NJCCC Presents its 2009 Spirit Awards
During its regular bi-monthly meeting on Sept. 21, the New Jersey Council of County Colleges presented its 2009 Community College Spirit Awards to Dr. Patricia Biddar, executive director of assessment, planning and research at Union County College and Jennifer Dudley, director of continuing education and workforce development, Passaic County Community College, for their exemplary service to New Jersey's community colleges.
Earlier this year, the Council presented Community College Spirit Awards to State Treasurer David Rousseau, NJ Department of Education Office of Career and Technical Education Director Marie Barry and BioNJ President Debbie Hart.
“Since its inauguration in 1993, the Community College Spirit Award has been an honor bestowed to those who embody the community college spirit - perseverance, dedication and excellence,” said NJCCC Chairman Ronald Winthers.
Download PDF News Releases About Each Spirit Award Honoree:
| State Treasurer David Rousseau Spirit Award |
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| DOE Office of Career and Technical Education Director Marie Barry Spirit Award | 94 KB | |
| Bio NJ President Debbie Hart Spirit Award | 93 KB | |
| Union County College's Patricia Biddar Spirit Award | 93 KB | |
| Passaic County Community College's Jennifer Dudley Spirit Award | 93 KB | |
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2009 Community College Spirit Awards
The New Jersey Council of County Colleges presented Community College Spirit Awards to Union County College's Dr. Patricia Biddar and Passaic County Community College's Jennifer Dudley.
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