Office of the Secretary of Higher Education"We at the Office of the Secretary of Higher Education (OSHE) are deeply saddened by the passing of Dr. Steve Rose, longtime President of Passaic County Community College, and we extend our heartfelt condolences to the Rose family, his loved ones, and the entire campus community."
"This is a profound loss for the students, faculty and staff who were inspired and empowered by his decades of transformative leadership."
"A respected voice in higher education throughout the state, Dr. Rose’s belief in the power of an affordable and academically inclusive college education was unquestionable. His impact extended well beyond campus through his service to statewide and regional organizations, strengthening access to opportunity for communities in Passaic County and across the Garden State."
"He will be remembered fondly for his kind and down-to-earth nature, which made students and colleagues feel valued."
"We join the entire New Jersey higher education community in honoring his legacy, which will have a lasting impact on generations of students to come."
"Dr. Rose devoted nearly four decades to expanding educational and economic opportunity to tens of thousands of students and built a truly inclusive community at Passaic County Community College. His leadership transformed PCCC and his impact was felt at the state and national levels. President Rose was a tireless advocate for state policies and investments that benefitted students and was a trusted mentor and advisor to leaders across the state."
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