Strategic Plan 2023-2028
A Century and Beyond of Excellence, Commitment, and Elevation.
Chancellor's Message
Chancellor's Message
The year 2026 will mark a century of Rutgers University excellence in Camden. These ten decades of service to our community are characterized by an unyielding dedication to higher education access for citizens of New Jersey and beyond. Affordability and access have been the “north star” guiding strategic initiatives and priorities that have made Rutgers University–Camden a sought-after institution for many New Jerseyans and prospective students nationally and globally. Because of our ardent dedication to making education affordable, students who successfully complete our undergraduate, graduate, and professional degree programs do so with comparatively little or no debt. As a result of priorities like “Bridging the Gap” and targeted donor scholarship support, Rutgers–Camden continues to assure that those wanting access to higher education can attain it, fulfilling dreams of bettering their lives and those of their families. Thus, access and affordability will continue to guide priorities during the next five years of this strategic plan, “Rutgers University in Camden, a Century and Beyond of Excellence, Commitment, and Elevation.” The plan centers on five strategic priorities. These priorities are the pillars around which key efforts are concentrated:
1. Innovation in Academic Excellence
2. Transformative Student Success
3. Holistic Student Experience
4. Beloved Camden Community
5. Internationalism
These overarching priorities are value propositions that will elevate Rutgers–Camden well beyond the next five years.
Rutgers–Camden has graduated over 80,000 living alumni who are thought leaders in education, public policy, law, health care, business, public service, and other notable sectors. Thus,
commitment to student success has been, and continues to be, the common denominator and driver of all we do. Since 1926, our campus has welcomed students from varying stages of life: fresh out of high school, first-generation, veteran, late-life learners, and part-timers. Their success continues to be our legacy. Over the next five years, we will endeavor to increase the overall six-year graduation rate, Pell-eligible student graduation rate, and student retention rate. Additionally, we will focus on reaching students with “some college no degree” in our effort to elevate student success.
In looking toward our future, we will increase our student recruitment efforts locally, state-wide, domestically, and abroad. Additionally, the focus over the next five years will be to increase the number of enrolled students from Camden city. Enrollment data reflect a paucity of student applications from the Camden City School District. Through a partnership with city schools, we hope to increase the number of students from Camden City and County Schools over the next five years. In addition to a focus on local markets, we will concentrate on national markets and emerging international markets for student recruitment, academic collaborations, and student experiential learning opportunities.
While not a discrete strategic pillar for this plan, an uncompromising commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion is intrinsic throughout. As a federally designated Minority-Serving Institution and an Asian American, Native American and Pacific Islander-Serving Institution based on the demographics of our student population, we will continue to make Rutgers–Camden a safe and welcoming environment for all. This spirit will reflect through curricular offerings, experiential learning opportunities, academic research, and community engagement. Each of the five pillars will demonstrate a sustained commitment to the rich diversity of our campus and extended community.
As we focus on the next five years, we are reminded of the advancement of Rutgers–Camden. We are a Carnegie R-2 classified institution. We are among the nation’s top 50 public universities and top 100 national universities according to U.S. News & World Report rankings. More importantly, we are among the top academic institutions for social mobility and for veterans. We are committed to community partnerships and alumni/donor engagement. Our exemplary faculty, dedicated staff, and amazing students continue to advance intellectual innovation through research in multiple disciplinary areas, resulting in annual increases in research expenditures and cutting-edge scholarly advances. Innovation and academic excellence over the next five years is what this plan is all about. However, we know the action items that undergird the priorities for the various pillars are not set in stone. With this knowledge, we will evaluate the progress of, and make necessary modifications to, each identified strategic priority along the way.
In summary, intentionality is the leitmotif that characterizes the strategic priorities that are outlined within this five-year plan. To that end, collectively, we will produce the next generation of citizens, who will use their talents to address the challenges facing humanity. Collectively, we will make a difference in Camden and the Delaware Valley as an anchor institution. Collectively, we will continue to advance our campus among the nation’s top national and public universities. Collectively, we will collaborate locally, state-wide, nationally, and internationally to advance the common good.
I would like to thank the co-chairs of the planning committee, Drs. Marsha Lowery and Jane Siegel, for their leadership. Additionally, thanks to members of the steering committee inclusive of the hundreds of colleagues and constituencies (students, staff, faculty, alumni, board members, and donors) who sacrificed personal and professional time for this undertaking. This plan reflects your perpetual dedication to Rutgers–Camden and its future success. I look forward to the next five years of elevation in this place we all call home, Rutgers University in Camden.
Regards,
Antonio D. Tillis, Ph.D.
Chancellor
Rutgers University–Camden
Introduction
The Rutgers University–Camden strategic planning process began on September 19, 2022, with a call to members of our community to serve on the steering committee. There were 80 responses to the application, far exceeding our expectations for interest. In addition, the consultancy service of Dr. Sally Mason, former president of University of Iowa and Senior Consultant and Senior Fellow AGB Consulting, was procured to guide the process and advise the co-chairs and steering committee. The steering committee comprised 25 members representing faculty from all four schools, deans, undergraduate and graduate students, staff, cabinet leadership, members of the board of directors, and alumni.
Methodology
The methodology for data collection was guided by a general research question: What areas of opportunity and aspiration should Rutgers–Camden strategically plan for over the next five years? From responses gathered, the steering committee segregated commonly referenced responses into a thematic bucket or pillar. Responses were subject to a developed “3X3X2 Rule” meaning themes had to be identified thrice, from three different data sources, by at least two different stakeholder groups. An example would be the theme “junior faculty mentorship” that emerged more than three times in the collected data from the SWOT analysis, faculty focus group, and alumni focus group by faculty and alumni stakeholders.
Data Gathering
Data gathering was a three-phase process that included SWOT analysis, focus groups, town halls, and community surveys. The SWOT analysis was conducted with the steering committee members to identify strengths, opportunities for growth and challenges that could be addressed through the strategic plan. With the assistance of Gianna Bowler, executive director of campus planning and data analytics, the steering committee reviewed the SWOT analysis and helped to develop focus groups and survey questions for each constituency: undergraduate and graduate students, staff, faculty, and alumni. There were eight focus groups throughout the process: two staff, four faculty, and two alumni. In addition, two town halls were held to gather data. Finally, an undergraduate and graduate student survey was conducted to ensure that student voices were heard in the process, to which there were 345 respondents.
Mission Statement
Rutgers University–Camden provides access to world-class education, innovative research, and transformative opportunities to multiple constituencies. Our mission is to prepare the next generations of leaders by delivering rigorous academic programs that are bolstered by excellence in teaching and scholarship, experiential learning, and community engagement. As one of the nation’s top comprehensive public research universities, Rutgers University–Camden is committed to creating an environment that fosters critical thinking, creativity, entrepreneurship, and societal responsibility. Building on our core strengths, we create distinct areas of academic excellence, strengthen interdisciplinary programs, expand our global reach, and transform the lives of students through personalized experiences.
Vision Statement
As a top national research university dedicated to serving a 21st-century demographic, Rutgers University–Camden is committed to elevating its position as a leader among urban public research universities in research, teaching, experiential learning, and civic engagement. On a local and global scale, our students will be the visionary leaders and global citizens that will shape a society that is equitable, just, and sustainable. We endeavor to retain our intimate and collaborative campus culture, nurturing the aspirations of students, faculty, staff, alumni, and other aligned constituencies.
Purpose
Rutgers University–Camden stands as South Jersey and the Delaware Valley’s anchor institution. We provide accessible excellence that empowers the lives of our students, faculty, and staff, while uplifting surrounding communities. As a nationally ranked, minority-serving research university, we embrace occasions to elevate with distinction—innovating in academic excellence, providing transformative student success, cultivating the beloved Camden community, and fostering internationalism. Through education, experiential learning, athletics, and service, we are a comprehensive life-changing engine of social mobility and empowerment for all we serve.
Five Strategic Pillars and Priorities
The following represent the five-identified value propositions (pillars) that will guide university priorities over the next five years. Annually, each will be reviewed to ascertain where we are in terms of meeting benchmarks, goals, and objectives. As strategic plans are fluid documents, adjustments might be made based on shifts in strategic priorities of RU-C or Rutgers University writ-large over time.
Progress to Date
Rutgers University–Camden has achieved tremendous success with numerous accomplishments that highlight the dedication of our students, faculty, and staff. Here are several milestones that aligned with our 2023–2028 strategic plan:
Innovation in Academic Excellence: Striving Toward Preeminence
- Launching internal communications strategy to further support faculty, staff, and students. (MarCom)
- Recognized as a leader in supporting and recruiting male nursing students by The American Association for Men in Nursing (AAMN) and named as a "Best Schools for Men in Nursing” (School of Nursing)
- Redesignated as a National League for Nursing Center of Excellence in Nursing Education for outstanding innovation, commitment, and sustainability of excellence. (School of Nursing)
- Ranked in the Top 50 Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) programs by US News and World Reports (School of Nursing)
- Ranked in the Top 100 Baccalaureate Nursing Programs (School of Nursing)
- Two Faculty Members (Dr. Jamille Nagtalon-Ramos and Dr. Sangita Pudasainee-Kapri) were recognized for their research excellence by the New Jersey Institute for Nursing, and Dr. Nagtalon-Ramos was selected as the 2025 CARES Award winner for research. (School of Nursing)
- Rutgers University School of Nursing 2024 PublicGood Pinnacle Award | Rutgers University Equity and Inclusion (School of Nursing)
- Accelerated degree programs 4+1 programs: (Academic Enterprise)
- Data Science – BS in Computer Science (and other degrees) to MS in Data Science
- Emerging Media – BA in Digital Sciences to MA in Emerging Media
- Prevention Science – BA in Health Sciences to MS in Prevention Science
- BA/BS to MS in Finance – dual degree
- New minors: (Academic Enterprise)
- Minor in Real Estate
- Minor in Applied Data Science and Machine Learning
- Undergraduate degree: Bachelor’s in Entrepreneurship and Innovation (Academic Enterprise)
- Undergraduate certificate: Psychiatric Rehabilitation (collab with RBHS) (Academic Enterprise)
- MS in Finance – Financial Planning (refresh, nomenclature change) (Academic Enterprise)
- MS in Chemistry & Molecular Technology (refresh, nomenclature change) (Academic Enterprise)
- Graduate Certificate – Spanish in Health Professions (approved) (Academic Enterprise)
- Graduate Certificate in Liberal Studies (implemented) (Academic Enterprise)
- Reorganized the research office with post award now part of the research office. (Research)
- Enrolled in an NIH EARA program and NSF EMERGE program. (Research)
- Development of M.L.S. program (in progress) (Law School)
- Development of LL.M. program (in progress) (Law School)
- Offering plans for financial sustainability across campus (Finance and Administration)
- Launch of new undergraduate major in Entrepreneurship & Innovation. (Business)
- Launch of a minor in real estate. (Business)
- Two faculty - Dr. David Dwertmann and Dr. Kristie McAlpine - received the NJ Bright Ideas Award for research impact. (Business)
- Dr. Thomas Fewer's book - Venture Meets Mission - has been ranked #11 best seller by US News. (Business)
- SBC faculty research has been featured in a number of prominent outlets including BBC, NPR, Wall Street Journal, and NY Times. (Business)
- Business school online program rankings for 2024-25:
- Bachelor's #39
- Undergraduate Business #22
- Grad Business #61
- Veterans-Grad Business #28
- MBA #88
- Veterans-MBA #56
- MBA-General Management #6
- SBC’s Masters in Finance – Financial Planning is now a CFP board certified program. The curriculum of this program is now designed to prepare students for the Certified Financial Planner exam. (Business)
Transformative Student Success: Preparing the Next Generation of Compassionate Leaders
- Embarking upon a rebrand of Rutgers University Camden's athletic marks and mascot along with key athletics recruitment content. (MarCom)
- Restructured DICE to include student diversity and inclusion initiatives and hired two staff to support student programming. (DICE)
- Launched the multicultural student center, called "The Bridge" (DICE)
- Launched RCommunity (GivePulse) platform campus wide to share and collect community engagement opportunities from local businesses, nonprofits and community agencies. (DICE)
- Launched the Urban Innovation fund that pairs Rutgers Camden undergraduate and graduate students with faculty members and community partners to address community needs through research projects. (DICE)
- Launched OVID synthesis, an evidence-based workflow solution to streamline Doctoral student’s Quality Improvement projects. (School of Nursing)
- Revised the Doctor of Nursing Practice Program to include a part-time option. (School of Nursing)
- The CLIPP Academy, funded by HRSA, continues to address the urgent need of providing uniform and quality instruction to nurse preceptors and clinical instructors. (Dr. Joseph Cipriano) (School of Nursing)
- The Nursing Education Nurse Practitioner Residency and Fellowship Program funded by HRSA enrolls another cohort of students to improve primary care in underserved communities. (Dr. Mary Wunnenberg) (School of Nursing)
- Developed a Oncology Nursing Certificate to facilitate the treatment of patients with cancer the most current knowledge. (Dr. Joseph Tariman) (School of Nursing)
- The School Nurse Certificate and MSN programs have strategically developed two new graduate-level courses tailored to meet the unique needs of school aged children in the Post-Covid environment. (School of Nursing)
- Developed a new course, Understanding Human Trafficking that aligns healthcare, law, arts, and social worker/psychology disciplines to better understand, increase awareness and advocacy on prevention for this public health issue. (Dr. Jeanann Coppola) (School of Nursing)
- Designed and implemented a program “Developing Visual Perception: An asset in nursing” (Dr. Sheila Linz) (School of Nursing)
- The Paul Robeson Library Undergraduate Research Award, The Paul Robeson Library Undergraduate Research Award was launched in 2021 to recognize excellence in undergraduate research at Rutgers University-Camden. Recipients were selected: First Place: Shaan Mody, “Theta/Beta-Ratio Neurofeedback Training: A Better Long-Term Solution for Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder” Second Place: Cindy Do, “Chronic Stress Elevates the Risk of Parkinson’s Disease”, Jordyn Smith, “The Natural Antimicrobial Effects of Honey, Yogurt, and Pickle Juice on Escherichia coli B, Escherichia coli K-12, Staphylococcus epidermidis, and Pseudomonas fluorescens”, New Researcher: Kruthy Takkala, “Islamophobia and Why it is Harmful”. (Paul Robeson Library)
- The Paul Robeson Library Museum Library Pass Program has added new passes this year: Independence Seaport Museum, National Constitution Center, Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (PAFA) The Rutgers University-Camden Library Museum Pass program is available to students, faculty, and staff of Rutgers University in Camden with library accounts in good standing and an RUID, alumni, and CCC and Rowan in Camden affiliates. (Paul Robeson Library)
- On March 4, John Powell hosted the Mid-Atlantic Regional Center for the Humanities (MARCH) & NJPIRG students for a beeswax printing workshop. Attendees learned how to create and print with a beeswax stamp. 40 students attended the workshop. (Paul Robeson Library)
- On March 26, John Powell hosted MARCH & NJPIRG students for a paper making workshop. Attendees learned how to create a piece of paper from recycled paper shreds. 19 students attended the workshop. (Paul Robeson Library)
- Creation of a Law Student Faculty Advising Program (began spring 2025) (Law School)
- Expanded Orientation Program (beginning summer 2025) (Law School)
- Revised orientation to include affinity group programming (SAS)
- Established parent/supporter workshops to enhance new student orientation (SAS)
- Launched two new Summer Bridge modalities – a 6-week STEM-focused asynchronous program to better prepare students for nursing and STEM majors and a weeklong, optional residential program for FTIC students. (SAS)
- Since 2021, there has been 27 prestigious awards and fellowship winners. Awards include, but are not limited to Truman Scholarship, Fulbright, and Schwarzman Scholars. We also had our first Rhodes alternate in 2024. (SAS)
- SBC has hosted a variety of corporate visits for all students and unique experiences for business honors students. Visits include RDX, JPMorgan Chase, UntuckIt, American Water, Subaru to name a few. (Business)
- In the new course Managing Innovations, Dr. Dutta is working with federal labs for a class project. (Business)
- SBC is piloting a mentoring program for graduate students. (Business)
- SBC signed a corporate partnership agreement with Thayer Distribution that creates pathways for its employees to pursue graduate and undergraduate degrees at SBC. (Business)
- Peter McAliney was featured on the NJCPA - New Jersey Society for CPA – podcast to discuss Trends in Accounting Education. (Business)
- SBC’s Executive Education partnered with SheTek to deliver training on AI for individuals seeking to upskill to AI. (Business)
- The Ragone Center for Accounting Excellence hosted Innovations in the Accounting Industry: Three Conversations.” The event is in partnership with NJCPA (which has become a strong partner with RSBC) and is eligible for 2 CPE credits. (Business)
Holistic Student Experience: Serving the Needs of the 21st–Century Student
- Launched digital and out-of-home branding and program specific add campaigns to enhance Rutgers Camden's presence in the region. (MarCom)
- Worked in collaboration with SAS and Enrollment Management on Legacy weekend for Camden students admitted to Rutgers-Camden. (SAS, EM, and DICE)
- Restructured DICE to include student diversity and inclusion initiatives and hired two staff to support student programming. (DICE)
- Launched the multicultural student center, called "The Bridge" (DICE)
- Launched RCommunity (GivePulse) platform campus wide to share and collect community engagement opportunities from local businesses, nonprofits and community agencies. (DICE)
- Overall fundraising effort generated $6.6M, surpassing the $6.5M goal by 1.5%, through institutional advancement (Advancement)
- A $2.5M commitment was received for the Rutgers Law School to provide funding for Bar Support, Scholarships, Public Interest Summer Fellowships, and a Public Interest Post-Graduate Fellowship. (Advancement)
- Enhanced Teaching and Learning Through Technology: Leveraged digital tools and instructional technologies to enrich the classroom experience, promoted engagement, and supported diverse learning modalities. This includes the integration of virtual platforms, and data analytics to drive pedagogical innovation. (School of Nursing)
- Curriculum Innovation Aligned with National Standards and Emerging Trends: Continuously updating and refining courses and curricula to reflect the evolving landscape of nursing education. This includes aligning course content with the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) Essentials and preparing students for the Next Generation NCLEX (NGN) to ensure practice-readiness and academic excellence. (School of Nursing)
- Revised the RN-BS Online Program to include an immersive clinical experience and new plans of study to individualize the learning experience and increase enrollments. (School of Nursing)
- Collaborated on a Dashboard with the Office of Data Analytics and Campus Planning to identify courses that place students at risk. (School of Nursing)
- Developed a Freshman Seminar to increase retention and a sense of identity with the nursing major for students completing basic sciences. (School of Nursing)
- Developed a 1 credit course in collaboration with the Vice-Chancellor for student academic success and the library staff to facilitate the adjustment to college level courses. (Dr. Rachel Derr) (School of Nursing)
- Through the Rutgers Camden Public Health AmeriCorps opportunities, students participated in engaged civic learning through the Community Health Nursing course and community-based research opportunities with the Community First Fellows program and the Center for Urban Research and Education. (Dr. Thomas Dahan and Dean Donna Nickitas, Ms. Kimberly McGuiness) (School of Nursing)
- Led a Faculty Development Initiative (FAD Program) to support faculty success in fostering a diverse and inclusive academic environment. (Dr. Rachel Derr and Dr. Latisha Hayes-Gaines) (School of Nursing)
- Established new traditions to increase student engagement- a Freshman “Moving Up” ceremony, a pre-commencement “Senior Send-Off” and “An Evening of Excellence” (School of Nursing)
- The Interprofessional Practice, Education, and Innovation (IPEI) Program successfully recruited a Director, an Instructional Design and Technology Specialist, and a Lab Coordinator to expand access to high-quality simulation. These strategic hires strengthen the infrastructure for teaching excellence, support faculty and staff development, and create new pathways for internal growth and preparation of a future-ready nursing workforce. (School of Nursing)
- Elevated Research week into SPARK! Increased number of external participants and student presenters. (Research)
- Paul Robeson Library together with Office of Disabilities and Student Health Services conducted WoofWednesday every 1st Wednesday of the month with PAWS for People, with attendance between 35-68 students in 2 hours. (Paul Robeson Library)
- Increased alumni engagement (Law School)
- Increased programming for student health and wellness (Law School)
- Hosted workshops within Camden City High Schools to encourage application completion (SAS & EM)
- Completed outreach to 231 students who stopped out since 2020 to encourage re-enrollment (SAS). Working with the Provost’s Office to revise re-enrollment policies. (SAS & Provost)
- Hired an employee to develop a first-year experience program. (SAS)
- Supported student attendance for affinity groups: 1st generation leadership conference, Latinx Leadership Conference, and Harvard LEAD conference (SAS)
- Engaged RUC alumni to support student events. Alumni participated in events hosted by student organizations (NAACP, Hombres, and Mujeres), and financial support (NAACP, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Hombres). (Student Affairs)
- Since launch in Fall 2024, the Business Honors program has an enrollment of 30 students with Fall 2025 reflecting a higher admit coming number than a year ago. (Business)
- Seven students (all women) travelled to Nashville, TN in April to participate in a marketing case competition hosted by the US Postmaster general. While the students did not place, they had the opportunity to network with numerous professionals and peers from other institutions. (Business)
- Seven SBC students travelled to Nashville, TN to participate in a case competition hosted by the US Postmaster General. (Business)
- In Spring 2025, SBC launched a non-credit career awareness program called Pathways to Financial Planning that engages students with mentors, content, and experiences related to financial planning. (Business)
Beloved Camden Community: Advancing the Common Good on Campus and Beyond
- Engaged in a targeted way with the priority media outlets to pitch university and key faculty, research, and initiatives resulting in consistent media coverage for priority initiatives such as Year of the Arts. (MarCom)
- Launched a multimedia storytelling campaign and faculty blog to share the Rutgers-Camden story through intentional content centered on students, faculty, and staff reflecting authentic voices and key achievements in an effort to expand our digital footprint. (MarCom)
- Launched Year of the Arts branding, promotional, and media plan. (MarCom)
- Manage campus climate survey action planning, including monitoring unit level responses. (DICE)
- A Faculty member was designated as a 2024 Walter Rand Faculty Fellow to advance the Hillary Project, -an initiative honoring the memory of nurse Hillary Herskowitz, a Rutgers University School of Nursing New Brunswick graduate who tragically took her own life due to burnout during the COVID-19 pandemic. The project is exploring the perceptions of alumni from and current nursing students at Rutgers University School of Nursing-Camden regarding how well the curriculum supports stress management, mental health wellness, and resilience, as well as its effectiveness in preparing alumni to manage burnout in their RN roles. (Dr. Catherine Stubin) (School of Nursing)
- A Faculty member was honored with the National League for Nursing’s Lilliam Wald Humanitarian Award (Dr. Marie O’Toole) (School of Nursing)
- Collaboration with the MD Anderson Outreach, Prevention and Survivorship Office on Breast Cancer Screening Among High Priority Groups in Camden, NJ on projects to improve care that include Exploring Experiences of LGBTQ Cancer Patients and The Association between Age and Breast Cancer: Are Young Women in New Jersey at Risk. (Dr. Bonnie Jerome D’Emilia) (School of Nursing)
- Through Rutgers Camden Public Health AmeriCorps, over 100 students and community members delivered over 6,000 hours of service to the Camden and broader community. (School of Nursing)
- The Faculty Organization initiated a series of retreats with the EmPaCT to assist faculty and staff to navigate and resolve conflicts respectfully in the spirit of a beloved community. (School of Nursing)
- Collaboration with CamCare to advance faculty practice, provide excellent primary care to an underserved population and provide additional practice opportunities for students. (School of Nursing)
- Dean Nickitas invited as the distinguished guest speaker at the Corporal Michael J Crescenz VA Medical Center, Philadelphia for the 2025 Nurses Week Recognition and Awards Program. (School of Nursing)
- Dean Nickitas invited as keynote speaker for the Cooper University Hospital Annual Retreat for Nurse Executive Leaders and Managers. (School of Nursing)
- Offered six faculty professional development programs with a focus on supporting transformational student learning experiences and student academic success. (Academic Enterprise)
- Offered six webinars for faculty on best practices for inclusive teaching excellence. (Academic Enterprise)
- Develop initiatives to support the recruitment and retention of diverse faculty and staff - 2 faculty orientation seminars offered (one for full-time faculty, one for lecturers). (Academic Enterprise)
- Strategic implementation and maintenance of professional development opportunities for faculty and staff, building on initiatives available through the Chancellor’s 15-in-5 program: (Academic Enterprise)
- 2 programs for tenure-track assistant professors:
- 1 program for tenured associate professors
- 2 programs for lecturers
- Full-year Faculty Leadership Program for faculty leaders (cohort program)
- Writing Sprints (2 per year)
- Bart Everts is a part of the Middle States assessment discussion at Camden County College-Camden as part of the Student Academic Outreach and Retention Committee (SOAR). (Paul Robeson Library)
- Started Staff Newsletter from the Dean (Law School)
- Enhancing some classrooms with much-needed furniture updates (Law School)
- Broke ground on the transformative $60m Cooper Street Gateway project (Finance and Administration)
- Develop a campus master plan for Camden that envisions the next generation of students and faculty (Finance and Administration)
- SBC has invested in AI training for all faculty and staff to familiarize faculty and staff, encourage adoption in both classes as well as to streamline SBC operations. (Business)
- SBC is investing in communications and development training for all staff. (Business)
- SBC has invested its own operating funds to improve the building ambience to provide a more positive learning environment for students and a better work environment for staff. (Business)
- While maintaining its operating budget, SBC has increased the number of summer research grants considering the increasing number of pre-tenure faculty. (Business)
- SBC has invested in developing a physical space for Business Honors students in the BSB building to support ongoing development of a student community. (Business)
Internationalization: Bridging Rutgers University–Camden and the World
- Increased international enrollment by 11% in Fall 2024. (Jimmy Jung)
- Signed MoUs in Ethiopia, Korea, and India. (Jimmy Jung)
- Partnered with Education USA in Nigeria, Ghana, and Kenya recruitment fairs meeting with over 5,000 students. (Jimmy Jung)
- Engaged with two new recruitment agencies, one that focuses on South East Asian and the other focuses on Latin America. (Jimmy Jung)
- Launching a Translate plug-in on the homepage to offer language translation of all pages on the Rutgers-Camden website. (MarCom)
- Rutgers University - Camden Chancellor Study Abroad Student Support Fund received a $100K commitment to provide study abroad opportunities for students. (Advancement)
- 33 Alumni and friends living in the US traveled to South Africa as part of the Alumni Travel Program. (Advancement)
- Developed an interdisciplinary course titled “Social Determinants of Health Impacting Children across US and Global Communities” The course will focus on both the United States and global communities, including low- and middle-income countries in regions such as Asia, Africa, and the Caribbean. (Dr. Sangita Pudasainee-Kapri) (School of Nursing)
- Memorandums of Understanding finalized with Brunel University of London, Uxbridge, England; Vasile Goldis in Arad. Romania; and renewed with Semmelweis University in Budapest, Hungary. (School of Nursing)
- New Learning abroad courses in the Health and Healing series of courses approved for England and Hungary, Jamaica, and the Philippines. Courses in Guatemala and South Africa continue to expose our students to global health problems. (School of Nursing)
- The School of Nursing–Camden celebrated 15 years of partnership with the non-governmental organization Highland Support Project/Asociación Mujeres del Altiplano (HSP/AMA) in Guatemala, through which students actively engage in meaningful service-learning experiences. HSP/AMA is a grassroots organization in Guatemala that partners with communities to support Indigenous women’s empowerment and sustainable development through education, health, and economic initiatives. (School of Nursing)
- Collaboration with RU Global to promote the Foreign Lawyers Program (Law School)
- Developing LL.M. program for foreign lawyers (Law School)
- SBC has signed an MOU with Great Lakes Institute of Management to partner on student mobility and faculty research. (Business)
- SBC has proposed a study abroad trip to India for Fall 2025 with the trip to be executed in January 2026. (Business)
- SBC's executive education is in conversations with some Indian universities to formulate joint non-credit programming. (Business)
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