New Board of Trustees Member Named
Roger A. Jinks of Phillipsburg, Interim Executive County Superintendent of Schools for Somerset County, has been named to the Raritan Valley Community College Board of Trustees.
Before transitioning into administration, Jinks served as a music educator, computer teacher, special education and classroom teacher for many years in Hunterdon and Warren counties. In 1999 he became the Superintendent of Franklin Township Schools in Warren County and was hired as Superintendent of Washington Township Schools, Warren County, in 2007. Jinks was named the 2011-12 Warren County Superintendent of the Year.
Jinks received a Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education/Music from Trenton State College (now The College of New Jersey), a Teacher of the Handicapped degree from Centenary University, and a Master's Degree in Administration from East Stroudsburg University.
Ranked by BestColleges.com, WalletHub.com, and Niche.com as the #1 community college in New Jersey, Raritan Valley Community College has been serving as an academic and cultural center for Somerset and Hunterdon County residents for 50 years. The College has been nationally recognized for its service to the community, environmental stewardship, and commitment to diversity. It is home to a Planetarium, Science Education Institute and 3M Observatory; a 1,000-seat Theatre offering professional performances for all ages; and an Honors College for high achieving students.
The College offers more than 90 associate degrees and certificates, as well as career training, small business assistance through the Small Business Development Center, professional development, and adult and youth personal enrichment courses. RVCC is located at 118 Lamington Road in Branchburg, NJ. For further information, visit www.raritanval.edu.
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
March 20, 2019
Media contact: Donna Stolzer, 908-526-1200, ext. 8383
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