Stockton News - Aug. 7, 2025
WHAT WE’RE TALKING ABOUT
Live-Work-Learn Program Leads to Jobs for Some Graduates
As the Stockton Atlantic City Summer Experience: Live-Work-Learn program enters its fourth year, not only are students getting to live for free, work in local industry and learn about career readiness — they also are getting full-time jobs after graduation.
“Having the opportunity to gain an internship and then have it evolve into a full-time job, especially with how things are right now for most people postgraduation, I feel very fortunate,” said Emma Martin, a 2025 Political Science graduate. She’s now the Office and Operations Manager for the Chelsea Economic Development Corporation in Atlantic City after working with the group last summer. “And it’s a job that I really enjoy doing.”
The Summer Experience — dubbed “Live-Work-Learn” — has offered hundreds of Stockton University students paid jobs with Atlantic City businesses, campus housing covered by the employers, and a series of career readiness training modules focused on teamwork, leadership, critical thinking and character development.
Lake Fred Helps Students Study How Temperature Affects Reptile Immunity
Craig Lind, an associate professor of Biology, and his students are studying how temperature impacts reptile health. Their fieldwork site is just a few minutes away from their classroom at Lake Fred.
A reptile’s immune system fights off pathogens across a broad range of temperatures from just above freezing during hibernation to a blazing hot summer day while basking in the sun.
Lind wants to better understand if reptiles will be able to adapt with climate change. He is focusing on six reptiles that live in Lake Fred: the northern water snake, common snapping turtle, redbellied turtle, mud turtle, musk turtle and painted turtle.
Stockton Recognized in Transfer Honor Roll for Fourth Year in a Row
Stockton has once again been named to the Transfer Honor Roll by Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society for its transfer-friendly policies for community college students.
Stockton is one of 251 colleges and universities that are being acknowledged for “the
dynamic pathways they have created to support transfer students.” The 2025 list marks
the fourth consecutive year Stockton has been included.
The honor roll — determined by 40 key metrics related to the support and success of transfer students — is chosen from among the top 25% of highest-rated colleges that have submitted data to PTK Connect, the honor society’s online tool for helping students find colleges and career opportunities.
“Stockton is proud to be recognized for our commitment to transfer students. From affordability and seamless admissions to strong support for bachelor’s degree completion, we are dedicated to creating pathways that empower community college transfer students to succeed,” said Heather Medina, director of Admissions.
STOCKTON UNIVERSITY ATLANTIC CITY
College-Preparedness Program Continues to Support Area Students
In just four-minute increments, local youth learned a lot about a variety of careers and industries as they weaved through tables in the Fannie Lou Hamer Event Room at Stockton Atlantic City.
More than 20 professionals represented health care, media, technology, entrepreneurship, education and other industries at the GOALS GEAR UP July 30 Speed Jobbing event.
“Exposing our GOALS students to young professionals is essential to their growth and vision for the future,” Alexis Jenkins, director of GOALS GEAR UP, said. “When they see individuals who look like them achieving success in a range of fields, it not only broadens their perspective but also reinforces the idea that their dreams are possible. Representation inspires, and inspiration fuels action.”
GOALS GEAR UP — which stands for Goal-Oriented Advocates, Leaders and Scholars – Gaining Early Awareness for Undergraduate Programs — is a program that enables eligible students to begin considering the pursuit of higher education.
There are 130 students in grades 7-12 from Pleasantville and Atlantic City participating in the six-week GOALS GEAR UP Summer Academy that concludes Aug. 7.
SPOTLIGHT ON: JAMAEL HARRISON, ASHLEE ROBERTS
Student Affairs Initiatives Recognized with Award
Jamael Harrison (pictured right), director of Student Affairs Assessment and Communication, and Ashlee Roberts (pictured lower left), executive director of Student Affairs Strategic Planning and Initiatives, were recently honored with the Anthology Catalyst Award for Assessment and Institutional Effectiveness.
This award recognizes Anthology users who have successfully grown in their assessment practices and influenced positive behavioral change using Anthology solutions. This includes developing best practices that cultivate and sustain a collaborative culture of assessment where results are used for continuous improvement efforts; implementing assessment tools and technologies that increase effectiveness by growing the total number of completed assessments, number of programs, students, and/or outcomes assessed; and helping ensure assessment cycle phases are completed on time. Also highlighted are innovative assessment initiatives that provide valuable insights and enable institutions to make data-informed decisions to increase curricular effectiveness.
To qualify for the award, Harrison said he submitted documentation such as their presentations and feedback from their workshop series, Bird’s-Eye View (BEV).
“We launched this series last January to reinvigorate the use of our assessment platform, starting with Baseline, a survey tool," Harrison noted. “Our goal was to build a culture of assessment where staff understand how to design and implement assessment of student learning and operations to understand effectiveness and inform decision-making around programs and practices."
WHAT'S TRENDING @ #STOCKTONU
InstaFred: Take a minute to bask in the glow. ☀️
Facebook: This is your sign to check out the Noyes Museum of Art of Stockton University's calendar of events and upcoming exhibitions.
Instagram: The Senior Leadership Team took a day last week to evaluate strategic priorities and plan for the upcoming academic year.
FROM THE SIDELINES
Dougherty Named Interim Head Women’s Soccer Coach
Stockton has namedCourtney Dougherty interim head women’s soccer coach. Dougherty was elevated to the position after 15 years on the coaching staff at Stockton, which is her alma mater. She spent 13 seasons as an assistant coach, followed by the last two years as associate head coach. Dougherty also boasts extensive coaching experience at the club level.
“As a former player and alum, I am so proud to represent this incredible program as the next head coach. My goal is to build on the incredible legacy that Coach Nick Juengert has created here at Stockton,” Dougherty said.
“I hope to continue building a winning and passionate culture while fostering strong relationships with the players to help them succeed both on and off the field. I would like to thank our administration, our athletic director and Coach Juengert for this wonderful opportunity.”
OSPREY NOTES
Throesch Named New Dean of School of General Studies
Provost Palladino shared the following announcement July 31:
Elizabeth Throesch has been appointed as the new Dean of the William T. Daly School of General Studies, effective Monday, Aug. 25, 2025.
Throesch brings a wealth of experience in higher education, most recently serving as Associate Dean for Student Academic Success at Central Connecticut State University. Throughout her career — as a professor, department chair, and academic leader — she has demonstrated a deep and sustained commitment to student success.
Her work has included leading developmental education reforms, implementing new placement assessment models, and spearheading initiatives focused on retention and academic advising. She has also served on key institutional committees, including Middle States accreditation teams, advising task forces, and student retention groups — all aimed at improving student outcomes.
LLC Construction Impacts URM Aug. 11 - Sept. 1
Due to construction, the University Relations & Marketing office space will be closed from Aug. 11 through Sept. 1, reopening Tuesday, Sept. 2. All URM services will remain available remotely during this period. Please continue to utilize the Service Request Form for projects. Contact the office by calling 609-626-3600 or messaging universityrelations@stockton.edu with any questions or concerns.
UPCOMING EVENTS
👩💻Professional Development Opportunities
🖼️Art Exhibits hosted by the Noyes Museum of Art
🎥 Aug. 14: Garden State Film Festival: Best of the Fest
Aug. 15-16: Dinner Theatre Showcase
Aug. 20: World Above: Poetry Open Mic
🍻 Aug. 21: Young Alumni Pour & Explore: Urban Village Brewing Company
Aug. 23:Atlantic City Free Public Library's Film Society Screening & Discussion
Sept. 2: Fall Faculty Conference
📚 Sept. 4:Fall Semester begins
Sept. 10: Board of Trustees meeting
⛳ Sept. 15: Stockton University Foundation Golf Classic
Sept. 16-17:Get Involved Fair
