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Welcome to Rutgers University College Community (UCC) at Douglass Campus, New Brunswick. We are dedicated to serving the needs of adult and nontraditional students and helping veterans make the transition from military service to the classroom. As Dean of UCC, my job is to help you achieve your educational goals. I know from personal experience the challenges you face as you strive to succeed in the classroom as well as in your workplace.

I also know the value of successfully completing a college degree, not just in financial terms--though the financial return-on-investment is substantial--but also in terms of personal development. Since you are reading this message, you too believe it is worth the sacrifice.

Our mission at the University College Community is focused on your educational advancement, and the directors and staff at the UCC are here to work with you:

First, we offer support programs and services to help you succeed, regardless of your career path.
Second, we are your advocate inside the larger Rutgers University community. Our role at UCC is to help Rutgers achieve the goal of serving the lifelong learning needs of New Jersey residents and students who travel here from other states and countries. To that end we will play a leadership role in learning more about your needs and recommending policies and programs to meet them.

The UCC offices are located on the 3rd Floor of The University Inn & Conference Center on the Douglass Campus. I recognize that getting to campus for any purpose other than attending classes may be difficult for you, but please stop in to visit when you are able. The Dean’s door is always open to UCC students. To make it easier to visit the campus, we have created a virtual campus on our webpage where you can quickly access all the university support systems and participate as a member of the UC Community from your computer at home or at the office when most convenient for you.

I hope you will consider becoming a member of the University College Community. I will soon be launching my "Deans Blog" providing regular updates on issues of interest to adult and nontraditional students. I look forward to meeting you as we work together to make Rutgers the premier "lifelong learning university" in the nation.

Sincerely,
Susan J. Schurman's Signature

University College Alumnus selected for the Bloustein Award

John W. Mount

John Mount (UCNB '79), who is on the Board of Directors of the Rutgers NB Alumni Association and also serves on the University College Community Dean's Advisory Committee, has been chosen to receive the Edward J. Bloustein Award for his humanitarian services.

This award is given in recognition of community service outside of the university by a Rutgers alumnus or group of alumni. This award was established in 1992 in memory of the 17th president of Rutgers University.

In 1980, the year after John graduated from Rutgers, President Jimmy Carter recognized him as one of New Jersey’s leading community and civic leaders. Decades later, he continues to surpass expectations in his lifetime commitment to serving others. A few examples of the many ways he gives back include helping to rehabilitate wildlife, conserve natural wonders, preserve history, educate the public, support disaster and homeless relief, improve business relations, serve local schools, advocate for recycling programs, and represent consumer interests. As president of John W. Mount Associates, a multifaceted government and public affairs consulting firm, he also serves organizations such as The ARC, Easter Seals, and the Cerebral Palsy Society, as well as groups concerned with environmental and ethical issues.