Harford Community College
FY 2011 Proposed Operating Budget
&
FY 2011 Proposed Capital Budget
Executive Summary
April 23, 2010
Table of Contents
Proposed Operating Budget ..........................................................................................................4
Proposed Capital Budget and Capital Improvement Plan ......................................................19
Appendix .......................................................................................................................................39
Harford Community College
FY 2011 Proposed Operating and Capital Budgets
Mission
Harford Community College is a dynamic, open-access institution that provides high quality
educational experiences for the community. The College promotes lifelong learning, workforce
development, and social and cultural enrichment.
Vision
We aspire to make our great college even better.
Values
We at Harford Community College are accountable to our students, the community, and each
other, and hold the following values to be fundamental:
 Lifelong Learning
We value lifelong learning as the foundation for a better life. We prepare our students to
contribute to their community and the world as knowledgeable, creative problem solvers and
critical thinkers. We believe that learning should be engaging, stimulating, and enjoyable.
 Integrity
We believe that honesty, sincerity, fairness, respect, and trust are the foundation of everything
we do.
 Excellence
We are creative, flexible, innovative, and passionate in our work and provide leadership in the
community. Our highly qualified faculty and staff, and our exceptional programs and services
reflect our commitment to excellence.
 Diversity
We respect individual points of view, embrace differences, respect intellectual freedom, and
promote critical discourse. We are open and inclusive in our attitudes, enrollment policies, and
hiring practices.
 Communication and Collaboration
We are committed to teamwork, open and effective communication, and building internal and
external partnerships.
 Service
We believe in helping others, and we provide a safe and supportive environment. We are
accessible and responsive to our students, our community, and each other.
Executive Summary
April 23, 2010
1
Harford Community College
FY 2011 Proposed Operating and Capital Budgets
Board of Trustees
Bradley R. Stover, J.D., Chair
(At-Large; Term Expires 2014)
Bryan E. Kelly, CFP®, Vice Chair
(At-Large; Term Expires 2010)
Doris G. Carey
(District A; Term Expires 2011)
April L. Fritts
(District F; Term Expires 2014)
John F. Haggerty
(At-Large; Term Expires 2012)
Howard K. McComas, IV
(District C; Term Expires 2008)
Susan E. Mull
(District B; Term Expires 2010)
James J. Valdes, Ph.D.
(District E; Term Expires 2008)
Douglas G. Wright, M.D.
(District D; Term Expires 2009)
James F. LaCalle, Ed.D., President/Secretary-Treasurer
Senior Staff
John L. Cox, Ed.D., CPA, Vice President
Finance, Operations, and Government Relations
Annette Haggray, Ph.D., Vice President
Instruction
Deborah J. Cruise, Ph.D., Vice President
Student Development and Institutional Effectiveness
Annie Pagura, Vice President
Information Technology
Brenda Morrison, Vice President
Marketing, Development, and Community Relations
Executive Summary
April 23, 2010
2
Harford Community College
FY 2011 Proposed Operating and Capital Budgets
Executive Summary
April 23, 2010
3
Harford Community College
FY 2011 Proposed Operating and Capital Budgets
Budget Development Framework
As operating budget deliberations have continued for FY 2011, we are reminded of the recent
trends in public funding of higher education. Harford Community College (HCC) has benefited
from strong financial support from both the County and State that has enabled the College to
provide higher education at a substantially discounted tuition. Historically, tuition has covered
approximately one-third of operating costs.
Beginning with FY 2008, the reduction in revenues below state budgeted estimates required
action. In July 2007, the Board of Public Works (BPW) began what has become an annual
process of the State reducing funding to community colleges during the fiscal year. The FY 2010
state funding is now below the previous year’s despite increases in enrollment. Further, the BPW
actions have also included reductions to the University System of Maryland’s (USM) operations
which form the future base for community college funding. A reduced level of funding per
student at the USM translates into less funding per student at the community college. Similar
economic pressures have also resulted in funding reductions from Harford County.
HCC understands the constraints on public funding. The funds that have been reduced represent
what would have been recurring operating revenues to support the College. Extrapolating the
cumulative effects of these reductions over the past three years demonstrates the College’s
funding has been reduced by $3.2 million between state and county funding.
Moving forward, HCC remains appreciative that the latest round of state reductions by the BPW
in November 2009 did not include community colleges. At the same time, state revenues have
continued to decline, the structural deficit for the state is $2 billion, and federal stimulus funding
that was used in the state operating budget in FY 2010 is due to expire in a year. Harford County
faces similar challenges with flat and declining tax revenues.
When the economy enters a formidable recovery, it may take several years before community
college funding is restored to previous levels. This results in more emphasis to keep expenditures
low along with pressure on tuition and fee revenue to supplant public funds. A college that is
expected to meet the demands of students, even if enrollment does not grow, will need to
generate revenues from fewer resources as public funding remains flat or declines. In addition,
colleges continue to struggle with earnings on balances as rates of return have virtually become
zero. This outcome has significantly reduced Other Revenue. Fortunately, with the restrictions
on investment options for college funds, HCC has not lost money in the market decline.
The FY 2011 operating budget is framed around several broad revenue-related assumptions:

The continued growth in enrollment is not sustainable over time. Given the 10% increase
in credit hours generated in Fall 2009 over the prior year, it is reasonable to assume that
there could be a decline in enrollment. The College is basing FY 2011 revenue
projections on an overall 3.2% reduction in projected FTE student enrollment for FY
2010. This equates to $368,640, or 137 FTE students. The College administration
recognizes that this is a conservative approach, but feels it is prudent at this time.
4
Executive Summary
April 23, 2010
Harford Community College
FY 2011 Proposed Operating and Capital Budgets



An increase in tuition of $3 is included which brings in-county tuition to $80 per credit
hour. Using the reduced enrollment, this change will produce $368,640 in additional
revenues and will supplant public funding.
Interest rates will remain at historic lows during FY 2011, eliminating potential increases
to Other Revenue.
The State will only partially reimburse the Health Manpower Shortage and Statewide
Waiver programs. This is reflected in Other Revenue.
General Operating Fund Revenues
The FY 2011 operating budget represents an austere proposal of $44,562,150, a 2.7% increase
above FY 2010. Three primary sources, the Harford County Government, the State of Maryland,
and student tuition and fees (Table 1) provide HCC’s operating revenues. Other sources,
including building use fees and earnings, account for the remaining budget resources. The budget
also includes fund transfers for support of the capital budget and scholarships. The general
operating fund supports the College’s mission and the state law and its attendant expectations to
provide accessible and affordable higher education; it includes all instructional programs and
services as well as projects, personnel, and related costs.
Table 1 – General Operating Fund Revenues
Revenue
Tuition and Fees
State of Maryland
Harford County
Other
Sub-total - Revenue
Transfers In (Auxiliary and Operating)
Total - Revenue and Transfers
ACTUAL
2007-2008
ACTUAL
2008-2009
BUDGET
2009-2010
Preliminary
2010-2011
$ 13,401,726
9,562,584
15,778,743
1,415,343
$40,158,396
$ 14,451,555
10,131,139
15,939,806
1,125,475
$41,647,975
$14,766,886
10,039,487
15,939,806
707,550
$41,453,729
$14,766,886
10,141,520
15,939,806
707,550
$41,555,762
$0
0.00%
$102,033
$0
$0
$102,033
1.02%
0.00%
0.00%
0.25%
2,600,500
$42,758,896
2,666,878
$44,314,853
1,952,176
$43,405,905
3,006,388
$44,562,150
$1,054,212
$1,156,245
54.00%
2.66%
$ Change
% Change
FY 10 to FY 11
FY 10 to FY 11
County Funding
Harford County has consistently provided the largest portion of operating funds to its community
college (Diagram 1). The FY 2011 proposed operating budget contains $15,939,806 in funding
from Harford County. This represents the same funding received in FY 2010 and FY 2009
following a 5% mid-year reduction.
5
Executive Summary
April 23, 2010
Harford Community College
FY 2011 Proposed Operating and Capital Budgets
Diagram 1 – Operating Budget
Distribution of Funding by Source
Tuition & Fees
40.0%
30.0%
Harford County
20.0%
10.0%
State of Maryland
0.0%
'01
'02
'03
04
05
06
07
08
09
10
11p
Other Income &
Transfer
Fiscal Year
Despite the economic environment, a comparison of the local portion of funding to support
community colleges throughout the state indicates that Harford County’s funding level is
proportionately larger than the state and metro area averages (Table 2). There are other
community colleges in the region that generated a larger portion of funding from local
government. HCC did generate the smallest portion of funding from Tuition and Fees among the
institutions compared. The budgeted transfer-in from fund balance is included in the Other
category of the data supporting Table 2.
Table 2 – Composition of Operating Funds
Community Colleges, Percentage of Unrestricted Revenues FY 2008
Institution
State
Local
Tuition
and Fees
Other
Metro Area Colleges
Anne Arundel
Baltimore County
Carroll
Cecil
Frederick
Harford
Howard
29.2%
26.7%
28.8%
25.0%
21.1%
22.3%
18.5%
35.3%
28.2%
31.9%
40.9%
38.3%
36.8%
37.6%
33.6%
37.2%
38.3%
32.6%
35.5%
31.2%
40.3%
1.9%
7.9%
1.0%
1.7%
5.1%
9.7%
3.6%
Metro Area Composite
24.5%
35.6%
35.5%
4.4%
State
26.3%
34.3%
35.9%
3.4%
Source: MHEC, CC Audited Financials FY 2008, does not include state supported
benefits; numbers have been rounded
State Funding
The revised MHEC estimate for the community college state formula includes an increase of
slightly more than 1% in funding, or $102,033. Given the latest projections from the Spending
Affordability Committee, increased state funding is questionable. The budget figure reflects the
reduction made by the BPW in August 2009. Maryland funding is guided by the Cade Funding
Formula. Unfortunately, during the past three years the need to reduce state budgets has resulted
in changes in the formula driven by the total amount of reduction needed by the State.
6
Executive Summary
April 23, 2010
Harford Community College
FY 2011 Proposed Operating and Capital Budgets
The recent history of state funding has been turbulent given the ongoing structural deficit in state
revenues coupled with the economic climate. During the 2006 Maryland General Assembly, the
legislature passed, and the Governor signed, legislation to increase the Cade Funding Formula
from the present 25% of the University System of Maryland (USM) full-time equivalent (FTE)
student expenditure base to 30% by 2013. Unfortunately, during the past three years, while the
state initially budgeted increases in funding, mid-year reductions were instituted each year. The
most recent state reduction eroded the Cade multiple to 22.2% of the USM student expenditure
base. Further, the USM has faced reductions that will impact their FTE expenditure, which is the
basis for community college funding. This may further reduce future funding.
Given the most recent state revenue estimates, it may be several years before community
colleges return to even a 25% multiple of the USM base. The Maryland Spending Affordability
Committee is projecting a revenue growth of 3.4% in FY 2011. The committee indicated the
economy should be improving throughout FY 2011, with a likely increase in capital gains
income. Rising interest rates are also projected to boost earnings on investments of the state, but
not reaching FY 2009 actual earnings until FY 2013. Currently, Maryland revenues are at the
2006 level, which includes the revenue enhancements approved during the 2007 Special Session.
Also, the stimulus funding is replacing declining general funds by 3%, but the ultimate question
will be how to replace these funds in fiscal year 2012.
The state also pays 100% of the employers’ share of the retirement costs associated with most
college employees. This cost is not included in the College’s operating budget. The Teachers
Retirement and Pension System, a defined benefit program, was appropriated $1,501,242 in
FY 2010 from the state on behalf of the eligible college participants. This reflects the employer
contribution rate of 13.15% of eligible base salaries. Employees in this pension system
contribute 5% of their salary through payroll withholdings. The Optional Retirement Program, a
defined contribution plan, is a reimbursement program provided through the State to the College
and appropriated at $425,729 in FY 2010. This is based on a contribution rate of 7.25% of base
salary. At this time, the Pension System has not indicated increased state retirement budget
requests for FY 2011. Since HCC has not increased salaries in the past year, increases would
primarily be associated with offsetting previous investment losses along with changes in the
actuarial results.
Tuition and Fees
Tuition and fees represent the second most significant source for funding College operations.
Tuition is generated through credit and noncredit courses. With the 10% increase in FTE
enrollment in Fall 2009, the ability to sustain such growth was questioned. If a similar gain is
attained in the Spring 2010 semester, this would increase the FY 2009 FTE student count of
3,860 by almost 400 FTE for FY 2010. In building the FY 2011 revenue estimate, a more
cautious approach has been used that suggests there will be a slight reduction in credit
enrollment. Noncredit enrollment is forecast to remain flat. A 3.2% reduction, or 137 FTE
students, is projected in credit student enrollment. This equates to $368,640 of tuition and fees.
Given the dynamic budget process, should enrollment continue to escalate, a budget transfer
could occur, utilizing the additional Tuition and Fees to support the students’ needs.
7
Executive Summary
April 23, 2010
Harford Community College
FY 2011 Proposed Operating and Capital Budgets
The Tuition and Fees are based on a tuition increase of $3, to $80 per credit hour. The
consolidated fee, based on 12% of tuition, would increase from $9.24 to $9.60 per credit hour. A
breakdown of the consolidated fee is contained in Appendix A. This 3.9% increase will generate
$368,640 in additional revenue and supplant public funding that has been reduced over the past
three years. A full-time student taking 15 credit hours for fall and spring semesters would incur
$2,688 in tuition and the consolidated fee.
Other Sources
Other revenue sources of $707,550 comprise dividends, interest, and building use fees. This
revenue is projected to remain flat in FY 2011 as interest rates remain extremely low for most of
the fiscal year. No changes in facilities use fees are projected at this time.
Transfers
The budget includes transfers from the operating budget’s undesignated fund balance and
auxiliary fund balance. Transfers represent one-time funds from the fund balance for the
operating budget. When transferred, such funds are allocated to non-recurring costs, such as
equipment or capital programs. In FY 2011, $2,806,388 from the undesignated fund balance is
allocated as a transfer-in to support the College’s commitment to the capital budget.
Additionally, $200,000 is transferred from the auxiliary fund balance to support student
scholarships and financial aid.
General Operating Fund Expenditures
The proposed FY 2011 operating budget request (Table 3) is an austere composition of
allocations designed to maintain service levels for an enrollment of approximately 4,200 FTE
credit and 1,655 noncredit students. This budget includes no wage increase for full-time or parttime employees due to the current economic climate. There are modest increases associated with
adjunct faculty to enable additional schedule options for classes and labs. There are also
increases for part-time help in student development and tutoring areas. Utilities and commodities
prices are increased to reflect higher demand and unit costs. In addition, there are price
escalations associated with software maintenance agreements, health insurance, and legal
services. There is also a transfer to support the on-going capital improvement program to
advance the College’s mission. This budget will increase overall expenditures 2.7%, or
$1,156,245, for a total of $44,562,150.
8
Executive Summary
April 23, 2010
Harford Community College
FY 2011 Proposed Operating and Capital Budgets
Table 3 – General Operating Fund Expenditures
Expenditures
Instruction
Academic Support
Student Services
Institutional Support
Operations/Maintenance of Plant
Waivers/Work Study
Non-mandatory Transfers
Total - Expenditures
ACTUAL
2007-2008
ACTUAL
2008-2009
$ 14,507,609
5,111,030
3,973,559
6,652,496
3,901,189
701,283
3,307,039
$38,154,205
$ 15,805,628
5,499,794
4,252,125
7,280,697
4,178,131
785,310
3,587,542
$41,389,227
BUDGET
2009-2010
Preliminary
2010-2011
$16,816,709
6,025,474
4,759,371
7,659,818
4,610,660
885,452
2,648,421
$43,405,905
$17,116,301
6,027,199
4,797,037
7,902,773
4,673,467
936,952
3,108,421
$44,562,150
$ Change
% Change
FY 10 to FY 11
FY 10 to FY 11
$299,592
1.78%
$1,725
$37,666
$242,955
$62,807
$51,500
$460,000
$1,156,245
0.03%
0.79%
3.17%
1.36%
5.82%
17.37%
2.66%
Budget Development
Budget managers were asked to examine their FY 2009 actual expenditures and budgeted
FY 2010 appropriations and make adjustments between their accounts to meet the programmatic
goals and objectives for FY 2011 without increasing the bottom line. This process enabled
budget managers to realign funds and reduce several allocations.
As budget development was underway, the College was informed of the FY 2010 operating
budget reduction by the BPW. The Salary and Fringe Benefits group, a standing committee of
the College Advisory Council, contributed recommendations to the president for consideration of
items with budgetary implications.
Diagram 2 – FY 2011 Budget by Function
Proposed Operating Budget by Budget Function
Oper/Maint of Plant,
$4,673,467, 10.5%
Transfers, $3,108,421,
7.0%
Waivers, $936,952, 2.1%
Institutional Support,
$7,902,773, 17.7%
Student Services,
$4,797,037, 10.8%
Academic Support,
$6,027,199, 13.5%
Instruction,
$17,116,301, 38.4%
For budgetary compliance, expenditures are categorized by function into instruction, academic
support, student services, institutional support, operations and maintenance of plant, nonmandatory transfers, and waivers/work-study. This functional breakdown is contained in
Diagram 2. As the operating budget is reviewed, it is helpful to have an understanding of the
number of full-time employees that serve the College. There are presently 318 full-time positions
9
Executive Summary
April 23, 2010
Harford Community College
FY 2011 Proposed Operating and Capital Budgets
in the FY 2010 budget. There were 684 part-time employees for the Fall semester of FY 2010;
this includes 274 credit adjuncts, a 10% increase from a year earlier.
Examining the proposed operating budget by object, or account type (Diagram 3), demonstrates
the distribution of expenditures. Approximately 66.9% of the budget is assigned to salaries and
benefits, which accommodates the Board of Trustees’ guideline to keep such expenditures at a
maximum of 75% of the entire budget.
Diagram 3 – FY 2011 Operating Budget
Salary and Expenditures Classification
Benefits,
$29,809,873,
66.9%
Contracted
Services,
$5,908,844, 13.3%
Supplies and
Materials,
$1,562,983, 3.5%
Other, $1,740,780,
3.9%
Utilities,
$1,572,195, 3.5%
Furniture and
Transfers,
Equipment,
Waivers,
$144,874, 0.3%
$3,822,601, 8.6%
The College considers the long-term viability of its decisions to add sufficient resources to attract
and retain a strong employee base with competitive benefits in the near term. This guideline
ensures that resources are provided to support all the vital aspects of successful educational
programs, puts student learning at the forefront, strives to maintain competitive wages with
comparable institutions, and provides competitive benefits.
Highlights of Budget Requests
Compensation includes salary/wages, health, and benefits adjustments. This budget contains
neither salary adjustments nor step/merit increases. There are no wage adjustments for part-time
employees, including adjunct instructors. An increase in the use of adjuncts for additional course
and lab sections is projected at $198,900, primarily in the science, technology, engineering and
mathematics division and in health and physical education instruction. This equates to
approximately 79 sections. There are no new full-time positions budgeted in FY 2011.
Health claims experience has fluctuated over the past year. Recent experience of the College
coupled with medical-related inflation, has projections for health premiums increasing by 12.0%.
An increase of $350,000 has been included in the FY 2011 budget proposal.
The College does not provide direct post-retirement health benefits for current employees. Early
retirement options were offered several years ago. The remaining Other Post Employment
Benefit (OPEB) obligations associated with these options are fully funded annually. The College
10
Executive Summary
April 23, 2010
Harford Community College
FY 2011 Proposed Operating and Capital Budgets
does allow access to its medical plan for eligible retirees who purchase their own coverage at the
group rate.
The College will provide a voluntary sick leave bank for employees. This benefit was initiated
through the Salary and Fringe Benefits Committee. The budget implication for this benefit is
estimated at $7,500. This figure is derived from the increased cost associated with the sick leave
accrual that could be paid through use within the sick leave bank but which would have
previously expired upon an employee’s termination.
Additional Changes in Budgeted Expenditures








Transfer to capital budget programs for support of Susquehanna Center,
water and wastewater improvements, Hays-Heighe House restoration,
site and parking improvements, APG Satellite Campus, roof replacements
$2,605,000
Utilities, commodity net rate increases (oil, natural gas, electricity)
and weather-related usage estimated at 3%
$47,692
Transfer to support College-sponsored scholarships
$200,000
Technology, Furniture, and Equipment
$144,874
Software licensing agreements
$32,500
Escalation of housekeeping, grounds, and refuse collection
$33,450
Legal services, auditing, and insurances
$125,323
Increase for work study and tuition waivers to reflect usage, including the
Health Manpower Shortage, Senior Citizen, and the Statewide Programs Waivers $51,500
The changes in budgeted expenditures are funded in part through reallocation of the base budget.
11
Executive Summary
April 23, 2010
Harford Community College
FY 2011 Proposed Operating and Capital Budgets
HARFORD COMMUNITY COLLEGE
GENERAL OPERATING BUDGET
PRELIMINARY OPERATING FUND REVENUE & EXPENDITURE PROJECTIONS FOR FY 2011
ACTUAL
2007-2008
ACTUAL
2008-2009
BUDGET
2009-2010
$14,233,313
$13,570,626
$12,271,562
$9,387,459
-$2,884,103
-30.72%
$ 13,401,726
9,562,584
15,778,743
1,415,343
$40,158,396
$ 14,451,555
10,131,139
15,939,806
1,125,475
$41,647,975
$14,766,886
10,039,487
15,939,806
707,550
$41,453,729
$15,843,367
9,719,168
14,961,612
725,550
$41,249,697
$1,076,481
-$320,319
-$978,194
$18,000
-$204,032
7.29%
-3.19%
-6.14%
2.54%
-0.49%
Transfers In (Auxiliary and Operating)
Total - Revenue and Transfers
2,600,500
$42,758,896
2,666,878
$44,314,853
1,952,176
$43,405,905
3,084,103
$44,333,800
$1,131,927
$927,895
57.98%
2.14%
Expenditures
Instruction
Academic Support
Student Services
Institutional Support
Operations/Maintenance of Plant
Waivers/Work Study
Non-mandatory Transfers
Total - Expenditures
$ 14,507,609
5,111,030
3,973,559
6,652,496
3,901,189
701,283
3,307,039
$38,154,205
$ 15,805,628
5,499,794
4,252,125
7,280,697
4,178,131
785,310
3,587,542
$41,389,227
$16,816,709
6,025,474
4,759,371
7,659,818
4,610,660
885,452
2,648,421
$43,405,905
$16,956,301
6,030,849
4,751,037
7,848,773
4,651,467
936,952
3,158,421
$44,333,800
$139,592
$5,375
-$8,334
$188,955
$40,807
$51,500
$510,000
$927,895
0.83%
0.09%
-0.18%
2.47%
0.89%
5.82%
19.26%
2.14%
Encumbrance Adjustment from prior year
Ending Balance* (Beg Bal + Rev - Expend + Encum Adj - Design) $16,237,504
$13,829,374
$12,271,562
$9,387,459
-$2,884,103
-30.72%
FUND SOURCES
Beginning Balance (undesignated)
Revenue
Tuition and Fees
State of Maryland
Harford County
Other
Sub-total - Revenue
Preliminary
2010-2011
$ Change
FY 10 to FY 11
% Change
FY 10 to FY 11
*Auxiliary Transfers and Designated Fund Balances are not included
Executive Summary
April 23, 2010
12
Harford Community College
FY 2011 Proposed Operating and Capital Budgets
HARFORD COMMUNITY COLLEGE
FY 2011 BUDGET SUMMARY
ACTUAL
EXPENDITURES
2007-2008
Object/Account Type
SALARY AND BENEFITS
$ 24,886,194
CONTRACTED SERVICES
4,621,657
SUPPLIES AND MATERIALS
1,466,549
COMMUNICATIONS
362,119
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND TRAINING
605,010
CLEARING ACCOUNTS: GRANTS, WAIVERS, SUBSIDIES & UNFUNDED
3,854,583
UTILITIES
1,120,169
FIXED CHARGES
521,007
FURNITURE AND EQUIPMENT
716,917
$ 38,154,205
ACTUAL
2008-2009
BUDGET
2009-2010
BUDGET
2010-2011
$ 27,884,858
4,892,409
1,381,831
386,288
623,729
4,195,274
1,162,648
463,281
398,909
$ 41,389,227
$ 29,164,382
5,643,899
1,716,855
437,659
753,729
3,339,601
1,524,503
508,939
316,338
$ 43,405,905
$ 29,524,873
5,925,494
1,562,983
426,291
778,227
3,872,601
1,562,195
536,262
144,874
$ 44,333,800
Executive Summary
April 23, 2010
$ Change
% Change
FY 10 to FY 11
FY 10 to FY 11
$
$
360,491
281,595
1.24%
4.99%
$
(153,872)
-8.96%
$
(11,368)
-2.60%
$
24,498
3.25%
$
533,000
15.96%
$
37,692
2.47%
$
$
27,323
(171,464)
5.37%
-54.20%
$
927,895
2.14%
13
Harford Community College
FY 2011 Proposed Operating and Capital Budgets
FUNCTION 10
INSTRUCTION
OBJECT
5000
6000
6100
6200
6300
6400
6500
6600
7200
FY2008
ACTUAL
$ 13,058,872
542,988
354,571
31,981
145,364
353
4,328
9,199
359,953
$ 14,507,609
DESCRIPTION
SALARY AND BENEFITS
CONTRACTED SERVICES
SUPPLIES AND MATERIALS
COMMUNICATIONS
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND TRAINING
GRANTS, SUBSIDIES & CONTINGENCY
UTILITIES
FIXED CHARGES
FURNITURE AND EQUIPMENT
FY2009
ACTUAL
$ 14,386,323
778,921
358,991
29,369
144,329
4,249
14,497
88,949
$ 15,805,628
FY2010
BUDGET
$ 15,164,319
887,896
410,256
36,846
167,713
93
4,328
11,710
133,548
$ 16,816,709
FY2011
BUDGET
$ 15,404,292
891,951
425,587
36,544
172,121
93
4,328
15,210
6,175
$ 16,956,301
FY10 to FY11
$ change
$239,973
% change
1.6%
$4,055
$15,331
($302)
0.5%
3.7%
-0.8%
$4,408
$0
2.6%
0.0%
$0
$3,500
0.0%
29.9%
($127,373)
$139,592
-95.4%
0.8%
This section includes expenditures for all activities that are part of the College's instructional programs. This
includes expenditures for credit and noncredit courses, for academic, vocational, technical, transitional, and
tutorial instruction.
FUNCTION 40
ACADEMIC SUPPORT
OBJECT
5000
6000
6100
6200
6300
6400
6500
6800
7200
DESCRIPTION
SALARY AND BENEFITS
CONTRACTED SERVICES
SUPPLIES AND MATERIALS
COMMUNICATIONS
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND TRAINING
GRANTS, SUBSIDIES & CONTINGENCY
UTILITIES
FIXED CHARGES
FURNITURE AND EQUIPMENT
FY2008
ACTUAL
$3,501,974
930,234
303,027
68,279
94,734
20,225
44,023
30,596
117,938
$5,111,030
FY2009
ACTUAL
$3,817,946
932,055
371,361
68,892
103,817
20,721
53,142
20,135
111,725
$5,499,794
FY2010
BUDGET
$4,002,579
1,149,944
490,216
80,915
115,388
20,225
29,215
136,992
$6,025,474
FY2011
BUDGET
$ 4,032,621
1,309,050
306,606
83,620
121,412
20,725
29,215
127,600
$ 6,030,849
FY10 to FY11
$ change
% change
$30,042
0.8%
159,106
13.8%
($183,610)
$2,705
$6,024
-37.5%
3.3%
5.2%
$500
$0
$0
($9,392)
2.5%
#DIV/0!
0.0%
-6.9%
$5,375
0.1%
This function includes expenditures in support of the College's primary mission of instruction and public
service. These funds include library services, instructional resources, instructional support services,
curriculum development, educational development, distance education support, HEAT, welfare reform,
workforce development, academic administration, and a portion of the College's Network and
Computer Services.
Executive Summary
April 23, 2010
14
Harford Community College
FY 2011 Proposed Operating and Capital Budgets
FUNCTION 50
STUDENT SERVICES
OBJECT
5000
6000
6100
6200
6300
6400
6600
7000
DESCRIPTION
SALARY AND BENEFITS
CONTRACTED SERVICES
SUPPLIES AND MATERIALS
COMMUNICATIONS
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND TRAINING
GRANTS, SUBSIDIES & CONTINGENCY
FIXED CHARGES
FURNITURE AND EQUIPMENT
FY2008
ACTUAL
$3,122,222
299,673
185,556
53,493
165,380
9,344
5,691
132,200
$3,973,559
FY2009
ACTUAL
$3,561,805
286,798
129,745
64,467
184,483
9,137
15,690
$4,252,125
FY2010
BUDGET
$3,903,223
379,848
181,610
62,145
202,478
8,700
21,367
$4,759,371
FY2011
FY10 to FY11
BUDGET
$ change
% change
$ 3,872,485 $ (30,738)
-0.8%
407,726
$27,878
7.3%
175,816
($5,794)
-3.2%
67,861
$5,716
9.2%
207,350
$4,872
2.4%
$0
#DIV/0!
8,700
$0
0.0%
11,099
($10,268)
-48.1%
$ 4,751,037
($8,334)
-0.2%
This function includes expenditures for enrollment policy and planning, enrollment services (recruitment,
outreach, registration, records, financial aid, and student testing), and student development (academic
advising, career development, placement, co-op/internships, learning support services, student life,
wellness programs, recreation, and intramurals).
FUNCTION 60
INSTITUTIONAL SUPPORT
OBJECT
5000
6000
6100
6200
6300
6400
6600
7000
DESCRIPTION
SALARY AND BENEFITS
CONTRACTED SERVICES
SUPPLIES AND MATERIALS
COMMUNICATIONS
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND TRAINING
GRANTS, SUBSIDIES & CONTINGENCY
FIXED CHARGES
FURNITURE AND EQUIPMENT
FY2008
ACTUAL
$4,089,907
1,427,502
329,400
205,226
194,172
6,970
292,493
106,826
$6,652,496
FY2009
ACTUAL
$4,915,926
1,418,671
227,747
221,006
182,670
2,290
227,440
84,947
$7,280,697
FY2010
BUDGET
$4,835,268
1,573,164
324,230
254,110
254,817
8,010
388,638
21,581
$7,659,818
FY2011
BUDGET
$ 4,925,982
1,662,325
342,721
234,763
264,011
6,510
412,461
$ 7,848,773
FY08 to FY09
$ change % change
$90,714
$89,161
1.9%
5.7%
$18,491
($19,347)
5.7%
-7.6%
$9,194
($1,500)
3.6%
-18.7%
$23,823
($21,581)
6.1%
-100.0%
$188,955
2.5%
This function includes expenditures for the College's administration, planning, legal services, fiscal
operations, the remainder of network and computer services, personnel, safety, procurement, media
connections, HCN, student identification, APG liaison, grant development and support services.
Executive Summary
April 23, 2010
15
Harford Community College
FY 2011 Proposed Operating and Capital Budgets
FUNCTION 70
OPERATION / MAINTENANCE OF PLANT
OBJECT
5000
6000
6100
6200
6300
6500
6600
7200
DESCRIPTION
SALARY AND BENEFITS
CONTRACTED SERVICES
SUPPLIES AND MATERIALS
COMMUNICATIONS
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND TRAINING
UTILITIES
FIXED CHARGES
FURNITURE AND EQUIPMENT
FY2008
ACTUAL
$ 922,588
1,421,260
293,995
3,140
5,360
1,071,818
183,028
3,901,189
FY2009
ACTUAL
$1,002,269
1,475,964
293,987
2,554
8,430
1,105,257
192,072
97,598
4,178,131
FY2010
BUDGET
$1,036,393
1,653,047
310,543
3,643
13,333
1,520,175
70,676
2,850
4,610,660
FY2011
FY10 to FY11
BUDGET
$ change
% change
$ 1,039,393 $
3,000
0.3%
1,654,442
$1,395
0.1%
312,253
$1,710
0.6%
3,503
($140)
-3.8%
13,333
$0
0.0%
1,557,867
$37,692
2.5%
70,676
$0
0.0%
($2,850)
***
4,651,467
$40,807
0.9%
This function includes expenditures for the operation and maintenance of the physical plant, utilities,
grounds, security, and property insurance.
FUNCTION 80
WAIVERS/WORK STUDY
OBJECT DESCRIPTION
5000
SALARY AND BENEFITS
6400
GRANTS, SUBSIDIES & WAIVERS
FY2008
ACTUAL
$ 190,631
510,652
$ 701,283
FY2009
ACTUAL
$ 200,589
584,721
$ 785,310
FY2010
BUDGET
$ 222,600
662,852
$ 885,452
FY2011
BUDGET
$ 250,100
686,852
$ 936,952
FY10 to FY11
$ change % change
$27,500
$24,000
$51,500
12.4%
3.6%
5.8%
This function includes expenditures in support of College Work Study stipends and tuition waivers for
both credit and non-credit programs.
Executive Summary
April 23, 2010
16
Harford Community College
FY 2011 Proposed Operating and Capital Budgets
FUNCTION 81
NON-MANDATORY TRANSFERS
OBJECT
DESCRIPTION
6400 GRANTS, SUBSIDIES,
FY2008
ACTUAL
3,307,039
$3,307,039
FY2009
ACTUAL
3,587,542
$3,587,542
FY2010
BUDGET
2,648,421
$2,648,421
FY2011
BUDGET
3,158,421
$ 3,158,421
FY10 to FY11
$ change
% change
$510,000
19.3%
$510,000
19.3%
This function includes expenditures for the College's support of student scholarships ($469,500),
Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (SEOG) support ($33,921), and the College's funding of
projects contained in the Capital Budget ($2,655,000).
Executive Summary
April 23, 2010
17
Harford Community College
FY 2011 Proposed Operating and Capital Budgets
Capital Budget
The capital budget and program establishes the schedule of planned expenditures and
commitments for FY 2011 and the subsequent nine fiscal years. The capital improvement
program (CIP) is intended to meet the College’s needs for additional facility
improvements. The CIP is from FY 2011 - FY 2020 and integrates academic and physical
planning on a College-wide basis. The CIP establishes an itinerary for accomplishing
improvements in existing facilities and proposed new infrastructure investments based on
the Facilities Master Plan.
The College is required to submit the proposed capital budget to the Harford County
Government and the State of Maryland for review and funding. For major capital
projects, the State of Maryland provides funding through the Community College Capital
Grant. Projects are prioritized collectively by the community college presidents and
presented to Maryland Higher Education Commission, Department of Budget and
Management, and Department of General Services for review and potential funding in the
Governor’s Capital Budget. Depending on capital funding available and priority level,
HCC may receive funding for one project. In FY 2011, HCC is seeking State funding of
the Susquehanna Renovation and Expansion.
Beginning this year, Harford County has requested that the capital budget requests utilize
a new format. These changes are incorporated into the budget documents attached. The
changes involve identifying the Council District the capital investment is being made in
along with Location. The County is also requesting funding Priority with HCC
prioritizing all the capital projects for which County funding is sought. Please note, since
HCC budgets several projects using College funds only, these projects are not included in
the Priority ranking.
The Project Schedule reflects the major milestones by fiscal year and is an indication of
where the FY 2011 proposal falls in the project timeframe. The Project Status is
intended for major milestones that have been accomplished. Within the Expenditure
Schedule, a subtotal for requests during the County’s Five Year Capital Program (FY
2012 – FY 2016) is calculated. The latter four years of the College’s capital
improvement program (FY 2017 – FY 2020) are subtotaled for inclusion in the County’s
10 year Master Plan. The Financial Activity and Estimated Annual Debt Service Cost
will be completed by the County Budget Office and Department of Treasury. These
format changes enable the County to include more precise details on the cost implications
within the Harford County’s Capital and Operating Budgets for each project.
Regarding HCC’s proposal for FY 2011, the capital funding requested totals $17,031,000
among seven projects. The Susquehanna Renovation and Expansion project seeks the
first year of construction funding from both the State and County, totaling $13,611,000.
Since funding from both the State and County is required to move forward, this has been
identified as the first priority in County capital funding.
The $1.5 million for the Water and Wastewater project requests County, College, and
Bay Restoration Grant funding. This is the second priority for County funding, given the
Executive Summary
April 23, 2010
18
Harford Community College
FY 2011 Proposed Operating and Capital Budgets
Maryland Department of Environment requirements for HCC’s wastewater discharge
permit renewal. The Milestone project request of $495,000 is being made of the County
to support technology investment. Given the economic climate it is doubtful that funds
will be available in FY 2011. In addition, Roof Replacements with a budget of $685,000,
Site and Parking Lot Improvement with $490,000, the Hays Heighe House with
$100,000, and the APG Campus Satellite at $150,000 are modest projects requesting
College funding only due to the County’s revenue constraints.
The Allied Health and Nursing Building design at $1,028,000 makes use of College
resources in FY 2012. Assuming the Susquehanna Renovation and Expansion proceeds
in FY 2011, forward-funding of the Allied Health and Nursing Building design in FY
2012 would position the College for construction funding from the State in FY 2013.
This capital budget recognizes that State funding will not be available for roof and
parking projects in the future. The College does recognize the need to continue to seek
funding as the demands on our facilities and services have continued to grow.
Capital projects are classified according to the following categories:

Technology Investment – Technology investment is designed to meet the continuing
needs of the College’s technology backbone along with the on-going refresh of
hardware. This investment will support the network and communications
infrastructure throughout the 21 buildings on campus as well as enable remote access.

Recreation/Wellness Facilities – Capital investment is designed to support wellness,
athletic, and recreational activities. Such facilities include outdoor structures, such as
athletic fields, backstops, bleachers, and other support structures.

Campus Infrastructure Improvements – With thousands of students visiting campus
every day, the demands on our physical campus need to be addressed. Parking lot and
sidewalk repairs are necessary to improve capacity and the flow of traffic. In addition,
major maintenance of septic fields and potable water systems upgrades are necessary.

West Campus Expansion – Planning for future growth includes preparing for HCC’s
ability to expand to meet the demand. A capital program is budgeted that will enable
the College to secure undeveloped land adjacent to the campus.

Building Additions and Renovations – Funds provided for these projects will enable
the College to upgrade classroom space and facilities. These projects are geared to
meet growth demands and facility modernization. Many energy and building
efficiencies are incorporated into such projects.
Executive Summary
April 23, 2010
19
Harford Community College
FY 2011 Proposed Operating and Capital Budgets
The projects requested for FY 2011 include:
FY 2011 Project Type
Campus infrastructure
Technology
Building additions and renovations
Total
Request
$1,990,000
$495,000
$14,546,000
$17,031,000
The capital improvement program includes potential future projections through FY 2020. Details
of the College’s capital budget proposal are attached.
Executive Summary
April 23, 2010
20
Harford Community College
FY 2011 Proposed Operating and Capital Budgets
Executive Summary
April 23, 2010
21
Harford Community College
FY 2011 Proposed Operating and Capital Budgets
Executive Summary
April 23, 2010
22
Harford Community College
FY 2011 Proposed Operating and Capital Budgets
Executive Summary
April 23, 2010
23
Harford Community College
FY 2011 Proposed Operating and Capital Budgets
Executive Summary
April 23, 2010
24
Harford Community College
FY 2011 Proposed Operating and Capital Budgets
Executive Summary
April 23, 2010
25
Harford Community College
FY 2011 Proposed Operating and Capital Budgets
Executive Summary
April 23, 2010
26
Harford Community College
FY 2011 Proposed Operating and Capital Budgets
Executive Summary
April 23, 2010
27
Harford Community College
FY 2011 Proposed Operating and Capital Budgets
Executive Summary
April 23, 2010
28
Harford Community College
FY 2011 Proposed Operating and Capital Budgets
Executive Summary
April 23, 2010
29
Harford Community College
FY 2011 Proposed Operating and Capital Budgets
Executive Summary
April 23, 2010
30
Harford Community College
FY 2011 Proposed Operating and Capital Budgets
Executive Summary
April 23, 2010
31
Harford Community College
FY 2011 Proposed Operating and Capital Budgets
Executive Summary
April 23, 2010
32
Harford Community College
FY 2011 Proposed Operating and Capital Budgets
Executive Summary
April 23, 2010
33
Harford Community College
FY 2011 Proposed Operating and Capital Budgets
Executive Summary
April 23, 2010
34
Harford Community College
FY 2011 Proposed Operating and Capital Budgets
Executive Summary
April 23, 2010
35
Harford Community College
FY 2011 Proposed Operating and Capital Budgets
Executive Summary
April 23, 2010
36
Harford Community College
FY 2011 Proposed Operating and Capital Budgets
Harford Community College
Overview
Harford Community College (HCC), founded in 1957, is a comprehensive two-year institution
of higher education addressing the diverse educational needs of Harford County. An open
admissions institution that views learning as a life-long activity, the College provides transfer
and career programs and continuing education courses to challenge and to support students. The
College offers two-year curricula in more than 68 programs of study leading to an Associate in
Arts, Associate in Science, or an Associate in Applied Science degree that can transfer to a fouryear program or lead to immediate employment. Shorter curricula are offered leading to a
Certificate in 18 occupational fields.
The College strives to maintain a campus atmosphere conducive to excellence in learning and
teaching. As the only public college located in the county, Harford Community College serves as
the coordinator of post-secondary education in Harford County. The College strives to remain
responsive to its community by continuously assessing the needs and interests of Harford County
residents and, in response to the changing needs of its community, HCC has established a
direction and focus for its educational program. The budget process strives to merge resources
with identified needs.
A nine member Board of Trustees governs Harford Community College. Each member of the
Board is appointed by the Governor to a term of five years. A trustee may serve a maximum of
two terms. The Board of Trustees plays an integral role in the College Community including
establishing policy and developing an annual budget.
Harford County’s access to the Boston/Washington corridor’s transportation network and the
competitive cost-of-living compared to the other counties in the region makes the county ideal
for business growth. High quality technical education that meets the requirements of a changing
economy is a critical need in Harford County. The College augments the county’s efforts to
drive economic development and attract and retain successful enterprises as new program needs
continue to emerge.
The College is not only the educational center of the county, it is a cultural and recreational
center as well. A cultural events program and a community theater produce a full series of
offerings each year. Thomas Run Park, located on the College campus, is a sports complex
serving adult athletic needs for tournaments, evening activities, and special events.
Campus Location
The campus occupies 332 acres, geographically centered in Harford County, near Bel Air,
Maryland. The campus provides 287,345 assignable square feet of space. Harford County is
located in northeastern Maryland and consists of 448 square miles with a population of 244,130
The county contains three incorporated towns, Bel Air, Havre de Grace and Aberdeen, of which
Bel Air is the county seat.
Executive Summary
April 23, 2010
38
Harford Community College
FY 2011 Proposed Operating and Capital Budgets
Harford County is situated 60 miles north of Washington, D.C., 20 miles north of Baltimore and
75 miles south of Philadelphia. Two major highways, U.S. Route 40 and Interstate 95, traverse
the county and provide access to the Baltimore/Washington and Philadelphia/Wilmington areas
and to the New Jersey Turnpike. Two mainline railroads cross the county - CSX and Amtrak. In
addition, the Port of Baltimore and the Port of Wilmington serve the offshore movement of
larger cargo, which is vital to many of our businesses.
HCC
Executive Summary
April 23, 2010
39
Harford Community College
FY 2011 Proposed Operating and Capital Budgets
Institutional Identity
Harford Community College is a vibrant, innovative learning organization committed to
providing students with access to education, training, and services as well as to improving the
quality of life for all residents by enhancing the social and economic development of the county.
Governed by the State and focused on the community, HCC is an agile and responsive higher
education enterprise where student learning is first, where business and educational partnerships
are developed, where the community is enriched, and where quality lifelong education is the
ultimate goal.
Instructional Opportunities
The College maintains a campus conducive to excellence in learning, teaching by providing
transfer, career, developmental, and continuing education programs to challenge and support
students who can benefit from its programs and services. Community colleges hold the key to
preparing their communities and citizens for the 21st century and the challenges and
opportunities of a global economy by providing a nonpartisan venue for the discussion and
resolution of social, economic, and related issues.
HCC is recognized as an exemplary learning and teaching community that fosters service and
promotes success for students in undergraduate education. The College is a valued resource and
leader in academic quality, cultural enrichment and economic development characterized by
continuous improvement, innovation, and community development. To fulfill the mission and
vision, HCC is strongly committed to diversity, integrity, academic excellence, and achievement
of individual and institutional goals. The College administration, faculty, and staff are dedicated
to building trust, respect, and confidence among colleagues, students, and community members.
HCC is classified as a medium-size, two-year Associate's College pursuant to the Carnegie
Commission Classification and is distinct as the only institution of higher education in Harford
County. Harford Community College offers a diverse curriculum in 68 associate degree
programs including Associate of Arts (AA), Associate of Sciences (AS), Associate of Applied
Sciences (AAS), and Associate of Arts in Teaching (AAT) degrees. The Associate of Applied
Sciences in Technical/Professional Studies is unique in the State and transfers to the Bachelor in
Technical/Professional Studies to provide second career adults along with the high school
graduate not in a college track with higher education degree opportunities and employment
options.
An Honors Program is offered to students on a selective basis who meet admissions
requirements. Once admitted, students may select Honors courses along with courses unique to
their degree program. Students who complete nine credits of Honors coursework will receive
“Honors” designation on their transcript and be recognized at graduation. The College also
offers credit programs that lead to certificates or diplomas and noncredit certification programs.
Upper division and graduate programs are brokered by HCC with other colleges/universities at
the Higher Education Center.
Executive Summary
April 23, 2010
40
Harford Community College
FY 2011 Proposed Operating and Capital Budgets
Demographics
During the Fall 2007, 5,710 students were enrolled in credit courses. Approximately 61% of
HCC students are female and 39% are male. On average, more than half of Harford County
residents attending Maryland institutions of higher education at the undergraduate/lower division
level attend Harford Community College. Nearly 20% of the students are members of minority
groups. Approximately 44% of HCC students attend full-time, a significant increase from 32%
seven years ago.
MHEC projects HCC headcount enrollment to increase 23% and FTE to increase 25% by 2014.
This growth outpaces that projected on average for all community colleges (headcount average
16%; FTE average 18%). Harford County’s population is projected to grow more than 5% by
2010 to 257,000. Moreover, the growth in population associated with base realignment and
closure (BRAC) at Aberdeen Proving Ground (APG) is expected to affect the College as the
number of graduates of Harford County Public Schools increases the eligible enrollment
population. In addition, the increased personnel and support staff associated with this growth
will increase enrollment and demand for training.
Credit students are generally distributed equally among transfer programs, occupationaltechnical programs, and non-degree seeking or undecided about their degree pursuits.
Approximately 94% of HCC students are in-county students. Each year, between one-third and
one-half of students enroll in developmental courses in English, reading, math or all three subject
areas.
The non-credit enrollment continues to grow. Student enrollment increased by more than 4% in
FY 2007 to 16,496.
Priorities of Initiatives Identified in the State Plan
The Maryland Higher Education Commission has established the Maryland State Plan for
Postsecondary Education intended to engage the community in the utilization and investment in
postsecondary education as a tool for intellectual, social, and economic growth. The goals
include: access and affordability; quality and effectiveness; diversity and student-centered
learning; and, economic growth and vitality.
Institutional Assessment
Accessibility and Affordability
Harford Community College (HCC) continues to make steady progress toward reaching most of
its benchmarks for accessibility and affordability. Both credit and noncredit headcount continue
to grow and credit continues to see increases in online enrollments. For FY 2009, HCC tuition
continued to be the lowest for all community colleges in the state, allowing students from all
socioeconomic levels to enroll. The partnership with the Harford County Public Schools (HCPS)
to offer HCC developmental mathematics courses at the high schools was expanded for
FY 2009, and resulted in further accessibility to HCC through remediating students’ math skills
while they are still enrolled in high school. The numbers of high school students who are
Executive Summary
April 23, 2010
41
Harford Community College
FY 2011 Proposed Operating and Capital Budgets
participating in early college enrollment options continued to increase allowing students to have
a positive first experience, meeting with academic advisors to prepare a course schedule based
on their academic needs. The market share of recent, college-bound Harford County high school
graduates enrolled at HCC increased from 63.5% in AY 2006-07 to 67.4% in AY 2007-08
demonstrating our continued recognition as a first choice for county residents.
In support of the 2004 Maryland State Plan for Postsecondary Education, Goal 2 (Accessibility
and Affordability), the report from the Space Utilization Task Force was submitted to the
president. This report received a comprehensive review from constituency groups on campus
prior to submission to the president. HCC has increased the alternative course delivery formats
such as online and hybrid course delivery methods and enrollments have continued to increase.
To keep the cost more affordable for students, HCC eliminated the $50 course fee charged for
enrollment in online courses. Additionally, HCC continues to increase student scholarship funds
available through public and private means. The cost of HCC tuition and fees as a percent of the
Maryland public four-year institutions’ tuition and fees remains very low at 35.6%, further
strengthening the College’s accessibility and affordability.
Quality and Effectiveness
This year HCC strengthened the administration processes for the Graduate Follow-up Survey in
an attempt to improve the quality of data received through the survey. The rate of return on these
surveys needs further improvement, but was better this year. The low rate of return affects the
quality of the data received. The number of repeat mailings and reminder postcards was
increased, yielding a slightly higher return rate. Graduate satisfaction with education goal
attainment is still less than the desired benchmark. This year Harford also implemented an oncampus survey administered at the time of application for graduation which will allow us to
validate and expand on the traditional Graduate Survey findings. HCC transfer student
performance after their first year at the transfer institution continues to be strong. The mean GPA
is hovering close to the benchmark of 2.8 and the percent of students with a cumulative GPA of
2.0 is also very close to the benchmark of 86%. Academic program reviews have incorporated
these transfer data into their findings and assessment of overall program quality.
In support of the 2004 Maryland State Plan for Postsecondary Education, Goal 1 (Quality and
Effectiveness) and Goal 4 (Student-Centered Learning), the collaborative work between HCC’s
and HCPS’ leadership teams continued through FY 2009. The group consists of instructional,
student support and research leadership personnel from both organizations. Based on results
from the in-depth study of HCPS graduates’ academic skills assessment scores and academic
progress at HCC completed in FY 2008, a commitment to continue the study has been made. The
results from this continued research will be used by the HCC/HCPS leadership teams to improve
college-readiness and to enhance the seamless transition from the HCPS high schools to Harford
Community College.
To improve retention and success at all levels of education, HCC continues to work
collaboratively with HCPS and Towson University to create seamless transitions from one level
of education to the next. HCC and HCPS developed accelerated pathways into Associate Degree
programs at HCC for HCPS graduates using AP credentials. The collaboration has resulted in
Executive Summary
April 23, 2010
42
Harford Community College
FY 2011 Proposed Operating and Capital Budgets
eleven pathways being developed. In fall 2008, twelve Towson University upper division classes
in elementary education, psychology, and business administration were offered in Harford
County. These programs are accompanied by 2+2 articulation agreements between HCC and
Towson University. Additionally, plans continue to develop to ensure that a permanent building
for Towson University will be constructed on the West Campus at HCC. Articulation agreements
with other area colleges provide HCC graduates with seamless pathways to these institutions.
The College continues to support a presence on the campus website identifying all of HCC’s
current articulation agreements.
A winter session was added for January 2009, increasing access for students who want or need
additional credits and for faculty to offer travel study courses without detracting from a student’s
additional course load.
Diversity
The enrollment of non-white students at HCC continues to grow and surpass the benchmark,
reaching 18.4% non-white enrollment with a benchmark of 18%. This measure also exceeds
Percent of Non-White Residents in the Service Area Population 18 and Older indicator, which is
17.1%. The Rites of Passage recruitment and retention program focused on African American
students continued to gain momentum and the numbers of students participating continues to
increase. The College is committed to assuring diversity in our administrative and professional
staff.
Percent of Minorities of the Full-Time Faculty indicator again remains flat at 7%, whereas the
benchmark is set at 11%. HCC continues to strive to reach the benchmark for percentage of
minorities in all classifications of full-time employees, including faculty, staff and
administrators. In the past 12 months, however, some progress was offset by unforeseeable
separations (voluntary and involuntary) resulting in the loss of minorities in full-time faculty and
professional staff positions. Harford expects to rebound from these setbacks in 2009-2010.
Already early this year, the College has hired new minority full-time administrative and faculty
employees.
The Human Resources office evaluates potential recruitment sources to ensure diverse applicant
pools. In 2008-2009, the department increased its review of recruitment sources through
enhanced analytical tools to evaluate the effectiveness of advertising sources. The HR office
targets advertising to those sources which have proven records of attracting a larger number of
diverse applicants in proportion to the community population. In 2008, the office also enhanced
its presence at local job fairs to promote the College in the community and to enhance the
College's ability to reach local minorities. These efforts will continue and strengthen into
2009-2010.
Economic Growth, Vitality, and Workforce Development
Overall, HCC is making progress toward reaching the economic and workforce development
benchmarks. The benchmark set for 2010 (Enrollment in Continuing Professional Education
Leading to Government or Industry-Related Certification or Licensure) continues to be
Executive Summary
April 23, 2010
43
Harford Community College
FY 2011 Proposed Operating and Capital Budgets
surpassed. Enrollment in Contract Training Courses indicator has rebounded from FY 2007,
increasing from 1,779 to 2,429 unduplicated annual headcount. Staff in the noncredit area have
focused attention to assure this increase is maintained.
The Health Sciences degrees and certificates awarded continued to increase and have exceeded
the 2010 Benchmark. The Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) division has
provided the needed focus in this critical program area. Through a grant from the Office of
Economic Adjustment, Department of Defense, and in coordination with the Chesapeake
Science and Security Corridor Consortium, Harford has been conducting a feasibility study to
examine existing and BRAC-induced demographic changes, estimate population requirements
for STEM programming, and estimate the facilities and costs necessary to meet those
requirements.
In support of the 2004 Maryland State Plan for Postsecondary Education, Goal, HCC launched
an intensive summer program for students majoring in STEM disciplines, called STEM Scholars
STEP Up! The program boosts skills needed to succeed as future STEM majors including
mathematics, science, writing, research, and critical thinking, as well as general study, testtaking, and time management skills. Students who complete the program are invited to attend
several activities throughout the 2009-2010 academic year.
To help alleviate the nursing shortage, the HCC Nursing and Allied Health program has
developed accelerated programming which provides opportunities for decreasing the amount of
time taken to reach a degree.
To follow-up on Indicator 19 from the 2008 report, Occupational Program Associate Degrees
and Credit Certificates Awarded in Public Service Areas, only 27 degrees/certificates were
awarded in this area in FY 2008, whereas the benchmark is 43. Since the new A.A. degree in
Arts and Sciences, Option in Criminal Justice, was approved, enrollments in the A.A.S. Legal
Studies-Criminal Justice degree program have dropped precipitously (from 41 to 10). Therefore,
this drop in enrollment has resulted in a parallel decrease in the number of degrees/certificates
awarded. Following this cycle of Accountability Reporting ending in 2010, the benchmark for
this indicator will need to be adjusted to account for the shifting enrollments from A.A.S. to
A.A. degree programs in public service.
The four-year successful persistor rate for African American students has fluctuated over the
past four years, from 60.5% to 64.7% to 56.3%, to 55.1%. The number of students in the analysis
cohort is relatively small, at 89 students. The 55.1% success and persistence rate represents 49 of
the 89 students. The population in this cohort over the past 4 years has been relatively small each
year, which, in part, can contribute to the fluctuation in success rates from 55.1% to 64.7%
Harford maintains a benchmark of 75%, sustaining the philosophy of the goal to improve the
success and persistence rates of African American students up to a level achieved by all students
in the cohort – thereby closing the nationally recognized “Achievement Gap.” Harford continues
to strive to fulfill this goal and the issues associated with achieving this goal; they are top
priorities at the College.
Executive Summary
April 23, 2010
44
Harford Community College
FY 2011 Proposed Operating and Capital Budgets
The Harford Community College Values, as well as the Strategic Plan, are the College’s
foundational documents and they provide direct guidance to “ensure a learning-centered culture
that fosters student success” and “provide comprehensive support to advance student success,”
as well as to “promote and sustain a welcoming environment that embraces diversity.” To
achieve these goals, Harford continues to strengthen the Rites of Passage and Mentoring
programs, as well as offer linked classes of learning communities that infuse college success
strategies and cultural exploration into developmental-level math courses. Preliminary data show
higher retention and success rates for the students who participate in these special learning
community course sections. For 2009-2010, a work group of faculty and staff have been
convened to develop a more extensive program to support the success of our African American
students to be implemented in fall 2010.
Community Outreach and Impact
Harford Community College collaborates effectively with employers, Harford County Public
Schools, and other organizations to provide a variety of valuable learning opportunities for
students, to serve key constituencies, and to benefit Harford County residents.
Outreach and Partnerships with Employers
The Vice President for Instruction, Deans, and representatives from the Continuing Education
division continue to meet with BRAC personnel from Fort Monmouth to ensure HCC is prepared
with programs of study that will meet their manpower needs.
A series of workshops were offered for women re-entering the workforce, including Basic
Computer Training, Starting Over, Keeping Track of Files and Folders, Excel, and Conducting a
Successful Job Search. The workshops were designed to support women re-entering the
workforce and who desire to advance to a higher level position or change careers.
Outreach and Partnerships with Harford County Public Schools (HCPS)
The collaboration continued between HCC Disability Support Services office, HCPS, and the
Maryland Division of Rehabilitation Services to provide education and employment transition
through information workshops for high school juniors and seniors with disabilities and their
parents. Specialized enrollment information and steps for accessing services provided by HCC
are reviewed in the workshops.
HCC is an active participant in the Academy of Finance Program based at Edgewood High
School. The national program features school-based training and discussions, along with job
shadowing opportunities. HCC finance staff has volunteered to work with students and serve on
the oversight board. HCC Career Services staff provided a Dress for Success workshop for the
Academy in October.
HCC faculty from the STEM Division continue to partner with the faculty of the Science and
Math Academy at Aberdeen High School to provide mentoring to five students.
Executive Summary
April 23, 2010
45
Harford Community College
FY 2011 Proposed Operating and Capital Budgets
Outreach and Partnerships with Community Organizations
HCC remains committed to assuring sustainability efforts are incorporated into all aspects of the
campus community. The campus was invited to attend a retreat with the Rocky Mountain
Institute and was one of three community colleges selected from across the nation. The
remaining participants were from four-year institutions. The proposal submitted by the campus
would fund replacement of the existing boiler system in the Student Center. Savings from the
project would be dedicated to support additional sustainability efforts on the campus.
The Continuing Education and Training Division received an award to create an In-Home Aide
Training Program from the Caregiver Project for Older Americans, supported by MetLife
Foundation. The program will benefit regional organizations such as hospitals, hospice
organizations, and health care nonprofit organizations.
The service learning team at HCC has collaborated with the community in many ways over the
past year. There are currently 22 service agreements with local agencies, including the Harford
County Public Schools, Harford County Government, and other organizations such as the
McFaul Activities Center and Big Brothers Big Sisters. Each semester, approximately 20
agencies attend the Community Involvement Fair at HCC to recruit student volunteers and
distribute information about non-profit work in the local community. A team of students from
HCC worked during Spring Break in Texas participating in disaster relief work on the Gulf
Coast.
Executive Summary
April 23, 2010
46
Harford Community College
FY 2011 Proposed Operating and Capital Budgets
Cost Containment
Harford Community College is committed to cost effective operations that achieve increased
overall efficiency and savings. In FY 2009, this effort was accomplished through several actions:




Completed RFP process for general liability, property,
Workers’ compensation, and related insurance polices to
cover the next one (1) year period, with the option of the
College to renew up to four (4) additional one (1) year periods
Established maximum of 5% escalation in years 2 & 3
of agreement, subject to no significant changes
Competitive bidding for consolidated annual printing
of class schedules resulting in aggregate savings of 24.5%
Replaced leased campus security vehicles provided
through contracted security service with college purchased
hybrid. Resulted in $16,100 annual contract savings with
security service for three years. Vehicle cost $23,585 through
state contract and will be in service 5-7 years.
College Operations acted as general contractor on construction
of library entrance canopy
Total of cost containment efforts:
$126,327
$ 28,975
$ 16,100
$
5,800
$ 177,202
Executive Summary
April 23, 2010
47
Harford Community College
FY 2011 Proposed Operating and Capital Budgets
Executive Summary
April 23, 2010
48
Harford Community College
FY 2011 Proposed Operating and Capital Budgets
Executive Summary
April 23, 2010
49
Harford Community College
FY 2011 Proposed Operating and Capital Budgets
Executive Summary
April 23, 2010
50
Harford Community College
FY 2011 Proposed Operating and Capital Budgets
Executive Summary
April 23, 2010
51