MAYS LANDING – Seeking to strengthen communication, collaboration and shared governance throughout Atlantic Cape Community College’s three campuses, Dr. Jason Abreu, the 10th president in the College’s 62-year history, recently established the President’s Advisory Council for the 2026-27 academic year.
The Council, which is comprised of faculty members and staff representatives from various departments across the College, met for its initial meeting on October 26 at the Mays Landing campus to provide feedback, share individual perspectives, and discuss institutional opportunities and challenges.
“Being new to this role, the community, and the College, I see the President’s Advisory Council as an important opportunity to listen to a diverse group of individuals who bring a range of experiences and perspectives to Atlantic Cape. Through these conversations, we can identify key themes, explore opportunities for growth, and gather meaningful feedback that will help inform the College’s priorities, strengthen our direction, and support the continued success of our students and the institution,” said Dr. Abreu.
A wide range of topics emanated from the roundtable discussion including generating additional revenue, student enrollment and retention, artificial intelligence, community partnerships, course delivery and modality, strategic planning and more.
Many agreed that the College’s strengths come from the dedicated individuals, both faculty and staff, who work at the institution’s three campuses in Mays Landing, Atlantic City and Cape May Court House. Atlantic Cape’s employees are committed to making a positive difference in the lives of each and every student by ensuring that their experiences are personalized and geared towards helping them achieve their goal of graduating with an associate degree.
Through regular meetings, the Council will serve as a collaborative forum for dialogue, innovation, and employee engagement, ensuring that diverse voices help inform institutional priorities and support Atlantic Cape's continued growth and success.
The President’s Advisory Council members include:
- Otto Hernandez, Department Chairman, Business, Information Systems and Aviation
- Michelle Perkins, Director, Instructional Technology
- Janice Burg-Levi, Senior Adjunct, English
- Raymond Keller, Assistant Professor, Science
- Dr. Gwen Setley, Director, Academic Program Effectiveness
- Kevin Coopersmith, Acting Director, Early College & Transition Programs
- Doug Mills, Manager, Conferences, Events & Contracts
- Shane Ritchie, Cape May County Campus Operations Manager
- Nicole Thompson, Media and Advertising Manager
- Sondra Ritondo, Budget Analyst
- Luis Montefusco, Senior Director of Institutional Research, Assessment, and Planning
- Jessica Reynolds, Assistant Director, Center for Accessibility
- Alonna Brown, Director, EOF Program and Assistant Director of the Center for Student Success
- Zach Johnson, Student Service Navigator, Center for Student Success
- Sha Patel, Manager, Campus Operations and Community Outreach, Worthington Atlantic City Campus
Visit atlanticcape.edu for more information.
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About Atlantic Cape Community College
Established in 1964, Atlantic Cape Community College is a Middle States-accredited, Hispanic-serving institution proudly serving the residents of Atlantic and Cape May counties. As a comprehensive, two-year community college, Atlantic Cape offers more than 50 undergraduate degree programs and 33 certificate and workforce development professional series programs at its Mays Landing, Atlantic City, and Cape May campuses. Atlantic Cape is home to the renowned Academy of Culinary Arts, rated the top culinary school in New Jersey, and to its highly acclaimed Nursing program for more than 60 years. Atlantic Cape also partners with more than 30 colleges and four-year universities to offer students the opportunity to seamlessly earn a bachelor’s degree upon graduation.
