Rockland Community College is the only public higher education institution in Rockland County. It has served as an educational resource for Rockland since 1959, offering small classes, personal attention and caring faculty. In addition to the main campus in Suffern, the College operates a Center in Haverstraw, the Herbert Kurz Automotive Technology Center in Orangeburg and the Hospitality & Culinary Arts Center in Nyack. Over 11,000 people are enrolled in credit and non-credit courses, and over 200,000 visit the campus each year for cultural, recreational and commercial events.