Nassau Community College
Nassau Community College (NCC) is a public community college in Garden City, New York.
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Motto | "Stay Close, Go Far" |
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Type | Public community college |
Established | 1959 |
Chairman | Jorge Gardyn[1] |
President | Jermaine F. Williams[2] |
Dean | Charmian M. Smith[3] |
Undergraduates | 17,706[4] |
Location | , , United States |
Campus | 225 acres (0.91 km2) |
Colors | Navy blue and orange |
Nickname | Lions |
Affiliations | State University of New York system |
Mascot | Leo the Lion |
Website | www |
History

Nassau Community College was created as part of the State University of New York (SUNY) in 1959. When the college opened, on February 1, 1960, it had 632 students, and classes were held in an old courthouse. When Mitchel Air Force Base closed, the college obtained substantial property, including buildings to develop its new campus, on what is now known as Mitchel Field. (The government still retains some housing and other facilities in the vicinity of the Nassau campus.)
Academics
Nassau Community College annually awards the largest number of Associate degrees in the State of New York and the third largest number of Associate degrees for a single campus two-year public colleges in the United States. The strongest programs at Nassau Community College are music, mathematics, physics, chemistry, engineering, civil engineering technology, electrical engineering technology, sound recording, and nursing.
NCC offers Associate of Arts degrees in liberal arts, focused on humanities and social sciences, specialized Associate of Arts and Associate of Science transfer degrees, and Associate of Arts and Science degrees and certificate programs designed to serve immediate employment goals of students.[5] Intern/work-study opportunities with local, national and international businesses and organizations are available for students in both career and liberal arts programs.[5]
Academic departments
- Accounting and Business
- Administrative Business Technology
- Africana Studies
- Allied Health Sciences
- Art
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Communications
- Criminal Justice
- Economics Finance
- Engineering,Physics&Technology
- English
- Foreign Languages
- Health, Physical Education & Recreation
- History, Political Science & Geography
- Hospitality Business
- Library
- Legal Studies
- Marketing, Retailing, Fashion Buying & Merchandising, Fashion Design & Interior Design
- Mathematics, Computer Science & Information Technology
- Mortuary Science
- Music
- Nursing
- Philosophy
- Physical Sciences
- Psychology
- Reading Basic Education
- Sociology
- Studio Recording Technology
- Student Personnel Services
- Theatre & Dance
Notable alumni
- Bruce Arena, professional soccer manager
- Arjun Atwal, professional golfer
- Brian Baldinger, radio and TV pundit
- Phil Baroni, two-time NJCAA All-American Wrestler; professional Mixed Martial Artist, formerly with the UFC[6]
- Rich Borresen, former NFL player
- Steve Buscemi, actor
- Billy Crystal, comedian
- Luke Cummo, competed on The Ultimate Fighter 2, retired professional Mixed Martial Artist
- Patrick Day, former professional boxer
- Rasul Douglas, Philadelphia Eagles corner back
- Jay Hieron, wrestler, mixed martial artist[7]
- Steve Israel, United States Congressman
- Jesse Lacey, singer of Brand New
- Ryan LaFlare, wrestler; retired professional mixed martial arts fighter, competed in the Welterweight division for the Ultimate Fighting Championship[8]
- Al Iaquinta, wrestler; professional MMA fighter, The Ultimate Fighter 15 Finalist, UFC Lightweight[9]
- Shep Messing, Olympic soccer goalkeeper and broadcaster
- Lou Michel, author and journalist
- Rod Morgenstein, drummer
- John Moschitta, Jr., speed talker
- Eddie Murphy, actor and comedian
- Elliott Murphy singer-songwriter and writer
- Bob Nelson, stand-up comic
- Mark O'Connell, drummer of Taking Back Sunday
- Michael Anthony Pegues, visual artist
- Michael Robinson, Arena Football League Player
- Zack Ryder (Matthew Cardona), professional wrestler signed to WWE
- Chris Weidman, New York State Collegiate Champion; professional mixed martial artist
References
- "Board of Trustees". Nassau COmmunity College. Retrieved January 3, 2020.
- "Administration Directory". Nassau Community College. Retrieved January 3, 2020.
- "Dean of Students". Nassau Community College. Retrieved January 3, 2020.
- "Nassau Community College". State University of New York. Retrieved January 3, 2020.
- "Academic Overview". Nassau Community College. Retrieved October 14, 2009.
- "Phil Baroni". UFC. Retrieved August 4, 2016.
- "Jay Hieron". UFC. Retrieved August 4, 2016.
- "Ryan LaFlare". UFC. Retrieved 2016-08-04.
- "Al Iaquinta". UFC. Retrieved August 4, 2016.