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Academic Learning Center and other student learning spaces
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Union College’s academic learning centers provide peer- and group-tutoring, a hallmark of our student success outcomes. ALCs are located at our Cranford, Elizabeth, Plainfield, and Virtual Campuses. Students have face-to-face and virtual tutoring options. They receive free tutoring in all subject areas by knowledgeable ALC staff at convenient times. Our online students have 24/7 tutoring options. These centers employ some of the college’s best students to foster a community of active learning and studying to help other students reach their academic goals. In Cranford, the ALC is adjacent to the library and several makerspaces including the Innovation Center, Coding Center, and the eSports room. These makerspaces further enhance student learning opportunities.
Bloomberg Business Center
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Students have access to a state-of-the-art Bloomberg Business Center Terminals. The Bloomberg terminals provide students with access to real-time global financial and economic data, and business news feeds used by investors, financial institutions, and corporations all over the world to make critical decisions about risk, investments, and markets. Union students who work in the lab develop highly sought-after skills in the business industry and can complete an industry-recognized certification for free.
Allied Sciences
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The Division of Allied Sciences prepares students for exciting in-demand careers as competent professionals in Emergency Medical Technician, Health Science, Health Information Technology, Paramedic, Physical Therapist Assistant, Practical Nursing, and Respiratory Care. These programs offer current curriculum that integrates experiential learning through laboratory and clinical experiences. Students learn through in-person skills laboratories and direct clinical experience or through simulated activities that utilize simulation laboratories equipped with mannikins and equipment for practice. EMT students have access to a state-of-the-art van for emergency response. Respiratory Care students practice airway management using a cutting-edge ventilator and a Hill-Rom Vest mannikin.
Science and Engineering labs & research
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Our biology, chemistry, and physics labs offer students varied experiential learning opportunities. These labs are located at all our Campuses. The Observatory on the Cranford campus houses refractor telescopes for students taking astronomy. One biology lab has a nine-foot, 240-pound preserved Hammerhead shark. Other labs host DNA analysis and extraction; and one lab features 3D printers for student use. Newly designed bio, chem, and physics labs are on the Scotch Plains Campus. A modern engineering hub is planned for the Elizabeth Campus.
Some STEM students work with faculty and staff on hands-on research opportunities funded by grants. Students can present and publish their work in our College’s research journal. These experiential opportunities help students learn, graduate, and then successfully transfer.
Roy Smith Theater
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The newly renovated, highly modernized theater in Cranford boasts a new stage, seating, and sound system. Students are able to stage plays and other theater productions, as well as open mic nights and musical performances. Recently, theater students used the new space to present a staged reading of their own script, Sheep, Co., to the campus community. Union students also presented a series of radio plays and 1950s advertisements with audience participation. Student learning through active engagement is critical to the College.
American Honors & your future
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The American Honors program supports ambitious students graduate and transfer to their dream schools with support from dedicated advisors and professors. Previous graduates have transferred to Columbia, Dartmouth, Princeton, UCLA, and other prestigious institutions. The honors lounge helps foster a community of scholars with social events, small classes, and extensive transfer networking.
Our partners offer career-focused bachelors and masters-level degree opportunities taught at our Scotch Plains Campus as part of the University Center.
Across all Campuses, we help residents learn new skills with various industry-valued credentials, certifications, and career pathways from continuing education and workforce development programs in Early Child Development, Microsoft Office, Patient Care Technician, Real Estate, Supply Chain Management, Uniform Construction Code, and other opportunities based on the job-market needs.
Helen E. Chaney Student Services Center
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Student Service centers are available on our Campuses and provide students flexibility with taking care of all college needs in one place, in-person, or virtually through Remote Student Services which is open daily! Each One Stop Center offers a wide variety of services for new, returning, and continuing students to help them thrive, graduate, and obtain jobs. The services available consist of Admissions, student success initiatives focused on inclusion and social justice such advising, Inspire the Future, Operation Graduation, and Project Achievement. We support non-traditional students and veterans. The One Stops also includes Financial Aid which has provided our students with over $25 million in grants and scholarships last year. Union students really are #1!
College Life
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Union’s Office of College Life is responsible for promoting extracurricular and co-curricular programs that complement and enhance each student’s academic experience and personal development. We believe that students not only learn within the classroom, but also gain knowledge through life experiences and networking. College Life activities occur at all Campuses and the staff works closely with over 30 College clubs and organizations, including Student Government Association, athletics, and recreation, to provide the students with cultural, educational, and social programs. In addition, College Life serves as a planning resource for diverse campus events and leadership training for students. All students will feel a sense of belongingness at Union.
Athletics
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Union College offers nearly 20 DI, DII, and DIII NJCAA athletic programs, including our defending Region Champion Women’s Basketball team as well as new teams such as eSports and Men’s Volleyball. Our facilities include a full recreation center, fitness center, and Student Athlete Success Center. The Student Athlete Success Center provides additional resources to aid students with advising, tutoring, and transfer services. The Owls Athletics Program promotes a sense of community and a mission-first approach to the classroom and competition. Union operates as one program and takes pride in the Owls brand. We encourage our students to value the experience and enjoy the opportunity to represent the College on our Campuses, in competition, and throughout our communities.
