in a moment of complex and rapid economic, social, technological, demographic, and climate changes. To collectively address both longstanding and emerging challenges, New Jersey’s Community Colleges call for a new shared commitment to action and novel policies and innovations.

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Helping All High School Students Access Pathways to Postsecondary and Career Success

 

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Fostering Student Success and Completion in Postsecondary Education and Training

 

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Building Transparent, Seamless, and Stackable Pathways That Respond to the Changing Economy

 

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Helping More Adults Get Credentials of Value Through Closer Integration of New Jersey’s Education and Public Workforce Training Systems

 

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 The New Jersey Council of County Colleges

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It’s only by working together that we can make New Jersey even better: educationally and economically.  

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Leadership

Led by the Trustee Chairs and Presidents of all 18 Community Colleges in the state.

Council Meetings

The Council meets quarterly to consider important matters impacting Community Colleges.

Council Committees

Committees, led by Presidents and Trustees, lead, guide, and support work of the Council.

Vision

We are in a moment of complex and rapid economic, social, technological, demographic, and climate changes.

Convenings

The Council regularly host conferences and convenings to support the work of the Community Colleges.

Policy

The Council regularly recommends to the Governor and the Legislature policies and legislation that support the mission of community colleges.

College Collaboration

The Council supports collaboration between the 18 Community Colleges in a wide variety of areas.
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In The News

May 12, 2026 | News Story

NJ Community College Student Leaders Gather at Brookdale Community College for 2026 Student Leadership Summit

The New Jersey Council of County Colleges (NJCCC) welcomed more than 260 community college student leaders from across the state to Brookdale Community College for the 2026 Student Leadership Summit. Centered on the theme Connect. Collaborate. Lead., the summit brought together student leaders involved in academics, athletics, the arts, student government, and community service for a full day of networking, leadership development, and shared experiences.

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April 27, 2026 | News Story

MYB This Weekend: NJ’s Opportunity Agenda Goes Into Action

On this weekend’s “Minding Your Business” on News 12+, New Jersey Council of County Colleges Chief Innovation and Policy Officer Maria Heidkamp, NJBIA Vice President of Government Affairs Althea D. Ford and YMCA State Alliance CEO Julie Gallanty join Bob Considine to discuss New Jersey’s Opportunity Agenda, an updated collective road map for a Future Ready New Jersey, which includes the goal of having 75% of New Jersey adults in the labor market to have postsecondary degrees or credentials of value by 2040.

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March 25, 2026 | News Story

In Memory of Dr. Steve Rose, President, Passaic County Community College

It is with heavy hearts that we share the news of the passing of Dr. Steve Rose, President of Passaic County Community College (PCCC). Dr. Rose was a valued colleague and trusted friend to so many across New Jersey’s community college community. He was a constant and reassuring presence, someone who always showed up for others, who was deeply committed to his community and led with genuine warmth and positivity. His impact will be felt for years to come, and he will be remembered not only for his leadership, but for the care, authenticity, and optimism he brought to every interaction.

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    Ocean County College

    1 College Dr, Toms River, NJ 08754, United States

    Phone: 732-255-0482

    Email: hub@ocean.edu

    Website: https://www.ocean.edu/admissions-aid/

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    Passaic County Community College

    1 College Blvd, Paterson, NJ 07505, United States

    Phone: (973) 341-1600

    Email: admissions@pccc.edu

    Website: https://pccc.edu/admissions/

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    Mercer County Community College

    1200 Old Trenton Rd, West Windsor Township, NJ 08550, United States

    Phone: 609-586-4800

    Email: admiss@mccc.edu

    Website: https://www.mccc.edu/admissions.shtml

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    Warren County Community College

    475 NJ-57, Washington, NJ 07882, United States

    Phone: (908) 835-2300

    Email: StudentServices@warren.edu

    Website: https://www.warren.edu/category/admissions/

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    Hudson County Community College

    70 Sip Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07306, United States

    Phone: (201) 714-7200

    Email: col@hccc.edu

    Website: https://www.hccc.edu/admissions/index.html

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    Bergen Community College

    400 Paramus Rd, Paramus, NJ 07652, United States

    Phone: (201) 447-7200

    Email: admissions@bergen.edu

    Website: https://bergen.edu/students/?scg-ads&gclid=Cj0KCQiAn-2tBhDVARIsAGmStVnQeKGNwLqwxI0i4iwVbR8u-LKD0VkhFId_auX37pH2MEIDhtPfc0AaAiQCEALw_wcB

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    Sussex County Community College

    1 College Hill Rd, Newton, NJ 07860, United States

    Phone: 973-300-2223

    Email: admissions@sussex.edu

    Website: https://www.sussex.edu/admissions/

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    Camden County College

    200 N Broadway, Camden, NJ 08102, United States

    Phone: (856) 227-7200

    Email: admissions@camdencc.edu

    Website: https://www.camdencc.edu/admissions-financial-aid/how-to-apply/

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    Brookdale Community College

    765 Newman Springs Rd, Lincroft, NJ 07738, United States

    Phone: 732-224-1857

    Email: admissions@brookdalecc.edu

    Website: https://www.brookdalecc.edu/admissions/getting-started/

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    Essex County College

    303 University Ave, Newark, NJ 07102, United States

    Phone: (973) 877-3186

    Email: ESX@essex.edu

    Website: https://www.essex.edu/admissions/

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    Salem Community College

    460 Hollywood Ave, Carneys Point, NJ 08069, United States

    Phone: 856-299-2100

    Email: admissions@salemcc.edu

    Website: https://www.salemcc.edu/admissions

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    UCNJ Union College of Union County, NJ

    1033 Springfield Ave, Cranford, NJ 07016, United States

    Phone: 908-709-7590

    Email: denisa.klinkova-bace@ucc.edu

    Website: https://www.ucc.edu/admissions/apply/

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    Raritan Valley Community College

    118 Lamington Rd, Branchburg, NJ 08876, United States

    Phone: 908-526-1200

    Email: admissions@raritanval.edu

    Website: https://www.raritanval.edu/admissions-information

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    Atlantic Cape Community College

    5100 Black Horse Pike, Mays Landing, NJ 08330, United States

    Phone: (609) 343-5000

    Email: admissions@atlantic.edu

    Website: https://www.atlanticcape.edu/admission/

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    County College of Morris

    214 Center Grove Rd, Randolph, NJ 07869, United States

    Phone: 973-328-5100

    Email: admiss@ccm.edu

    Website: https://www.ccm.edu/admissions/

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    Rowan College at Burlington County

    900 College Circle, Mount Laurel, New Jersey 08054

    Phone: (856) 222-9311, ext. 1199

    Email: admissions@rcbc.edu

    Website: https://www.rcbc.edu/admissions

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    Middlesex College

    2600 Woodbridge Avenue, Edison, NJ 08818

    Phone: 732-548-6000

    Email: jramosfernandez@middlesexcc.edu

    Website: https://middlesexcollege.edu/admissions/

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    Rowan College of South Jersey

    1400 Tanyard Road, Sewell, NJ 08080 (Gloucester); 3322 College Drive, Vineland, NJ 08360 (Cumberland)

    Phone: 856-200-4848

    Email: admissions@rcsj.edu

    Website: https://www.rcsj.edu/apply