ACCC hosted a series of events commemorating the 40th Anniversary and
Inauguration, photos are posted below. To read more about each event,
visit Presidential Installation & 40th Anniversary Celebration.
Each of ACCC's campuses hosted informal breakfasts that included remarks by
Dr. Mora, faculty, staff, and veteran ACCC personnel.
Above: Inaugural Breakfast attendees at Worthington Atlantic City Center with remarks
by Dean Bobby Royal and faculty retiree Judith Matsunobu.
Above: Inaugural Breakfast attendees at the Cape May County Campus with remarks
by Dean Dr. Joseph Rossi and faculty retiree Tom Chelius.
Above: Inaugural Breakfast attendees at the Mays Landing Campus with remarks
by Dr. Art Wexler, Senior Dean of Academic Affairs,
and Dr. Louise Kaplan, Professor of Science..
The Worthington Atlantic Center "Celebration of Excellence"
The WACC cultural event included performances by the WACC Band and Oakcrest High
School's Caribeno Dancers. Remarks were provided by Dr. Mora;
Jean McAlister, Director of WACC; Bobby Royal, Dean of WACC and Community
Affairs; Carmen Royal, Dean of Students; and Christina Cavage, Department Chair,
English as a Second Language.
Presidential Installation
On October 19, 2006, Dr. Mora was formally installed as the eighth president of
ACCC. The installation ceremony was held in conjunction with the college’s 40th
Anniversary celebration. It featured greetings to the president from many people,
including State Sen. William Gormley, State Sen. Nick Asselta, Lawrence Nespoli,
President of the New Jersey Council of County Colleges, and faculty and student
representatives. Additionally, Dr. John Roueche, Director of the Community College
Leadership Program at the University of Texas at Austin, served as the keynote
speaker. The ceremony concluded with Dr. Mora’s acceptance of the office of President.