PRESIDENT’S
TO THE COMMUNITY
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2014:
A YEAR AT HARFORD
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We have another year under our belt, and, as you can imagine, a lot goes on at
Harford Community College in a given year. The Board, the faculty, staff, and community leaders have continued to work together to help ensure a bright future for the College and Harford County. As I share this report that highlights the many accomplishments that occurred at the College, I hope you will join me in celebrating the culmination of another remarkable year.
After years of discussion and planning, I am delighted to report that Towson
University in Northeastern Maryland opened in fall 2014. Students who are majoring in programs offered at TUNE no longer have to leave the county to complete a bachelor’s degree. In addition, Darlington Hall, the College’s new center for Nursing and Allied Health Professions, opened to students in spring 2015. For the first time ever, academic and continuing education health care programming are offered in one building.
Service is one of our core values, and we strive to be accessible and responsive to our community. To help achieve this goal, the College hosted Connect
Harford, at which Harford Community College and The Dresher Foundation brought together leaders and emerging leaders from the business, government, and education communities to provide input on how to maximize the full potential of Harford County. This initiative was well received and we hope to continue hosting this event annually.
I am proud of the excellent and rigorous education that students receive here and greatly appreciate all the hard work of our dedicated faculty and staff. In addition to academics, we offer a multitude of other opportunities for personal growth – everything from athletics to cultural events to student organizations
– one truly can have it all at Harford Community College!
As you review this report, I am confident that you will gain a better understanding of the important work that takes place here throughout the year. I would like to thank everyone who helps the College achieve its goals, especially our donors and volunteers, for their continued support of the
College and its programs. It is a joy to work together to help transform the lives of so many.
Dennis Golladay, Ph.D.
President
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January 25, 2014:
While more than half of our students still choose to take classes in the traditional classroom format, many who are looking for less traditional options are taking advantage of the varied class schedules and formats available at Harford.
For those who cannot attend classes during regular daytime hours, HCC offers evening, weekend and online courses and degree programs—a number of which can be completed in two years or less by full time students.
Some face-to-face degrees may also be completed during the evenings, such as Art and Design: Fine Arts,
Chemistry, Engineering, Paralegal
Studies, Early Childhood Education,
English, and Medical Assisting.
For those who prefer the flexibility of online classes, HCC offers programs such as Accounting, Business
Administration, English, General
Studies, History, and Sociology that can be completed entirely in that format.
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HCC continually monitors local and regional workforce needs and develops programs to meet them.
An apprenticeship program in solar-photovoltaic systems is currently under development.
Harford Community College offers an array of courses and programs to meet the needs of individuals seeking associate degrees, licensure, workforce certifications, or lifelong learning opportunities.
Students seeking immediate employment often choose one of our short term training or certificate programs such as computer information systems, environmental technology, biotechnology, mass communications, medical assisting, cybersecurity, photography, or paralegal studies.
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For the first time since 1993, Harford Community College inducted four new members into its Athletic Hall of Fame. They were honored during a special tailgate reception and induction ceremony in the APG Federal Credit Union
Arena at Harford Community College. These key coaches and administrators were instrumental in shaping much of the College’s athletic programming.
developed many impressive women’s field hockey teams that were national championship contenders. In 1995, she achieved the ultimate and led her team to win the National Junior
College Athletic Association field hockey championship. She was also an outstanding professor and a strong advocate for women’s athletics.
’s dedication of more than three decades produced a long list of accomplishments, including the expansion of the varsity athletic programs and the construction of Thomas Run Park, the county’s first adult sports complex. He has continued his service to the College as a member of the Board of Trustees.
“ With this year’s class in particular, they [the inductees] have been not only great leaders, but they have also inspired greatness in others.”
HCC Athletic Director Ken Krsolovic
devoted more than 40 years to the College as the athletic director, a coach, and an associate professor of health and physical education. During the 14 legendary seasons he was the head football coach, the team recorded four unbeaten seasons and ranked number one in the nation for two consecutive years.
served as the athletic director for much of his
32-year tenure at the College.
During that time, he also coached many storied varsity teams, including football, basketball, tennis and golf. Jack was also instrumental in expanding the physical education facilities and programs and introducing women’s sports.
Left to Right: Inductees Judy Davlin, Dick Fordyce, and John Haggerty. Jack Nichols was unable to attend.
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Hall of Fame attendees got an early peak at the new and improved costume for
Screech, the Harford
Community College mascot. Prior to the official unveiling at the Fighting Owls basketball game against rivals Cecil
College Seahawks,
Screech made a surprise appearance at the Hall of Fame tailgate reception.
While Screech regularly appears at
HCC athletic events, he also supports the
College by providing school spirit and representing HCC at a variety of College events.
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February 19, 2014:
While researching Faces
of Freedom, Coordinator of the Hays-Heighe
House Iris Leigh Barnes discovered that Sam
Archer, an enslaved person living on the property, successfully escaped in 1860. Based on this, she applied to have the Hays-Heighe
House included on the
National Underground
Railroad Network to
Freedom, a subsidiary of the National Park
Service, which includes sites with a connection to a documented freedom seeker. The Hays-Heighe
House was accepted as the Network’s first
Harford County site.
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The Hays-Heighe House hosted events ranging from a traditional Irish
Tea to an author’s lecture and discussion, to an interactive exhibit celebrating food, families, and culture.
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The Faces of Freedom intiative commemorated the 150th anniversary of the Maryland
Constitution of 1864 that ended slavery in the state. continue to engage and inspire. One of its goals was to provide a foundation for continuing dialogue about the impact of slavery and emancipation on current culture and on individual and group identities within the Upper Chesapeake region.
“The purpose of the Faces of Freedom initiative was to use a local exhibition and a series of educational programs to inspire learning and community engagement about freedom, slavery and emancipation by relating stories of individual enslaved persons who freed themselves by running away, individuals who helped freedom seekers, and individuals who worked to abolish slavery,” said Carol
Allen, Director for the Library and the Hays-
Heighe House. The exhibit brought to life the stories of documented individuals who sought or fought for freedom and whose lives
A number of events were held in conjunction with the exhibition, including an interactive discussion with Gather at the Table co-authors
Thomas Norman DeWolf (descendent of
U.S. slave trading dynasty) and Sharon
Leslie Morgan (descendent of the enslaved); screenings of 12 Years a Slave, The Abolitionists, and Glory; a play entitled Susquehanna to
Freedom: The Role of the Susquehanna River in
the Underground Railroad; as well as assorted lectures and discussions.
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“Educational programs promoting cultural diversity, such as the
Faces of Freedom project, are intended to create an environment in which all students feel welcome, supported, and able to achieve their academic and vocational goals. We believe that stories from the past, such as that of
Sam Archer, that portray the strength and dignity of the human spirit and the determination to succeed despite overwhelming obstacles can inspire us to meet today’s challenges with equal strength and determination.”
Annette Haggray, Ph.D., Vice President for Academic Affairs
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March 15, 2014:
Electrical Apprenticeship graduates earn a journeyperson license from the Maryland
Department of
Labor, Licensing and
Regulation. Those with the widest range of skills, including voice, data, and video wiring, can expect a
12% increase in job opportunities between
2008 and 2018.
“From [ OWL Magazine ] I learned much more than I thought I would, including
Adobe InDesign, editorial design, typography, prepress, and leading a team. It was a great opportunity and has greatly improved my design knowledge.”
Brianna Breece, ‘14, writer and designer of “Strike! How to Bowl Like a Pro” and third-place
Apple Award winner in the category of Best Magazine Spread, Two-Year School. Brianna currently attends Towson University and is pursuing a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design.
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March 15, 2014:
Students in the Heating, Ventilation,
Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration
(HVACR) apprenticeship program learn energy efficient and sustainable technology concepts through handson training, and can expect to earn around $50,000 annually after graduation.
Heating and Air Conditioning
Contractors of Maryland and
Harford Community College offer a
Maryland state-approved four-year program that combines classroom training taught by instructors who are experts in the field with on-thejob training. Well-trained, reliable
HVACR technicians are in continual demand in the industry.
“With 18-21% growth in these occupations projected over the next decade, there’s a great need for this training. Skilled HVAC technicians can work in the residential, commercial or industrial sectors, either in new construction or in the maintenance, restoration and renovation of existing facilities,” said
Victor Cyran, Director for Corporate and Professional Training. “Often, this program serves as a pathway to our credit programs as some of our graduates continue their education here at Harford in engineering technology or another program area.
Also, apprentices work during the day for HVAC contractors, applying what they’ve learned in the classroom as they sharpen their skills.”
He added, “The addition of new technologies such as geothermal heating and cooling, required sprinkler systems in residential housing, and zoned heating/cooling areas opens these industries to an exciting and profitable future.”
Behavioral and Social
Sciences students participated in cooperative education and service learning placements. A social work student was placed at the Sexual
Assault/Spouse Abuse
Resource Center (SARC) in Bel Air while Paralegal
Studies students worked with the Harford County
Bar Association, various legal organizations, and local government agencies.
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April 9, 2014:
HCC’s enrollment marketing efforts were recognized not only by the College but also by the
National Council for
Marketing & Public
Relations, where they received gold, silver, and bronze
Medallion Awards at the District 1 conference.
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These were the questions tasked to the Strategic Enrollment Committee , which was formed to research ways to increase enrollment by streamlining processes and creating services and programs that meet the needs of an ever-changing population and workforce.
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April 9, 2014:
On-campus, half-day Group iPlan sessions were held for new students who had not attended a high school iPlan session. These sessions included an overview of the College, including academic programs and support services; testing and assessment; individual academic advisement, course scheduling, and online registration. Students also received their College ID card.
The high school iPlan program expanded this year to include all
Harford County public high schools as well as John Carroll.
Students who met with an advisor and registered for classes received an
I Did It button for their backpacks.
Later, Screech and the Marketing team rewarded students who displayed their buttons with candy bags and other
HCC promo items.
Those who had not registered were given a “Note from Mom” and encouraged to register.
HCC’s iPlan program was shared nationally with colleagues at the National
Academic Advising
Association National
Conference, and the
Maryland Community
Colleges Best Practices
Showcase held in
Frederick, MD.
Goals of the committee include:
• Increase overall recruitment funnel by 10% each year.
• Increase overall new first-time student headcount by 2% in years one and two and 3% in year three of the plan; new transfers by 5% in year one with 7% in years two and three; and increase graduate transfers, readmits, and visiting students by 3% in all three years.
• Increase re-enrollment of current students by 2% in year one, 3% in year two and 4% in year three of the plan as measured from fall to fall of each new academic year.
Recognizing that night students sometimes feel excluded from activities on a commuter campus, the offices of
Marketing, Admissions, and Advising organized three coffee nights held during finals week. Tables were set up in multiple campus locations so that night students could get free coffee, a snack, and a “Thanks for choosing Harford” before going to class. More than 300 students took part and commented on how nice it was to feel appreciated.
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May 22, 2014:
As students crossed the stage at the College’s 56th annual
Commencement ceremony, friends and family members cheered their accomplishments. Although the celebration marked the many achievements that culminated in earning a degree, it also marked the beginning of new careers, opportunities, and for some, academic journeys. The day also celebrated the inauguration of the Harford
Community College Distinguished
Alumni Award and its first recipient,
Dr. Patricia A. Thompson.
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Over the years, the University Center (UC) has been known by several different names (Higher Education and Applied Technology [HEAT] Center, Higher
Education and Conference Center, and Northeastern
Maryland Higher Education Center), resulting in somewhat of an identity crisis. For this reason, UC’s
Advisory Board marketing committee determined that it was time for a true branding initiative. Brand3
Design was contracted and created the new name, website, logo, promotional materials, Facebook page, and more.
“The name University Center tells people who we are and what we do. The mission has not changed, although the scope of what we do and offer has been better defined.”
Nancy J. Spence, University Center Director
The award was established to honor the achievements of former students who have attained outstanding success in their chosen profession, demonstrated a commitment to the community, and maintained an interest in and service to Harford
Community College.
According to Denise Dregier,
Director for College and Alumni
Development, “Dr. Thompson was selected for this award because she excels in all three areas. She has a strong desire to help others and is committed to giving back to the community and her profession.”
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June 2014:
In addition to food preparation, each year Tammy Dowell and her staff train four students with disabilities in conjunction with the Future Links
Program, a Harford
County Public
Schools transition work experience program for high school graduates aged 18-21.
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2,553 credit students enrolled in summer session classes for 2014.
While much of the College was quiet during the summer, Dining Services was preparing food for HCC Kids summer campers. But that’s certainly not the only thing they were doing as this is a department that stays busy throughout the year.
ensure that events take place without a flaw. One of their biggest challenges is keeping up with late requests and last minute events. Although they sometimes have to scramble to meet the deadlines, they always manage to get it done with smiles on their faces.
With a team of four full-time and nine part-time employees, Dining
Services is responsible for catering events on campus, at Towson
University in Northeastern Maryland
(TUNE), and the University Center in Aberdeen. In addition, they provide service at three cafés (Globe, Joppa
Hall, and TUNE), concessions in the
APG Federal Credit Union Arena, and meals for the Adult Day Care and Early Learning Centers, both located on the main campus. All food is prepared in the Chesapeake Center kitchen and then transported to the other locations.
General Manager for Dining Services
Tammy Dowell said she and her staff must be very schedule-oriented to
“Putting out a great product that people enjoy and making sure that everything comes together to create a memorable event – that’s what I enjoy most about my job,” said Tammy.
Even when HCC is closed for breaks,
Tammy and her staff are busy. The
Adult Day Care and University
Center are still open, and Futures 11, an event for approximately 500 high school juniors, takes place during spring break. With groups and venues operating on different schedules, weather closings and delays can be difficult, but keeping track of it all is vital to ensuring that everything runs smoothly and everyone gets fed.
HCC’s Facilities & Maintenance staff use summer to tackle bigger jobs that can’t be completed when the campus is full. “We strive to keep standards high throughout the year, but perform additional tasks, special jobs, or extra work in preparation for each semester’s beginning while there are fewer students and people around who will be impacted.”
Stephen P. Solomon, Coordinator for Facilities & Maintenance
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July 11-14, 2014:
Harford Community College was honored to have been selected to host the 2014 Community Colleges for International Development
(CCID) Summer Advance in
Baltimore. Structured as a think tank, the regional conference provided members from various organizations the opportunity to share knowledge and best practices as well as to foster new relationships.
Dr. Stephanie Hallock, Professor of
Political Science and Coordinator of
Global Education and Engagement at Harford Community College, and Nancy Spence, Director of the
University Center, Northeastern
Maryland in Aberdeen, led the HCC team in welcoming the CCID Board of Directors, member organizations, vendors, and conference participants to Maryland. Dr. Annette Haggray,
Vice President for Academic Affairs at Harford Community College, provided the welcome address at the opening events. Dr. Hallock was also a co-presenter for the “Train-
The-Trainer” workshop. During the session, she highlighted HCC’s success with the CCID System of
Comprehensive Internationalization.
Established in 1976, CCID is a consortium of 160 two-year colleges in the U.S. and 12 other countries that represents over 500 technical and vocational programs and 15,000 faculty and staff.
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HCC has developed several options within the curriculum that allow nursing students to complete their studies 7-10 months earlier than traditional students. By offering both day-accelerated and weekend/ evening-accelerated tracks, HCC has increased its number of graduate nurses and provided them an
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July 11-14, 2014:
In July 2014, HCC implemented a new Pearson
Vue Testing
Center, enabling
GED ® students to complete instruction, pass the GED ® test, and earn a Maryland
High School
Diploma without leaving Harford
County. The number of exam modules delivered steadily increased from 51 in July 2014 to 97 in
October 2014.
opportunity to move their careers forward at a faster pace. With support systems in place and program flexibility, these students have demonstrated success in program completion and National Council for
Licensure Examination (NCLEX) outcomes—meeting or exceeding those of the traditional students.
Associate Professor of Nursing Madelyn Danner and Laura Cianelli Preston, Dean of Nursing and
Allied Health Professions, published an article about HCC’s accelerated tracks in Teaching and
Learning in Nursing , the official journal of the
National Organization of Associate Degree Nursing.
An abstract of the article stated that accelerated programs of study for students are one way nurse educators can address projected needs for registered nurses.
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Experiences such as the Remote Area Medical (RAM) program support the College’s mission in several ways: fostering global awareness in a learner-centered environment, students’ self-discovery of their possibilities, and lifelong learning through creative problem-solving in adverse conditions. In addition, the College’s values of diversity, service, collaboration, and integrity are demonstrated as RAM volunteers show respect for the healthcare providers they work alongside as well as the less fortunate patients they serve.
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The Healing Fields
Associate Professor of Nursing Madelyn Danner wanted her students to become more culturally aware and to experience what it’s like to provide care in situations outside of their comfort zone. So for three days in July, Danner took students Rashelle Troyer, Jacqueline (Kelly) Muehlberger, Rebecca
Callahan, and Ashley Barranco to Wise County, VA to take part in the Remote Area Medical (RAM) Volunteer Corps.
RAM provides medical care through mobile clinic events in underserved, isolated, or impoverished communities. Hundreds of uninsured and underinsured Americans flock to
Wise County, VA, every year to seek treatment at a makeshift field hospital operated by the
Remote Area Medical Volunteer
Corps. For three days in this isolated corner of Appalachia, a small army of healthcare professionals offers medical attention to patients who are not likely to see another doctor or dentist all year. The annual clinic saves lives and alleviates suffering, but in the face of a growing national healthcare crisis, it may not be enough.
Rashelle Troyer, an HCC graduate who currently works as a
Quality Improvement RN at a large family practice in York, PA, described the RAM experience as “eye opening.”
“The idea of people lining up for the clinic as their only source of medical care was mind boggling.”
“It was almost like MASH, only in 2014. Everything was outside under tents. It rained and was cold and windy all weekend. People camped out, some even sleeping in their cars to be sure they would get a spot in line to be seen. The patients didn’t care—they were just happy they were getting the help they needed.”
Mary Otto, The Washington Post
Troyer estimated that they saw 1,000 patients the first day and between 800 to 1,000 the second day. She worked in triage, taking vitals and reviewing medications with patients. In addition, she helped in the dental tent with cleanings, extractions, and fillings, and in the education tent helping to provide information to patients with diabetes and other health problems. “It was very fulfilling. I was able to help people and families who normally would not be able to afford health care.
To them, these remote medical facilities are their PCP (primary care physician).
Without them they would go without health care.”
Professor Danner will be inviting up to four students to participate in a
RAM clinic in Bristol, TN in May 2015.
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August 8, 2014:
Parents and families play an important role in the success of our students.
With that in mind, the College has implemented a new program called
Parents Connect.
Parents Connect orientation sessions were designed for the parents of newly registered, traditional-aged students. The one-hour
“Thanks again for a well informed and run [Parents
Connect] meeting the other night! I greatly appreciate your time as well and felt much better knowing I had someone to reach out to assist with questions.”
Andrea Kestner, HCC parent sessions provided information regarding enrollment; financial aid; academic, career and transfer services; campus life; and other student services offered at HCC. The
College’s Admissions team was on hand to answer questions. By familiarizing parents with Harford and everything available here, the program assists them in supporting the transition and academic success of their student.
Parents Connect also includes
24-hour access to information via the Parents Connect website, an email address for questions and concerns, a Facebook page for current announcements, and a personal
HCC representative.
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August 8, 2014:
PowerUp! guest speaker Jullien
Gordon welcomed new students to campus and inspired them to make the most of their college career.
At the conclusion, each student signed
Pledge To Complete puzzle pieces to remind them that they are all part of each others’ success.
Convocation kicked off the new academic year for employees while OwlFest did the same for students.
Each provided a chance to reconnect with friends and prepare for the year ahead.
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September 3, 2014:
More than 300 people attended the grand opening of Towson University in Northeastern Maryland (TUNE). Towson University Acting President
Timothy Chandler and HCC President Dennis Golladay were among those who addressed the crowd of faculty, staff, students, legislators, community representatives, and others. “I have never seen an entire community so united in getting this facility here,” said Dr. Golladay.
“It’s hard to express how important this is to our students.”
Shortly after Brittany Martin graduated with an A.A. degree in Psychology from Harford
Community College, she traveled across Thomas Run Road to Towson
University in Northeastern Maryland
(TUNE) to take the upper level courses she needed to complete a bachelor’s degree. “The new building is heaven sent,” Brittany stated.
She found the transfer process to be very smooth. In fact, it was one of the things that attracted her to Harford in the first place. She was intrigued with the 2+2 program with Towson
University and happy about the low cost of courses at Harford. All of her HCC classes transferred and she was able to begin her junior year right in Harford County. “I would definitely recommend this transition to anybody,” she said.
“I have friends who commute from Harford
County to Towson and absolutely hate it. Being able to take upper level classes close by and graduate from there as well is a marvelous feeling.”
Brittany Martin, ‘14
“Quite frankly, when I went to
TUNE, I was surprised how close a family we have become. Since we are a small school, everybody knows everybody. From the teachers to the students, we are very close-knit. I have gained another family by going to TUNE.”
Brittany felt that Harford was a great help in preparing her to succeed at a four-year college. There were
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September 3, 2014:
Harford Community
College was among the very first Cisco
Networking Academy service providers in the state to implement the new Cisco Systems, version 5 curriculum.
This provided HCC students in the
Cybersecurity program access to the very latest network engineering and security instruction.
several people who supported her throughout the process, especially
Student Activities Specialist Sharoll
Love and Sociology faculty Harry
Brown, whom she considers her
“HCC parents.” Brittany stated, “They both wanted nothing but for me to succeed and they always gave me the motivation to fulfill my goals. Just like any parents, I wanted to make them proud.” Along with providing lots of love and devotion, her mom has been extremely supportive, providing whatever Brittany needed. “I am earning these degrees for her.”
At Harford Community College
Brittany is a student assistant in
Advising, Career, and Transfer
Services, a volunteer at the Hays-
Heighe House, a former “Soar
2 Success” peer leader, and was a guest speaker for the “iCanSucceed” conference. At TUNE, she serves as a student ambassador and was the student speaker for the grand opening of the building. In addition, she volunteers with SARC (Sexual
Assault/Spouse Abuse Resource
Center) as a hospitality companion.
Brittany wants to eventually earn a
Ph.D. in clinical psychology and to become a motivational speaker.
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October 1, 2014:
Connect Harford’s second annual symposium brought together leaders and emerging leaders from Harford
County, across multiple disciplines— business, government and education.
Presented by The Dresher
Foundation, hosted by Harford
Community College, and moderated by MarketPoint LLC, this year’s event was guided by the theme
“Invite the Possibilities.” Participants had the opportunities to brainstorm about the possibilities, learn about three specific areas where Harford
County is uniquely positioned to excel, and engage in small group discussions about existing assets and resources, as well as what it would take to advance these ideas in a meaningful way in Harford
County.
Keynote speaker Mark King, President of adidas Group North America and Chairman of
TaylorMade Golf Company, set the tone for the symposium and energized the audience with the story of TaylorMade’s efforts to inspire, lead change, and create an environment that engages and creates leaders at all levels.
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A farm-to-table lunch, courtesy of local growers and chefs, was served to more than 350 individuals at the
APG Federal Credit
Union Arena.
Conversations centered on identifying economic opportunities, addressing barriers, sharing innovative solutions, and providing access to information – inspiring stakeholders to take the actions needed today to make their vision a reality tomorrow.
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November 8, 2014:
2014 HCC Foundation
Board of Directors
Executive Committee
James E. Welch, Chair
Chuck Boyle, Past Chair
Deborah Smith Williams,
Vice Chair, Membership
Committee Chair
Charles H. Jacobs, Jr.,
Secretary/Treasurer
Dennis Golladay, Ph.D.,
HCC President
Board Members
Mike Barberry
Richard Bock
Barry Bomboy
John Borkoski
Joanne Bowen
Patricia Brown
Geoffrey Close
David Dixon
Diane Dixon
Pat Donovan
Brian Drumgoole
Carolyn W. Evans
John Ferriter
Warren Hamilton
William F. Hibschman
J. Ryker Hughes
W. Russell Hurd, III
Dean Kaster
Scott Keck
Bryan Kelly
James Lambdin
Marlene Lieb
Larry Marshall
Howard McComas, IV
Eric McLauchlin
Patricia Perluke
Barbara Richardson
David Schwaber
Diane Sengstacke
Lisa Sparr
Bob Titelman
Terry Troy
William Vanden Eynden
Charles Wagner
Silky Wason
Mark Welsh
Edward Witherspoon
The Foundation continues to be thankful for faculty, staff, and community members who support their annual giving campaign.
The current campaign began in September and has raised
$94,902 to date to help fund scholarships for HCC students.
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November 8, 2014:
What can you do when you place a high value on education and want to help future students? For John and Sandra Ferriter, the answer was to found a scholarship for Harford
Community College students interested in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). night, earned his Master’s degree in
Environmental Engineering and a
Ph.D. in Engineering Administration.
John taught graduate level management courses at the Florida Institute of
Technology for 15 years.
“We believe HCC is the jewel of the county,” John said. “Starting here is a great beginning to a student’s educational
The Ferriters feel fortunate that they were able to achieve their dreams and strongly believe that education is life changing. For that reason, they also believe it is important to help others achieve their dreams through both moral and financial support. journey. From the stateof-the-art buildings and equipment to the faculty who are invested in student success and nurture them to succeed, it is a great option for so many people.”
While in high school, the two subjects John loved the most were chemistry and math. His teacher became his mentor and along with John’s father, encouraged him to follow a path in the field he so loved. After graduation, he earned a B.A. in Chemical
Engineering, and while working at
Sandra earned a B. S. in Fashion
Merchandising from the University of Massachusetts and a Master’s degree in Administrative Science from Johns Hopkins University. She taught Business Marketing at Harford
Community College for 26 years.
John stated, “I would encourage others to contribute monetarily as well as contribute their time because Harford offers opportunities for a student to be well rounded. We both understand what it is like to work while pursuing an education and that is the case for many HCC students. Helping to ease someone’s financial burden makes earning a degree a little bit easier.”
John joined the HCC Foundation
Board of Directors in 2007. “I see myself as an internal cheerleader for the College and promote it and the students every chance I get.”
Scholarly/Creative
Publications &
Performances 2014
Madden, Jaclyn A.
“Review of Case Studies in Allergic Disorders,” by
Hans Oettgen and Raif
Geha. The American
Biology Teacher, May
2014: 354. Print.
Mathias, Janet.
Alchemical Vessels.
Washington, DC: Joan
Hisaoka Art Gallery at
Smith Center for Healing and the Arts, April 26 –
June 7, 2013. Print.
Rappazzo, Wendy M.
Biochemistry and Cell
Biology: The Science of
Life. 2nd ed. Dubuque:
Kendall Hunt, 2013.
Print.
Rappazzo, Wendy M. and Jaclyn Madden.
Biochemistry and Cell
Biology: The Science of
Life Laboratory Manual.
Dubuque: Kendall Hunt,
2013. Print.
Sami, Fary and Stephen
Krevisky. “What is the
Relevance of TIMSS and PISA Data for
Mathematics Educators?”
MathAMATYC Educator
5.3 (2014): 4-7. Print.
Stowers, Sharon.
“Gastronomic Nostalgia:
Salvadoran Immigrants’
Cravings for Their Ideal
Meal.” Ecology of Food
and Nutrition 51.5
(2012): 374-93. Print.
“BGE’s generosity will enable the College to underwrite a variety of shows to enhance the cultural events offerings available to the Harford, Cecil and Baltimore communities and enhance our ability to feature nationally and internationally renowned artists.”
Susan Nicolaides, Director of Cultural Events and Performing Arts
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2014 PRESIDENT’S CIRCLE MEMBERS
The President’s Circle recognizes donors who invest in changing the lives of HCC students by contributing at least $1,000* in a fiscal year.
*President’s Circle membership is valid for the fiscal year in which the donation is made. Event sponsorship does not qualify.
AAA Mid-Atlantic
Aberdeen High School Alumni Association
Aberdeen Lioness Lions Club
Alumni & Friends Association
American Addiction Centers
APG Federal Credit Union
BGE
Battelle
Bel Air Honda & Fiat of Fallston
Bel Air Lions Club
Bel Air Rotary Club
Dr. Brent Birely
Blue Dot Services of Maryland
Mr. & Mrs. John Borkoski
Chuck & Pat Boyle
Dr. Bruce P. Burns
and Mrs. Bonnie F. Dubel
C&S Wholesale Grocers, Inc.
CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield
Mr. and Mrs. Richard A. and Doris G. Carey
Chesapeake Professional Women’s Network
Churchville Ruritan Club
Community Foundation of Harford County
James Conroy
Dr. William Cook
Country Garden Club of Harford County
Cowan Systems, LLC
Dr. Deborah Cruise & Mr. Glenn Rogers
Dixie Construction Company, Inc.
Mr. & Mrs. David Dixon
Jeffrey & Christine Dresher
Eamonn J. Gordon Scholarship Fund
John & Sandra Ferriter
Stephen J. Fisher and Charlyn S. Fisher, Ph.D.
Freedom Federal Credit Union
Friends of HCC
Dr. Dennis Golladay
Dr. & Mrs. Mark Grotke
Drs. Dennis and Annette Haggray
Harford Bank
Harford Community College
Alumni & Friends Association
Harford Community College Gourd Group
Harford County Association of REALTORS®
Harford County Chamber of Commerce
Harford County Electrical Contractors
Association, Inc.
Harford County Medical Association
The Harford Mutual Insurance Companies
Bob & Cathy Hibschman
William & Cheney Hibschman
Ryker & Barbara Hughes
Mr. & Mrs. Russell Hurd
J. Vinton Schafer & Sons, Inc.
J.M. Huber Corporation
Chuck & Eve Jacobs
Fredrick P. Johnson
Mr. & Mrs. Ralph Jordan
Mr. Scott Keck
Mr. & Mrs. Bryan Kelly
Kenneth & Patricia Perluke Foundation
Kent Schwab Allstate Agency
Michael & JoAnn Kerschner
Judith Kinshaw-Ellis and Drew Ellis
Klein’s ShopRite of MD
Kollman & Saucier, P.A.
Dr. James LaCalle
Anna & James Lambdin
Laurel Bush Family Dentistry
Law Offices of Jason Turchin
Leidos
Herbert & Susan Lesser
Mr. & Mrs. Tim Lewis
Rob & Marlene Lieb
Lorien Health Systems
Susan Luckan
Maryland Troopers Association,
Lodge #96
McComas Funeral Home, P.A.
MediaWise, Inc.
Mr. Dennis F. Metz & Dr. Lilia A. Metz
Brenda & Quinn Morrison
Mr. Trent Moxley
Ms. Barbara Murray
Northeastern Maryland
Technology Council
Gary & Kimberly Olivier
Zoann Parker, Ph.D.
Mr. & Mrs. Gregory Pizzuto
Elaine & Roger Ralph
Lt. General & Mrs. Mark Ramsay
Robert Rowlands & Family
Drs. Roger & Melissa Schneider
David M. & Alena J. Schwaber
Mr. & Mrs. John Scotten
S. Shane Diggin Memorial Scholarship
Charitable Trust
Shaffer McLauchlin & Stover, LLC
Dr. Richard P. & Esther S. Streett
SURVICE Engineering Company
The Dresher Foundation, Inc.
The Eugene C. Chandler Foundation, Inc.
The Huether-McClelland Foundation, Inc.
The John J. Leidy Foundation, Inc.
Upper Chesapeake Medical Center, Inc.
Upper Chesapeake Health Medical Staff
Dr. & Mrs. James Valdes
Mr. & Mrs. William Vanden Eynden
Avery & Jane Ward
Mrs. Beatrice L. Ward
Craig Ward & M. Teresa Garland
Dr. & Mrs. Satish Wason
James E. Welch
Deborah Smith Williams
Women In Defense - Mid Atlantic Chapter
Ms. Gerry Yeager
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• From FY 2007 through FY 2014, tuition and fees rose an average of 4.38%.
• HCC tuition and fees ranked 14 out of 16 Maryland community colleges in FY 2014.
• HCC student credit population grew 25% from
FY 2007 to FY 2014.
• FY 2014 operating funds from Harford County remain at the same level as FY 2007 despite significant increases in enrollment.
• State funding increased 3.42% from FY 2007 to FY 2014.
• HCC ended the 2014 fiscal year with an operating fund balance of $14.444M and a plant fund balance of $7.235M.
Agency  Funds
3%
Net  Restricted  Reserves
4%   Net  Auxiliary  Enterprises
6%
Plant  Funds
32%
Undesignated  Fund  Balance
55%
Other
1%
Scholarships
2%
Opewra(ons  and
Maintenance
10%
Ins(tu(onal  Support
20%
Transfers
3%
Student  Support  Services
11%
Academic  Support
13%
Instruc(on
41%
County
35%   Tui2on  and  Fees
40%
State
24%
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December 2014:
At the end of each year, Harford
Community College employees take a little time out of their busy schedules to celebrate the season at the annual employee holiday party.
This year’s event was held at the
APG Federal Credit Union Arena, which was transformed into a cozy, holiday-themed lodge. More than
300 employees and guests attended the event, dining on delectable hors d’oeuvres, desserts, a chocolate fountain, and hot chocolate bar prepared by our very own Dining
Services staff. New to the event was a photo booth —complete with costumes —and an ugly holiday sweater contest, proudly won by
Charles Beaver of Distribution
Services.
By evening’s end, a van load of toys was collected, pictures were taken, and a fun time was had by all.
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December 2014:
In the spirit of giving, employees brought donations of new, unwrapped toys for the Empty Stocking Fund as admission to the holiday party. This was the twelfth year that the College has contribute to this effort that benefits local children.
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2014:
00 students participated in a College-sponsored embassy tour in Washington, DC.
HCC participated in One Maryland
One Book, a book discussion about
The Distance
Between Us: A
Memoir by Reyna
Grande, an eyeopening memoir about life before and after illegally immigrating from
Mexico to the
United States.
6 students successfully completed the STEM
Scholar’s STEP Up
Program—a first-year experience offered to incoming STEM majors to engage them in science and engineering lab activities, improve their mathematics skills, and enable them to meet with scientists and engineers from the community.
Mr. Aluwan Museisi, First Secretary of Socio-Economic and
Development from the South African Embassy, shared personal experiences and joined students for the documentary “Nelson
Mandela’s Journey to Freedom.”
58,000 people attended events at the APG Federal Credit
Union Arena at Harford Community College.
3
NJCAA Division I
Region XX
Championship
Teams
Dean John
Mayhorne was named to the
Northeastern
Maryland Additive
Manufacturing
Authority.
The 15th Annual Winter Wine Expo presented by The Harford
Mutual Insurance Companies was a terrific success. This premier event drew a crowd of 600 guests, and $21,000 was raised to support the Alumni & Friends Association’s scholarships and programs. New to the expo this year were great additions of food samplings from area restaurants as well as live music.
Fary Sami, professor of Math;
Jennie Towner, coordinator for tutoring and testing; Bill Elliott, senior student development specialist; and
Wendy Rappazzo, associate professor of Biology (not pictured) are recipients of the
2014 National
Institute for Staff and Organizational
Development
(NISOD) Excellence
Awards. NISOD supports the pursuit of excellence in teaching and leadership at more than 700 member colleges.
5,800 dollars were paid out to employees earning points as part of the new wellness initiative. 76% of the College’s full-time employees participated.
9
HCC’s ranking by
RateMyProfessors.com, a website that ranks the nation’s top professors and universities, based entirely on students’ input.
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Robert Lieb, Ph.D., retired Physics faculty, received a 2014 Visionary
Award from the
Northeastern
Maryland
Technology
Council. Dr. Lieb was recognized for his work as a mentor to STEM students and for helping to found the Senior Science
Society.
Iris Barnes, coordinator for the Hays-
Heighe House, was recognized at the
“Salute to Excellence” award ceremony hosted by the Educational Advancement
Foundation of Alpha Kappa Alpha
Sorority, Inc. She was recognized for her contribution to education through her work at the Hays-Heighe House and volunteer activities as Chief Executive
Officer for the Hosanna School Museum.
525,600
$3,000 was the amount of the Individual Artist Award in Classical Music
Composition received by Neil Anderson-Himmelspach, assistant professor of Music, Visual, Performing and Applied Arts, from the Maryland State Arts Council.
2,392 family and friends attended high school graduation ceremonies at the APG Federal
Credit Union Arena at HCC.
Public Safety focused on developing crime prevention programs for women and published an informational brochure dealing with stalking, a crime that is increasing in frequency and intensity on campuses.
2,750 students and their family members attended the College and Career Fair in the APG Federal Credit Union Arena at
Harford Community College.
HCC Early Learning Center earned
Honorable Mention in the Child Care category for Harford Magazine’s “The
Best of Harford” issue. The HCC Early
Learning Center provides a nurturing environment and academic curriculum that ensures children are well prepared for kindergarten.
3
Number of student-athletes on the Athletic
Director’s Honor
Roll (Second-Most in School History)
Dennis Golladay, Ph.D., President, was named a 2014
Influential Marylander in the area of Education by The Daily
Record newspaper. This award honors individuals who have impacted Maryland’s business community and have brought services and success to the region.
2014 MD JUCO
Presidents’
Cup Women’s
Champions
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Harford Community College
Board of Trustees
Doris G. Carey
John F. Haggerty
Rev. Cordell E. Hunter, Sr.
Bryan E. Kelly, CFP ®
James W. McCauley, Ph.D.
Richard D. Norling, Vice Chair
Jan P. Stinchcomb
Bradley R. Stover, Jr., J.D.
James J. Valdes, Ph.D., Chair
401 Thomas Run Road
Bel Air, MD 21015
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