Atlantic Cape Trustees Hike Mora’s Salary

MAYS LANDING – Atlantic Cape Community College’s Board of Trustees approved a 2-percent raise for President Peter Mora at their Nov. 22 meeting. His salary will increase to $194,373, retroactive to July 1, from $190,562.
According to a release, the board praised Mora’s service to the college. He has submitted his plan to retire at year end. Three candidates to replace him have been introduced to the public earlier this month.
The increase follows the president’s annual compensation review and performance evaluation in which his performance was found to be “excellent.” The board also approved an unmatched pension contribution of $9,719 to Mora for the period of July 1-Dec. 31, 2016. 
At the board’s same annual reorganization meeting, Dave Coskey of Avalon was elected chairperson, Maria Mento of Ventnor was named vice chairperson and James Kennedy of Linwood was appointed treasurer.
Coskey is president of Longport Media.
Mento is retired executive vice president and chief finance officer for the Atlantic County Utilities Authority.
Kennedy is former executive director of the Stockton University Foundation and served in leadership capacities for the Casino Reinvestment Development Authority.
Jean McAlister of Galloway, dean of Resource Development & President/Board of Trustees Operations, was reappointed board secretary. Their terms run until November 2017.
Grants Action
The board approved entering into a service agreement with Wildwood School District in which Atlantic Cape will provide services to the College and Career Readiness Program for Wildwood High School.
That will be in support of Wildwood School District’s grant from the state Department of Education “College and Career Readiness: A Partnership Between New Jersey High Schools and Community Colleges” grant program.
Other Business
The board adopted a policy regarding President Emeritus. It established that the board may grant president emeritus status to an Atlantic Cape Community College president who is retired and provided outstanding and distinguished service to the college and exemplifies the highest standard of personal and professional integrity, civic responsibility and vision and leadership.
The board approved a resolution commemorating the college on celebrating 50 years of creating opportunity for the residents of Atlantic and Cape May counties.
Approved dropping the History Option, Liberal Arts Associate in Arts degree effective fall 2017.
Approved dropping the following professional series programs due to limited enrollment or overlapping coursework with other professional series options, effective fall 2017: Civics Professional Series, Educational Office Specialist Professional Series, Legal Office Specialist Professional Series, Medical Office Specialist Professional Series, and Android Programmer Professional Series.
President’s Report
Mora introduced Maria Kellett, senior director of Resource Development and Community and Alumni Outreach, who announced the college will join #GivingTuesday, a global day of giving that harnesses the collective power of individuals, communities and organizations to encourage philanthropy and to celebrate generosity worldwide on Nov. 29. The college’s goal is to raise $50,000 for scholarships. #GivingOpporTuesday, a play on the college’s tag line, “opportunity starts here,” will be used on social media leading up to and on Nov. 29 to encourage engagement from donors and participants in the college community. More information is available at atlantic.edu/foundation.
The next meeting of the Board of Trustees will be held at 7 p.m., Dec. 20, at the Mays Landing Campus, J-202. All are welcome to attend.