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College News\u00a0\u00a0|\u00a0 Quick Read<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_post_title meta=”off” featured_image=”off” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” title_font=”Oswald|||on|||||” title_font_size=”4.3vw” title_line_height=”1.1em” custom_margin=”||7px|||” title_font_size_tablet=”6vw” title_font_size_phone=”7vw” title_font_size_last_edited=”on|desktop” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_post_title][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”2_5″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_css_main_element=”align-items: flex-end;” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”@ET-DC@eyJkeW5hbWljIjp0cnVlLCJjb250ZW50IjoicG9zdF9mZWF0dXJlZF9pbWFnZSIsInNldHRpbmdzIjp7fX0=@” show_bottom_space=”off” align=”center” module_class=”rowFlexChild” _builder_version=”4.16″ _dynamic_attributes=”src” _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Copy1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”63px||63px||false|false” collapsed=”on” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” max_width=”824px” custom_padding=”0px||0px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”15px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n by Angela Daidone\u00a0 |\u00a0 Winter 2022<\/em><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Dr. Cindy R. Jebb became the fifth president of 秘密研究所 of New Jersey in July 2021. Dr. Jebb retired from the U.S. military after 39 years of service at the rank of Brigadier General, Professor Emerita, and as the first woman Dean of the Academic Board at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point. She earned a Ph.D. in Political Science from Duke University, an M.A. in Political Science from Duke, an M.A. in National Security and Strategic Studies from the Naval War College, and a B.S. from the United States Military Academy at West Point. In addition to teaching courses in Comparative Politics, International Security, International Relations, Cultural Anthropology, Terrorism and Counterterrorism, and Officership. President. Jebb has served at home and abroad; conducted human security research in Africa; and completed study projects in Iraq and Afghanistan.<\/em><\/p>\n President Jebb spoke with Ramapo Magazine about the state of higher education and a shared vision for 秘密研究所\u2019s future.<\/em><\/p>\n RM: There has been a lot of talk in recent years about higher education not being so important for young people anymore. How do you feel about that?<\/strong><\/p>\n President Jebb:<\/strong> I think the opposite. The stakes have never been higher for higher education for a number of reasons. For one, I don\u2019t know how many institutions really stitch our country together–where all different people, from all different backgrounds and lived experiences, share ideas, and learn together and grow together. Higher education is one of them. When you think about a healthy culture that promotes a vibrant democracy that requires critical thinkers and that embraces different cultures, higher education is a place that has the attributes to help foster community, a community that promotes civic responsibility–that is what our democracy needs.<\/p>\n Higher education has a huge role to play in this enterprise: it provides opportunity for a community to learn together, work through difficult challenges, and build a trust that strengthens a democratic society through, as political scientists would say, a civic culture. Higher education has an important role in advancing knowledge, especially when you think about the challenges before us as we sit here in masks. Understanding technology and the ethical implications of technology is extremely important. Ramapo has an essential role as a public institution that promotes the liberal arts, that is, promotes the idea of thinking from all different angles and having an interdisciplinary take on those challenges that require innovative solutions.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_3,1_3,1_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/343\/2022\/01\/Arching-web.png” alt=”President Jebb cheers with a foam finger, down mansion road” title_text=”Arching-web” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”14px” text_line_height=”1.5em” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n President Jebb runs up Mansion Hill to welcome incoming students at Arching in September.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/343\/2022\/01\/Convocation-web.png” alt=”President Jebb speaks at a podium” title_text=”Convocation-web” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”14px” text_line_height=”1.5em” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n President Jebb and members of the Trustees and Administration kick off the Fall semester at Opening Convocation.\u00a0 The keynote speaker, appearing virtually, was Dr. Erica Armstrong Dunbar, author of Never Caught: The Washingtons\u2019 Relentless Pursuit of Their Runaway Slave, Ona Judge.<\/em><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/343\/2022\/01\/Jebb-Cindy-President-pool-web.png” alt=”President Jebb stands next to Rocky the Roadrunner near a pool” title_text=”Jebb,-Cindy-President-pool-web” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”14px” text_line_height=”1.5em” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n President Jebb and Rocky the Roadrunner showing school spirit.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Copy1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”63px||63px||false|false” collapsed=”on” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” max_width=”824px” custom_padding=”0px||0px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n RM: Ramapo has prided itself as a community-involved institution. Is there a plan in your vision to further that commitment to community service?<\/strong><\/p>\n President Jebb:<\/strong> We are ripe for deepening that part of us. This generation of students is looking for meaningful work, purposeful work. Talking with students, I find they have a passion to make a difference across all sectors and for making a difference in the world.<\/p>\n This notion of service– in contributing to the greater good– is fundamental to the student experience. We will continue to explore new opportunities for students to engage in civic and public service and learn and grow from these important experiences.<\/p>\n RM: Colleges are reporting a decline in enrollment and it is forecast that the year 2025 will see a deep drop off in enrollment. What can Ramapo do to combat that trend?<\/strong><\/p>\n President Jebb:<\/strong> The good news is that there is much to build upon here. We have a great track record in student success. Our graduates excel. One of the issues I\u2019ve heard is that Ramapo has been regarded as a \u201chidden gem.\u201d It\u2019s time to not be hidden anymore, so we need to be deliberate and thoughtful about how we share the good news and reach communities that may not be familiar with the opportunities that Ramapo provides.<\/p>\n Our strategic planning process will lead to our prioritization of needs, as well as enhance sustainable growth; I anticipate greater opportunities for student research, student engagement and leadership, and student internships. Ramapo is a serious and rigorous educational institution that prepares ethical leaders to serve as agents of change.<\/p>\n While we\u2019re not a designated \u201cresearch institution\u201d that doesn\u2019t mean we don\u2019t do research. We have great scholars, and our students get to work alongside them to conduct meaningful research and ultimately contribute to a range of fields and disciplines.<\/p>\n I read recently that on average, people now change careers 5-7 times in a lifetime, careers not jobs. We won’t be and we can\u2019t be everything to everyone, but as the state\u2019s premier liberal arts institution, we provide our students with a well-rounded education equipping them to be agile thinkers who can explore new industries and adapt to any career challenge.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#f3f3f1″ background_image=”https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/343\/2021\/12\/red-grid-gold-circle-footer.png” background_size=”initial” background_position=”bottom_right” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”Oswald||||||||” text_text_color=”#862633″ text_font_size=”30px” text_line_height=”1.5em” header_5_font=”Oswald|||on|||||” header_5_font_size=”21px” text_font_size_tablet=”35px” text_font_size_phone=”31px” text_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n “Ramapo has an essential role as a public institution that promotes the liberal arts, that is, promotes the idea of thinking from all different angles and having an interdisciplinary take on those challenges that require innovative solutions.”<\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Copy1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”63px||63px||false|false” collapsed=”on” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” max_width=”824px” custom_padding=”0px||0px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n <\/p>\n RM: What lessons have we learned from experiencing the pandemic and efforts to recover?<\/strong><\/p>\n President Jebb:<\/strong> I\u2019m very proud of the campus community, especially with how we have continued to adapt to change and follow new protocols. We have been very deliberate in those efforts. In order to have a safe and vibrant experience, we all had to lean in and do our part. An important element of the undergraduate higher education experience is the socialization component, so it was phenomenal on September 1 to welcome two<\/em> classes of students who had never been to campus. The energy and excitement were wonderful, and it was easy to see how much we all hungered to be together.<\/p>\n The pandemic highlighted what we knew all along. We knew that our students come from all different home backgrounds, and this unevenness of the home environment came through more starkly during the pandemic. The same thing applied with our faculty and staff who were trying to manage and balance work and home life.<\/p>\n What we\u2019ve learned, what we bring forward should be how we think about the complexity of our students’ experiences, how we provide student support services, and how we are being intentional about developing the next generation of ethical leaders. I think we\u2019re all learning how to work effectively in this environment. We learned through our pilot program for staff, RamaPRO<\/em>, that some functions can be productive remotely. We have learned about our ability to adapt, which gave us confidence, and we have certainly expanded our pedagogical approaches towards teaching and learning as well as our applications with technology.<\/p>\n Moreover, a great deal has happened in our country and the world during the last year and a half. I think it\u2019s important that we are engaging in difficult conversations about public health, race relations, and even ethics. We continue to use higher education as an opportunity to learn from one another, and we have become more courageous to face our own biases and assumptions. Together we are a diverse community in a diverse country, and we need to capitalize on our diversity by identifying and valuing our diversity, thereby fostering a culture of dignity and respect. This intentional engagement makes us a stronger institution, a stronger community, and a stronger country.\u00a0<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_3,1_3,1_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/343\/2022\/01\/Gorsky-Presidential-Series-web.png” alt=”President Jebb listens to speaker” title_text=”Gorsky-Presidential-Series-web” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”14px” text_line_height=”1.4em” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Alex Gorsky, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of Johnson & Johnson, met with students as part of the Presidential Speaker Series.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/343\/2022\/01\/Jebb-Meet_Greet-web.png” alt=”President Jebb speaks in a group of staff members” title_text=”Jebb-Meet_Greet-web” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”14px” text_line_height=”1.5em” global_colors_info=”{}”]President Jebb met with faculty and staff informally at a Meet and Greet in July.[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/343\/2022\/01\/911-Observance-web.png” alt=”Panel on stage in observance for 9\/11″ title_text=”911-Observance-web” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”14px” text_line_height=”1.5em” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Jack Jacobs, Retired Colonel in the United States Army and Medal of Honor recipient was the keynote speaker as Ramapo observed the anniversary of the 911 attacks.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Copy1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”63px||63px||false|false” collapsed=”on” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” max_width=”824px” custom_padding=”0px||0px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n\n
\u2014<\/b>\u00a0President Cindy Jebb<\/span><\/h5>\n