New trustee understands RCC students
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Community colleges are special places. “Non-traditional” students can get a second chance, or third. Though many attend classes for a special training, or just a basic education, others can become inspired there, continuing along the path of higher education.
That’s what happened to Penny Jennings, founder and CEO of A.C.T., Inc, a mentoring 
organization. And now, she’s giving back by joining Rockland Community College’s Board of Trustees. What a wonderful resource for the RCC administration and community.
Jennings started A.C.T. in 2002, to offer mentoring support for teens ages 13 to 21. From just about nothing, she’s knitted a strong program that offers underachieving teens strong role models and community connections. Her work is absolutely remarkable.
She came to education late. Now 46, she didn’t finish her AA at RCC until 2001. But then she was off and running, getting a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Management and Economics and a Master of Arts degree in Social Policy from Empire State College, Saratoga. She is a candidate for a Doctorate in Law and Policy from Northeastern University, Boston, MA.
She knows more than anyone what a community college can help inspire.
This is a quote from Jennings from a press release from RCC:
RCC gave me the support I needed to succeed as an adult student. When I graduated in 2001, I wanted more. More knowledge, more excellence, more dreams fulfilled. RCC gave me a great foundation.
She’s a County Legislature appointee, replacing Juan Del Pilar, whose term expired June 30, 2008.
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on Wednesday, June 3rd, 2009 at 3:44 pm by Nancy Cutler.
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