BCC Information
Description--For more detailed description, click here
Bergen Community College is a comprehensive, publicly supported two-year college that is fully accredited by the Commission on Higher Education of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools. Through its open admissions policy, the college is committed to equal educational opportunities for all. Over 15,000 students enroll in more than 90 degree and certificate programs through day, evening, and on-line opportunities. An additional 10,000 students are involved in professional development, continuing education, welfare-to-work, English as a Second Language, and personal development programs on the Paramus campus as well as at the Colleges Ciarco Learning Center in Hackensack, NJ. Its instructional programs are designed to prepare students for transfer to four-year colleges and universities, or for immediate entry into a career. Noncredit courses are offered for those seeking personal enrichment or improvement of specific skills. Special populations include Students with Disabilities who comprise approximately 15% of the student body.
Address
400 Paramus Road, Paramus, NJ 07652-1595; Bergen Community College at the Meadowlands 1280 Wall Street West, Lyndhurst, NJ 07071-3517 Philip Ciarco Jr. Learning Center: 355 Main St., Hackensack, NJ 07601
Phone
Main Campus: (201) 447-7100 Ciarco Learning Center: (201) 489-1551 Bergen Community College at the Meadowlands: (201) 460-0610
Degrees
Bergen Community College offers three types of degree programs: Associate in Arts (AA) Associate in Science (AS) and Associate in Applied Science (AAS) as well as One-year Certificates
Enrollment
15,283 total enrollment in Fall 2008. Source: Fact Book 2008-2009
Student Demographics
See Center for Institutional Effectiveness
Faculty Demographics (self-reported)
15.6% are minority: 5.8% are Black; 4.9% are Hispanic; 4.6% are Asian; 0.3% are Native American.
Financial Aid
In FY 2008, the College dispensed over $18 million in student financial aid to county and non-county residents. as well as One-year Certificates Source: BCC Fact Book 2008-2009
Tax status
Bergen Community College is a public educational institution which operates as a political sub-division of the State of New Jersey in the County of Bergen.
Tax Identification
Tax identification No. (Federal Employer Identification No.) 22-1820506
DUNS No. (Data Universal Numbering System) 076677822
U.S. Congressional Districts NJ-05 (Paramus); NJ-09 (Hackensack)
Signatories Dr. Jose Adames, Interim President, is organizational signatory. Dr. William J. Yakowicz, Director of Grants, is authorized institutional representative for grants.
College Facilities Rental and Fees
| Multipurpose Rooms (E-155, C-211, Lecture Halls) |
$75 for a period up to 4 hours |
| Classrooms |
$35 for a period up to 4 hours |
| Cafeteria |
Subject to determination |
| Gymnasium |
$75 per hour |
| Swimming Pool |
$75 per hour |
| Outdoor Athletic Areas |
$75 per single use |
| Employee Dining Room |
Subject to determination |
| Theatre Complex |
$500 per 4 hours + $150/hr Tech Crew & Equip |
| Other (lobby areas, grounds, etc.) |
Subject to determination |
| Custodial, Public Safety, and Groundsmen |
$30 per hour |
| HVAC and Electricians |
$35 per hour |
| Audio-Visual |
Subject to determination |
| Athletic Supervisor |
Subject to determination |
| Nurse |
Subject to determination |
| Other |
Subject to determination |
Moses Family Meeting and Training Center, Technology Education Center - Usage Fees
| Breakdown of Facility |
| Full Center |
300 capacity |
$450 for a period up to 4 hours |
| Large Room |
100 capacity |
$200 for a period up to 4 hours |
| Medium Room |
50 capacity |
$150 for a period up to 4 hours |
| Small Room |
25 capacity |
$75 for a period up to 4 hours |
| Mobile Wireless Lab |
12 capacity |
$600 includes MS Office XP Suite, Internet access, 24 stations |
| Computer Lab |
- |
$1,250 includes MS Office XP Suite, Internet access, projection & sound |
| ITV Room - without Computers |
- |
$650 |
| ITV Room - with Computers |
- |
$1,650 |
| Systems Use and Technical Support |
| Basic Presentation & Sound Set-up |
$125 includes projection system w/ single feed, single microphone in front & one remote hand-held |
| Multiple Video or Sound Feeds |
$30/hour-number of hours contingent upon specific client needs |
| Videotaping of Events |
$30/hour-number of hours dependent upon length of the event |
| Teleconference |
$650+licensing fees+$30/hour for technician |
| Videoconferencing |
$1,000+connection fee+$30/hour for technician; 2technicians minimum |
| Satellite Uplink and Downlink |
Dependent upon specific client needs |
| Breakdown of Personnel Fees |
| Custodial, Public Safety & Groundsmen |
$30 per hour |
| HVAC and Electricians |
$35 per hour |
| Technician |
$30 per hour |
| Food Services - outside direct billing by the College's approved vendor. |
| Additional Surcharge may be imposed for events scheduled on weekends or at other times when the College is not in full operation. |
Travel & Per Diem Rates
Travel must be approved in advance whenever expenses are anticipated to exceed $100 or if the trip involves an overnight stay. All Requests for Reimbursement related to Travel and Other Reimbursable Expenses must be submitted to Accounting within 60 days of your return to campus. Travel to in-state meetings of professional associations, workshops, etc., of a day or less duration, and incurring $100.00 or less in reimbursable expenses, can be authorized by the traveler's immediate supervisor. Mileage will be calculated from the College to the destination and back to the College. Mileage should be calculated from one's home to the destination and back, if shorter than from the College.
| Mileage Allowance |
$.555 (55 ½ cents) per mile |
| Meal Allowance |
$60 per day (receipts required) |
| Hotel |
$150 per day (or at published Conference Rate) |
| Gratuities (luggage handling, parking, etc.) |
$10 per trip |
| Travel to & from public carrier |
$150 for entire trip (receipts required) |
| One personal telephone call to home allowed when traveling overnight |
3 minutes maximum call |
| NOTE: Purchasing will make all air travel arrangements at the request of employee |
Policies Prohibiting Discrimination click here See also the College's Sexual Harrassment Policy and the Office of Specialized Services:
Bergen Community College is dedicated to maintaining a working and learning environment in which all employees and students are treated with dignity, courtesy and respect. Discrimination in any form is a violation of federal and State laws, and has no place in a business or academic environment. In keeping with its commitment to provide an environment free from discrimination, the College will not tolerate, condone or allow any conduct by any instructional, supervisory, managerial or administrative personnel, co-workers, independent contractors, vendors or others with whom the College does business, which illegally discriminates against any employee or student on the basis of religion, creed, race, color, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, marital status, gender, disability, or veteran status.
Bergen Community College will enforce this policy and expects all employees and students to be diligent in preventing, detecting and reporting any incidents of discrimination. Bergen Community College expects each employee and student to avoid any acts or statements that may constitute discriminatory behavior and to ensure that his or her conduct complies with this policy. The College will take appropriate disciplinary action when an investigation reveals that an individual has engaged in any prohibited conduct.
Food Service Orders for Campus Meetings Budget managers are expected to follow the standards listed below when ordering refreshments. Catering menu is to be followed for ordering.
8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. - Coffee and muffins or bagels 9:00 a.m. - noon - Beverage only (hot or cold) Noon - 1:30 p.m. - Lite lunch is permissible if necessary and appropriate (in some cases, lunch ticket will be provided instead of catering services) Afternoon meetings: Beverage only (hot or cold) 5:30 p.m. and after - Dinner may be ordered if necessary and appropriate.
Food must be charged to your departmental budget. If you do not have a public meetings line, you may transfer funds to create one with your Vice President's approval.
The appropriate Vice President's approval is also necessary for the following: - to increase funding for the public meetings line; - for any single function totaling more than $500; - for any exceptions to these standards.
Adjunct Rates: Degree and Rate per Contact Hour
| Semesters of Adjunct Teaching |
Master & Above |
Bachelor |
Associate |
No Degree* |
| Hiring Point |
$630 |
$620 |
$610 |
$600 |
| After 2 Semesters |
640 |
630 |
620 |
610 |
| After 4 Semesters |
650 |
640 |
630 |
620 |
| After 6 Semesters |
660 |
650 |
640 |
630 |
| After 8 Semesters |
670 |
660 |
650 |
640 |
Source: Board of Trustees Action June 2009 *Permissable in some occupational/technical specialties. |