New Jersey City University and the Jersey City Board of Education signed an academic articulation agreement to strengthen visual and performing arts last week.
By John Heinis/Hudson County View
“I must extend a heartfelt thanks to my friend and esteemed colleague, Superintendent Dr. Norma Fernandez, and her incredible team at Jersey City Public Schools for their unwavering dedication, collaboration, and vision,” NJCU Interim President Andrés Acebo said in a statement.
“This agreement exemplifies the power of partnership and the significant impact we can have on the future of our community’s youth by providing them with access to world-class educational resources and opportunities.”
The district will lease the upper floors of the university’s Grossnickle Hall, for approximately $543,406 next year and about $1 million the following year, and have access to other NJCU facilities and equipment through this groundbreaking agreement.
Additionally, the agreement grants access to programming designed to support and expand opportunities in the visual and performing arts for local students.
Through this partnership, NJCU will offer JCPS students unparalleled access to state-of-the-art facilities, including the historic Margaret Williams Theatre, along with opportunities for dual-credit courses and shared-use spaces.
The agreement fosters collaboration that will inspire innovation, creativity, and excellence within the arts education community, equipping students with the tools to pursue their artistic passions and potential.
In addition to educational benefits, the agreement strengthens the relationship between NJCU and the Jersey City community.
As part of the collaboration, NJCU will provide field trips, transportation, and financial incentives such as a 20 percent tuition discount for JCPS employees and their families.
“This initiative further solidifies NJCU’s mission to be a cornerstone of education in Jersey City and to support the growth and development of its students, faculty, and staff,” Acebo added.
