The Program Pod

Episode 30 - RCBC celebrates 10 Years of 3+1

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 16:03:21 -0400

Debt Undone: 10 Years of 3+1 with Rowan & RCBC What happens when two leading New Jersey institutions rethink the cost of college? In this special companion episode, leaders from Rowan College at Burlington County (RCBC) reflect on a decade of the groundbreaking 3+1 partnership, a model that has helped nearly 2,000 students earn both an associate and bachelor’s degree for about $30,000 total.

💰 $52 million in collective tuition savings

🎓 1,800+ graduates

📈 13 degree pathways (and growing)

🚀 A seamless, affordable path to a four-year degree Hear from the architects of the program and the students whose futures were transformed by it.

Less debt. More opportunity. Ten years strong. Learn more: rcbc.edu/rowan/3plus1 #rowan #rcbc

Ep.29 - 2025 Winter Commencement Student Speakers

Mon, 15 Dec 2025 16:04:44 -0400

Meet the voices of the Class of 2025. In this special episode, RCBC Winter Commencement student speakers Omalayo Akinwole, Sherria Hannah, and Yvonne Tai open up about the exceptional stories behind their journeys and what it means to step onto the stage at Votta Hall Auditorium.

Episode 28: Thank You For Your Service

Mon, 24 Nov 2025 15:44:50 -0400

With Veterans Day and Thanksgiving this month at RCBC, we wanted to take time to say thanks to our veterans for their service and salute some of our own on campus. We are joined by RCBC Criminal Justice student and Army veteran, Reginald Taylor, RCBC Adjunct Instructor for the Paramedic Science program and Air Force Veteran, Stephen Hodsdon, and RCBC Coordinator for Military Education and Veteran Service, Jennifer George.

Episode 27: What's Cooking with Culinary

Mon, 13 Oct 2025 12:52:15 -0300

This episode comes to you from the RCBC Culinary Arts Center inside the demonstration kitchen. We sit down with RCBC Culinary student, Destiny Maldonado, RCBC Director of Culinary Technology and Hospitality, Chef Desmond Keefe, and Director of Economic Growth of Developmental and Regional Planning for the Burlington County Bridge Commission, Rob Wells. Gain insight into everything RCBC's Culinary program has to offer including teaming up with the county, local farmers and other partners to create the first ever farm to table dinner event benefit.

Episode 26: Spring 2025 Commencement Coverage - Health Sciences President’s Award Winner Emma Marett

Thu, 08 May 2025 12:12:31 -0300

Spring 2025 Commencement coverage rolls on featuring our captivating conversation with Health Sciences President’s Award Winner Emma Marett, who was inspired to be a pediatric nurse by the treatment she received while recovering from illness. She discusses her travels and tribulations all culminating to the success story she has become today which showcases the inner strength to never give up.

Episode 25: Spring 2025 Commencement Coverage - HBSS Valedictorian Emmanuel Lewechi

Thu, 08 May 2025 11:17:50 -0300

Spring 2025 Commencement coverage continues with a conversation with the Humanities, Business, and Social Science Sciences Valedictorian Emmanuel Lewechi, who has a 4.0 GPA and is one of 467 semi-finalists for the national Jack Kent Cooke transfer scholarship. We tap into his affinity for creative writing and how he pushed himself out of his comfort zone helping him achieve life changing societal goals.

Episode 24: Spring 2025 Commencement Coverage - STEM Valedictorian Nakul Mittal,

Thu, 08 May 2025 10:53:06 -0300

The first of our four-part Spring 2025 commencement coverage kicks off with a conversation highlighting the STEM Valedictorian Nakul Mittal who shares his experiences attending RCBC and his passion for computer science which lead to a fascinating research project in the popular world of AI.

Episode 23: 2024 Winter Commencement Coverage - President's Award Winner Bhagyasree Barman

Thu, 16 Jan 2025 16:15:05 -0400

The Program Pod wraps up the RCBC 2024 Winter Commencement coverage by catching up with President's Award Bhagyasree Barman who was selected to speak for the Health Sciences division ceremony and provided a powerful and inspirational way to never give up. We'll also hear clips of the commencement live stream and take you down to the Student Success Center where Emmanuel Amarh interviewed a few graduates to share their experiences while attending RCBC.

Episode 22: 2024 Winter Commencement Coverage - President's Award Winner Jared Alexander

Tue, 17 Dec 2024 17:34:42 -0400

Jared Alexander, the 2024 Winter Commencement President's Award winner for the Humanities, Business, and Social Sciences division, is no stranger to the RCBC community. His father, Jonathan Alexander, the late professor of English literature and Holocaust studies at RCBC, touched many lives in Laurel Hall, where HBSS resides. Those same hallways are where Jared found his passion for Criminal Justice, thanks to incredibly inspiring professors who led him on this incredible journey, and he shares those stories with us.

Episode 21: 2024 Winter Commencement Coverage - President's Award Winner Wilkins Paul

Tue, 17 Dec 2024 15:56:59 -0400

RCBC's 2024 Winter Commencement is finally here and we're excited to sit down for a conversation with the President's Award winners once again! Up first, we catch up with Wilkins Paul, who will speak at the STEM and Adult Basic Education ceremony as the division’s President’s Award winner. He'll discuss his passion for civil engineering including NFL stadiums, provide a motivational message to his peers, and take you inside his experience being a Baron.

Episode 20: Spring 2024 Commencement Coverage Part Three

Thu, 08 Aug 2024 13:33:48 -0300

The final installment of the RCBC Spring 2024 Commencement coverage catches up with President's Award winner Joseph Vercillo who embarked on a remarkable journey of profound personal transformation through Rowan College at Burlington County 20 years after his last educational experience. We'll also catch up with a few graduating students sharing their success stories and experiences while attending RCBC.

Episode 19: Spring 2024 Commencement Coverage Part Two

Tue, 02 Jul 2024 12:30:09 -0300

The second installment of the RCBC Spring 2024 Commencement coverage catches up with President's Award winner Taiwo Adekunle and Keynote Speaker and New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy.

Episode 18: Spring 2024 Commencement Coverage Part One

Wed, 29 May 2024 16:35:46 -0300

The first of our three-part Spring 2024 commencement coverage kicks off with a conversation highlighting President's Award Winner Aislynn Fait and takes you inside the Liberal Arts ceremony with clips featuring President Dr. Michael Cioce and Keynote Speaker Gregg Murphy of the Philadelphia Phillies.

Episode 17: 2023 Winter Commencement Coverage - Liberal Arts

Wed, 06 Mar 2024 15:34:25 -0400

The third and final part of our commencement series special checks out the inaugural RCBC Liberal Arts Winter Commencement. We'll speak with President's Award winner Pamela Zahn, catch up with Liberal Arts graduates interviewed by RCBC Marketing Intern Eli Booth and hear a few clips from this memorable event.

Episode 16 - 2023 Winter Commencement Coverage - STEM

Thu, 01 Feb 2024 13:35:27 -0400

The second of our three-part commencement series special checks out the inaugural RCBC STEM Winter Commencement. We'll speak with President's Award winner Adam Jones, catch up with STEM graduates interviewed by RCBC Marketing Intern Eli Booth, and hear a few clips from this memorable event.

Episode 15: 2023 Winter Commencement Coverage - Health Sciences

Fri, 22 Dec 2023 11:00:01 -0400

The first of our three-part commencement series special checks out the inaugural RCBC Winter Commencement, which kicked off with Health Sciences. We'll speak with President's Award winner Rahaf Alsharif, catch up with Health Sciences graduates interviewed by RCBC Marketing Intern Eli Booth, and hear a few clips from this memorable event.

Episode 14: You’ve Been Hacked!

Mon, 30 Oct 2023 12:58:08 -0300

An estimated 53.35 million US citizens were affected by cybercrime in the first half of 2022. How can you protect yourself and make a career by helping protect others? Join us for a conversation with RCBC Computing and Informatics Instructor Nabeel Baig, RCBC 3+1 Computing and Informatics major Roy Kramer, and RCBC cybersecurity major Allison Warren. We'll cover their award-winning cybersecurity club finishing sixth in the country for the 2023 Cyberbit ICL CollegiateCup, the importance of practicing safe measures when browsing online and take a deep dive into all the cyber programs RCBC offers.

Episode 13: Investigating a Career with the New Jersey Department of Corrections

Thu, 07 Sep 2023 10:59:20 -0300

Ever consider a career with the New Jersey Department of Corrections? There are so many unbelievable opportunities for advancement with the largest law enforcement agency in the state. Find out what those options are along with inside perspectives on how to get you there through RCBC's Law and Justice Program. We'll hear from NJDOC Acting Deputy Commissioner, Willie Bonds, RCBC Law and Public Service Assistant Professor, Joseph Rizzo, and RCBC 3+1 Law and Justice student, Jonathan D'Arpino.

Episode 12: 2023 STEM Commencement Coverage

Mon, 24 Jul 2023 11:10:19 -0300

We wrap up our three-part 2023 RCBC Commencement coverage special with a focus on the 2023 STEM ceremony. We'll speak with the 2023 RCBC President's Award winner Sarah Heil and her inspirational success story, catch up with STEM graduates and hear highlights from this memorable event.

Episode 11: 2023 Health Sciences Commencement Coverage

Wed, 21 Jun 2023 10:12:27 -0300

Part two our three-part commencement series special checks out the 2023 Health Sciences commencement on May 18, 2023. We'll speak with the 2023 RCBC President's Award winner Taylor Fritz, catch up with Health Sciences graduates and hear a few clips from this memorable event.

Episode 10: 2023 Liberal Arts Commencement Coverage

Tue, 23 May 2023 17:40:02 -0300

The first of our three-part commencement series special checks out the 2023 Liberal Arts commencement on May 17, 2023. We'll speak with the 2023 RCBC Valedictorian Madeleine Armstrong, catch up with Liberal Arts graduates and hear a few clips from this memorable event.

Episode 9: Sketch Your Future with a Fashion and Design Degree

Wed, 19 Apr 2023 11:38:33 -0300

What are today's current fashion trends? How is the industry changing through lens of social media? Hear from Makenzie Phillips (RCBC Fashion Design Student), Lisa Steinberg (Program Coordinator for Fashion Design and the new Fashion Media and Merchandising) and Lisa Wolstromer (Senior Marketing Director for Cherry Hill Mall) as they discuss the RCBC Fashion and Design program and full details of RCBC's 2023 Spring Fashion Show returning to the Cherry Hill Mall on Friday, May 12.

Episode 8: Broadcast Your Career to the Masses with an Entertainment Technologies Degree at RCBC

Tue, 21 Mar 2023 16:28:20 -0300

Wonder what it's like to cover one the NFL's premiere teams? RCBC alumni Connor Hughes (SNY) and Dave Zangaro (NBC Sports Philadelphia) share their stories of climbing the sports journalism ranks leading them to their dream jobs of NFL reporting and provide advice for the next wave of aspiring sports reporters.

We're also joined by Dr. Brooke Mailhiot (RCBC Entertainment Technologies Program Chair and Assistant Professor) who explains how to build a solid foundation in the knowledge and skills needed for entry into the entertainment field with a focus on video and digital media production through the Entertainment Technologies program at RCBC.

Episode 7: Making a Career by Making a Difference

Thu, 23 Jun 2022 15:48:08 -0300

Interested in a career with helping others? 2022 RCBC President's Award winner, Gia Carosiello, shares her story of transforming her battles with substance abuse into a remarkable student success story of helping others through a RCBC Human Services degree.

We're also joined by RCBC Instructor and Department Chair of Social and Behavioral Science, Dr. Brandon Chapman who's currently abroad in the country of Georgia and adding to his already extensive anthropology background.

Episode 6: Nursing Your Health Sciences Degree to Better Health

Fri, 20 May 2022 12:35:17 -0300

What's it like to be a nurse on the frontline of a pandemic? How about medical care in the pediatric world? Join us on this episode as we take you inside getting a nursing degree at RCBC. We'll hear from RCBC nursing student and nurse assistant for Weisman Children's, Brianna Watson, and RCBC Assistant Professor of Nursing, Elizabeth Brendle as they take us inside the classroom and out in the field.

Episode 5: Igniting Your Glow Moment with an Inclusive Education Degree

Tue, 19 Apr 2022 16:07:16 -0300

Wonder what it's like to go from student to teacher? Why is inclusive education and diversity in the classroom so important? What exactly is a glow moment?

Get the answers to these questions and more as we take you on a roller coaster of a conversation with a current 3+1 Inclusive Education major Bert Jordan, RCBC Education Program Chair and full-time faculty member Professor Corvena Francis-Denton, and Willingboro Superintendent of Schools Dr. Neely Hackett.

Episode 4: Weighing the Scales of a Law and Justice Degree at RCBC

Tue, 29 Mar 2022 11:14:31 -0300

The Program Pod honors Women's History Month in the latest episode featuring an all-women panel including Criminal Justice Professor Dr. Amber Ciccanti, 3+1 Law and Justice alum Helen Hull and Manager of the NJ State Parole Board’s Community Programs Division Sherry Sandler for an in-depth discussion about what it means to pursue a career in criminal justice.

Episode 3: Overpower Your Anxiety with Public Speaking and Communications

Tue, 25 Jan 2022 16:58:34 -0400

Interested in learning more about how to be an effective communicator? What it takes to land a job in the communications field? Or, simply, how you can overcome public speaking anxiety? This episode of “The Program Pod” features RCBC students Michael Chulsky-Lopez and Scott Kubic, RCBC Associate Professor of Speech & Communication Arts and Vice President of the New Jersey Communication Association Dr. Erica Osmond; and RCBC Executive Director of Strategic Marketing and Communications Greg Volpe.

Episode 2: Securing a Cyber Career with Information Technology

Thu, 09 Dec 2021 10:58:52 -0400

Do you have to be a techie to join the IT field? Will you get real-world experience in an RCBC classroom? Do the professors really make themselves available to students?

Get the answers to these questions and more in this episode!

We’ve invited Information Technology Instructor Paul Warner, Deborah Chief Information Officer Rich Temple and RCBC Information Technology alum Alassane Togola to speak about all things IT and cybersecurity.

Episode 1: Re-engineering Addiction Through Education

Thu, 28 Oct 2021 13:35:21 -0300

Hear an amazing story from RCBC engineering student Justin Schoopachevich who overcame addiction and landed a career with Lockheed Martin. We also hear from RCBC Engineering and Technology programs Professor Dave Wilson and CEO of Denton Vacuum and a member of RCBC's advisory board Frank Cumbo.