Cooper’s Timothy Marks and Antoinette Fugee with Stacy Hunt, manager of business engagement with the workforce division at Rowan College at Burlington County.
Cooper University Health Care is proud to announce that it has been awarded the Exemplary Partner Award by Rowan College at Burlington County (RCBC) at the 2025 Partner Recognition and Awards Reception. This prestigious honor recognizes Cooper’s steadfast commitment to collaboration, innovation, and student success.
The announcement is another milestone for Cooper, following its recognition as Business Partner of the Year by Camden County Technical School at the end of 2024. Cooper’s dedication to fostering strong partnerships continues to elevate workforce development initiatives and create meaningful opportunities for students and professionals alike.
“At Cooper University Health Care, we understand that strong partnerships are the foundation of meaningful workforce development,” said Beth Green, SPHR, PCC, senior vice president and chief human resources officer. “We are honored to be recognized by RCBC and remain committed to supporting students, professionals, and community organizations in ways that drive innovation, collaboration, and success.”
In conjunction with the award, college officials also gave special commendations to Antoinette Fugee, workforce development consultant at Cooper, for her outstanding contributions as a Cooper ambassador, strengthening connections within the community and educational institutions, and to Timothy D. Marks, DNP, MBA, RN, CEN, NEA-BC, assistant vice president of clinical workforce development and academic partnerships, who plays a pivotal role in driving collaborative efforts, reinforcing Cooper’s commitment to excellence in education and health care.
“From strategic planning to hands-on project execution, Cooper University Health Care embodies the spirit of partnership in every aspect of its engagement with RCBC,” said RCBC representatives at the awards reception. “Their ‘all-in’ approach has made a lasting impact.”
Cooper University Health Care remains dedicated to advancing workforce development and supporting future health care professionals through ongoing collaboration and innovation.
In February, Cooper University Health Care was named one of America’s Best Large Employers for 2025 by Forbes, ranking among the top 200 in the nation. This prestigious honor highlights Cooper’s commitment to fostering an inclusive, innovative, and rewarding workplace culture that supports employees in achieving both professional and personal growth. The national recognition is a significant milestone, underscoring Cooper’s continued dedication to creating a supportive environment for its employees.
About Cooper University Health Care
Cooper University Health Care, with its MD Anderson Cancer Center at Cooper and affiliation with Cooper Medical School of Rowan University, is a leading academic health system. Cooper has more than 11,000 team members, including nearly 1,600 nurses, more than 1,000 employed physicians representing 95 specialties and subspecialties, and more than 600 advanced practice professionals.
Cooper University Hospital has been recognized as a top-performing regional hospital by U.S. News & World Report’s Best Hospitals annual survey for six years.
Cooper has revenues of more than $2.3 billion and an A+ credit rating from Fitch Ratings.
More than 2.2 million patients visit Cooper’s facilities annually. Cooper’s 663-bed flagship Cooper University Hospital is located in Camden. Cooper also operates Cooper University Hospital Cape Regional, a 229-bed facility in Cape May Court House. Cooper University Hospital is also the only Level 1 Trauma Center in South Jersey and the busiest in the region. Cooper’s ambulatory network encompasses three outpatient surgery centers, several urgent care centers, a wound care center, and more than 130 physicians, physical therapy, and radiology offices extending from the Delaware River to the New Jersey shore.
Cooper has been named by Forbes as one of America’s Best Employers in State in New Jersey for four consecutive years and was named one of America’s Best Large Employers for 2025, ranking among the top 200 in the nation.
The Cooper Health Sciences campus in Camden, New Jersey, is home to Cooper University Hospital, MD Anderson Cancer Center at Cooper, Children’s Regional Hospital at Cooper, and Cooper Medical School of Rowan University.
Visit CooperHealth.org to learn more.
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