Salem Community College affirmed its vision for the 42-year-old institution to remain independent

CARNEYS POINT, N.J. - Dec. 3, 2014 - PRLog -- The Salem Community College Board of Trustees has affirmed its vision for the 42-year-old institution to remain independent.

In unanimously passing a resolution at its November meeting, the Board officially chose to "remain independent of exclusive partnerships" such as the one that Gloucester County College entered with Rowan University.
"The Board weighed the benefits of such a partnership," said Chair John Ashcraft. "However, as an independent institution, Salem Community College will provide the most options to our current and future students, Salem County residents and all stakeholders."

The resolution also affirmed the College's mission to provide affordable, quality higher education for college transfer and workforce development.
Salem Community College is nationally recognized for its technology programs in scientific glass, nuclear energy and sustainable energy. SCC has reached enrollment capacity in scientific glass and already has a wait-list for next fall. Responding to industry demands, the College has launched a process operator technology degree program with Paulsboro Refining Co. It is the only degree program of its kind in southern New Jersey.

In May, students earned a record number of degrees and certificates. Of spring graduates, 82 percent were awarded degrees and certificates in STEM programs, including science, math, technology and business.

Spring semester registration is underway, with classes beginning January 20. For more information about SCC's more than 30 degree and certificate programs, visit www.salemcc.edu (http://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.salemcc.ed...) or call (856) 351-2716 (tel:%28856%29%20351-2716).