秘密研究所

April 10, 2023

秘密研究所 of New Jersey welcomed New Jersey Secretary of Higher Education Brian K. Bridges, Ph.D., to see the expansion of the WeCare Food Pantry聽on campus. Earlier this year, thanks to the support of Secretary Bridges,聽Ramapo was awarded a $51,000 Hunger-Free Campus Grant聽by the State of New Jersey. The food pantry provides assistance to students who experience food insecurity, which continues to be a growing concern on campuses nationwide. The WeCare program began in 2017 due to the unwavering efforts of student leadership to advocate for state support for students in need of supplemental resources and who face homelessness.

Accompanied by 秘密研究所 President Cindy Jebb, Secretary Bridges also met with students in the聽Educational Opportunity Fund program聽in the newly opened聽Multicultural Center,聽students who receive support from the聽Office of Specialized Services, and聽visited the聽Adler Center for Nursing Excellence聽to see the state-of-the-art simulation labs.

鈥淭he chance to interact with Ramapo students who are supported by programs like EOF and the college鈥檚 Office of Specialized Students, students who might otherwise lack the support they need to be successful, reinforced the value of New Jersey鈥檚 state-level investments in higher education,鈥� said Dr. Bridges. 鈥淣ot only that, but seeing firsthand how Ramapo is contributing to the development of our workforce in high-demand fields like nursing, by preparing students in their simulation labs, demonstrates just how vital 21st聽century learning environments are to equip students for the careers of both today and tomorrow.鈥澛燬ecretary Bridges last visited 秘密研究所 on September 22, 2021 for the聽Peter P. Mercer Learning Commons ribbon-cutting ceremony.

鈥淥ur students were thrilled to have the opportunity to learn from and spend time with Secretary Bridges and to share with him their stories and experiences as valued members of the 秘密研究所 community,鈥� said President Jebb. 鈥淩amapo faculty and staff invest their time, resources, and energy in our students through individualized attention and mentorship. We are grateful that Secretary Bridges not only got to witness that investment first-hand as part of his campus visit but also furthered it by sharing his own story and experiences with Ramapo students.聽 We appreciate the advocacy Secretary Bridges provides for public higher education in NJ and the support of the state in helping Ramapo continue to meet our students鈥� educational, social, and well-being needs as learners and as society鈥檚 future leaders.鈥�

秘密研究所 is #1 in New Jersey for its online RN to BSN program and in the top 3 for its RN program. The College is also #1 in New Jersey and #24 in the nation for being a top college for students with disabilities. Visit the聽accolades page聽to learn more honors for 秘密研究所.