New Jersey City University President Sue Henderson is resigning, effective July 1.
Vice President and Chief Strategy Officer Jason Kroll will take Henderson’s post upon her resignation on a temporary basis, but asked the board of trustees not to consider him as a candidate for her permanent replacement.
“As I bid farewell, I look forward with pride and confidence to the impressive future that lies ahead for NJCU,” said Henderson in an email sent out to the NJCU community that announced her leaving, according to the school’s student paper, Gothic Times.
From left, Guarini Institute Executive Director Adrian Franco, NJCU President Sue Henderson and Consul General of Mexico in New York Jorge Islas Lopez sign a memorandum of understanding between New Jersey City University and the Consulate General of Mexico in New York in October 2021 to foster academic exchanges, community outreach and participation in the Acelera Nueva Jersey program. – NEW JERSEY CITY UNIVERSITY
“No one knows how higher education will evolve in the coming years. We just know that it will be a time of unprecedented change and considerable stress. Yet we can be confident that NJCU will be a shining light for years to come,” the message continued.
Henderson is the first female president at NJCU, a position she took on in August 2012. Under her leadership, the university saw the addition of the School of Business at Harborside, the West Campus project, and the opening of a Fort Monmouth satellite campus. The four-year graduation rate during her tenure increased from 7% in 2014 to 23% in 2022.
In 2020, she spearheaded the $10 million fundraising effort for the Caroline and Frank Guarini Sr. Performing Arts Center. When completed, it will be a 25,437 square-foot theatrical showplace comprised of a 492-seat theater with orchestra pit and fly stage; a 100-seat recital hall; two large dance studios, for both rehearsal and performances, with exterior glass walls looking out to a large public plaza; performers’ dressing rooms; scenery fabrication shop and storage; grand lobby and special event space.
“Throughout her presidency, Sue has demonstrated a deep commitment to academic excellence and access to a quality, affordable higher education for our diverse student population,” said Joseph Scott, chair of the board the trustees, in a prepared statement. “The board of trustees thanks her and wishes her well in her future endeavors.”
New Jersey City University’s Guarini Institute for International Education and Economic Mobility hosted a three-day forum with a delegation led by Israel’s Port of Ashdod. – NEW JERSEY CITY UNIVERSITY
As part of a larger effort to strengthen the economic relationship between New Jersey and Israel, New Jersey City University hosted a three-day forum with a delegation led by Israel’s Port of Ashdod.
The forum — titled Innovation and Security in Port Management in Israel and New Jersey — was organized by NJCU’s Guarini Institute for International Education and Economic Mobility and took place June 7-8, according to a June 13 announcement.
The event built upon an economic mission trip to Israel in November 2021, spearheaded by Choose New Jersey and the New Jersey-Israel Commission. During that trip, NJCU and the Port of Ashdod signed a letter of intent aimed at strengthening the economic relationship between the Garden State and Israel, as well as between the Port of Ashdod and NJCU.
Speakers at the forum included:
U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez, D-N.J. (who received an honorary doctorate during NJCU’s 2022 commencement ceremonies)
Richard Sun, senior policy advisor on transportation to Gov. Phil Murphy
Erica Brieterman, sector lead for transportation and logistics, NJEDA
Eugene Shvartsman, vice president and head of government affairs, Cross River
Sue Henderson, president, NJCU
Amit Mokashi, associate professor, NJCU School of Business
Bernard McSherry, founding dean, NJCU School of Business
Adrian Franco, executive director, NJCU Guarini Institute
The LOI established, among other initiatives, further opportunities for project collaboration and will allow the Port of Ashdod to draw upon NJCU’s expertise in supply chain, logistics and maritime port management.
The most recent visit “strengthens the partnership between the Port of Ashdod and NJCU and creates opportunities for economic development and educational initiatives related to innovation and security in port management and logistics,” Adrian Franco, executive director of NJCU’s Guarini Institute, said in a statement.
Participants included representatives across private, public and academic sectors with a focus on port management, cybersecurity, logistics and supply chain.
The Israeli delegation was composed of senior level representatives of the Port of Ashdod, experts in port security, and executives of six startup companies and their guests. These representatives included Ashdod Port Co. Chief Innovation Officer Roy Avrahami and Tamir Goren, director of strategic program, Technology Unit, Israel National Cyber Directorate.
“The New Jersey-Israel Commission has been incredibly proud to partner with our friends at New Jersey City University and the Port of Ashdod and to think creatively about how we can connect our maritime ecosystems to meet today’s global logistics challenges,” said Andrew Gross, executive director of the New Jersey-Israel Commission. “While Ashdod and New Jersey are already connected as ports of call, the journey ahead of us will be to deepen this cooperation as we innovate for the future and create exciting opportunities here at home.”
NJCU’s partners in the forum included Choose New Jersey, New Jersey-Israel Commission, New Jersey Economic Development Authority and the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey. Sponsors included Cross River Bank and TechUnited.
“New Jersey is home to the largest seaport on the East Coast and several world-class academic institutions, while Israel is globally recognized for its cutting-edge technology and its top-notch security sector expertise,” said Erica Brieterman, NJEDA’s sector lead for transportation and logistics. “Bringing industry leaders together from the Startup Nation and the State of Innovation in this forum was a productive way to learn from one another and to begin collaborating as we strengthen our ports and our economies. I look forward to continuing conversations with my Israeli counterparts.”
New Jersey City University has entered into an academic partnership with Caucasus University in the Republic of Georgia to offer students the ability to complete a 1+1+1 bachelor’s degree in cybersecurity starting in fall 2022.
The joint degree program is the first of its kind between the schools and will allow students to have access to cybersecurity experts and faculty across both institutions. Through the international program, students from CU will be taught by instructors on their campus in year one, NJCU and CU will share instruction in year two on the Caucasus campus in Tbilisi, Georgia, and students will complete their third year on NJCU’s campus in Jersey City as part of an exchange agreement.
“This creative new partnership further positions NJCU as a leader in international programming as we look to provide opportunities to further our mission around the world,” said NJCU President Sue Henderson. “Cybersecurity is one of the fastest growing fields of the future and we are excited to launch this program with our partners at Caucasus University.”
Caucasus University President Kakha Shengelia expressed similar sentiments.
“I am proud that this program is a product of the selfless work of our universities, and has been granted unconditional, 4-year accreditation, full compliance with every standard according to the Georgian legislation, he said. “I am delighted that Caucasus University is implementing this program in partnership with New Jersey City University, which is the state’s most comprehensive educational space; it is referred to as the National Center for Academic Excellence in the field of Cyber Defense Education. We are proud of this outstanding partnership.
As he continues his four-day trip through Ireland, Gov. Phil Murphy announced the signing of three Memorandums of Understanding (MOU) between New Jersey academic and real estate entities with top Irish tech universities and a startup accelerator.
The goal of the MOU’s is to create mutually beneficial opportunities and forge collaboration in innovative projects that foster entrepreneurship, business development, career development and international education.
“A consistent effort of my administration has been helping New Jerseys institutions in identifying and partnership with entities that can help grow New Jersey’s economy and create good-paying jobs,” said Murphy. “The partnerships solidified today are an example of the fruits of those efforts. The MOU’s signed today will further propel New Jersey’s path toward economic progress as we welcome new partnerships, opportunities, and perspectives to our state. Today’s announcement will facilitate international collaborations that will spur economic growth and build a vibrant technology ecosystem rooted in New Jersey’s legacy of innovation.”
The first MOU was signed between New Jersey City University (NJCU) and Atlantic Technological University (ATU). It calls for connecting the companies participating in the ATU incubator programs and companies aligned with NJCU’s School of Business and the Guarini Institute for International Education and Economic Mobility. Additionally, the schools will facilitate student trips to the other’s campuses to complement career development opportunities and engage in faculty exchanges and connections. The NJCU School of Business innovation center will provide access to working space for ATU entrepreneurs to explore expansion into the U.S. market.
Gov. Phil Murphy’s delegation embarks on an economic mission trip to Ireland to jump start economic development. – EDWIN J. TORRES / NJ GOVERNOR’S OFFICE
“This agreement with Atlantic Technological University will benefit our respective communities by leveraging the considerable talent and abilities of our faculty, staff, and students,” said Bernard McSherry, founding dean of the NJCU School of Business. “Working together, we will foster economic development, and the good jobs that accompany it, in both New Jersey and Ireland.”
“I can’t wait to see the results of this partnership,” said Orla Flynn, president ATU. “The arrangement signed today with NJCU will open doors of collaboration and opportunity for both partners and we look forward to a long and mutually beneficial relationship with NJCU.”
The second MOU was signed between NJCU and Guinness Enterprise Centre (GEC). As part of the agreement, both signees agreed to connect companies associated with each other’s ecosystem for the purpose of business development and knowledge-sharing. Additionally, NJCU will provide access to workspace for startups associated with GEC as a soft-landing to test the U.S. market. GEC will invite NJCU faculty and students to visit the GEC, offering a chance to learn more about the Irish tech ecosystem.
“NJCU is committed to increasing the economic mobility of our students by championing initiatives that foster innovative career opportunities with international entities,” said Adrian Franco, executive director of the Guarini Institute for International Education and Economic Mobility. “We look forward to connecting our students and faculty with the GEC and facilitating interactions between this world-renowned incubator and the business ecosystem in New Jersey.”
“This partnership will be a huge asset to our member companies and the wider Irish startup ecosystem who now will have access to the major tech hub on the East Coast of the United States,” said Eamonn Sayers, centre manager of GEC. “The relationship with NJCU will mean access to workspace as well as key introductions to capital firms and business development opportunities.”
On the 1st day, April 24, 2022, of his trip to Ireland the governor visits the Trinity College for a tour of the Book of Kells. – EDWIN J. TORRES / NJ GOVERNOR’S OFFICE
The third MOU agreement was signed between New Brunswick Development Corp. (DEVCO), Atlantic Technological University and Choose New Jersey. The collaboration is intended to promote foreign direct investment, enhance the global competitiveness of New Jersey and Irish companies, and support collaborative research and development in areas of common interest. Choose New Jersey will provide support to ATU startups, while ATU will actively educate its community on the advantages of a New Jersey location.
DEVCO will offer ATU companies six months of free office, lab, or coworking space at the New Jersey Innovation & Technology Hub in New Brunswick.
“I am looking forward to a long and productive relationship with ATU,” said Christopher Paladino, president of DEVCO. “Our state-of-the-art facilities can assist ATU companies as they look for a full-time home in New Jersey.”
“New Jersey is a global technology hub,” said Wesley Matthews, president and CEO of Choose New Jersey, who joined Murphy at the signing in Dublin. “The MOU’s signed today demonstrate that international institutions recognize what we already know – that the state’s unique combination of top-tier universities, talent, infrastructure, and ideal location make us extremely appealing to global institutions.”
Come September, Hudson County Community College students will be able to complete an associate’s degree in computer science-cybersecurity, and move seamlessly onto attaining a bachelor’s degree in cybersecurity at New Jersey City University. – NJCU
Come September, HCCC students will be able to complete an associate’s degree in computer science-cybersecurity, and move seamlessly onto attaining a bachelor’s degree in cybersecurity at NJCU.
NJCU President Sue Henderson and NJCU Senior Vice President and Provost Tamara Jhashi joined HCCC President Chris Reber and HCCC Vice President for Academic Affairs Darryl Jones for a signing ceremony on March 17.
“A degree in cybersecurity will provide students with solid career skills and earning potential in a number of industries,” Henderson said. “We are pleased to work with HCCC to transition students to our bachelor’s degree program, which is among just a few in the country with designations in both cybersecurity and intelligence. Students will learn from some of the top security experts in the discipline and leave with cutting-edge knowledge as well as practical experience.”
Cybersecurity is one of the nation’s fastest growing industries, with job growth projected at 31%, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Cybersecurity work is almost ubiquitously useful across sectors, including education, energy, finance, health care, insurance, law enforcement, manufacturing, retail and more.
Cybersecurity professionals develop and maintain secure digital infrastructures, prevent data breaches, analyze and identify potential risks, and implement digital disaster recovery plans.
Upon successful completion of the school’s cybersecurity program, HCCC graduates will enter NJCU as fully matriculated students with junior-year standing.
This is the ninth degree program for which NJCU and HCCC have established an articulation agreement. Such accords are also established in accounting, biology, criminal justice, elementary education, health sciences, management, nursing and physics.
HCCC is one of seven community colleges in New Jersey to to offer an articulation agreement with NJCU, joining Brookdale Community College, Camden County College, Essex County College, Mercer County Community College, Middlesex County College, and Passaic County Community College.
The president and CEO of the Federal Reserve Bank of New York will take part in a virtual event this week exploring the state of the U.S. economy, monetary policy and the North Jersey region’s economic outlook.
Hosted by New Jersey City University’s Guarini Institute for International Education and Economic Mobility, John Williams, who is also vice chair of the Federal Open Market Committee, will deliver a speech and take part in a moderated discussion with NJCU School of Business Founding Dean Bernard McSherry on Feb. 18.
According to the Guarini Institute, the free event is the final in Williams’ virtual regional visit in the area.
“President Williams has demonstrated throughout his career his commitment to making the economy stronger for all and continues to address key challenges in economic mobility,” Guarini Institute at NJCU Executive Director Adrian Franco said in a statement. “The Federal Reserve’s unique role convening education and workforce development leaders has opened the door to innovations like the ones the Guarini Institute at NJCU is launching to engage students with local and global businesses.”
The Federal Reserve Bank of New York works within the Federal Reserve System, and with public and private institutions, to implement monetary policy, deliver financial services, supervise financial institutions and provide thought leadership on national and local issues.
New Jersey City University and the Consulate General of Mexico in New York signed an official agreement to foster academic exchanges, community outreach and participation in the newly crafted Acelera Nueva Jersey program, the university announced Oct. 20.
The partnership aims to promote joint opportunities between Mexican firms, New Jersey City University and the Government of Mexico. The agreement will be administered by the Guarini Institute for International Education and Economic Mobility, which the university launched in October.
The event took place at the Skyline Room at NJCU’s School of Business. Participants included NJCU faculty, students and staff; guests of the Mexican Consulate; and representatives of the US-Mexico Chamber of Commerce and New Jersey’s economic development agencies.
From left, Guarini Institute Executive Director Adrian Franco, NJCU President Sue Henderson and Consul General of Mexico in New York Jorge Islas Lopez sign a memorandum of understanding between New Jersey City University and the Consulate General of Mexico in New York in October 2021 to foster academic exchanges, community outreach and participation in the Acelera Nueva Jersey program. – NEW JERSEY CITY UNIVERSITY
The memorandum of understanding was signed by NJCU President Sue Henderson, Consul General of Mexico in New York Jorge Islas Lopez, and Guarini Institute Executive Director Adrian Franco.
Meeting the increased educational needs and providing opportunities for the Mexican and Mexican American community is a timely priority for the region, the university said.
“Hispanics represent almost 18% of the Garden State from which 30% are of Mexican heritage, a good reason to start working with Mexico’s business projects,” Lopez said on the partnership.
“Promoting the internationalization of Mexican small and medium enterprises is of vital importance to our community and the initiative Acelera Nueva Jersey is helping us to make it possible,” Lopez said. “We are looking forward to work together in this partnership, a new alliance for growth and prosperity.”
NJCU is currently ranked No.22 in Social Mobility in Regional Universities North by U.S. News & World Report and No.72 in the nation in the Social Mobility Index.
“By putting forward programs and actions addressed at increasing the well-being, social and economic mobility of these communities,” the announcement said. “At the same time, parties will develop programs that strengthen the economic relationship between New Jersey and Mexico and bring economic development for people and economic agents on both sides of the border.”
A cohort of Mexican firms will be selected for the pilot program to start in 2022.
New Jersey City University (NJCU) announced on Oct. 4 that it launched The Guarini Institute for International Education and Economic Mobility.
NJCU and The Guarini Institute for International Education and Economic Mobility hosted a virtual forum, The Role of Universities in Economic Mobility after COVID-19, on Sept. 16 with 250 registrants. The keynote was delivered by Raj Chetty, William A. Ackman School of Economics professor at Harvard University. Other speakers included Brian Bridges, secretary of Higher Education for the State of New Jersey; Allan Goodman, president of the Institute of International Education; and Irene Trowell-Harris, Air Force veteran and member of the board of trustees of NJCU.
New Jersey City University President Sue Henderson and former U.S. Rep. Frank Guarini. – NEW JERSEY CITY UNIVERSITY
Sue Henderson, NJCU President, remarked on the significance of the event: “This event will engage members of the nonprofit, as well as members of private and public sectors to partner to advance the Institute’s mission. In just a few months, I am proud to report that the Guarini Institute has become a prominent champion of economic development and mobility in the region.”
With a mission to increase the economic mobility of college students by sponsoring initiatives that advance international education and foster economic development programs, the institute was made possible through a $5 million gift in May 2020 from longtime supporter and donor, former U.S. Rep. Frank J. Guarini.
The Guarini Institute is led by Dr. Adrian Franco. Formerly an officer and director at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, he supervised a portfolio of education and community development initiatives. Prior to that role, he was the inaugural executive director of Qualitas of Life Foundation and held senior roles in the public sector in Mexico. He holds a Master of International Affairs and a Ph.D. in International Education from Columbia University.
In the discussion of the mission of the Guarini Institute, Franco stated, “We are looking forward to collaborate with international and regional business and education leaders to advance novel projects like ‘Acelera Nueva Jersey,’ an initiative to facilitate partnerships between NJCU and Latin American firms interested in doing business in New Jersey.”
“We look forward to working collaboratively with the Guarini Institute, as well as NJCU, as we work to accelerate progress toward our statewide attainment goal of 65% of working-age adults earning a high-equality credential by 2025,” said Bridges.
New Jersey City University (NJCU) officially opened its new location at Fort Monmouth, the historic former United States Army base, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Aug. 25.
As the educational partner in the revitalization of Fort Monmouth, NJCU’s new location will expand bachelor’s and master’s degree offerings along the Jersey Shore, giving the university the only four-year public higher education program in the area.
New Jersey state and Monmouth County political leaders and representatives from the Office of the Secretary of Higher Education, the NJEDA, the Fort Monmouth Economic Revitalization Authority, and the Monmouth County Chamber of Commerce, including New Jersey City University President Sue Henderson, state Sen. Vin Gopal, Assemblywoman Joann Downey, Assemblyman Eric Houghtaling, and NJEDA CEO Tim Sullivan celebrate NJCU’s opening of Squire Hall at Fort Monmouth on Aug. 25, 2021. – NEW JERSEY CITY UNIVERSITY
The ceremonial event was attended by New Jersey state and Monmouth County political leaders, and representatives from the Office of the Secretary of Higher Education (OSHE), the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA), the Fort Monmouth Economic Revitalization Authority (FMERA), and the Monmouth County Chamber of Commerce.
NJCU’s Squire Hall building at Fort Monmouth used to house the Signal Corps. – NJCU
Prior to the official ribbon-cutting, remarks were offered by 11 speakers, including NJCU President Sue Henderson; state Sen. Vin Gopal, Assemblywoman Joann Downey, and Assemblyman Eric Houghtaling, all Democrats representing the 11th District; and NJEDA CEO Tim Sullivan.
“The opening of NJCU at Fort Monmouth is the culmination of our collective vision of expanding public higher education to the Jersey Shore,” Henderson said. “This is a major milestone in the history of our institution.
“Through our investment in this multi-year project and our partnership with FMERA, many more students in the state will have the opportunity to complete their undergraduate studies and pursue master’s degrees close to home without incurring significant debt,” she continued. “This aligns with our mission of providing a diverse population with an excellent education as we continue to keep that promise for our next generation of students.”
The Squier Hall location – formerly the home of the Signal Corps – is renovated from its origins as a 1935-era administrative building and is now a state-of-the-art facility featuring 15 classrooms, a nursing education center, a cybersecurity computer lab, and offices for faculty and staff in a 72,000-square-foot building located on more than 22 acres.
Additionally, the facility includes a flexible event space that will host organizations and community events as a partner to the Monmouth County community.
“FMERA has worked tirelessly toward its vision of restoring Fort Monmouth to its place as a creator of jobs and reinventing it as a driver of economic activity centered around innovation,” Sullivan said. “Welcoming NJCU onto Fort Monmouth furthers two of Gov. Murphy’s goals – increasing access to institutions of higher education and repositioning stranded assets to drive equitable and inclusive investment in our communities. A win-win by all accounts.”
NJCU has maintained a presence in Monmouth County for more than 15 years, offering degree-completion programs in partnership with Brookdale Community College on the Wall and Lincroft campuses.
This historic expansion at a new location will offer the only affordable, public, four-year option in the area.
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