Fall 2024 Orientation Information
Dear New CCM Student:
Congratulations on your decision to attend County College of Morris (CCM)! Your next step is to attend TitansFest 2024, an interactive orientation program for our new CCM students.
During TitansFest, you will hear about the different CCM departments that will be helpful to you during your time here, and especially important your first six weeks. You will have the chance to hear from your Dean, CCM faculty, administrators, and students, who will give you their insights about being a County College of Morris student. As you get to know the campus community, you will get multiple chances to win prizes, such as gift cards and school supplies! TitansFest is comprised of two different experiences to choose from, In Person or on Zoom.
If you have any questions about the program or about how to sign up for your session, please email the CCM Office of Campus Life at campuslife@ccm.edu or call 973-328-5225 between 8:30 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday through Friday.
Once again, welcome! If the Orientation Staff can be of help, please do not hesitate to let us know. We look forward to meeting you and helping you get your college career at CCM off to a great start.
The Office of Campus Life’s Orientation Staff
TitanFest 2024 Sessions
In Person
This program highlights the many opportunities you have as a CCM student and explores the vibrant campus environment. Throughout this exciting program, you will have the opportunity to become acclimated to the CCM campus, get to know your future classmates, and engage with the CCM faculty and staff. TitansFest will also allow you to navigate our campus, locate where your classes will be held and acquaint you with different CCM departments. Included will be a walking tour around our beautiful campus, rain or shine. The entire program will last approximately two hours and will conclude with carnival treats, where you can ask questions and converse with others.
- Tuesday, August 6, 10am to 12pm
- Thursday, August 8, 1pm to 3pm
- Thursday, August 15, 1pm to 3pm
- Tuesday, August 20, 10am to 12pm
- Monday, August 26, 5:30pm to 7:30pm
Zoom
Enjoy TitansFest 2024 from the comfort of your own home by attending these session through an online platform. You will learn about all the opportunities CCM has to offer while interacting with your CCM peers, current/recently graduated students, and faculty and staff.The entire program will last approximately ninety minutes and will conclude with a Student Leader Lounge where you can ask questions.
- Tuesday, August 13, 6pm to 7:30pm
- Thursday, August 22, 1pm to 2:30pm
- Tuesday, August 27, 10am to 11:30am
TitanFest 2024
Free Stuff!
Everyone attending New Student Orientation will have a chance to win gift cards, an IPAD and CCM swag. Make sure to complete the scavenger hunt at New Student Orientation so that you can be entered in the raffle to win!
If you have received your TitansFest 2024 invitation email (and the instructions on how to register for a specific session) in the mail, click the button to register!
FYI Program Schedule
Program
- Welcome from Dr. Iacono, CCM’s President
- Student Speaker
- Student Leader Panel
- Resource Scavenger Hunt for prizes and CCM swag
- Tour of Campus (Virtual Program will be invited to tour the campus in September)
- Meet Your Academic Leaders
- Reception (In Person only)
- Flash Sessions
Parents and Friends
Your friends and family may join either the Traditional Program with an opportunity to break away for a discussion just for friends and family, or the Zoom Program, by logging in on a different device with an opportunity to ask questions while you participate in the Student Leader Panel.
FYI New Student Orientation Instagram
Get the latest FYI updates – link to our FYI New Student Orientation Instagram page.
Other Information
CCM ID
All students are required to wear a college-issued identification badge. The badge should be worn above the waist, with the front facing forward.
Students – CCM ID Photo Instructions below
Faculty & Staff – Contact campuslife@ccm.edu for instructions on obtaining a CCM ID.
Spanish Version – ID-Photos-Instrucitons-Spanish below
Parking Permit
See here for more information.
CCM Student Handbook
The CCM Student Handbook attempts to answer the most common and frequently asked questions about the County College of Morris: its services, facilities, programs and activities, requirements and standards, rules and regulations.
The Handbook is updated and published online every semester. It is a great tool to help you, the CCM student, access information on specific questions or topics (see the Problem Solver section) that you may have in relation to your situation.
** The most recent CCM Student Handbook: Spring 2024 Student Handbook below
Academic Calendar
Please, find all necessary information here.
Student Clubs at CCM
* Temporary Organization – These clubs are in the process of being chartered by the Student Government Association.
** Inactive Organization – These clubs have not submitted all their required paperwork and are only permitted to hold meetings.
All CCM Student Clubs
**Active Minds
This student group aims to increase the awareness of the campus community about issues surrounding mental health symptoms related to mental health disorders and various mental health resources both at CCM and elsewhere.
- Advisor: Lisa Volante
- Instagram: @activemindsatccm
Alpha Beta Gamma (Rho Chapter)
ABG is the International Business Honor Society established to recognize and encourage scholarship among two-year college students in business curricula.
- Advisors: Prof. Jennifer Qvotrup & Prof. Melissa Hopper-Ford
- Instagram: @ abg.ccm
**Alpha Mu Gamma (Xi Upsilon Chapter)
AMG is the national collegiate Foreign Language Honor Society established to recognize achievement in the field of foreign languages, American Sign Language (ASL) and English as a Second Language (ESL). It encourages interest in the study of foreign languages, ESL, ASL, literatures and civilizations.
- Contact Campus Life at campuslife@ccm.edu
Architect Club
To acknowledge the historical architecture of Morris County
- Advisor: Brian Sahotsky
- Instagram: @architectue.ccm
Art Club
The Art Club allows CCM students to learn more about art and design through guest speakers, on-campus programs, field trips to museums and educational activities. The Art Club coordinates an annual student art show for the campus community.
- Advisor: Prof Clay Allen
- Instagram: @ccmartclub
Asian Students Association
The ASA allows CCM students to learn more about Asian cultures, including the languages, customs and food through guest speakers, field trips, social events and educational activities.
- Advisor: Dr. Kaifa
- Instagram: @asa_ccm
**Biology and Chemistry Club
The purpose of the Biology and Chemistry Club is to bring science and non-science students together in a forum where those students can discuss and provide insight to current and relevant biological and chemistry topics. Club activities will introduce students to further educational and career opportunities.
- Contact Campus Life at campuslife@ccm.edu
Black Student Union
Enlighten all students about blac**k cultures and contributions, instill black cultural awareness in its members, raise the level of awareness of the overall college community through activities, while serving as a support group for CCM black students
- Advisor: Tamara Dawkins
- Instagram: @bsu_ccm
Book Club
The Book club aims to promote literacy among students by fostering a collaborative environment for sharing literary insights and interpretations.
- Contact Campus Life at campuslife@ccm.edu
Bowling Club
To provide a fun time for all CCM students to participate in, learn about and enjoy the sport of bowling.
- Advisor: Dorothy Salinas
Business Society
Provides a place where business oriented students can gain knowledge about business and entrepreneurship.
- Advisors: Prof. Jennifer Qvotrup & Prof. Melissa Hopper-Ford
- Instagram: @ abg.ccm
Campus Christian Fellowship
The Campus Christian Fellowship’s (CCF) membership is open to all interested students of any denomination. CCF sponsors special programs and community service projects, such as its annual Thanksgiving Food Drive.
- Advisor: Rick Terlinden
**CCM Makes
Dedicated to creating objects for the good of the college and the club members.
- Advisors: Yeh-Wen Nancy Yiin & Raed Awawdeh
**Chess Club
The Chess Club is organized to play, teach and compete in chess. All levels of players (from beginner to Grand Master) are welcomed.
- Advisor: Prof John Soltes & Aisha Santos
- Instagram: @chessclub_ccm
**CS Squared – Computer Science Club and Cybersecurity Club
The purpose of the CS Squared is to raise awareness of computer science, cypersecurity and related topics to the CCM campus community.
- Advisor: Colleen Carmeli
Environmental Club
Serves to better educate the County College of Morris campus community about issues relating to the environment and on community efforts.
- Advisors: Prof. Dorothy Salinas and Prof. Samantha Gigliotti
- Instagram: @ccmenviroclub
EOF Student Alliance
The EOF Student Alliance promotes and participates in community service as a group. The organization raises awareness of and assists in the recruitment of Educational Opportunity Fund students..
- Advisors: Edie Nelson and Merlina Nunez
- Instagram: @eofccm
**Fashion Club
The Fashion Club stimulates active participation and continued interest in current trends and developments in the fashion industry.
- Contact Campus Life at campuslife@ccm.edu
Feminist Empowerment Organization
Feminist Empowerment Organization offers a safe space to discuss the struggles of being/identifying as a woman in America. Club members are able to converse about their experiences/opinions with gender inequality issues that are prevalent today.
- Advisor: Prof. Deborah Sullivan
Figure Skating Club
Giving anyone at CCM a chance to learn how to figure skate no matter what skill level they are.
- Advisor: Prof. Terence Duncan
**Game Developers of CCM
Allows students who have a passion for games and production to share their experiences, connections and passions through the creation of games.
- Advisors: Kelly Wallace and Colleen Carmeli
Gourmet Club
The Gourmet Club is open to anyone who is interested in the finer aspects of hospitality and dining. The club sponsors trips to regional dining establishments, as well as trade shows and exhibitions.
- Advisors: Prof. Mark Cosgrove
Health & Exercise Science Club
This student group aims to stimulate active participation from the student body, help in cultivating skills and knowledge that will benefit members and form relationships with local professionals to help members further their scholastic development.
- Advisor: William McHugh
**Jewish Student Association
Provides activities on a wide range of Jewish topics.
- Contact Campus Life at campuslife@ccm.edu
Judicial Board
Is the judicial branch of the CCM Student Association and is empowered to interpret student rights, review disciplinary problems and recommend specific action.
- Advisor: Dr. Ariella Panek, Dean of Students
LGBTQ+ Student Union
The LGBT+ serves as a social and support group for lesbians, gays, bisexuals, transgenders and friends.
- Advisor: Lisa Volante
**Mathematics Club
Aims to promote a better understanding of mathematics and to foster an environment where students interested in math can meet.
- Contact Campus Life at campuslife@ccm.edu
- Instagram: @ccmmath
Medical Careers Club
To provide research, internship, volunteer and shadowing opportunities as well as an interdisciplinary network for CCM students.
- Advisor: Dr. Teresa Birrer
*Muse Yearbook
Provide students with experience in digital design, photography, and publication planning while contributing to the college’s history.
- Advisor: Prof. Julian Costa
Muslim Student Association
The purpose of the MSA is to provide CCM students an opportunity to come together in a supportive Islamic environment in order to explore and understand Islam.
- Advisor: Prof. Gitanjali Puri
- Instagram: @msa.ccm
National Society of Leadership and Success (Sigma Alpha Pi)
An honor society that help college students achieve their goals and better their lives, in the process building leaders who make a better world.
- Advisor: Mr. Don Phelps
Nursery & Landscape Club
NLC provides opportunities to gain hands-on experience in all aspects of the nursery and landscaping industry.
Advisor: Prof. Marc Zukovich
**Outdoors Adventure Club
To foster and maintain a spirit of the outdoors and outdoors sports and activities. Activities include biking, white water rafting, hiking and more.
- Advisor: Pamela Williams
**Performing Arts Club
The Performing Arts Club allows CCM students to learn more about music and theatre through guest speakers, on-campus programs, field trips to shows and educational activities.
- Advisor: Prof. Frank Murphy
- Instagram: @ccmperformingartsclub
Pet and Animal Lovers Society (PALS)
The purpose of the organization is for students to share their love of animals. Activities include providing therapy animals at events, volunteering at local animal shelters, educating people on animal cruelty, and raising funds for local charities.
- Advisors: Dr. Loryn Stoler & Paulina Cardaci
- Instagram: @ccm_pals
Phi Theta Kappa (Alpha Kappa Kappa Chapter)
PTK, the national two-year college honor society, recognizes and encourages scholarship among community college students.
- Advisors: Dr. Michelle Iden
- PTK International website
Photo Club
Is open to all levels of photographers, from novice to advanced.
- Advisor: Nicole Schwartz
- Instagram: ccmphotoprogram
- Website: photomunch.com
*Psychology Club
Create and provide a friendly, informal environment for students interested in Psychology to participate in some Psychology-related activities: discussing different personality tests, reviewing and discussing Psychology research, watching Psychology-related movies, and awareness-raising for Psychology or mental-health related causes.
- Advisor: Prof. Diana Aria
Radiography Club
Stimulates active participation and continued interest in current trends and developments in radiography. Promotes scholastic standards in the field.
- Advisors: Prof. Roberta Bibeault & Prof. Alannah Badini
Respiratory Club
Stimulates active participation and continued interest in current trends and developments in respiratory therapy.
- Advisor: Prof. Salma Monaco
- Facebook: CCM Respiratory Club
- Instagram: @ccmrespiratorytherapy
Social Action Club
Contact Campus Life at campuslife@ccm.edu
Strategic Gaming Club (aka Game Club)
This club is all about learning and playing new games and is open to all levels of players, from novice to advanced.
- Advisor: Prof. Cathy Chambers
*Student Action Club
Contact Campus Life at campuslife@ccm.edu
Student Activities Programming Board
SAPB develops, coordinates and implements campus-wide programs of social, recreational and educational interest to all CCM students.
- Advisor: Mr. Don Phelps
- Instagram: @sapbccm
Student Electronic Gaming Organization
The purpose of SEGO is to provide CCM students an opportunity to play in tournaments and to review games.
- Advisors: Kelly Wallace and Ashley Yang
**Student Film Association
Serves to create a forum to share members’ appreciation of American and world cinema and to broaden perspectives through exposure to a wide range of films.
- Advisor: Dr. Matthew Jones
- Instagram: @ccm_filmstudetassociation
Student Government Association
The SGA is the governing body for all students enrolled at CCM. It functions to further the well being of the student body by representing students on various college committees.
- Advisors: Mr. Don Phelps
- Instagram: @sga_ccm
- Student Association Constitution
- SGA Application 2023
- SGA Position Descriptions
Student Nurses Association (SNA)
Stimulates active participation in nursing activities and promotes scholastic standards.
- Advisor: Ms. Rosemary Grant
Technical Theatre Club
Giving students the opportunity to learn about and be involved in technical theatre at CCM.
- Advisor: Chris Gardner
**Tennis Club
Gather those who love playing tennis. Experienced players and beginners are welcomed!.
Advisor: Dr. Philip Chase
**CCM Titans Cheerleading
Promote a positive and inclusive atmosphere to all people. Give back to the community by cheering at CCM Basketball games and competing in tournaments and competitions. Encourage individuality, growth, and understanding within the County College of Morris campus.
- Advisor: Kelly Miniter
*Track & Field Club
Give CCM students the opportunity to pursue an athletic sport that involves commitment, fitness, competitive nature, and teamwork.
- Advisor: Nathally Lopez
**Trading Card Game Club
Provide an environment for people to openly aid each other in the teachings of the basic mechanics of gameplay in various different kinds of trading card games.
- Contact Campus Life at campuslife@ccm.edu
United Latino Organization
The purpose of the CCM United Latino Organization (ULO) is to serve as a support group for CCM students of Latin American descent. It does this through meetings, special programs, excursions and educational and social programs.
- Advisor: Dr. Maria Isaza
- Instagram:@ ccmulo
Volunteer Club
The purpose of the Volunteer Club is to connect CCM students, faculty and staff, to endorse both local and world involvement, to build character, help others and develop skills.
- Advisor: Ms. Rosemary Grant
- Instagram: @ccm.volunteer.club
Women in STEM
This purpose of Women in STEM is to recruit, retain, and encourage women to pursue careers in the fields Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM), while creating a relaxing social atmosphere to talk about issues of being a woman in predominantly male fields.
- Advisor: Dr. Keri Flanagan
- Instagram:@ womeninstem_ccm
Writer’s Club
To bring writers from across campus together to create ideas and share content.
- Advisor: Dr. Maryam Alikhani
- Instagram: @ccm.writersclub
Youngtown Edition
Published every other Wednesday during the academic year, the award-winning Youngtown Edition is CCM ’s official student newspaper
- Advisor: Dr. Ken Shouler
- Instagram: @youngtownccm
- Click here to get to recently published issues of the Youngtown Edition
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