Agreement builds bridges between schools, fosters seamless academic transition for students

Bergen Community College and Pace University have signed a new dual admission agreement, allowing students who complete their studies at Bergen Community College in New Jersey to matriculate into Pace with junior standing.

Presidents, provosts and administrators from Pace and Bergen made the announcement on March 10, 2022 during an in-person meeting of the two schools at Bergen Community College.

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As part of the agreement, Bergen Community College students who graduate from certain programs with an Associate of Arts (A.A.), Associate of Science (A.S.) or Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree and a minimum grade point average of 2.5 will be guaranteed acceptance to Pace University. Students graduating from Bergen will have their lower-level general education/core requirements waived if they transfer to Pace.

For the transfer students, a maximum of 68 credits will be applied toward the completion of the relevant Pace Bachelor’s degree programs. Additionally, Pace will offer scholarships of up to $25,000 to eligible transfer students who graduate with a GPA of 3.2 or higher on either Pace University campus in Westchester or New York City. Students with a 3.4 GPA or above, will receive the agreed upon Honors coursework and a letter of recommendation from the Director of the Bergen Honors Program or from a faculty member/advisor within the College are also automatically eligible to enroll in Pforzheimer Honors College at Pace.

"We are thrilled to join with Bergen Community College, our neighbor in New Jersey, in this important and forward-looking agreement," said Pace President Marvin Krislov. "This partnership will allow us to help Bergen students achieve their dreams, and we are eager and excited to continue providing all our students opportunities to succeed in the ever-changing global economy.”

“Providing graduates with clear pathways to four-year institutions and the workforce represents a central goal of Bergen Community College,” President Eric M. Friedman, Ph.D., said. “Creating transfer agreements with partners such as Pace University helps the College achieve those goals by offering students a mutually coordinated path for success and upward mobility.”

President Krislov also noted that Bergen graduates have more than 135 majors and programs to choose from at Pace; opportunities to get involved in over 100 student clubs and organizations; a choice of two campuses – one in lower Manhattan and another in Pleasantville – and can enjoy what campus life has to offer.

Furthermore, Bergen students committing to Pace will have access to academic counselors to maximize course offerings and to ensure a smooth transfer process. Transfer students will also be able to tap into thousands of internships and career placement opportunities offered through Pace’s Department of Career Services. Historically, Pace has some of the strongest job placement outcomes among undergraduate and graduate students. It’s one of the many reasons that Pace is ranked number one in upward economic mobility among four-year private universities according to a study conducted by Harvard University’s Opportunity Insights.

“Providing students with opportunities to pursue higher education, reach their potential and achieve their goals are guiding principles at Pace,” said Pace Provost Vanya Quiñones. “This agreement with Bergen Community College will be a transformative experience for students and creates a clear pathway for success. We’re eager to be partnering with our colleagues at Bergen to make this agreement a reality.”

About Pace University

Since 1906, Pace University has educated thinking professionals by providing high quality education for the professions on a firm base of liberal learning amid the advantages of the New York metropolitan area. A private university, Pace has campuses in New York City and Westchester County, New York, enrolling nearly 13,000 students in bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral programs in its Dyson College of Arts and Sciences, Lubin School of Business, College of Health Professions, School of Education, School of Law, and Seidenberg School of Computer Science and Information Systems.

For the third time in school history, Pace Women’s Basketball will represent the East in the Division II NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament Quarterfinals. The Pace women’s basketball program has been to the Elite Eight twice before in 2001 and 1985. The team will travel to Birmingham, AL, March 21–25, as the East Regional Champions.

While most of the Pace University students enjoyed a week off for spring break, the Pace Setter women’s basketball team continued to represent the University on the national scale, continuing on a magical postseason tournament run. On Monday, March 14, No. 7 seed Pace defeated eight-seeded Daemon College, 67-65 in the NCAA Division II Women’s Basketball Tournament East Regional final (Full Recap). Pace University will represent the East Region in the NCAA Quarterfinals next week in Birmingham, AL. The Setters’ victory over the Daemon Wildcats capped off a triumphant regional that also featured wins over second-seeded Chestnut Hill College and third-seeded USciences. The Regional was hosted by Southern New Hampshire University in Manchester, NH.

Head Coach Carrie Seymour is in her 30th year at the helm of Pace’s women’s basketball team. This season, she topped the 500-win plateau and helped steer the Setters to a 24-7 season so far, capturing a piece of the Northeast-10 Conference Southwest Division regular-season title. Seymour Seymour is assisted on the sideline by Pace University alumna Brittany Shields ’13. Shields played under Seymour from 2008-2013 and was a part of three NCAA Tournament teams.

Joining Pace in Birmingham will be Glenville State, Grand Valley State, Missouri Western, North Georgia, Valdosta State, West Texas A&M and Western Washington. Opponents, game times and seeds will be announced on NCAA.com.

Follow the #DancinDawgs as they continue their quest for their first NCAA Women’s Basketball tournament title by following @PaceWBB or @PaceUAthletics on social media or PaceUAthletics.com.

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On Tuesday, March 8, Elizabeth Lee, Member of the Legislative Assembly of the Australian Capital Territory, was presented with the Pioneer of Justice Award by the Women’s Association of Law Students. The Pioneer of Justice and Equality for Women and the Law Award is awarded annually to an inspirational woman who possesses valuable insight and experience in women’s issues in the law. Honorees contribute positively to society working toward equal rights and justice for women. Elizabeth Lee is the first international awardee to receive the Award. Ms. Lee stated that she was incredibly humbled to receive the Award.

Watch the 2022 Pioneer of Justice Award Ceremony

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On Wednesday, March 9, the virtual book pre-launch for Professors Crawford and Waldman’s Menstruation Matters: Challenging the Law’s Silence on Periods with a special spotlight on Haub Law faculty took place. With over 360 individuals registered for the event, it was a huge success and described by audience members as engaging, in-depth, timely, empowering, thought-provoking, and interesting. Dean Horace Anderson introduced and moderated the event followed by the authors of Menstruation Matters, Professors Bridget Crawford and Emily Gold Waldman speaking. From there, Haub Law faculty commented on various chapters of the forthcoming book, sharing their expertise as applied to it. Speaking at the event were Professors Noa Ben-Asher, Jason J. Czarnezki, Katrina Fischer Kuh, Michael M. Mushlin, Michelle S. Simon, and Leslie G. Tenzer. Throughout the virtual event, audience members interacted via the chat and had the opportunity to ask questions at the conclusion of the faculty spotlight. During the event, Professor Bridget Crawford was also recognized for being named a University Distinguished Professor. The event was met with such a positive reception that you can be sure to stay tuned for another similar discussion and panel in the coming months.

Watch the Menstruation Matters Book Talk

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Students from the Elisabeth Haub School of Law at Pace University’s Trial Advocacy Team were honored with an invitation to compete in the Tournament of Champions Competition hosted by UCLA School of Law on October 29-31. The Haub Law team consisted of Kathryn Facelle (3L), Michael McNally (3L), Kimberly Abrahall (2L), and Liam Rattigan (2L) and was coached by alumni AJ Muller ’15 and Mike Luterzo ’20.

The annual exclusive competition only extends invitations to the top 16 trial advocacy institutions in the country. At the competition, the nation’s finest law students showcase their multifaceted talents by competing in teams of four with each team trying both sides of a civil case—twice as plaintiffs and twice as defendants. Participants also receive intensive, one-on-one coaching from top-tier professionals in law school trial advocacy programs.

"It was a true honor and privilege to be invited to the Tournament of Champions mock trial competition-- the most elite competition in the nation. Invitations are based solely on objective performance rankings in the preeminent national competitions,” said Professor Louis V. Fasulo, Director of Moot Court and Advocacy Programs. “Our students' success in the American Association of Justice competition over the last two years resulted in Haub Law’s first ever invitation to this exclusive tournament.”

Haub Law Adjunct Professor and alum AJ Muller has generously devoted his time as a trial coach for Haub Law since 2016. “This invitation marks yet another stride in our Advocacy Program's ascent into the national stage,” said Muller. “Our students' performance at the Tournament demonstrated our program's ability to produce the caliber of advocates needed to be a force on the national stage. I look forward to Advocacy Programs continued success to gain continuing entry into this elite Tournament.” Muller is also a Senior Associate at Trivella & Forte LLP. The Advocacy Team’s second coach, alum Mike Luterzo is an Assistant District Attorney with the Bronx County District Attorney’s Office. Luterzo started volunteering alongside Muller last year and together-- under the leadership of Professor Fasulo--they have fostered numerous successful advocacy teams, serving as mentors and coaches for many Haub Law students.

Time to dance! Congratulations to our Pace University men’s and women’s basketball programs for their selections to their respective NCAA tournament fields! It is the first time both teams have made the national tournament together since 2007.

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The No. 7 seed Pace women's team will be playing against No. 2 seed Chestnut Hill in the NCAA Division II Women’s Basketball East Regional on Friday, March 11 at 2:30 p.m. ET. The semifinals will take place on Saturday, March 12 with the Regional Final on Monday, March 14 at host-school Southern New Hampshire University. The Blue and Gold were rightfully rewarded after recently completing one of the best seasons in program history. Pace's 14-5 conference record earned the Setters a share of their first-ever NE10 regular-season championship. Head Coach Carrie Seymour has now led Pace to 11 NCAA Tournaments during her remarkable career in Pleasantville. Earlier this season, she became just the 17th active head coach to eclipse 500 career wins.

Follow the Pace women’s basketball team’s run in their first NCAA tournament appearance since 2012!

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The Pace University men’s basketball team won their first outright NE10 Southwest Division regular-season championship title in February. On Sunday, the Setters were announced as the No. 5 seed in the NCAA Division II Men’s Basketball East Regional and will play against No. 4 seed Dominican in the first round on Saturday, March 12 at 7:30 p.m. The Setters' success has been based on tremendous defense and a balanced attack. Pace ranked in the top-four of the NE10 in scoring defense, blocks, and steals this season. Coach Healing's squad put together an 18-8 regular-season record (14-5, NE10) before advancing to the Northeast-10 Conference semifinals for the first time since 2007.

Follow the Pace men’s basketball team’s run in their first NCAA tournament appearance since 2007!

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The Elisabeth Haub School of Law at Pace University is proud to announce that Dean Horace E. Anderson Jr. was named to the “2022 Law Power 100” list published by City & State New York magazine. The list recognizes “New York legal professionals who aren’t simply influential in their field, but powerful in New York’s governmental landscape.” Dean Anderson was ranked #88 on the prestigious list, which includes district attorneys, federal prosecutors, white-collar defense attorneys, public interest lawyers and others who have shaped New York politics and government.

Horace E. Anderson Jr. is the ninth dean of the Elisabeth Haub School of Law at Pace University, appointed in December 2019. Prior to this appointment, Dean Anderson had been serving as Haub Law’s interim dean. Of Dean Anderson, the publication notes that, “In his two years as dean, Horace Anderson Jr. has focused on strengthening its offering of legal programs, including initiatives like the launch of the Pace Access to Justice Project and the Haub Sustainable Business Law Hub. Anderson also led the expansion of Pace’s part-time law degree program to include evening and weekend options. He has been a faculty member at Pace since 2004, with expertise in intellectual property, internet privacy and communications law.”

Also included on “The 2022 Law Power 100” list is Mimi Rocah, Westchester County District Attorney. Listed at #16, Mimi Rocah previously served as the Elisabeth Haub School of Law at Pace University Distinguished Criminal Justice Fellow. City & State states, “The Trump Organization already faces legal scrutiny from the Manhattan district attorney and the state attorney general’s office. Last year, Westchester County District Attorney Mimi Rocah joined the list of New York prosecutors eying the former president’s family business practices. Rocah aso made national headlines in January when she reported that law enforcement officials “missed opportunities” when investigating multimillionaire Robert Durst regarding the disappearance of his first wife in 1982.”

View the full City & State 2022 Law Power 100 List

It is easy being green.

I mean no disrespect to Kermit the Frog, but it’s been a real pleasure to watch the three Pace University campuses move back to the Green COVID-19 Alert Level. And it’s been even better to see how well our community is responding to the change. When I’ve walked around our campuses this week, I’d like to think I’ve seen a little bit more joy, a little bit more freedom, and a little bit of pride that we’ve kept our community so safe and strong over the past 24 months.

What impresses me most is that I see a community that is still being careful. As you know, we’ve made Pace a “mask-friendly” environment. We continue to require masks in certain places—in classrooms during classes, on elevators, in healthcare settings—and we welcome them, even encourage them, in other places, especially crowded ones. Across Pace, I’ve seen diligent students, faculty, and staff responsibly continuing to wear masks as they walk down hallways or gather in lounges. It’s not required any longer, but the people of Pace know how to be responsible, how to take care of themselves, and perhaps most important how to look out for each other.

Now that we’re returned to normal capacities and more normal events, I’m looking forward to being out and about on our campuses. This week I’ll attend Haub Law’s annual Law Leadership Dinner, our first fully in-person event for alumni and friends in more than two years. I want to get back to all those in-person student activities I’ve missed—the celebrations and awards ceremonies and Midnight Breakfasts. As we ramp up Employee Recognition Month, which started on Friday, I want to get back to the in-person meetings and councils and recognition ceremonies. And perhaps most of all, I’m looking forward to Commencement 2022, our first in-person graduation celebration in three year. I’m excited for our big day, with thousands of graduates, family, friends, faculty, and staff, all gathered at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center.

Finally, I can’t speak of all this good news without acknowledging a horrible loss. Since I last wrote to you in Pace Now, Pleasantville sophomore Jordan Robinson passed away. I didn’t know Jordan, but everything I hear about him breaks my heart further. Jordan was a remarkable young man, kind and giving, who could light up a room. The outpouring of love for him on our Pleasantville Campus was both inspiring and a real tribute to the person he was.

Jordan was a believer in paying kindness forward. As we move forward, let us keep Jordan in our hearts, and let us use him as an inspiration to continue making the world a better place.