Exceptional NCC Faculty Honored at Faculty Recognition Awards

May 8, 2025, Garden City, NY – Every year, the Applied Learning Committee at Nassau Community College recognizes faculty for their exceptional service in Student Activities, Service-learning, Clinical or internship experiences, Community service, Civic engagement, Research, Creative works, or Fundraising.  This year, 14 NCC faculty members received this prestigious honor. 

"The Faculty Recognition Awards celebrate the outstanding contributions of our faculty in high-impact areas, showcasing their dedication to student learning and success at Nassau Community College," Prof. Nicole Schiffmacher, Chair of the Applied Learning Committee said.

This year’s honorees are Prof. Thomas Bruckner (Mathematics/Computer Science/Information Technology); Prof. Frances Calleo (Student Personnel Services); Prof. Susan Cushman (English); Prof. Valerie Fasanello (English); Prof. Darshna Katwala (English); Prof. Slavka Kleger (Allied Health Sciences); Prof. John D. Lin (Communications); Prof. Michael Mullen (Art); Prof. Adrienne Nocella (Mathematics/Computer Science/Information Technology); Prof. Michelle Seufert (Student Personnel Services); Prof. Jacquelynn Taylor (Allied Health Sciences); Prof. Marcy Eager Wolfson (Social and Behavioral Science); and Prof. Jolie Zangari (Accounting and Business Administration).

The Applied Learning Committee is grateful to the NCC Foundation for their support of these awards.

About Nassau Community College

Nassau Community College, a campus of the State University of New York, provides a comprehensive public college experience designed to prepare students to start, and continue, their successful journey through higher education. Serving over 17,000 full-time and part-time students annually, NCC offers over 70 associate degree programs and 25 certificate programs. Through on-campus and online offerings, the College educates local and international students and boasts over 163,000 alumni. Situated on 225 acres in Garden City, Long Island, the college grounds reside in historic Nassau County, one of the most desirable locations to live in the United States and an epicenter for business and careers. Since 1959, NCC has earned a nationwide reputation for academic excellence and ease of transferability to four-year schools. 

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