Harford Community College
FY 2013 Proposed Operating Budget
&
FY 2013 Proposed Capital Budget
Executive Summary
June 12, 2012
Table of Contents
Proposed Operating Budget ..........................................................................................................4
Proposed Capital Budget and Capital Improvement Plan ......................................................21
Appendix .......................................................................................................................................41
Harford Community College
FY 2013 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.
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Board of Trustees
Bryan E. Kelly, CFP, Chair
(At-Large; Term Expires 2015)
James J. Valdes, Ph.D., Vice Chair
(District E; Term Expires 2008)
Doris G. Carey
(District A; Term Expires 2016)
April L. Fritts
(District F; Term Expires 2014)
John F. Haggerty
(District C; Term Expires 2012)
Cordell E. Hunter, Sr.
(At-Large)
Susan E. Mull
(District B; Term Expires 2010)
Bradley R. Stover, J.D.,
(At-Large; Term Expires 2014)
Richard D. Norling
(District D)
Dennis Golladay, Ph.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
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Budget Development Framework
As operating budget deliberations began for FY 2013, we were reminded of the continuing
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) reduced State funding to community
colleges during the fiscal year. The FY 2011 state funding was reduced below the previous
year’s funding 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. With the reduction in
the Cade Funding formula and County funding the College has limited the growth in
expenditures during a time when enrollments increased. A tuition increase of $5 per credit hour
is budgeted for FY 2013 in an effort to supplant previous public funding reductions while
addresses the needs created by previous enrollment growth. With this increase, Harford will
continue to maintain the least expensive college tuition in Maryland.
HCC remains aware of the present economic status of the County and the State. The structural
deficit for the State continues. The shift of teachers’ pension costs to the counties will impair the
future availability of Harford County’s General Fund revenue to support the College. Future
increases in county funding will have to contend with this added funding mandate placed on
Harford County. Community colleges were not directly included in the American Recovery and
Reinvestment Act of 2009 (stimulus) funding that passed through the State. Harford County
faces similar challenges as the asset base valuation in the County has declined.
While much discussion concerning public funding is couched in the present economy and the
notion that this may be the new normal, it may take several years before community college
funding is restored to previous levels. This results in more emphasis to contain expenditures and
generate additional tuition and fee revenue and other revenues 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 other 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 2013 operating budget is framed around several broad revenue-related assumptions.
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A $5 increase in tuition is included in FY 2013.
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Interest rates will likely continue to remain at historic lows during FY 2013, minimizing
potential growth of cash balances.
State funding will increase slightly as the Keeping Maryland Community Colleges
Affordable grant sunsets.
An administrative fee for employees participating in the state retirement systems will
continue to be funded by the College.
General Operating Fund Revenues
The FY 2013 operating budget of $46,190,288 contains an overall decrease of .25% in total
revenues and transfers. Three primary sources, Harford County Government, the State of
Maryland, and student tuition and fees (Table 1) provide the majority of Harford Community
College’s operating revenues. Other sources, including building use fees and interest earnings,
account for the remaining budget resources. The budget also includes fund transfers for support
of the capital budget. 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
ACTUAL
2009-2010
ACTUAL
2010-2011
BUDGET
2011-2012
Preliminary
2012-2013
Revenue
Tuition and Fees
State of Maryland
Harford County
Other
Sub-total - Revenue
$ 15,463,161
10,039,487
15,939,806
1,056,198
$42,498,652
$ 17,111,019
9,719,168
14,512,764
813,168
$42,156,119
$17,163,743 $17,467,429
9,719,168 9,990,806
14,961,612 14,961,612
1,019,759
680,764
$42,864,282 $43,100,611
$303,686
$271,638
1.77%
2.79%
$0
-$338,995
$236,329
0.00%
-33.24%
0.55%
Transfers In (Auxiliary and Operating)
Total - Revenue and Transfers
1,952,178
$44,450,830
3,084,103
$45,240,222
3,440,718 3,089,677
$46,305,000 $46,190,288
-$351,041
-$114,712
-10.20%
-0.25%
$ Change
FY 12 to FY 13
% Change
FY 12 to FY 13
County Funding
Harford County has consistently provided substantial operating support to its community college
(Diagram 1). The FY 2013 proposed operating budget contains $14,961,612 in funding from
Harford County. The College recognizes that county revenues have declined from FY 2010
levels, and the ability to restore funding levels to previous levels may take several years.
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In FY 2009, Harford County initially allocated $16,778,743 to support HCC’s operations. Based
on a slowing of the County’s revenue and its need to maintain a balanced budget, the county
administration requested a reduction of 5% of total county funding. HCC’s funding from the
County was reduced by $838,937 to $15,939,806. This funding level was carried forward in
FY 2010. In FY 2011, the County operating funding was ultimately reduced by 9%, or
$1,427,042. This was approximately the equivalent to the total revenues generated from $10 per
credit hour during the fiscal year. In FY 2012, additional funding of $448,848 was restored.
This represents the amount the County cut in late FY 2011. The College expects this
$14,961,612 funding level to remain flat in FY 2013.
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 remains
proportionately larger than the state and metro area averages (Table 2), although the trend has
been downward in recent years. The proportion of revenues from tuition and fees is below both
state and metro averages. The budgeted transfer-in from fund balance is included in the “Other”
category of the data supporting Table 2.
Diagram 1 – Operating Budget
Distribution of Funding by Source
Tuition & Fees
Harford County
40.0%
State of
Maryland
Other Income/
Transfer
30.0%
20.0%
10.0%
0.0%
'03
04
05
06
07
08
09
10
11
12p
13p
Fiscal Year
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Table 2 – Composition of Operating Funds
Community Colleges, Percentage of Unrestricted Revenues FY 2010
Institution
State
Local
Tuition
and Fees
Other
Metro Area Colleges
Anne Arundel
Baltimore County
Carroll
Cecil
Frederick
Harford
Howard
28%
25%
27%
24%
20%
23%
18%
34%
27%
32%
39%
37%
36%
36%
38%
47%
41%
36%
41%
35%
44%
1%
1%
0%
1%
3%
7%
2%
Metro Area Composite
24%
34%
40%
2%
State
25%
33%
40%
2%
Source: MHEC, CC Audited Financial Reports; numbers have been rounded, inc. State
contribution for employee benefits
State Funding
State formula funding is projected to increase $271,638 which primarily represents the amount
that was previously included in Other Revenues as the Keeping Maryland Community Colleges
Affordable grant. Total state operating funding of $9,990,806 is included in this operating
budget.
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 25% of the University System of Maryland (USM) full-time equivalent (FTE) student
expenditure base to 30% by 2013. While the State initially budgeted increases in funding, midyear reductions were instituted each year. The most recent state budget action extends the
timeline for the Cade multiple of the USM student expenditure base to reach 29%. Further, the
USM base funding adjustments, as a component of the base Cade calculation, have worked to
reduce funding level.
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, although the Budget Reconciliation and
Financing Act of 2011 modified the formula beginning in fiscal 2013 with the Cade Funding
Formula reaching 29% in FY 2023. In recent history, the State has not achieved these longrange targets.
The State also pays 100% of the employers’ share of the retirement costs associated with many
college employees, those participating in the Teachers’ Retirement and Pension Systems. This
cost is not included in the College’s operating budget. For the current year the employer
contribution rate is 13.29% of eligible base salaries. Employees in the state pension system
currently contribute 7% of their salary through payroll withholdings. The Optional Retirement
Program, a defined contribution plan, is a reimbursement program provided through the State to
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the College based on a contribution rate of 7.25% of base salary. The State funded, employer
contribution was $2.05 million in FY 2011 for the eligible college participants. Participants in
the Employees’ Retirement and Pension Systems are funded through the College at a cost of
$78,539.
Beginning in FY 2012, the College began to pay an administrative and operating fee associated
with each member of the State Retirement System’s defined benefit plans. The fee is assessed at
$133.13 per plan member. This will cost the College $39,273 based on current participation.
Employees participating in the Optional Retirement Program are not included.
Tuition and Fees
Tuition and fees represent the most significant source for funding College operations at
$17,467,429. Tuition is generated through credit and noncredit courses. A budgeted increase of
1.77% in this revenue source, or $303,686, is estimated over the FY 2012 budget based on a
projected increase in tuition and fee per credit hour.
A projected tuition increase of $5 per credit hour equates to approximately $783,686 additional
credit tuition and fee revenue. FY2012 credit and noncredit revenue is projected to be below
budget by $110,000 and $250,000 respectively. We have projected the FY2013 revenue to
remain flat. The College administration recognizes that this is a conservative approach, but feels
it is prudent at this time and will continue to monitor revenue projections as the operating budget
is developed. Pre-School noncredit revenue of $120,000 was moved to the Early Learning
Center auxiliary budget.
Tuition for county residents will increase $5 to $87 per credit hour. The consolidated fee will be
at $10.44 per credit hour. A full-time student taking 15 credit hours for Fall and Spring semesters
would pay $2,923 in tuition and consolidated fees. A full time student taking similar lower
division, undergraduate courses at Towson University is projected to pay $7,666 in tuition and
fees, absent the $303 annual parking permit.
Other Sources
Other revenue sources of $680,764 comprise dividends, interest, and building use fees.
The loss of our portion of the State’s $5 million designated as the Keeping Maryland Community
Colleges Affordable grant is estimated at $268,698.
Transfers
The budget includes transfers from the operating budget’s undesignated fund balance and
College Store 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 2013, $2,889,677 from the 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 balances to support student scholarships and financial aid.
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General Operating Fund Expenditures
The proposed FY 2013 operating budget request (Table 3) is a composition of allocations
designed to maintain service levels for enrollment. This budget includes modest increases in the
number of adjunct faculty, and equipment refresh. In addition, there are price escalations
associated with software maintenance agreements, liability coverage, and credit card processing
fees. As the College has continued to experience substantial demand, servicing 7,152 credit
students in Fall 2011, the pent up need for services to support students and faculty requires
consideration. There is also a transfer to support the on-going capital improvement program to
advance the College’s mission. This budget will decrease overall expenditures .25%, or
$114,712, for a total of $46,190,288.
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
2009-2010
ACTUAL
2010-2011
BUDGET
2011-2012
Preliminary
2012-2013
$ 15,885,442
5,463,571
4,440,649
7,021,420
4,584,975
873,816
2,648,421
$40,918,294
$ 16,590,182
5,676,744
4,482,462
7,253,060
4,142,588
986,375
3,158,421
$42,289,832
$17,946,881 $18,483,052
6,345,815 6,474,262
4,831,104 4,981,521
8,133,386 8,420,584
4,699,489 4,573,523
1,036,500 1,008,931
3,311,825 2,248,415
$46,305,000 $46,190,288
$ Change
FY 12 to FY 13
% Change
FY 12 to FY 13
$536,171
$128,447
2.99%
2.02%
$150,417
$287,198
-$125,966
-$27,569
-$1,063,410
-$114,712
3.11%
3.53%
-2.68%
-2.66%
-32.11%
-0.25%
Budget Development
Budget managers were asked to examine their FY 2011 actual expenditures and budgeted
FY 2012 appropriations and make adjustments between their accounts to meet the programmatic
goals and objectives for FY 2013 without increasing the bottom line. This process enabled
budget managers to realign funds and reduce several allocations. During this process, budget
managers and their supervisors and vice president were to develop performance goals for each
budget organization. This is intended to better align planning, assessment, and resource
allocation decisions as the data is collected and integrated into the budget development process.
As budget development was underway, the salary and benefits committee, a standing committee
of the College Advisory Council, contributed recommendations to the president for
consideration. A 3.5% wage increase was included in the recommendations.
For budgetary compliance, expenditures are categorized by function into instruction, academic
support, student services, institutional support, operations and maintenance of plant, transfers,
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and scholarships. The operating budget supports almost 10,000 credit students and 15,000
noncredit students over the course of the year.
Diagram 2 – FY 2013 Budget by Function
Proposed Operating Budget by Budget
Transfers,
Function
Institutional
Support,
$8,420,584,
18.2%
Oper/Maint
of Plant,
$4,573,523,
9.9%
$2,248,415,
4.9% Scholarships,
$1,008,931,
2.2%
Student
Services,
$4,981,521,
10.8%
Academic
Support,
$6,474,262,
14.0%
Instruction,
$18,483,052,
40.0%
Examining the proposed operating budget by object, or account type (Diagram 3), demonstrates
the distribution of expenditures. Approximately 68.7% of the budget is assigned to salaries and
benefits, which accommodates the Board of Trustees’ guideline to keep such expenditures at no
more than 75% of the entire budget. If the budgeted contracted services portion of costs for
security, housekeeping, and grounds are included in this calculation, then the ratio would be
approximately 71.5% of the operating budget.
Diagram 3 – FY 2013 Operating Budget
Expenditures Classification
Contracted Services
14.3%
Salary and Benefits
68.7%
Supplies and Materials
3.4%
Other
3.8%
Furniture and Equipment
0.3%
Transfers
Utilities
6.6%
2.9%
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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
Salary and Benefits
Compensation includes salary/wages, health, and benefits adjustments. This budget contains an
overall 2% wage adjustment for full-time and part-time employees. This will support merit
increases for staff and an increase in the salary scale for faculty. Step increases for faculty are
not included. Estimated cost is $567,184.
Medical benefits and health claims experience has continued to be within budget estimates. The
experience in FY 2011 was historically good, with claims experience well under premiums paid
the College premiums will remain flat for medical, dental, and vision in FY2013.
Direct post-retirement health benefits are not provided by the College 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 at $67,000.
HCC is one of a few public organizations that is able to fully fund its obligation. The College
does allow access to its medical plan for eligible retirees who purchase their own coverage at the
group rate.
There are two new instructional positions included in this budget to support the STEM program
and the Nursing and Allied Health program. A biology faculty position and medical assisting
faculty position are included at $122,631.
An increase in the use of adjuncts for instruction and labs is projected at $54,446. This will
support approximately 25 course and lab sections. There were 575 adjuncts serving credit and
non-credit students during the Fall 2011.
Contracted Services
As the Financial Accounting and Reporting Manual (FARM) for Higher Education indicates, the
contracted services classification is significant monetarily and covers a broad range of expenses
including legal, audit, custodial, security, maintenance, grounds, repairs, postage, mailing,
printing and duplicating, freight, advertising, rental of property, professional fees, and dues.
Because of the breadth of this classification, subclasses are used to specify types of services such
as audit, legal, credit card fees, equipment repair, printing, service agreements, leases, field trips,
rent, insurance, and maintenance.
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This budget proposal includes increases associated with:
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
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
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



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$120,000
$56,750
$39,950
$39,600
$37,000
$20,100
$20,000
$20,000
$17,500
$16,900
$15,800
$15,700
DegreeWorks Implementation
Software maintenance agreements, price escalation, additional modules
Power to Achieve Campaign and Alumni Outreach
Contractor Building Improvements
Academic Program Development Fees (New MHEC Requirement)
Website Re-Design
Instructional Consulting and Business Program Accreditation
Snow Removal
Cultural Events On-line Ticketing
Sexual Harassment and Supervisors Training
Green Initiative - Student Center Boiler Purchase
BlackBoard Lease Escalation for eLearning
Continuing Education Programs (CDL Training, Summer Camps and
Discovering College)
$15,000
Communications
These accounts have projected increases of $18,400. Most of this increase is attributed to
postage associated with promotion of the Susquehanna Center, and the College’s new marketing
campaign.
Professional Development, Training and Travel
The decrease of $94,400 in these accounts is tied primarily to transportation associated with the
Susquehanna renovation, and various costs related to the College Middle States accreditation in
FY 2012.
Utilities
The College has been able to take advantage of lower commodity pricing equating to a 7.89%
decrease, or $113,014 reduction of utility cost.
Waivers and Transfers
 Transfers to capital budget programs for support of Susquehanna, computer
equipment and technology, plant services annex, library infrastructure,
water and wastewater
 Transfer to support scholarships
 Transfer to support the Susquehanna Facility
 Decrease for tuition waivers to align with current trending
$1,601,583
$470,064
$143,411
($27,569)
Fixed Charges
These accounts encompass our property and casualty coverage, workers compensation,
unemployment, and bad debt expenses. The following increases are budgeted:

Workers Comp increase for expanded employee base
$3,500
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Equipment
Equipment represents non-recurring costs for fixed assets supporting the College. Equipment
expenditures include textbooks, furniture, computer hardware, building hardware, vehicles, and
other equipment. This budget includes $28,764 for equipment and $118,610 for library books
and database access. In addition, other resources supporting equipment acquisition include the
capital budget through the Computer Equipment/Technology Capital Program, other capital
programs within the Capital Budget that contain allocations for furniture and equipment, and the
Equipment Replacement Fund.
The attached pages provide additional details of the operating budget by program and account
type.
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HARFORD COMMUNITY COLLEGE
GENERAL OPERATING BUDGET
PRELIMINARY OPERATING FUND REVENUE & EXPENDITURE PROJECTIONS FOR FY 2013
ACTUAL
2009-2010
FUND SOURCES
Beginning Balance (undesignated)
Revenue
Tuition and Fees
State of Maryland
Harford County
Other
Sub-total - Revenue
Transfers In (Auxiliary and Operating)
Total - Revenue and Transfers
Expenditures
Instruction
Academic Support
Student Services
Institutional Support
Operations/Maintenance of Plant
Waivers/Work Study
Non-mandatory Transfers
Total - Expenditures
Ending Fund Balance
ACTUAL
2010-2011
BUDGET
2011-2012
Preliminary
2012-2013
$ Change
FY 12 to FY 13
% Change
FY 12 to FY 13
$7,537,450
$9,612,452
$7,895,190
$6,348,138
-$1,547,052
-24.37%
$ 15,463,161
10,039,487
15,939,806
1,056,198
$42,498,652
$ 17,111,019
9,719,168
14,512,764
813,168
$42,156,119
$17,163,743
9,719,168
14,961,612
1,019,759
$42,864,282
$17,467,429
9,990,806
14,961,612
680,764
$43,100,611
$303,686
$271,638
$0
-$338,995
$236,329
1.77%
2.79%
0.00%
-33.24%
0.55%
1,952,178
$44,450,830
3,084,103
$45,240,222
3,440,718
$46,305,000
3,089,677
$46,190,288
-$351,041
-$114,712
-10.20%
-0.25%
$ 15,885,442
5,463,571
4,440,649
7,021,420
4,584,975
873,816
2,648,421
$40,918,294
$ 16,590,182
5,676,744
4,482,462
7,253,060
4,142,588
986,375
3,158,421
$42,289,832
$17,946,881
6,345,815
4,831,104
8,133,386
4,699,489
1,036,500
3,311,825
$46,305,000
$18,483,052
6,474,262
4,981,521
8,420,584
4,573,523
1,008,931
2,248,415
$46,190,288
$536,171
$128,447
$150,417
$287,198
-$125,966
-$27,569
-$1,063,410
-$114,712
2.99%
2.02%
3.11%
3.53%
-2.68%
-2.66%
-32.11%
-0.25%
$9,612,452
$7,895,190
$6,348,138
$3,458,461
-$2,889,677
-83.55%
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HARFORD COMMUNITY COLLEGE
FY 2013 BUDGET SUMMARY
ACTUAL
2009-2010
$ 15,463,161
10,039,487
15,939,806
1,056,198
42,498,652
ACTUAL
2010-2011
$ 16,292,215
9,719,168
14,512,764
725,550
41,249,697
BUDGET
2011-2012
$ 17,163,743
9,719,168
14,961,612
1,019,759
42,864,282
BUDGET
2012-2013
$ 17,467,429
9,990,806
14,961,612
680,764
43,100,611
1,952,178
$ 44,450,830
3,084,103
$ 44,333,800
3,440,718
$ 46,305,000
3,089,677 $
$ 46,190,288 $
(351,041)
(114,712)
-10.20%
-0.25%
EXPENDITURES
Object/Account Type
SALARY AND BENEFITS
$ 27,301,347
CONTRACTED SERVICES
5,533,260
SUPPLIES AND MATERIALS
1,656,667
COMMUNICATIONS
389,154
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND TRAINING
606,111
CLEARING ACCOUNTS: GRANTS, WAIVERS, SUBSIDIES & UNFUNDED
3,330,123
UTILITIES
1,183,414
FIXED CHARGES
505,164
FURNITURE AND EQUIPMENT
413,054
$ 40,918,294
$ 29,602,125
5,921,592
1,558,216
427,391
778,373
3,872,601
1,506,867
521,762
144,874
$ 44,333,800
$ 30,954,428
6,103,872
1,597,390
457,157
848,352
4,130,060
1,431,666
565,800
216,275
$ 46,305,000
$ 31,755,714
6,586,790
1,573,498
475,559
754,006
3,059,103
1,308,652
539,117
137,849
$ 46,190,288
$
$
$
801,286
482,918
(23,892)
2.59%
7.91%
-1.50%
$
$
$
$
$
$
18,402
(94,346)
(1,070,957)
(123,014)
(26,683)
(78,426)
4.03%
-11.12%
-25.93%
-8.59%
-4.72%
-36.26%
$
(114,712)
-0.25%
REVENUE & TRANSFERS
TUITION AND FEES
STATE OF MARYLAND
HARFORD COUNTY
OTHER
SUB-TOTAL - REVENUE
TRANSFERS IN
TOTAL - REVENUE & TRANSFERS
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% Change
FY 12 to FY 13 FY 12 to FY 13
$
303,686
1.77%
$
271,638
2.79%
$
0.00%
$
(338,995)
-33.24%
$
236,329
0.55%
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HARFORD COMMUNITY COLLEGE
FY 2013 BUDGETED EXPENDITURES BY FUNCTION
FY2010
ACTUAL
FUNCTION DESCRIPTION
FY2011
ACTUAL
FY2012
BUDGET
FY2013
BUDGET
10
Instruction - 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.
$
15,885,442
$
17,025,337
$
17,946,881
$
18,483,052
40
Academic Support - 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.
$
5,463,571
$
6,030,849
$
6,345,815
$
6,474,262
50
Student Services - 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).
$
4,440,649
$
4,751,037
$
4,831,104
$
4,981,521
60
Institutional Support - 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.
$
7,021,420
$
7,841,132
$
8,133,386
$
8,420,584
70
Operation and Maintenance of Plant - Includes expenditures for the operation and maintenance of the
physical plant, utilities, property insurance.
$
4,584,975
$
4,590,072
$
4,699,489
$
4,573,523
80
Scholarships and Fellowships - Includes expenditures for College Work Study stipends, institutional
scholarships, and tuition waivers.
$
873,816
$
936,952
$
1,036,500
$
1,008,931
81
Non-Mandatory Transfers - Includes expenditures for the College's contribution and match to student
scholarships, grants, cultural programs, student activities, and various capital projects.
$
2,648,421
$
3,158,421
$
3,311,825
$
2,248,415
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FUNCTION 10
INSTRUCTION
OBJECT
5000
6000
6100
6200
6300
6400
6500
6600
7200
DESCRIPTION
SALARY AND BENEFITS
CONTRACTED SERVICES
SUPPLIES AND MATERIALS
COMMUNICATIONS
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND TRAINING
GRANTS, SUBSIDIES & CONTINGENCY
UTILITIES
FIXED CHARGES
FURNITURE AND EQUIPMENT
FY2010
ACTUAL
$ 14,483,099
747,052
425,469
30,172
138,979
3,158
3,206
54,307
$ 15,885,442
FY2011
ACTUAL
$ 15,473,182
891,951
425,587
36,544
172,267
93
4,328
15,210
6,175
$ 17,025,337
FY2012
BUDGET
$ 16,219,086
977,249
440,843
40,039
181,535
4,328
15,210
68,591
$ 17,946,881
FY2013
BUDGET
$ 16,900,154
950,669
442,400
30,720
142,067
4,731
12,310
$ 18,483,052
FY12 to FY13
$ change
% change
$681,068
4.2%
($26,580)
$1,557
($9,319)
($39,468)
$0
-2.7%
0.4%
-23.3%
-21.7%
($2,901)
#DIV/0!
0.0%
-19.1%
($68,591)
$536,171
-100.0%
3.0%
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
FY2010
ACTUAL
$3,734,486
950,767
500,739
73,609
81,092
19,786
103,092
$5,463,571
FY2011
ACTUAL
$4,040,624
1,313,148
307,906
84,720
121,412
20,725
14,715
127,600
$6,030,849
FY2012
BUDGET
$4,343,705
1,303,659
332,394
86,988
115,845
17,225
14,715
131,284
$6,345,815
FY2013
BUDGET
$ 4,338,162
1,471,085
329,041
91,927
101,348
17,500
125,199
$ 6,474,262
FY12 to FY13
$ change
% change
($5,544)
-0.1%
167,426
12.8%
($3,353)
$4,939
($14,497)
-1.0%
5.7%
-12.5%
$275
$0
($14,715)
1.6%
#DIV/0!
-100.0%
0.0%
$128,447
2.0%
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.
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FUNCTION 50
STUDENT SERVICES
OBJECT
5000
6000
6100
6200
6300
6400
6600
7000
FY2010
ACTUAL
$3,491,190
450,089
233,643
60,727
190,108
9,101
5,791
$4,440,649
DESCRIPTION
SALARY AND BENEFITS
CONTRACTED SERVICES
SUPPLIES AND MATERIALS
COMMUNICATIONS
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND TRAINING
GRANTS, SUBSIDIES & CONTINGENCY
FIXED CHARGES
FURNITURE AND EQUIPMENT
FY2011
ACTUAL
$3,872,485
407,726
175,816
67,861
207,350
8,700
11,099
$4,751,037
FY2012
BUDGET
$ 3,919,224
414,770
170,164
69,717
242,129
9,200
5,900
$ 4,831,104
FY2013
BUDGET
$ 3,926,627
594,667
133,725
65,683
237,277
10,891
12,650
$ 4,981,521
FY12 to FY13
$ change
% change
$
7,403
0.2%
$179,897
43.4%
($36,439)
($4,034)
($4,852)
$0
-21.4%
-5.8%
-2.0%
#DIV/0!
$1,691
$150,417
18.4%
0.0%
3.1%
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
FY2010
ACTUAL
$4,425,133
1,486,495
183,766
222,103
191,208
2,100
433,338
77,277
$7,021,420
FY2011
ACTUAL
$4,926,341
1,654,325
342,721
234,763
264,011
6,510
412,461
$7,841,132
FY2012
BUDGET
$5,169,897
1,604,552
335,608
256,810
295,010
5,010
455,999
10,500
$8,133,386
FY2013
BUDGET
$ 5,343,731
1,772,068
290,922
284,919
264,768
7,684
456,492
$ 8,420,584
FY12 to FY13
$ change % change
$173,834
$167,516
($44,686)
3.4%
10.4%
-13.3%
$28,109
($30,242)
10.9%
-10.3%
0.0%
$493
($10,500)
0.1%
-100.0%
$287,198
3.5%
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.
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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
FY2010
ACTUAL
$ 953,439
1,898,857
313,050
2,543
4,724
1,180,256
59,519
172,587
4,584,975
FY2011
ACTUAL
$1,039,393
1,654,442
306,186
3,503
13,333
1,502,539
70,676
4,590,072
FY2012
BUDGET
$1,062,016
1,803,642
318,381
3,603
13,833
1,427,338
70,676
4,699,489
FY2013
BUDGET
$ 1,023,613
1,798,300
377,409
2,309
8,546
1,303,921
59,425
4,573,523
FY12 to FY13
$ change
% change
$
(38,403)
($5,342)
-3.6%
-0.3%
$59,028
($1,294)
($5,287)
18.5%
-35.9%
-38.2%
($123,417)
($11,251)
-8.6%
-15.9%
($125,966)
***
-2.7%
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
FY2010
ACTUAL
$ 214,000
659,816
$ 873,816
FY2011
ACTUAL
$ 250,100
686,852
$ 936,952
FY2012
BUDGET
$ 240,500
796,000
$1,036,500
FY2013
BUDGET
$
223,427
785,504
$ 1,008,931
FY12 to FY13
$ change % change
($17,073)
-7.1%
($10,496)
($27,569)
-1.3%
-2.7%
This function includes expenditures in support of College Work Study stipends and tuition waivers for
both credit and non-credit programs.
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FUNCTION 81
NON-MANDATORY TRANSFERS
OBJECT
DESCRIPTION
6400 GRANTS, SUBSIDIES,
FY2010
ACTUAL
2,648,421
$2,648,421
FY2011
ACTUAL
3,158,421
$3,158,421
FY2012
BUDGET
3,311,825
$3,311,825
FY2013
BUDGET
2,248,415
$ 2,248,415
FY12 to FY13
$ change
% change
($1,063,410)
-32.1%
($1,063,410)
-32.1%
This function includes expenditures for the College's support of student scholarships ($470,064),
Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (SEOG) support ($33,357), Susquehanna auxiliary support
($143,411), and the College's funding of other projects contained in the Capital Budget ($1,601,583).
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Capital Budget
The capital budget and capital improvement program establishes the schedule of planned
expenditures and commitments for FY 2013 and the subsequent nine fiscal years. The
capital improvement program (CIP) is intended to plan for the College’s needs for
additional facility improvements. The CIP is from FY 2013 - FY 2022 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.
Within each project proposal page, the Project Schedule reflects the major milestones by
fiscal year and is an indication of where the FY 2013 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 2014 – FY 2018) is calculated. The latter four
years of the College’s capital improvement program (FY 2019 – FY 2022) are subtotaled
for inclusion in the County’s Ten-Year Master Plan. The Financial Activity will be
completed by the County Budget Office and Department of Treasury.
A major change occurred for FY 2013 with the announcement that Harford County
would likely curtail funding capital projects not currently under construction. This would
reduce the growth in debt in FY 2013; Harford County is striving to maintain a debt
service limit of 10% of their operating budget. This means that total payments for interest
and principal for incurred debt cannot exceed 10% of the County’s General Fund. With a
budget that is not growing, and in some years declining, the debt service payments
become a larger portion of a smaller budget. Harford County presently is obligated to
$23.9 million in open project principal associated with HCC that dates back to the late
1990s. This year, Harford County will pay $2.05 million in total principal and interest as
the debt service associated with the College’s current and previous capital projects is
paid.
HCC’s proposal for FY 2013 includes capital funding requests totaling $11,865,990
among nine projects. Given the availability of funds in the FY 2013 Community College
Capital Grant, the College will submit $1,164,000 in requests for completion of
Susquehanna renovation and expansion. There is $291,960 of additional College funding
included in the Susquehanna Project for equipment and technology not included in the
State eligible equipment list. In addition, $375,000 is requested within the roof
replacements project and $357,000 for site and parking lot improvements from the
Community College Capital Grant. All three requests were contained as a
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preauthorization approved by the 2011 General Assembly. The local match requirement
has been met by previous College allocations to each project.
The change in County funding may result in a delay for construction of the Nursing and
Allied Health building. HCC is requesting that this capital funding be split over two fiscal
years beginning in FY 2013 with $2,890,000, followed by completion in FY 2014 with
funding of $3,374,040. The complete State funding match originally scheduled for
FY 2013 will be split with $4,162,500 in FY 2013 and $4,767,992 in FY 2014.
The second phase of the wastewater project will be completed in FY 2013. A request of
$974,907 in County funding is included for the $1,412,780 in remaining construction
costs. The College will fund the difference, $437,873. The Board designated a portion of
fund balance for this entire FY 2013 obligation at the time the construction contract was
approved in August 2011.
The Computer Equipment/Technology program, funded at $283,750 from a portion of the
consolidated fee revenue and through College funds, represents a portion of the College’s
commitment to technology replacement. Funding of $600,000 is requested for the Plant
Services Annex building that would replace existing portable building and trailers for
storage service offices including a secure area for Computing and Technology Services to
receive and prepare hardware to delivery and installation on campus.
The Sports Complex entrance and grounds project includes funding of $231,000 from the
consolidated fee to improve safety and expand the usage capabilities of existing fields.
This will improve access to the area, enhance the stadium area, and increase availability
of a practice area. Finally, there are improvements provided for the data center cooling
system and group study rooms in the Library for $98,000 in College funding.
Capital projects are classified according to the following categories:

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.

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.
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
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.
The projects requested for FY 2013 include:
FY 2013 Project Type
Campus infrastructure
Technology
Recreation/Wellness Facilities
Building additions and renovations
Total
Request
$1,867,780
$283,750
$1,686,960
$8,027,500
$11,865,990
The capital improvement program includes potential future projections through FY 2019. Details
of the College’s capital budget proposal are attached.
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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 437 square miles with a population of 244,826.
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The county contains three incorporated towns, Bel Air, Havre de Grace and Aberdeen, of which
Bel Air is the county seat.
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
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Demographics
During fall 2011, 7,152 students were enrolled in credit courses. Approximately 60% of HCC
students are female and 40% 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 24.7% of the students are members of minority
groups. Approximately 21% of HCC credit students attend full-time.
Institutional Assessment
QUALITY AND EFFECTIVENESS INDICATORS
Harford continues its commitment to helping students succeed regardless of their academic
background upon entering college. In support of the 2009 Maryland State Plan for
Postsecondary Education, academic divisions continue to modify curriculum and enhance
support for students who are academically at risk. Ongoing efforts to increase the number of
completers enrolled in developmental education are in place and plans are underway to minimize
the deterrents to completion based on data.
The College sponsors a Transfer Fair twice per year, several transfer planning seminars, and
numerous on-campus visits from four-year institutions. Forty-five institutions participated in the
Transfer Fair. Students and their parents/guardians have the opportunity to meet representatives
from local and regional universities, colleges and technical schools. High school seniors and
community members are offered the opportunity to attend. Career related information is also
provided at these events. Performance on this indicator has improved steadily over the past three
years.
HCC assigned an academic advisor to develop and maintain online advising, career, and transfer
services for students. Alternative modes of advising students such as hybrid, online, and selfservice formats are being developed. In particular, this position proactively communicates with
students via e-mail, online chat, Skype, Facebook, and telephone and develops materials in video
and audio format. Performance for College-ready students is strong, whereas further
improvements are required for Developmental students.
ACCESSIBILITY AND AFFORDABILITY INDICATORS
Harford continues to make steady improvements and shows strength in performance on many
indicators in the Accessibility and Affordability category. While the credit annual headcount
enrollment has increased 26% over the past five years, the noncredit headcount has taken a
downturn as a result of the economy, which has resulted in the College’s overall unduplicated
headcount to decrease from FY 2009 to FY 2010. The market share of credit students remains
strong. Harford remains among the most financially accessible colleges in the State, maintaining
tuition and fees well under 40% of the cost of tuition and fees at Maryland public four-year
institutions.
Many community outreach activities continue which maintain and increase enrollments and
market share. Some of these initiatives include the presentations delivered directly to high school
students in every county high school. Freshman presentations focus on the value of a postsecondary education. Two senior presentations are offered each year: the fall presentation
focuses on college choices, and the spring presentation focuses on enrollment at Harford
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Community College. Frequently, targeted groups of disadvantaged youth visit the HCC campus
for presentations on the value of a college education. Examples this past year included Halls
Cross Roads Elementary School (the focus was a mock schedule), the Teens Need Technology
event (the focus was STEM-related careers), and the Way2Go Maryland College Fair (the focus
was exposing middle school students to the value of college).
DIVERSITY INDICATORS
Harford has a strong commitment to enrolling and supporting the success of students from
diverse backgrounds, learning styles, and needs. Diversity within the student population creates a
rich teaching and learning environment that fosters greater awareness and engagement in the
global community. Removing barriers to post-secondary education, promoting student success,
and working to close the achievement gap between minority students and all students are
fundamental principles of Harford Community College.
Harford continues to make good progress on several of the Diversity Indicators. Performance on
the percent of minorities as full-time faculty remains low at 7% to 7.5% as a result of limited
turnover in these positions. Efforts to increase the diversity of the applicant pools when openings
do occur continue to be a priority.
Some of the initiatives in support of the 2009 Maryland State Plan for Postsecondary
Education include hiring five student peer leaders to assist with events in the Rites of Passage
Mentoring Program. Student peer leaders conceptualize and implement program events. One
such program planned by a peer leader aimed to sensitize students to individuals with sight,
hearing, and auditory challenges. Also, several of the Rites of Passage student participants
attended the Congressional Black Caucus annual conference in Washington D.C. where activists
and concerned citizens from across the nation assembled to consider issues pertaining to
education, employment, civil rights, crime and justice, health care, youth, the environment, and
immigration. Students attended several workshops including “Community Rebirth: Reality,
Responsibility and Rising,” and “Young Gifted and Black.” Students also took advantage of rare
photo opportunities with such notables as Singer, CeCe Winans, Actor, Lamman Rucker, and
BET Talk Show Host, Ed Gordon.
In support of removing barriers to post-secondary education for minority populations, the
Admissions Office provided a variety of high school outreach programs to African American
students as well as students who have been deemed ‘At-Risk.’ ‘At-Risk’ students are those
students who have demonstrated poor classroom behavior, chronic absenteeism, and low
academic performance. These students, once identified, are offered small group presentations
that focus on the importance of secondary education. Of these students, approximately 70% are
African American males. The Admissions Office has continued to be a presence in Edgewood
Middle School, where the HCC mentoring/tutoring program has completed a successful second
year. The program is coordinated by the HCC Middle School Outreach Specialist and includes
the use of community mentors. The program is mostly attended by African American students.
STUDENT-CENTERED LEARNING INDICATORS
The benchmark data show HCC students are well prepared for transfer to Maryland public fouryear universities. In AY 2009-10, HCC students earned a mean GPA of 2.87 in their first year at
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their transfer institutions. Further, 88.1% of HCC students earned a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or
higher during their first year of transfer. However, the Graduate Survey administered every three
years, has revealed room for improvement. Additional research will be conducted into this
discrepancy between actual student academic performance and student perception of their
transfer preparation.
Another new initiative was implemented this past year to address the needs of students with a
documented disability. The College has hosted a series of Transition Services Tours which are
open to select high school students with an IEP. The students are given a tour of the campus and
campus services, as well as an overview of the College’s disability support services with the goal
of helping the students and their families make informed decisions about which post-secondary
options may be most appropriate for each student.
An Advising, Career and Transfer Services staff member has been assigned to provide academic,
career and transfer services to current and formerly enrolled Harford Community College
students who have earned at least 45 credits, and have not yet graduated from Harford
Community College. This position provides personalized academic, career and transfer advising
to students through telephone, email and other online technologies with the end goal of assisting
students to complete certificate and/or degree programs at Harford Community College. As a
result of this and other initiatives to promote achievement and completion, from AY 2010 to
AY 2011, Harford graduated 29% more students (650 compared to 836 students) in degree and
certificate programs.
ECONOMIC GROWTH AND VITALITY INDICATORS
Harford’s performance on many of the Economic Growth and Vitality Indicators has taken a
downturn, particularly enrollments in the continuing education workforce development and
contract training areas. Total course enrollment in government and industry-required
certification/licensure courses has continued to increase, although has not returned to the higher
levels experienced in FY 2007. Enrollment and awards in credit STEM programs continue to
increase.
The significant declines in contract training organizations and enrollments can be attributed to
the financial crisis that the Great Recession brought upon the banking, insurance, and
manufacturing (automobile) industries. This crisis had a massive trickle down effect on every
other business sector (especially construction and real estate) in the world. Because of the
financial crisis, companies laid off employees by the millions nationally. Companies also
terminated their workforce development training programs, along with many other employee and
company benefit plans, as one way to save dollars for company survival. Because of these
actions, the impact on Harford’s contract training program was enormous. This crisis affected
contract training at colleges nationwide.
As a strategy for contract training growth, Harford Community College is working closely with
its long term, committed business and government partners by providing more flexible training
alternatives such as negotiated pricing and increased class sizes. Internally, Harford staff
negotiated the costs/fees of instructors downward in order to reduce the training costs to contract
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training clients. Harford also reduced internal administrative costs to supplement the reduced
instructor costs.
Externally, Harford began to market its services to industrial and business parks by selling
“cohort” training. Cohort training allows several different companies to refer one or two
employees to training with other companies in order to obtain a class size that will run in a costeffective manner. In this way a company only needs to pay for one or two employees, reducing
that company’s training costs, and the desired class will run because of the number of employers
participating in pooling their resources.
Because of Harford’s close proximity to Aberdeen Proving Ground, the College made a decision
to invest in a training facility on the Post in order to have direct accessibility to the incoming
Department of Defense contractors and the new Commands that are relocating here due to
BRAC. Also, Harford hired a full-time contract training coordinator to assist the Government
and IT Director with administrative duties while the director markets Harford’s training products
and services to the APG tenants.
Harford Community College believes that the strategies employed will improve the College’s
contract training results. For FY 2011 Harford has already seen an increase in revenue and
enrollment numbers in these areas.
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Outreach and Service to Employers
Harford’s Information Systems Security degree program recently was recognized as
satisfying the National Security Agency's 4013 standards which supports employer
expectations for students completing degrees in Information Assurance and Cybersecurity.
The new Human Resources certificate was designed and the Business Management program
was modified in FY 2011 to meet employer expectations that were identified by the
BEACON report and subsequent discussions with DoD Civilian Human Resources
managers.
Students completing the new ENGT 109: LabVIEW Programming course are attempting the
nationally recognized CLAD (Certified LabVIEW Associate Developer) certification. Two
students received the certification in FY 2011. This is a growing industry expectation for
Engineering Technology students.
Harford Faculty in Computer Information Systems, Business, Accounting, Administrative
Professions, and Engineering Technology visited local businesses in FY 2011 to observe
employer expectations from a professional and technical perspective. These observations
were part of an effort to reach out to businesses and identify areas for course/program
improvement to prepare students with the competencies and skills for 21st century
employment.
A new website was developed in conjunction with several Harford County companies
working in partnership with Harford Community College to prepare students for the business
world and offer internships and part-time and full-time jobs to the students and general
community. The website, Smart Workers = Smart Companies, is promoted to students
through OwlNet and the College’s Career Services webpage.
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Advising, Career and Transfer Services offer students cooperative education and internship
positions with local employers. These opportunities give students the chance to gain real
world experience related to their major, outside of the classroom. Students from the
following majors participated over the past year: accounting; paralegal; computer
information systems; CADD; business; interior design; medical assisting; photography;
psychology; and general studies with physical education concentration.
Other services and programs included a workshop, entitled, Celebrating My Career Dreams,
which featured two speakers, Dr. Don Thomas, former NASA Astronaut, and currently
Director of the Hackerman Academy of Mathematics and Science, Towson University; and
Ms. Erin McConnell, MA, ATR-BC, Art Therapist, Swan Expressive Therapies, Bel Air; an
Etiquette Dinner held at the Maryland Golf and Country Clubs providing students and
employers an opportunity to share a meal while students learned proper etiquette; registered
287 students and 90 employers on HCC’s College Central Network, and posted 150 job
opportunities for students and alumni; and SCEP/STEP Program internships with the federal
government at APG.
Outreach and Service to Educational Institutions
Harford offers many college credit courses in the areas high schools as part of the high
school curriculum including Academy of Finance program at Edgewood High School
(BA 101: Introduction to Business online) and North Harford High School (BA 203:
Introduction to Marketing). These experiences have provided a bridge for high school Career
and Technology students to be successful at the college level.
Technology Education faculty at North Harford High School enrolled in Harford's
CADD 101 class. This enabled the high school faculty to develop a clearer understanding of
the course objectives for CADD 101. As a result, the high school faculty was more
intentional with the course delivery of the high school CADD classes and several North
Harford students are in the process of "testing out" of Harford’s CADD 101 class so they
may begin at a more advanced level in the Intermediate CADD 102 course.
HCC business faculty visited Career and Technology classes at North Harford, Aberdeen,
Edgewood and Joppatowne High Schools to provide information regarding employer
expectations and career preparation for the contemporary workplace.
Harford Information Systems Security faculty met with HCPS faculty to articulate high
school courses from HCPS into the Information Assurance and Cybersecurity program as
well as explore dual enrolled options for HCPS students into Harford’s Cisco I and II
courses.
Outreach and Service to Community Organizations
Screenings of the documentary, “Bring Your A Game,” along with discussion led by panels
of HCC students, were held at Edgewood Middle School and the Havre de Grace Public
Library. The film is peppered with statistics on retention, incarceration, hoop dreams and
more and provides a biting portrayal of life options with and without an education. The
message is delivered by nationally and internationally renowned educators, community
activists, religious leaders, business executives, entertainers, and athletes to underscore the
value of education and explores a person’s limitations without it.
An event was held on campus for the 21st Century Community Learning Center after school
program students and their parents. More than 70 middle school students from Aberdeen and
Edgewood, and their parents, visited and learned more about the College, academic
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programs, and student support services. The theme of this year’s activity was entitled, “A
Day in the Life of a College Student” and included a demonstration of SimMan® Human
Patient Simulator by nursing faculty; a science game by STEM faculty; a campus tour,
including a brief visit to the Library; a health and wellness activity; and a visit to the indoor
pool. During the walking tour, students used a map of Harford’s International Flags that line
the campus quad, and were asked to circle the countries on a map that had flags representing
them. Each International flag represents the Country of origin of International students
attending Harford. While the students were attending their activities, an educational session
was held for their parents on college planning.
To commemorate Black History Month, the figures of Dr. Carter G. Woodson (historian and
founder of Negro History Week) and Zora Neale Hurston (anthropologist and writer) were
rented from the National Great Blacks in Wax Museum in Baltimore. The figures were on
display at the Hays-Heighe House for the entire month of February. Special events included
receptions, a lyceum, poetry reading, the performance of an original music composition, a
quiz show, and documentary screenings. A special night was held for Harford County Public
School Students and their parents. These historic figures served as a source of motivation and
inspiration for students and community members. In addition, two performances of a
theatrical production, titled “The Soul of Langston” focused on the extraordinary life of
Langston Hughes.
Other outreach efforts into the community include participation in community fairs, focused
presentations, and targeted outreach events. The primary region of focus has been Aberdeen,
Edgewood, and Bel Air. Community partners have included the Boys and Girls Club, WAGE
Connection, Greater Edgewood Education Foundation (GEEF), Open Doors, Edgewood
Community Center, Upper Bay Support Services, Harford County Alliance of Black School
Educators, and the new HCPS Diversity Network.
Other on-campus community services included offering a career discernment game and
activity for students from Hall’s Cross Roads Elementary School and the College Parent 101
orientation sessions offered to over 200 parents and family members. These sessions
introduce academic programs, resources and support services.
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Cost Containment
The following significant cost containment actions were adopted by HCC in FY 2011.
One-time and temporary actions:
 Integrated off-site facility housekeeping contract with Main Campus contract
 Hedged utility commodities prices through purchasing consortium
 Delay hiring of 4 new positions until after mid-year
 Reduction of multifunctional device costs (copier-fax-scanner-printer) through
competitive bidding
 Negotiated no escalation to contractor’s fees for two-year delay in Susquehanna
Center construction
Permanent actions:
 HCC is current with its Other Post Employment Benefits liability; there is no
current unfunded liability
 Able to maintain current health insurance premiums based on experience and
medical inflation projections
 Signed contract to purchase 13.5% of electric power from a renewable energy
power plant to be built at Fairfield Peninsula, Baltimore in 3013, acts as hedge
against inflation for annual projected savings once operations
$17,200
$24,250
$112,325
$105,900
$126,562
$61,240
$59,750
Accountability Indicators
See attached HCC 2011 Accountability Indicators Table.
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