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Knightscope (Nasdaq: KSCP) receives contract for 41 machines from university in New Jersey

Public Safety Innovator Continues Market Expansion Improving Campus Safety

 

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. — (BUSINESS WIRE) — $KSCP #SecurityRobot—Knightscope, Inc. (Nasdaq: KSCP), a leading developer of autonomous security robots, today announces a new contract at a New Jersey university for 31 of its K1 Blue Light Towers and 10 of its K1 Blue Light E-Phones.


According to a Times Higher Education student survey, visible security and more crime prevention measures were among the top recommendations for improved safety. With more and more students considering personal safety among their selection criteria when choosing a college or university to attend, it is likely that campuses with more security systems in place, like those offered by Knightscope, experience increases in enrollment and revenue.

 

Emergency blue light communication devices are iconic, recognizable symbols of safety that serve to deter potential negative activities from great distances. Given that blue light towers are immobile, Knightscope also offers its mobile Autonomous Security Robots (ASRs) as an additional layer of defense to extend the protective reach beyond their physical location. With thoughtful integrations, the mobility of ASRs combined with the convenience of near instant emergency communications of the blue light phones can greatly reduce crime on any campus.

 

Knightscope’s cellular and satellite communications with solar power provide students, faculty and visitors additional safety when away from campus buildings. This is a powerful step forward in achieving the four cornerstones of campus safety that administrators and officials should seek: communication, prevention, mobilization and apprehension.

 

Click here to schedule an appointment with an expert to discover how Knightscope can help you better secure the places people live, study, work and visit.

 

About Knightscope

Knightscope is an advanced security technology company based in Silicon Valley that builds fully autonomous security robots that deter, detect and report. Knightscope’s long-term ambition is to make the United States of America the safest country in the world. Learn more about the company at www.knightscope.com. Follow Knightscope on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and Instagram.

 

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New Study from a leading NJ Public Health program finds more media support for Gov. vaccine promotion in socially unstable nations

New report from TCNJ’s public health program finds surprising connection between social instability and government vaccine promotion in the media.

 

EWING, N.J. – With a recent spike in COVID-19 cases in Europe, there are fears of an upcoming virus-surge this winter. And due to lagging booster rate in the U.S., these signs spell trouble for the prospects of moving beyond the pandemic.

 

Amid grim predictions, a new study from public health students and faculty in the newly rebranded School of Nursing and Health Sciences (SNHS) at The College of New Jersey (TCNJ) finds media outlets in socially unstable nations are more supportive of government vaccine efforts.

 

Senior student-author, Mia Gomes, Class of 2023, explains, “This cross-national study’s findings are surprising. Media in less socially stable (often developing) countries are notorious for often representing elite interests, but they appear to represent the interests of the most vulnerable in this instance, calling for more government intervention to reduce vaccine hesitancy.”

 

Peer-coauthors include Danielle Nicoletti, Jai Sookram, Jessica Farrell and Courtney Sacco, all of whom attend or graduated from The College of New Jersey.

 

Gomes, a public health student, presented the study, “Cross-national news coverage of vaccine hesitancy: Community structure theory, political instability, and privilege,” at the biannual April 2022 University of Kentucky Health Communication Conference in Lexington, KY—the oldest national health communication conference in the U.S.

 

Leaning on a Global Peace Index—a renowned measurement of national security and stability—the investigation compares media coverage across 19 nations and in every continent, ranging from Turkey to Thailand and Russia to Zambia. Overall, social instability is robustly connected to media coverage emphasizing more government responsibility for COVID-19 responses.

 

TCNJ Professor of Communication Studies and Public Health, and the paper’s scholar-coauthor, Dr. John C. Pollock, says, “Although relatively privileged countries buffered from economic uncertainty can be expected to support government efforts to help the less fortunate, in this case countries privileged by high levels of stock investment from other countries and with high female life expectancy surprisingly manifested less media support for government efforts to reduce vaccine hesitancy. These startling findings demonstrate the importance of original research to challenge conventional wisdom.”

 

TCNJ’s School of Nursing and Health Sciences’ Dean Carole Kenner explains, “This groundbreaking study suggests that people in more socially stable countries like the U.S. aren’t just confused about getting a booster shot, but they might not receive media encouragement to do so. Our pioneering students and faculty remain field-leaders in public health and the broader health sciences sector, and our School is proud to offer helpful insights to key decision-makers—locally and nationally.”

 

The School rebranded in 2022 to reflect its robust and diverse, cross-disciplinary health science curricula.

 

TCNJ’s School of Nursing and Health Sciences educates aspiring health professionals to become future leaders across the healthcare industry. Faculty work closely with local healthcare partners to provide students with applicative skills and foundational knowledge. The nationally acclaimed school is dedicated to preparing individuals—through programs in nursing, public health, exercise science and physical education teaching—for the many rewards of guiding people, communities, and populations toward improved health outcomes. The School is nationally recognized as aHealthy People 2030 Champion.

 

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Barnes & Noble Education and University of Memphis to launch Tigers SmartStart, a BNC First Day® Complete program, to enhance student success

Barnes & Noble College to Manage all Course Materials, Retail Merchandise and Online Bookstore Services at University of Memphis

Nearly 22,000 Students Will Have Access to All Required Textbooks, Lab Manuals, Access Codes and Electronic Book Versions Before the First Day of Class

 

BASKING RIDGE, N.J. — (BUSINESS WIRE) — Barnes and Noble College (BNC), a Barnes & Noble Education, Inc. (NYSE: BNED) company and leading solutions provider for the education industry, today announced the upcoming launch of First Day® Complete at University of Memphis (UofM).

 

Starting October 10, 2022, Barnes & Noble College (BNC), which operates BNED’s campus bookstores and associated school branded e-commerce sites, began to manage all course materials, retail merchandise and online bookstore services for UofM, and will be implementing Tigers SmartStart for nearly 22,000 UofM students for the Spring 2023 Term.

With BNC as its new bookstore operator, UofM will offer an expanded assortment of logo apparel and gifts, school supplies, technology, convenience items and more. Through its strategic alliance with Fanatics and Lids, BNC will deliver an unparalleled best-in-class assortment of apparel and an exceptional retail experience to the UofM community. Merchandise will be available in store and online through the website , delivered with a dynamic and personalized experience for students, alumni and fans.

 

With the launch of Tigers SmartStart in Spring 2023, UofM students will have access to all required textbooks, lab manuals, access codes, digital materials and electronic books in a convenient bundle before the first day of class at average student savings of between 35-50% on the cost of course materials during their undergraduate career. Tigers SmartStart will allow undergraduate students to receive these required course materials at a rate of $24 per credit hour, regardless of how much each item costs to purchase separately.

 

By delivering all course materials via one highly convenient concierge service, Tigers SmartStart ensures students have access to all their required course materials on or before the first day of class, allowing them to engage with course content from day one, making them better prepared and facilitating their academic success. The program also offers academic freedom for faculty by allowing them to select the best course materials for their curriculum and leverage BNC’s deep relationships with more than 6,000 publishers, creating a one-stop, simplified experience.

 

“We are excited about our partnership with UofM as we implement Tigers SmartStart to enhance student outcomes,” said Jonathan Shar, President, Barnes & Noble College. “Tigers SmartStart ensures students are prepared to begin learning on day one, driving greater student success while also offering a more affordable and convenient way for students to obtain their course materials. We support UofM’s mission of providing the highest quality education, and through this partnership, we will provide a wide range of academic solutions and a seamless retail experience to help to drive success for UofM’s students in the classroom and beyond. We look forward to working with UofM and our other partner schools to continue delivering solutions that empower academic success for all students.”

 

“Access and affordability for students are among our core principles at the University of Memphis, and this initiative aligns perfectly with those efforts,” said UofM Interim Provost Abby Parrill-Baker. “We are excited to partner with Barnes & Noble College, and we appreciate their commitment to providing pathways for student success on our campus and across the country.”

 

With Tigers SmartStart, instead of purchasing course materials a la carte, the cost is included in each student’s account when tuition is charged. In December 2022, students will receive an email from the UofM bookstore prompting them to select their preferred delivery method for their fall semester materials. The bookstore will prepare materials for each student and notify them when materials are available for in-store pickup or have shipped. Digital materials will be automatically delivered to students.

 

Hear what students, faculty and administrators had to say about their experiences using First Day Complete and how it has made a positive impact at their institutions. Watch the video, here.

 

For more information about BNC’s First Day Complete, visit, www.bncollege.com/academic-solutions/first-day-complete/.

Barnes & Noble College, a Barnes & Noble Education company, currently operates more than 770 campus stores nationwide. For more information about Barnes & Noble College’s services and locations, visit http://www.bncollege.com.

 

ABOUT BARNES & NOBLE EDUCATION, INC.

Barnes & Noble Education, Inc. (NYSE: BNED) is a leading solutions provider for the education industry, driving affordability, access and achievement at hundreds of academic institutions nationwide and ensuring millions of students are equipped for success in the classroom and beyond. Through its family of brands, BNED offers campus retail services and academic solutions, a digital direct-to-student learning ecosystem, wholesale capabilities and more. BNED is a company serving all who work to elevate their lives through education, supporting students, faculty and institutions as they make tomorrow a better, more inclusive and smarter world. For more information, visit www.bned.com.

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Mercer breakfast seminar to highlight Foreign Trade Zone benefits

TRENTON, N.J. — Mercer County invites businesses that import products from international markets to attend a free, informative seminar, The Mercer County Foreign Trade Zone Breakfast, on Thursday, Oct. 13.

The Trenton Makes Bridge…

 

The seminar, which includes a continental breakfast, will take place from 8 to 10:30 a.m. at the Boathouse at Mercer Lake, 334 South Post Road, Mercer County Park in West Windsor.

The program will feature presentations by Christopher Kemp, a Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) Board official at the U.S. Department of Commerce, and Mercer County representatives who will offer insight into the benefits and expectations of the FTZ.

 

In addition, the County recently reduced its FTZ fee schedule, generating further savings for operators and making the FTZ rates the lowest in New Jersey.

 

“The Mercer County FTZ provides a unique opportunity for Mercer County businesses that import products from overseas to reduce costs and increase profit margins,” said County Executive Brian M. Hughes.

 

“Considering our significant reduction in overall fees in 2022, now is the time to reap even greater savings under this program.”

 

Located throughout Mercer County, the Mercer FTZ allows companies to achieve duty deferral, reduction and/or elimination on products that they purchase oversees.

 

For more information or to register, please contact Mercer County Business Advocate Darren Stewart at (609) 989-6912 or darrenstewart@mercercounty.org.

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MCCC recently names Dr. Preston 7th prez of the college

Recently the board had the great pleasure of sitting down with newly named President of Mercer County Community College, Dr. Deborah Preston.  Preston is the 7th president in the school’s history.

 

When did you know you wanted to be a professor and an administrator? 

I knew I wanted to be a professor when I taught my first college class at age 21. I was working on a master’s degree in English while I tried to decide whether to continue my studies in theater, which was my bachelor’s degree.  After about two weeks of teaching a freshman writing course, I realized that I loved working with students and was drawn to academic life.

 

My interest in being an administrator really solidified when my mentor, my Ph.D. advisor, pointed out to me that “there is more than one way to change the world.”  As much as I enjoyed teaching, I became convinced that I could have a greater positive impact as an academic leader.

 

As you leave Raritan Valley Community College what are some accomplishments are you most proud of?

My work with Diversity, Equity and Inclusion was very important to me at RVCC and will continue to be at MCCC. I launched an initiative called Access2Success, which aimed to remove barriers and close the equity gap for students of color, low-income students, and first-generation students through support services, inclusive teaching, strategic faculty hiring, and professional development for everyone on campus. While at RVCC I began a three-year term as an appointee to the American Association of Community College’s Commission on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.

 

I am also proud of a partnership we developed with LabCorp, whereby they provided the start-up funds for RVCC to begin a Medical Lab Technician program to fulfill a growing need in the industry.

 

What about MCCC drew you to this position?

When I did my research, I heard over and over that the MCCC community was filled with smart, caring people who put the needs of students first. I also learned that the external community is deeply invested in the success of the College and that there is a tremendous opportunity for growth and partnerships at both campuses, especially at the James Kerney Campus

 

What’s your philosophy for leading a college?

The only good reason to lead a college, in my opinion, is to try to make the world a better place.  To me, this means putting the needs of the students and the community first and empowering faculty, staff, and administrators to do their best work.

 

A college president should be a servant leader who leads from a place of compassion and optimism.  I also believe that planning and change management is key to the strategic implementation of any initiative.

 

What are your goals during your first year at MCCC?

I look forward to guiding the College through a successful reaccreditation visit in April 2023. With the help of the leadership team and colleagues across the College, I will be exploring short-term and long-term solutions to the national enrollment decline that is affecting MCCC as well as many other community colleges. I am also excited about opportunities to bolster programming at the James Kerney Campus, and I am eager to collaborate with the College community to ensure that Mercer is a place where people love to study and work.

 

What specific vision do you have for the Trenton Campus?

The James Kerney Campus should be a hub for Trenton, providing education, training, community services, economic development, and more. I have already begun meeting with the community, business, and elected leaders to understand the wants and needs of the students and residents so that we can find ways to fulfill those needs through grants, partnerships, and innovation.

 

What advice do you have for graduates entering the job market?

Make sure that you have some training and/or education before you begin a career in earnest; that credential could be anything from a certificate that takes six weeks to a degree that takes four years to complete.  Don’t be surprised if you need to come back to school to learn new skills, because changes in technology make this a reality for almost every kind of job. Finally, keep in mind your long-term goals even as you start your career.

 

What objects will you bring into your new office?

Pictures of my family. Two worn Shakespeare movie posters that I have been moving from office to office since I was a junior faculty member.  Books. A tapestry I bought in India while I was riding an elephant.

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Attitudes toward online learning improve post pandemic, according to Wiley survey

Report finds online learners are primarily motivated by career outcomes

 

HOBOKEN, N.J. — (BUSINESS WIRE) — Positive attitudes toward online learning have increased to their highest levels yet among learners who use it, according to Wiley’s annual Voice of the Online Learner report, issued today.

The vast majority—94%—of online learners in the survey said they have a positive or very positive view of online learning, up from 86% before the pandemic. And 83% said they would learn online again.

 

Among graduated online learners, 87% reported achieving an outcome they can attribute to their degree, such as obtaining a salary increase or more marketable skills.

 

“Our findings suggest those individuals who engage in online learning overwhelmingly have a positive experience,” said Todd Zipper, Wiley’s executive vice president and general manager of University Services and Talent Development. “They also see real value in the results they achieve through online education, which allow them to advance in their career.”

 

The report is based on a national survey of 2,500 adult respondents enrolled or planning to enroll in an online degree or certificate program. It’s the 11th such annual survey conducted by Wiley’s University Services division, a global provider of technology-enabled education solutions to meet the evolving needs of universities, corporations and learners.

 

Pandemic-Driven Online Learners Persist, But Lack Commitment

Last year’s report identified a new group of pandemic-driven online learners, who hadn’t considered a fully online program before the pandemic forced many institutions to shift to remote instruction in early 2020. This segment of online learners persisted this year, representing a third of the respondents.

 

There are doubts, however, about whether this group will stick with online learning moving forward. Pandemic-driven learners in the survey, who skew younger than traditional online learners, were more likely to prefer in-person than online instruction, and around a third expressed a likelihood to return to campus-based learning in the future.

 

Nevertheless, commitment to online learning remains strong among respondents overall. More respondents reported a fundamental preference for online learning this year than previously, and 77% said the fact that it was online was the most important factor in their decision to learn remotely this year. In fact, 60% said they’d choose an equivalent remote program at a different school if their preferred college or university didn’t offer the program online.

 

Online Learners Motivated by Career Outcomes

Online learners are largely motivated by career outcomes. The top-mentioned factors that influenced respondents’ decision to pursue a degree are improving their job prospects (40%), advancing their careers (38%), and starting their careers (35%).

 

Changing careers is the next largest motivation, such as switching to a career that aligns with their interests (32%) and switching to earn more money (31%).

 

Many Don’t Use Available Employer-Sponsored Tuition Benefits

Nearly half of online learners with access to employer-paid tuition assistance benefits reported they won’t or aren’t planning to use them. This is despite the fact that affordability remains a top factor for choosing one program over another: Nearly one-third of online learners say an annual scholarship of as little as $500 would make a difference in their choice and nearly half of learners said the same for a $1,000 scholarship amid mounting inflationary pressures.

 

Why don’t they use these benefits? Respondents cite two main concerns: They feel their employer benefits don’t cover enough tuition, and they worry about having to pay back their employer if they leave the company before finishing their program.

 

“Employers should review their education benefits with an eye to reducing hurdles that prevent employees from using them,” said Zipper. “Benefits that are too restrictive for many workers to use will not help an organization’s recruitment, hiring or retention efforts, especially in a tight labor market.”

 

Other Results

The survey provided additional insights into the behavior, motivation and preferences of online learners, including the following findings:

  • A new openness to synchronous learning is emerging: Online learners are now more open to occasional, synchronous sessions either online or on-site; 79% of respondents said they’d be willing to log in at a specific time at least once per course for a required discussion or virtual lecture, and 55% reported a willingness to visit campus at least once per term for an in-person session.
  • Timing is important: Nearly 70% of online learners want a program with a fast completion time, with the same percentage looking for the flexibility to work through courses at their own pace.
  • Online learners highly value a college education: 83% agreed that their degree will be very important in helping them achieve their career goals, and 79% agreed that a college degree can lead to better jobs.
  • Local is preferred: Online learning remains localized with the majority of students still preferring a university less than 50 miles from where they live. Indeed, more than one-third said being close to their physical campus was important or very important to them for two main reasons: to attend their graduation ceremony and to connect with their professors.

To view the full report’s findings, please visit: Voice of the Online Learner Report 2022.

 

METHODOLOGY

The data in this report are based on the results of surveys conducted by Wiley in the spring of 2022 among 2,500 prospective, current, and recently graduated online learners. Respondents were at least 18 years of age and had a minimum educational credential of a high school degree or equivalent. They were also recently enrolled, currently enrolled, or planned to enroll in a fully online undergraduate or graduate degree or certificate program in the next twelve months. The sample for this survey was weighted to constitute approximately 59% graduate students. Additional details regarding the methodology may be found in the report.

 

About Wiley

Wiley is a global leader in research and education, unlocking human potential by enabling discovery, powering education, and shaping workforces. For over 200 years, Wiley has fueled the world’s knowledge ecosystem. Today, our high-impact content, platforms, and services help researchers, learners, institutions, and corporations achieve their goals in an ever-changing world. Visit us at Wiley.com, like us on Facebook, and follow us on Twitter and LinkedIn.

 

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TrueFort expands advisory board with healthcare, financial, and intelligence community executives

Emerging Leader in Real-Time Workload Protection Adds Security Leaders from Humana, Markel, and NSA

 

WEEHAWKEN, N.J. — (BUSINESS WIRE) — #Applicationprotection—TrueFort, the real-time workload protection company, today announced that Parthasarathi Chakraborty, Head of Enterprise Security Architecture, Engineering and Innovation at Humana, Debora Plunkett, former National Security Agency executive and Patricia Titus, Chief Privacy and Information Security Officer at Markel Corporation have joined the TrueFort Advisory Board and will provide guidance on corporate, customer, and product strategies.

“Parthasarathi, Deborah, and Patricia bring decades of cyber security expertise from the healthcare, financial services, and intelligence community sectors to our advisory board,” said Sameer Malhotra, CEO of TrueFort. “Their background as both practitioners and industry leaders in their respective fields will help us grow our business and continue to innovate the TrueFort platform.”

 

Parthasarathi Chakraborty is Head of Enterprise Security Architecture, Engineering, and Innovation at Fortune 500 healthcare insurance provider Humana. He has held senior executive security roles at BMO Financial Group, Guardian Life, JPMorgan Chase, Bank of America, and Merrill Lynch.

 

Debora Plunkett is a former National Security Agency executive, Principal of cyber security consulting firm Plunkett Associates LLC, Senior Fellow at Harvard’s Belfer Center, and Board Member for several publicly traded companies.

 

Patricia Titus is Chief Privacy and Information Security Officer at Markel Corporation. She has served as CISO for Freddie Mac, Symantec, Unisys, and TSA. Patricia is also a Board Member for Black Kite and Girl Scouts of Virginia, and an advisor for the Executive Women’s Forum and YL Ventures.

 

They join current TrueFort Advisors:

Dr. Edward G. Amoroso, CEO of TAG Cyber

Marios Damianides, CISA, CISM, CPA, retired partner in the advisory practice of EY

Motti Finkelstein, Advisor at Capri Ventures and CTO-Capital Markets at BMO Financial Group

Steve Katz, Founder and President of Security Risk Solutions, LLC, Executive Advisor, Deloitte, and widely known as the first CISO

Izak Mutlu, former VP Information Security (CISO) at Salesforce

Adam Schwartz, Founder and CEO of Articulate

Scott Seese, Managing Director and Chief Information Officer for LPL Financial

Robert Strickland, Founder and CEO of M37 Ventures

Bob Williams, Advisor and Venture Partner, Canaan

 

About TrueFort

TrueFort is the leader in delivering zero trust protection for critical applications. Leveraging unique real-time, adaptive trust, and cloud-to-ground capabilities, TrueFort’s Fortress platform detects and contains security threats before they become business risks. Founded by former IT executives from Bank of America and Goldman Sachs, leading global enterprises trust TrueFort to deliver unprecedented application visibility and security. For more information visit https://truefort.com and follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter.

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Police Academy graduates 27th class

43 cadets receive certificates

 

WEST WINDSOR, N.J. — Forty-three cadets who made up the 27th basic class of police officers took part in today’s Mercer County Police Academy commencement held in the gymnasium at Mercer County Community College (MCCC).

 

 

PHOTO: Matthew Prettyman of Hamilton, who will join the Trenton Police Department and was chosen by his fellow graduates as class speaker, addresses his classmates during today’s ceremony.

 

 

An audience of several hundred family members, friends, Mercer County dignitaries and law enforcement officials from around State of New Jersey saw the cadets receive graduation certificates to officially make them police officers.

 

The graduates endured 21 weeks of training at the academy in all aspects of law enforcement and will now serve in police agencies within Mercer County and elsewhere (see complete list below). The academy, which was created in October 2006, is located on the grounds of MCCC.

Matthew Prettyman of Hamilton, who will join the Trenton Police Department and was chosen by his fellow graduates as class speaker, reminded his classmates of the difficult path they face as the next generation of law enforcement.

 

“Our generation of law enforcement must be one that never settles for complacency and always pushes to be better,” Officer Prettyman said.

 

“Our generation of law enforcement must strive to become better every day as we aim to improve our communities to make them a safer place and worth living in.

 

PHOTO: The Mercer Police Academy’s 27th basic recruit class.

“There will be times when it seems that all hope is lost, when faith seems that it is at its lowest, but I hope in those times you will remember everything that we are fighting to protect, the reason you swore an oath to serve and protect.”

 

Also addressing the class were Police Academy Director Martin Masseroni, Mercer County Executive Brian M. Hughes, Mercer County Sheriff John A. Kemler, West Windsor Police Chief Robert Garofalo, president of the Mercer County Chiefs of Police Association; and Dr. Deborah Preston, MCCC president. Also in attendance was County Commissioner Lucylle Walter.

 

During training, the class studied in disciplines such as use of force, firearms, vehicle pursuit, hostage negotiation, advanced crime scene processing and domestic violence prevention, among others. Several cadets received awards at the graduation ceremony for their excellence in training. Clyde Yeldell, Trenton Police Department, was chosen by his classmates to receive the Certificate of Merit awarded by the N.J. Police Training Commission to the best all-around graduate. Michael Manning, Trenton Police Department, received the academic award; Nicholas Feliciano, Burlington County Sheriff’s Office, earned the firearms qualification award with a perfect score; Joseph Morreale, New Jersey Transit Police Department, received the physical training award; and Zachary Sjosward, New Jersey Transit Police Department, received the emergency vehicle operations award.

 

The Mercer Police Academy consists of two classrooms specially designed for the needs of law enforcement training, and recruits use MCCC grounds, its library, and its gymnasium for training purposes. The campus includes a padded training room that is used for “defensive tactics” classes. A shooting range in Hopewell Township operated by the prosecutor’s office is part of the academy as well.

 

The following is a list of the graduates, their hometowns, and the law enforcement agency each will join. (Alternate Route trainees attend the academy at their own expense and now can pursue employment as certified police officers).

 

Alternate Route:Oksana Kopyto, East Windsor
Burlington County Sheriff’s Office:Mark Conard, Delanco; Nicholas Feliciano, Camden; Kyle Fuentes, South Amboy
Hamilton Township Police Division:Cody Astbury, Hamilton; Eric Levandowski, Hamilton
Hunterdon County Sheriff’s Office:Daniel Campbell, Lebanon
Linden Police Department:Tiara Acevedo, Newark
Mercer County Sheriff’s Office:Terrance Bailey, Ewing; Alec Gerasimowicz, Hamilton; Albert Mostrangeli, Hamilton; Anastacio Perez-Ortiz, Princeton; Robert Pontani, Hamilton; Ahmad White, Hamilton
Middlesex County Sheriff’s Office:Dashaun Best-Crossen, South Plainfield
New Jersey State Human Services Police:Christopher Kelly, South Bound Brook; Joseph Mastrangelo, Hamilton
New Jersey State Park Police:Tyler Vardanega, Hopewell
New Jersey Transit Police Department:Robert Garcia, South Amboy; Michael Insalaco, Floral Park, N.Y.; Albert Lee, Saddle Brook; Joseph Morreale, Lyndhurst; Michael Prashad, Montclair; Zachary, Sjosward, Clifton; Benjamin Suh, West Windsor
Princeton Police Department:Dimitrios Stoupas, Highland Park
Somerset County Sheriff’s Office:Benjamin Butler, South Brunswick; Ryan Parks, North Plainfield; Gerron Wooten Jr., Union
South Brunswick Police Department:Daniel Stoddard, West Windsor
Trenton Police Department:Richard Brown, Hamilton; Christian Clayton, Hamilton; Jami Fassnacht, Ewing; Matthew Kieffer, Hamilton; Michael Manning, Pennington; Estuardo Mazariegos, Trenton; Joshua Montalva, East Windsor; Matthew Prettyman, Hamilton; Melissa Sabatino, Trenton; Randall Schwaeble, Robbinsville; Michael VanCampenhout, Hamilton; Michael Williams, Trenton; Clyde Yeldell, Trenton

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Belleville Public Schools adds multiple PowerSchool solutions to increase cohesion and efficiency across departments

New Jersey school district implements additional PowerSchool solutions to foster better learning outcomes and districtwide collaboration

 

FOLSOM, Calif. — (BUSINESS WIRE) — PowerSchool (NYSE: PWSC), the leading provider of cloud-based software for K-12 education in North America, today announced Belleville Public Schools (BPS) in Essex County, New Jersey added multiple PowerSchool education technology solutions to unify information across departments, improve districtwide collaboration, and create better learning outcomes for students. BPS is implementing PowerSchool Student Information System (SIS), Unified Classroom® Schoology Learning, Unified Classroom® Performance Matters, PowerSchool Unified Insights, and PowerSchool Unified Talent™ Employee Records, among many other products. Once these PowerSchool solutions are implemented, BPS will benefit from a more advanced districtwide data aggregation and reporting functionality, visibility into student performance, and simplified human resource and talent management capabilities.

“Our district wanted a one-stop-shop where all of the major resources we needed easily and effectively communicated with one another, as opposed to operating in silos,” said Nicole Shanklin, Director of Elementary Education and PowerSchool Lead, Belleville Public Schools. “Based on our positive experiences with PowerSchool solutions we were excited to add even more to truly create a unified platform for Belleville Public Schools. We are currently in the implementation phase and are excited to fully launch our program during the 2022-23 school year.”

 

BPS is expanding its PowerSchool investment in order to help the district obtain tighter tech integrations via unified solutions. PowerSchool solutions will offer access to secure data analytics dashboards supporting BPS’ need to share key aggregate-level student information with the proper stakeholders, including parents, the school board, and others across the community. The end goal is to enhance staff experience and help students grow academically, socially, and behaviorally.

 

Prior to PowerSchool, BPS used various, disparate services for everyday instruction, such as Google Classroom*. To enhance functionality and communication among stakeholders regarding assessment data, the district searched for technology solutions that provided a grade pass-back option to the district’s SIS. The goal was to have graded assignments that would sync to the district gradebook, leading to greater articulation in consideration of student growth and academic needs. In response, BPS pivoted to PowerSchool’s Schoology Learning, and PowerSchool SIS, to solve these synchronization issues.

 

“We expect Belleville Public Schools to see substantial improvements to its operations through the addition and implementation of its newest PowerSchool solutions,” said Craig Greenseid, Chief Revenue Officer, PowerSchool. “From attracting and developing new teachers, to assessments and standards tracking, we’re excited to provide BPS with exceptional education technology to empower and advance the district’s instructional capabilities.”

 

BPS is a public school district located in Belleville, New Jersey serving over 4,500 students in Pre-K to 12th grade. Across the district’s 10 total schools, BPS offers a 1:1 technology integration, 106 sports programs and clubs, and faculty with advanced degrees. Additionally, among the honors and distinctions awarded to BPS over the years, notable designations include being designated as a “High Performing District” by the New Jersey Quality Single Accountability Continuum and “District of Distinction” by District Administration, among other accolades.

 

For more information about PowerSchool solutions, visit https://www.powerschool.com/solutions/.

 

About PowerSchool

PowerSchool (NYSE: PWSC) is the leading provider of cloud-based software for K-12 education in North America. Its mission is to power the education ecosystem with unified technology that helps educators and students realize their full potential, in their way. PowerSchool connects students, teachers, administrators, and parents, with the shared goal of improving student outcomes. From the office to the classroom to the home, it helps schools and districts efficiently manage state reporting and related compliance, special education, finance, human resources, talent, registration, attendance, funding, learning, instruction, grading, assessments and analytics in one unified platform. PowerSchool supports over 45 million students globally and more than 14,000 customers, including more than 90 of the top 100 districts by student enrollment in the United States, and sells solutions in more than 90 countries. Visit www.powerschool.com to learn more.

 

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Professor from leading NJ Kinesiology school co-authors field-changing book with the American College of Sports Medicine

Dr. Avery Faigenbaum from TCNJ’s School of Nursing and Health Sciences collaborates on new fitness book with the American College of Sports Medicine. 

 

“Troubling trends in youth physical inactivity have created an urgent need to activate this generation of boys and girls…”

  • Avery Faigenbaum, Professor, TCNJ

 

 

EWING, NJ – Avery Faigenbaum, PhD, professor of kinesiology in the School of Nursing and Health Sciences(SNHS) at The College of New Jersey (TCNJ), has co-authored a field-changing book, “Essentials of Youth Fitness,” with the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM).

A report from UNICEF found 52% of people ages 13 to 29 were less physically active in 2020 from pre-pandemic levels.

Outlining evidence-based exercise recommendations for children and teenagers, the publication will act as a foundation for an entire curriculum to be offered by the ACSM for physical fitness students and educators nationwide.

 

Explaining the importance of exploring this subject area, Faignebaum remarks, “Troubling trends in youth physical inactivity have created an urgent need to activate this generation of boys and girls before they become resistant to our interventions later in life.”

 

“Exercise professionals and coaches often design exercise programs for young people as if they were miniature adults. That idea cannot be further from the truth. A child’s physical and emotional development, how they process information and learn concepts and the level of engagement of their support system must be considered to develop a safe, effective program,” says Francis Neric, national director of certification for ACSM.

 

“Dr. Avery Faigenbaum’s depth of research and application of pediatric exercise science and long-term youth athletic development is second to none. He has a gift of seamlessly connecting science to practical application that exercise professionals at levels can learn from.”

 

TCNJ’s School of Nursing and Health Sciences’ Dean Carole Kenner explains, “Dr. Faigenbaum’s co-authorship on this pathbreaking subject is a shining example of our faculty’s dedication to advancing health sciences. We’re honored that our world-leading scholars continue to partner with esteemed organizations like the ACSM to shape a better future for youth physical fitness.”

 

TCNJ’s School of Nursing and Health Sciences educates aspiring health professionals to become future leaders across the healthcare industry. Faculty work closely with local healthcare partners to provide students with applicative skills and foundational knowledge. The nationally acclaimed school is dedicated to preparing individuals—through programs in nursing, public health, exercise science, and physical education teaching—for the many rewards of guiding people, communities, and populations toward improved health outcomes. The School is nationally recognized as aHealthy People 2030 Champion.

 

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