For
Immediate Release:
July 1, 2019
Freeholders commend Brookdale Community College for receiving
reaccreditation
FREEHOLD, NJ—The Monmouth County Board of Chosen Freeholders
is commending the president, administration, faculty and staff of Brookdale
Community College for having their accreditation reaffirmed by the Middle
States Commission on Higher Education.
“Brookdale is and will continue to be a valuable resource to
Monmouth County residents seeking to obtain a college degree, advance their careers
and engage in lifelong learning programs,” said Freeholder Director Thomas A.
Arnone. “The Board of Chosen Freeholders is grateful to Brookdale for being our
community partner in making Monmouth County a great place to live and to learn.”
“Achieving accreditation from the Middle States Commission
on Higher Education demonstrates that Brookdale Community College has met the
rigorous and comprehensive standards for higher education set forth by the
Commission,” said Freeholder Lillian G. Burry, liaison to the College. “The
reaccreditation of Brookdale Community College, which ranks second in the State
and in the top five percent in the country out of more than 1,100 community
colleges, came as no surprise.”
Freeholder Burry added, “The Freeholders are proud of the
hard work and dedication of President Dr. David Stout, his leadership team and
the entire Brookdale community.”
According to their website,
the Middle States Commission on Higher Education is responsible for more than
525 accredited and candidate institutions, located in Delaware, the District of
Columbia, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, the U.S.
Virgin Islands, and other locations abroad.
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