NJCCC Student Leadership Awards

Staff Writer

SCCC attended the inaugural NJ community college Student Leadership Summit

Photo submitted by Christine Gaydos

Jamie Borger, Executive Director of Student Success, Rachel Teague, Softball Student Athlete, Christine Gaydos, Coordinator Student Engagement & Inclusion, Ben Smith, Student Ambassador, Yanerix Rodriguez-Castro, Student Ambassador, and David Plotsky, Baseball Student Athlete & Student Ambassador.

The inaugural Student Leadership Summit was held on Friday, April 25, 2025, at Brookdale Community College. This dynamic event was designed to inspire and empower student leaders by providing opportunities for networking, leadership development, and community engagement. The NJ Community College Council, along with a Student Leadership Summit Advisory Group, created an engaging agenda featuring interactive sessions, panel discussions, and leadership-building activities. During the luncheon, the NJ All-State Academic Team members were recognized.

Mia Sciabica, President of PTK, Daniel Warhol, English Professor & PTK Advisor

Photo submitted by Christine Gaydos

Representation from Sussex County Community College included: Rachel Teague, Softball Student Athlete; Ben Smith, Student Ambassador; Yanerix Rodriguez-Castro, Student Ambassador; David Plotsky, Baseball Student Athlete & Student Ambassador, and Mia Sciabica, President of PTK & NJ All State Academic Team member.