Harford Community College
FY 2014 Proposed Operating Budget
&
FY 2014 Proposed Capital Budget
Executive Summary
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Table of Contents
Proposed Operating Budget ..........................................................................................................4
Proposed Capital Budget and Capital Improvement Plan ......................................................20
Appendix .......................................................................................................................................44
Harford Community College
FY 2014 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 2013)
Doris G. Carey
(District A; Term Expires 2016)
April L. Fritts
(District F; Term Expires 2014)
John F. Haggerty
(District C; Term Expires 2013)
Cordell E. Hunter, Sr.
(At-Large; Term Expires 2017)
Richard D. Norling
(District D; Term Expires 2014)
Jan Stinchcomb
(District B; Term Expires 2015)
Bradley R. Stover, J.D.,
(At-Large; Term Expires 2014)
Dennis Golladay, Ph.D., President/Secretary-Treasurer
Senior Staff
Deborah J. Cruise, Ph.D., Vice President
Student Affairs and Institutional Effectiveness
Annette Haggray, Ph.D., Vice President
Academic Affairs
Fredrick P. Johnson, Vice President
Finance and Operations
Vacant, Vice President
Information Technology
Brenda Morrison, Vice President
Marketing, Development, and Community Relations
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Budget Development Framework
During operating budget preparations for FY 2014, we were once again reminded of the
continuing trends in public funding of higher education. Total state funding to Harford
Community College (HCC) was reduced from prior year levels in FY 2011 and has remained flat
through FY 2013. This is a result of actions taken by the Board of Public Works (BPW).
Beginning in FY 2008, the BPW began making 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. However, the Governor’s FY 2014 budget actually increases USM funding
from the FY 2013 level, which equates to an increase in Cade funding for community colleges of
$13,791,048 or 6.92%. Based upon the Cade Funding Formula, which allocates the total budget
increase utilizing the final audited FTE’s reported by each respective community college in FY
2012, HCC receives an increase of $354,842 or 3.55%
Similar economic pressures have also resulted in funding reductions from Harford County. Total
County funding for FY 2013 is approximately $1 million below the funding received in FY
2009, despite significant increases in enrollment that occurred during the period. Harford County
continues to face challenges as the shift of teachers’ pension costs from the state to the county
impairs their general fund revenue. Future increases in HCC county funding will have to contend
with this added mandate. This is reflected in FY 2014 with a flat funding amount of $14,961,612
anticipated from the County.
HCC understands the constraints on public funding and recognizes the limits this places on the
growth of HCC expenditures. This trending also places increased pressure on the College to
increase enrollment and/or increase tuition rates in order to supplant these public funds. In
response, HCC administration recently developed a strategy to generate additional tuition and fee
revenue in future fiscal years. At its meeting on October 16, 2012, the Board of Trustees of
Harford Community College adopted a five dollar tuition increase for FY 2014 and FY 2015 as
well as a five dollar (equivalent percentage) consolidated fee increase for FY 2014. Even with
these increases, there is room for further escalation that may be required as the credit hour tuition
rate is well below the average for community colleges in the state.
While much discussion concerning public funding is couched in the present economy and the
notion that this could 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.
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The FY 2014 operating budget is framed around several broad revenue-related assumptions:
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A $5 per credit hour increase in tuition.
A 3.55% increase in State funding.
Flat county funding.
Minimal growth of cash balances due to interest rates likely remaining at historic lows.
A transfer-in from HCC’s undesignated fund balance of $2,850,008 will be required to fund
capital projects outlined in the FY 2014 CIP ($1,000,000), fund institutional scholarships
($503,421), subsidize certain operational costs associated with the APGFCU Arena auxiliary
($134,000), and balance the structural deficit within the FY 2014 Operating Budget
($1,212,587). It should be noted that this FY 2014 transfer-in has been reduced $239,669 vs.
FY 2013 and $590,710 vs. FY 2012.
General Operating Fund Revenues and Transfers In
The FY 2014 operating budget of $47,019,736 contains an overall increase of 1.80% 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, student scholarships, the APGFCU Arena auxiliary, and to balance the
operating budget. The general operating fund supports the College’s mission and the state law
with 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
2010-2011
ACTUAL
2011-2012
BUDGET
2012-2013
Preliminary
2013-2014
Revenue
Tuition and Fees
State of Maryland
Harford County
Other
Sub-total - Revenue
$ 17,111,019
9,719,168
14,512,764
813,168
$42,156,119
$ 16,768,761
9,719,168
14,961,612
1,130,124
$42,579,665
$17,467,429
9,990,806
14,961,612
680,764
$43,100,611
$18,181,704
10,345,648
14,961,612
680,764
$44,169,728
$714,275
$354,842
4.09%
3.55%
$0
$0
$1,069,117
0.00%
0.00%
2.48%
Transfers In (Auxiliary and Operating)
Total - Revenue and Transfers
3,084,103
$45,240,222
3,440,718
$46,020,383
3,089,677
$46,190,288
2,850,008
$47,019,736
-$239,669
$829,448
-7.76%
1.80%
$ Change
FY 13 to FY 14
% Change
FY 13 to FY 14
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County Funding
Harford County has consistently provided substantial operating support to its community college
(Diagram 1). The FY 2014 proposed operating budget contains $14,961,612 in funding from
Harford County.
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 received flat funding in
FY 2013, and we anticipate flat funding of $14,961,612 for FY 2014.
A comparison of the local portion of funding to support community colleges throughout the state
indicates that Harford County’s funding level is comparable to the state and metro area averages
(Table 2). HCC’s local funding percentage has historically been higher than the average, but the
gap in the local funding percentage has been narrowed 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%
30.0%
State of
Maryland
20.0%
10.0%
0.0%
'03
04
05
06
07
08
09
10
11
12
13p
14p
Fiscal Year
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Table 2 – Composition of Operating Funds
Community Colleges, Percentage of Unrestricted Revenues FY 2011
Institution
State
Local
Tuition
and Fees
Other
Metro Area Colleges
Anne Arundel
Baltimore County
Carroll
Cecil
Frederick
Harford
Howard
26%
23%
26%
24%
20%
21%
17%
33%
26%
31%
40%
34%
32%
35%
40%
51%
43%
36%
43%
38%
46%
1%
1%
0%
1%
4%
9%
2%
Metro Area Composite
22%
33%
42%
3%
State
24%
32%
43%
2%
Source: MHEC, CC Audited Financial Reports; numbers have been rounded, inc. State
contribution for employee benefits
State Funding
State operating funding is projected to increase by 3.55% in FY 2014. Total state funding of
$10,345,648 is included in this operating budget.
The State pays 100% of the employers’ share of the retirement costs associated with college
employees 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 the College based
on a contribution rate of 7.25% of base salary. The State funded, employer contribution was
$2.209 million in FY 2012 for the eligible college participants. Participants in the Employees’
Retirement and Pension Systems are funded through the College at a cost of $82,281.
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 $39,749 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
$18,181,704. Tuition is generated through credit and noncredit courses. A budgeted increase of
4.09% in this revenue source, or $714,275, is estimated over the FY 2013 budget based on a $5
increase in tuition per credit hour. Due to the current enrollment trends and the continuing
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uncertainty associated with the economy, we are projecting the FY 2014 enrollment to remain
flat at the level included within the FY 2013 budget. College administration recognizes that this
is a conservative approach, but feels it is prudent at this time and will continue to monitor
FY 2013 revenue projections as the operating budget is developed.
In-county tuition will increase $5 to $92 per credit hour. Out-of-county and out-of-state tuition
will also increase $5 to $179 and $266, respectively. The consolidated fee will also increase $5
to $16.04 per credit hour or 17.43% of the in-county tuition rate. This $5 consolidated fee
increase will be used to fund equipment and technology needs on campus. The additional
revenue will directly fund the computer equipment and technology capital project which is
included in HCC’s FY 2014 Capital Improvement Program. A full-time in-county student taking
15 credit hours for the Fall and Spring semesters would pay $3,241 in tuition and consolidated
fees. A full-time student taking similar lower division, undergraduate courses at Towson
University is projected to pay $9,547 in tuition and fees, absent the $303 annual parking permit.
Other Sources
Other revenue of $680,764 is comprised of various items such as interest, building use fees, and
state waiver reimbursements. No significant changes in these revenues are projected at this time.
Transfers
The budget includes transfers from the operating budget’s undesignated fund balance. Transfers
represent a “one-time” transfer of funds from HCC’s operating fund balance. In FY 2014,
$2,850,008 from the undesignated fund balance is allocated as a transfer-in to support the capital
budget ($1,000,000), fund institutional scholarships ($503,421), subsidize certain operational
costs associated with the APGFCU Arena auxiliary ($134,000), and balance the structural deficit
within the FY 2014 Operating Budget ($1,212,587).
General Operating Fund Expenditures
The proposed FY 2014 operating budget request (Table 3) is a composition of allocations
designed to maintain service levels for enrollment. This budget includes a 2.0% wage increase
for full-time and part-time employees. In addition, there are price escalations associated with
software and hardware maintenance agreements, housekeeping, instructional and testing
supplies, and health insurance. The College has continued to experience substantial demand,
servicing 7,256 credit students in Fall 2012. This demand coupled with the growth in facilities
leads to the need for additional resources to support the expansion of HCC’s infrastructure.
There are also transfer-outs representing undesignated fund balance transfers to support the ongoing capital improvement program, fund institutional scholarships, and to subsidize certain
operational costs associated with the APGFCU Arena auxiliary. This expenditure budget of
$47,019,736 will increase overall expenditures 1.80%, or $829,448.
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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
2010-2011
ACTUAL
2011-2012
$ 16,590,182
5,676,744
4,482,462
7,253,060
4,142,588
986,375
3,158,421
$42,289,832
$ 17,183,450
6,058,343
4,687,552
7,851,846
4,442,071
868,017
3,319,225
$44,410,504
BUDGET
2012-2013
Preliminary
2013-2014
$18,483,052 $18,946,041
6,444,542
6,582,861
5,011,240
5,339,631
8,420,584
8,747,888
4,573,524
4,697,800
1,008,931
1,068,094
2,248,415
1,637,421
$46,190,288 $47,019,736
$ Change
FY 13 to FY 14
% Change
FY 13 to FY 14
$462,989
$138,319
2.50%
2.15%
$328,391
$327,304
$124,276
$59,163
-$610,994
$829,448
6.55%
3.89%
2.72%
5.86%
-27.17%
1.80%
Budget Development
Budget managers were asked to examine their FY 2012 actual expenditures and budgeted
FY 2013 appropriations and make adjustments between their accounts to meet the programmatic
goals and objectives for FY 2014. This process enabled budget managers to realign funds and
reduce allocations as necessary. 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.
For budgetary compliance, expenditures are categorized by function into instruction, academic
support, student services, institutional support, operations and maintenance of plant, transfers,
and scholarships. The operating budget supports almost 10,000 credit students and 13,000
noncredit students over the course of the year.
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Diagram 2 – FY 2014 Operating Budget by Function
Expenditures by Function
Institutional
Support,
$8,747,888,
18.6%
Oper/Maint
of Plant,
$4,697,800,
10.0%
Transfers,
$1,637,421,
3.5%
Scholarships,
$1,068,094,
2.3%
Student
Services,
$5,339,631,
11.4%
Academic
Support,
$6,582,861,
14.0%
Instruction,
$18,946,041,
40.3%
Examining the proposed operating budget by object, or account type (Diagram 3), demonstrates
the distribution of expenditures. Approximately 70.1% 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 total operating 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 72.9% of the operating budget. Other contracted services include, but are not
limited to software licenses (Banner and Blackboard), access to library databases (Lyrasis),
audit, legal and IT consulting.
Diagram 3 – FY 2014 Operating Budget by Account Type
Expenditures Classification
Contracted Services
13.8%
Salary and Benefits
70.1%
Supplies and Materials
3.4%
Other
4.0%
Furniture and Equipment
0.2%
Transfers
Utilities
5.6%
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 insurance, and other employee benefits. This budget
contains an overall 2.0% 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. The estimated cost of this adjustment is $539,354.
Health claims experience over the past several years has led to minimal increases in insurance
premiums. However, during the second half of FY 2012, the claims experience began to trend
into unfavorable territory. This unfavorable experience has continued into FY 2013. Based on
these trends and medical inflation projections, the College has increased medical, dental, and
vision premiums by 9.37% or $290,306.
There are two new instructional positions included in this budget to support the STEM program
and the Nursing and Allied Health program. A chemistry tenure-track faculty position and a
medical office/allied health coordinator position are included at $116,875.
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.
Some of the increases within this budget proposal include:
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
Susquehanna service expansion and housekeeping price escalation
Software maintenance agreement price escalations
Allied Health/Nursing career certifications to cover increasing program
requirements
Internal control audits – recommended by Mid-States
$51,000
$39,600
$24,000
$14,000
Supplies and Materials
Supplies and materials increased $31,923 primarily due to price escalations of various
instructional supplies, and costs associated with a leasing agreement for online ticketing
scanners.
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Professional Development, Training and Travel
The increase of $43,130 in these accounts is tied primarily to institutional memberships and
developmental workshops.
Utilities
These accounts have a projected increase of $40,560. The majority of this increase can be
attributed to the Susquehanna Center expansion.
Waivers and Transfers
Waivers and transfers include the following:
 Transfer to support capital projects
 Transfer to support institutional scholarships
 Transfer to support the APGFCU Arena auxiliary
 Waivers and other
$1,000,000
$503,421
$134,000
$988,864
Waivers and transfers decreased $671,244 mainly due to the reduction in transfers for capital
projects.
Fixed Charges
These accounts encompass HCC’s property and casualty insurance coverage, workers
compensation, unemployment, and bad debt expenses. The following increases are budgeted:


General liability and property
Additional unemployment costs due to most recent trending
$30,000
$35,000
Equipment
Equipment represents non-recurring costs for fixed assets supporting the College. This budget
includes $115,386 for library books and database access.
The primary resource supporting technology equipment acquisition is the Computer
Equipment/Technology capital fund included within the FY 2014 Capital Improvement Program
and funded by the $5 consolidated fee increase. There is also an Equipment Replacement
Reserve (accrued at approximately $40,000 per year) that can be utilized to acquire other types
of equipment or vehicles.
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 2014
ACTUAL
2010-2011
FUND SOURCES
Beginning Balance (undesignated)
ACTUAL
2011-2012
BUDGET
2012-2013
Preliminary
2013-2014
$ Change
FY 13 to FY 14
% Change
FY 13 to FY 14
$17,158,240
$17,224,527
$15,593,688
$12,037,039
-$3,556,649
-29.55%
$ 17,111,019
9,719,168
14,512,764
813,168
$42,156,119
$ 16,768,761
9,719,168
14,961,612
1,130,124
$42,579,665
$17,467,429
9,990,806
14,961,612
680,764
$43,100,611
$18,181,704
10,345,648
14,961,612
680,764
$44,169,728
$714,275
$354,842
$0
$0
$1,069,117
4.09%
3.55%
0.00%
0.00%
2.48%
Transfers In (Auxiliary and Operating)
Total - Revenue and Transfers
3,084,103
$45,240,222
3,440,718
$46,020,383
3,089,677
$46,190,288
2,850,008
$47,019,736
-$239,669
$829,448
-7.76%
1.80%
Expenditures
Instruction
Academic Support
Student Services
Institutional Support
Operations/Maintenance of Plant
Waivers/Work Study
Non-mandatory Transfers
Total - Expenditures
$ 16,590,182
5,676,744
4,482,462
7,253,060
4,142,588
986,375
3,158,421
$42,289,832
$ 17,183,450
6,058,343
4,687,552
7,851,846
4,442,071
868,017
3,319,225
$44,410,504
$18,483,052
6,444,542
5,011,240
8,420,584
4,573,524
1,008,931
2,248,415
$46,190,288
$18,946,041
6,582,861
5,339,631
8,747,888
4,697,800
1,068,094
1,637,421
$47,019,736
$462,989
$138,319
$328,391
$327,304
$124,276
$59,163
-$610,994
$829,448
2.50%
2.15%
6.55%
3.89%
2.72%
5.86%
-27.17%
1.80%
$17,224,527
$15,593,688
$12,037,039
$9,187,031
-$2,850,008
-31.02%
Revenue
Tuition and Fees
State of Maryland
Harford County
Other
Sub-total - Revenue
Ending Fund Balance
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HARFORD COMMUNITY COLLEGE
FY 2014 BUDGET SUMMARY
REVENUE & TRANSFERS
TUITION AND FEES
STATE OF MARYLAND
HARFORD COUNTY
OTHER
SUB-TOTAL - REVENUE
TRANSFERS IN
TOTAL - REVENUE & TRANSFERS
EXPENDITURES
Object/Account Type
SALARY AND BENEFITS
CONTRACTED SERVICES
SUPPLIES AND MATERIALS
COMMUNICATIONS
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND TRAINING
WAIVERS AND TRANSFERS
UTILITIES
FIXED CHARGES
FURNITURE AND EQUIPMENT
ACTUAL
2010-2011
$ 17,111,019
9,719,168
14,512,764
813,168
42,156,119
ACTUAL
2011-2012
$ 16,768,761
9,719,168
14,961,612
1,130,124
42,579,665
BUDGET
2012-2013
$ 17,467,429
9,990,806
14,961,612
680,764
43,100,611
BUDGET
2013-2014
$ 18,181,704
10,345,648
14,961,612
680,764
44,169,728
3,084,103
$ 45,240,222
3,440,718
$ 46,020,383
3,089,677
$ 46,190,288
2,850,008 $
$ 47,019,736 $
$ 28,570,141
5,523,464
1,460,382
415,340
653,782
3,952,427
1,103,386
462,219
148,691
$ 42,289,832
$ 29,781,916
5,787,948
1,453,722
402,022
751,036
3,993,240
971,919
565,649
703,052
$ 44,410,504
$ 31,712,007
6,357,411
1,568,847
472,964
766,291
3,297,529
1,316,654
554,128
144,457
$ 46,190,288
$ 32,972,802
6,488,297
1,600,770
430,550
809,421
2,626,285
1,357,214
619,011
115,386
$ 47,019,736
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% Change
FY 13 to FY 14 FY 13 to FY 14
$
714,275
4.09%
$
354,842
3.55%
$
0.00%
$
0.00%
$
1,069,117
2.48%
(239,669)
829,448
-7.76%
1.80%
$
$
$
1,260,795
130,886
31,923
3.98%
2.06%
2.03%
$
$
$
$
$
$
(42,414)
43,130
(671,244)
40,560
64,883
(29,071)
-8.97%
5.63%
-20.36%
3.08%
11.71%
-20.12%
$
829,448
1.80%
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FY 2014 BUDGETED EXPENDITURES BY FUNCTION
FY2011
ACTUAL
FUNCTION DESCRIPTION
FY2012
ACTUAL
FY2013
BUDGET
FY2014
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.
$
16,590,182
$
17,183,450
$
18,483,052
$
18,946,041
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.
$
5,676,744
$
6,058,343
$
6,444,542
$
6,582,861
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).
$
4,482,462
$
4,687,552
$
5,011,240
$
5,339,631
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.
$
7,253,060
$
7,851,846
$
8,420,584
$
8,747,888
70
Operation and Maintenance of Plant - Includes expenditures for the operation and maintenance of the
physical plant, utilities, property insurance.
$
4,142,588
$
4,442,071
$
4,573,524
$
4,697,800
80
Scholarships and Fellowships - Includes expenditures for College Work Study stipends, institutional
scholarships, and tuition waivers.
$
986,375
$
868,017
$
1,008,931
$
1,068,094
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.
$
3,158,421
$
3,319,225
$
2,248,415
$
1,637,421
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FUNCTION 10
INSTRUCTION
OBJECT
5000
6000
6100
6200
6300
6400
6500
6600
7200
FY2011
ACTUAL
$ 15,244,344
775,537
396,478
26,482
127,166
4,731
12,110
3,334
$ 16,590,182
DESCRIPTION
SALARY AND BENEFITS
CONTRACTED SERVICES
SUPPLIES AND MATERIALS
COMMUNICATIONS
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND TRAINING
WAIVERS AND TRANSFERS
UTILITIES
FIXED CHARGES
FURNITURE AND EQUIPMENT
FY2012
ACTUAL
$ 15,752,878
755,632
411,455
33,695
156,132
20,000
6,139
13,614
33,905
$ 17,183,450
FY2013
BUDGET
$ 16,933,466
857,357
441,100
30,720
142,067
47,510
4,732
24,600
1,500
$ 18,483,052
FY2014
BUDGET
$ 17,365,067
900,117
448,742
29,431
167,300
15,630
6,139
13,615
$ 18,946,041
FY13 to FY14
$ change
% change
$431,601
2.5%
$42,760
$7,642
($1,289)
$25,233
5.0%
1.7%
-4.2%
17.8%
($31,880)
($10,985)
-67.1%
0.0%
-44.7%
($1,500)
$462,989
-100.0%
2.5%
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.
FUNCT ION 40
ACADEMIC SUPPORT
OBJECT
5000
6000
6100
6200
6300
6400
6500
6800
7200
DESCRIPT ION
SALARY AND BENEFITS
CONTRACTED SERVICES
SUPPLIES AND MATERIALS
COMMUNICATIONS
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND TRAINING
WAIVERS AND TRANSFERS
UTILITIES
FIXED CHARGES
FURNITURE AND EQUIPMENT
FY2011
ACT UAL
$ 3,842,263
1,220,095
312,642
76,019
99,154
22,100
2,720
101,751
$ 5,676,744
FY2012
ACT UAL
$ 4,068,648
1,353,410
315,791
79,847
101,423
5,400
11,233
122,591
$ 6,058,343
FY2013
BUDGET
$ 4,259,128
1,431,085
297,322
89,333
101,348
138,650
2,719
124,957
$ 6,444,542
FY2014
BUDGET
$ 4,428,172
1,412,893
389,016
87,200
106,897
29,345
13,952
115,386
$ 6,582,861
FY13 to FY14
$ change
% change
$169,044
4.0%
(18,192)
-1.3%
$91,694
($2,133)
$5,549
30.8%
-2.4%
5.5%
($109,305)
$0
$11,233
-78.8%
#DIV/0!
413.1%
0.0%
$138,319
2.1%
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.
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FUNCTION 50
STUDENT SERVICES
OBJECT
5000
6000
6100
6200
6300
6400
6600
7000
FY2011
ACTUAL
$ 3,650,712
379,744
169,416
59,097
208,209
10,891
4,393
$ 4,482,462
DESCRIPTION
SALARY AND BENEFITS
CONTRACTED SERVICES
SUPPLIES AND MATERIALS
COMMUNICATIONS
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND TRAINING
WAIVERS AND TRANSFERS
FIXED CHARGES
FURNITURE AND EQUIPMENT
FY2012
ACTUAL
$ 3,824,962
350,604
174,689
53,623
246,816
9,200
27,658
$ 4,687,552
FY2013
BUDGET
$ 3,926,627
559,367
162,094
65,683
233,577
35,000
10,892
18,000
$ 5,011,240
FY2014
BUDGET
$ 4,348,601
451,425
175,925
59,726
240,049
54,705
9,200
$ 5,339,631
FY13 to FY14
$ change
% change
$
421,974
10.7%
($107,942)
-19.3%
$13,831
($5,957)
$6,472
$19,705
8.5%
-9.1%
2.8%
56.3%
($1,692)
-15.5%
0.0%
6.6%
$328,391
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
WAIVERS AND TRANSFERS
FIXED CHARGES
FURNITURE AND EQUIPMENT
FY2011
ACTUAL
$4,664,678
1,456,928
259,447
251,534
213,057
2,450
377,073
27,893
$7,253,060
FY2012
ACTUAL
$ 5,007,946
1,552,957
259,316
231,738
244,328
4,700
467,447
83,414
$ 7,851,846
FY2013
BUDGET
$5,345,746
1,729,302
290,922
284,919
270,753
42,450
456,492
$8,420,584
FY2014
BUDGET
$ 5,541,823
1,812,253
282,331
251,057
283,429
58,906
518,089
$ 8,747,888
FY13 to FY14
$ change
% change
$196,077
$82,951
($8,591)
3.7%
4.8%
-3.0%
($33,862)
$12,676
-11.9%
4.7%
0.0%
$61,597
$0
13.5%
#DIV/0!
$327,304
3.9%
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
FY2011
ACTUAL
$ 951,225
1,691,160
322,399
2,208
6,196
1,098,655
59,425
11,320
4,142,588
FY2012
ACTUAL
$ 903,380
1,775,345
292,471
3,119
2,337
965,780
64,155
435,484
4,442,071
FY2013
BUDGET
$1,023,613
1,780,300
377,409
2,309
18,546
1,311,922
59,425
4,573,524
FY2014
FY13 to FY14
BUDGET
$ change
% change
$ 1,051,323 $ 27,710
2.7%
1,911,609
$131,309
7.4%
304,756
($72,653)
-19.3%
3,136
$827
35.8%
11,746
($6,800)
-36.7%
1,351,075
$39,153
3.0%
64,155
$4,730
8.0%
***
4,697,800
$124,276
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
WAIVERS AND TRANSFERS
FY2011
ACTUAL
$ 216,919
769,456
$ 986,375
FY2012
ACTUAL
$ 224,102
643,915
$ 868,017
FY2013
BUDGET
$ 223,427
785,504
$1,008,931
FY2014
BUDGET
$
237,816
830,278
$ 1,068,094
FY13 to FY14
$ change
% change
$14,389
6.4%
$44,774
$59,163
5.7%
5.9%
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 WAIVERS AND TRANSFERS
FY2011
ACTUAL
3,158,421
$3,158,421
FY2012
ACTUAL
3,319,225
$3,319,225
FY2013
BUDGET
2,248,415
$2,248,415
FY2014
BUDGET
1,637,421
$ 1,637,421
FY13 to FY14
$ change
% change
($610,994)
-27.2%
($610,994)
-27.2%
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
($134,000), and the College's funding of other projects contained in the Capital Budget ($1,000,000).
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Capital Budget
The capital budget and capital improvement program (CIP) establishes the schedule of
planned expenditures and commitments for FY 2014 and the subsequent five fiscal years.
The CIP is intended to plan for the College’s needs for additional facility improvements.
The CIP is from FY 2014 - FY 2019 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 2014 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 2019) is calculated.
Harford Community College’s (HCC) proposal for FY 2014 includes capital funding
requests totaling $15,448,450 among six projects:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Nursing and Allied Health Building
Plant Services Annex Building
Harford Sports Complex Renovation
Edgewood Renovation
Computer Technology and Equipment
Library Upgrades
$10,333,000
$ 2,200,000
$ 1,280,000
$ 632,000
$ 953,450
$
50,000
An appropriation of $10,333,000 is requested for the start of construction of the Nursing
and Allied Health Building (previously delayed) now scheduled to begin construction in
May 2013 with an expected completion date of August 2014. The total cost of the
project is $17,423,000. An appropriation of $7,090,000 was previously approved in 2012.
The Plant Services Annex request combines funds appropriated in 2012 ($600,000) with
an additional $1,500,000 from the College Bookstore Auxiliary Fund and $700,000 from
HCC operating funds to create a 14,000 square foot multi-use facility. The new plans
include a second story to house Computing and Technology Services (CTS) and
additional space for the relocation of the Copy Center. The relocation of CTS was
suggested by the Library utilization study completed in 2012. The Library utilization
study also suggested upgrades of $50,000 to replace stacks with study rooms. (Item six).
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An appropriation of $1,280,000 is being requested for renovations to the Harford Sports
Complex. This appropriation is in addition to the $231,000 approved in 2012 for a new
entrance and seating repairs. The additional funds are requested to address serious issues
with the baseball playing surface caused by soil compaction and the inability to water the
field with any consistency. The new appropriation will be funded with College
Bookstore Auxiliary Funds ($1,000,000) and Operating Funds ($250,000). The 2012
appropriation was funded by the Consolidated Student Fee. Ripken Baseball, an
Aberdeen based company, has pledged a significant gift to aid the renovation (included in
the appropriation). Ripken Baseball has also agreed to enter into a multi-year
commitment to utilize the renovated playing field. Ripken Baseball currently pays HCC
$25,000 a year for field rental.
An appropriation of $632,000 is requested for the renovation of Edgewood Hall. This is
a new project and recently accelerated in the HCC Master Plan. The funds will be used
to upgrade the HVAC system and renovate classrooms.
Finally, the Computer Equipment/Technology Program requests funding in the amount of
$953,450. The funds will be used for equipment and network upgrades and replacement.
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 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.

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.
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The projects requested for FY 2014 include:
FY 2014 Project Type
Campus Infrastructure
Technology
Recreation/Wellness Facilities
Building Additions and Renovations
Total
Request
50,000
953,450
1,280,000
13,165,000
15,448,450
The capital improvement program includes future funding proposals through FY 2019.
Details of the College’s capital budget proposal are attached.
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Nursing and Allied Health Building Rendering
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Nursing and Allied Health Building Classroom Rendering
Nursing and Allied Health Building Interior Rendering
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Edgewood Hall
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APGFCU Arena Ribbon Cutting
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Susquehanna Center Pool
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APGFCU Arena
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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 65 programs of study leading to an Associate of
Arts, Associate of Sciences, Associate of Applied Sciences, or Associate of Arts in Teaching
degree that can transfer to a four-year program or lead to immediate employment. Shorter
curricula are offered leading to a Certificate in 23 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.
The county contains three incorporated towns, Bel Air, Havre de Grace and Aberdeen, of which
Bel Air is the county seat.
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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 2012, 7,256 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 19% of HCC credit students attend full-time.
Institutional Assessment
QUALITY AND EFFECTIVENESS INDICATORS
Harford Community College has implemented a variety of strategies to assist students in
achieving their academic goals. Among these strategies are enhancements to new student and
adult student orientation programming; interventions for students in the General Studies
Undecided major that resulted in an average 29% increase in declaration of majors; and
reorganization and staffing additions that enhance Tutoring Services. Performance on Indicator
3b (Fall-to-fall retention: College-ready students) is strong, as is performance on Indicator 5a
(Successful-persister rate after four years: College-ready students.) However, in an effort to
improve indicators 3a (Fall-to-fall retention: developmental students) and 6b (Graduationtransfer rate after four years: developmental completers), the College is implementing in fall
2012 a grant-funded developmental mathematics course-sequence redesign and an accelerated
learning program model for developmental English. These projects are designed to improve
students’ progress through the developmental course sequences into college-level courses.
In support of Indicator 6 (Graduation-transfer rate after four years), Harford has implemented
outreach to students who have earned 45 or more credits in order to encourage and assist these
students in completing their degrees. Harford has also initiated a reverse transfer process. This
cooperative process identifies students who completed at least 30 credits at Harford and then
transferred to Towson. With the students’ permission, Harford will examine Towson transcripts
to determine if Associate’s degrees may be awarded. Harford has also continued its rich transfer
programming, offering two transfer fairs with over 40 participating institutions. Approximately
500 students attended these fairs in academic year 2011-2012. The Advising, Career, and
Transfer Services office also schedules several instant-admit and information days throughout
the year with transfer institutions such as UMUC, Stevenson, and University of Baltimore.
Advisors conduct Steps to a Successful Transfer workshops each semester, providing
information on transfer planning, transfer resources, and transfer admissions processes.
To support the 2009 Maryland State Plan for Postsecondary Education, Goal 1 (Maintain and
strengthen a system of postsecondary education institutions recognized nationally for academic
excellence and effectiveness in fulfilling the educational needs of students and the economic and
societal development needs of the state and the nation), the College continues to modify and
create academic programming to respond to current career and academic demands. Recent
program enhancements include modification of the Lower-level CPA Exam certification
certificate; development of an Advanced Administrative Assistant certificate; and creation of
new courses in Biology, Computer Information Systems, and Computer Aided Design and
Drafting. The Accounting certificates were revised to better prepare students for national
bookkeeping certification, and since the revision, several students have received certification.
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The Cybersecurity program continues to be developed in cooperation with local employers. As
part of the ongoing development of the program, courses were mapped to national security
standards, earning recognition from the National Security Center as a National Center of
Academic Excellence in Information Assurance. Students in the program have earned the
CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Associates) certification. Additionally, the College has
developed draft articulation agreements in partnership with regional four-year universities, and,
in cooperation with the University of Delaware, received a National Science Foundation grant
for the Cybersecurity program.
An overall decrease in continuing education enrollment is a likely factor in the uneven progress
on Indicator 17 (Enrollment in continuing education basic skills and literacy courses), but a
recently implemented Adult Basic Education/GED retention plan may impact this indicator in
the future. The retention plan involves assisting students in the Adult Basic Education and GED
classes with goal-setting and then following up with those students as goals are met or
roadblocks are encountered. Instructors and staff also contact individual students who have
missed classes. Further interventions are planned for AY 2012-2013.
ACCESS AND AFFORDABILITY INDICATORS
Harford supports the 2009 Maryland State Plan for Postsecondary Education Goal 2 (Achieve
a system of postsecondary education that promotes accessibility and affordability for all
Marylanders) by maintaining low tuition costs and assuring that admission and enrollment
processes are easily accessible to students. The College has increased tuition minimally over the
past few years and remains the most affordable community college in Maryland with tuition and
fees well below the 40% benchmark on Indicator 15 (Tuition and fees as a percent of tuition and
fees at MD public four-year institutions). Over 500 students were helped in achieving their
educational goals in FY 2012 with scholarship and institutional funding in excess of $600,000.
Harford has expanded its reach into the Harford County Public School system in order to
maintain its strong position for Indicators 12 (Market share of recent, college-bound high school
graduates) and 14 (High school student enrollment) by offering full-service placement testing,
advising, and registration sessions on-site at county high schools. After a pilot in two schools,
the program will expand in spring 2013 to six schools. Harford’s progress on Indicators 10
(Market share of first-time, full-time freshman) and 11 (Market share of part-time
undergraduates) exceeds its benchmarks.
In order to increase access to student services for all students, Harford has enhanced and
expanded its online admissions, advising, registration, financial aid, and finance processes. In
addition, the College Store has expanded its online services and now offers textbook rentals for a
variety of high-enrollment courses.
DIVERSITY INDICATORS
Harford seeks to create a welcoming learning environment for all students and actively supports
the 2009 Maryland State Plan for Postsecondary Education Goal 3 (Ensure equal opportunity
for Maryland’s diverse citizenry) with a variety of initiatives. The Rites of Passage student
mentoring program not only engages students one-on-one through mentor relationships with
faculty and staff, but sponsors programming that reflect the diverse culture of learning fostered
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at Harford. In AY 2011-2012, students interacted with important cultural and historical figures
and their narratives during tours of such landmark sites as the National Great Blacks in Wax
Museum, the home of Chief Justice Thurgood Marshall, and the offices of the NAACP.
The College has also responded to increasing numbers of student veterans by enhancing or
creating services tailored to their needs. The College Life office established the HCC Student
Veteran’s Club registered student organization, and the Student Veteran meeting space within
the Student Center was established in spring 2012.
Students with disabilities are also well-served at Harford with a variety of programs and
services. The College has expanded its outreach to prospective students with disabilities by
collaborating with the Harford County Public Schools on campus tours and introductions to the
College enrollment process. Disability Awareness Month is recognized with programming such
as Job Readiness and How to Disclose your Disability, a Federal Workforce Recruitment
program, and the Wheelchair Scavenger Hunt.
In support of its LGBTQ population, the College held LGBTQ Sensitivity and Safe Zone
training for employees and created a campus workgroup to plan and implement future training.
Harford continues to make steady progress on Indicator 21 (Successful-persistor rate after four
years) but will continue to address uneven progress on Indicator 22 (Graduation-transfer rate
after four years). Progress on indicator 19 (Percent minorities of full-time faculty) is still
needed, but a major factor in the near-constant percentage of minority full-time faculty is the
College’s generally low turnover. In order to increase the number of minority faculty hires, the
College’s academic deans use a number of strategies to encourage minority recruitment and
hiring including the use of personal contacts, professional associations and advisory board
affiliations. The College has made significant progress on indicator 20 (Percent minorities of
full-time administrative and professional staff). This has been achieved through targeted
advertising using varied media to ensure strong, diverse applicant pools. In addition, the
Assistant Director for Human Resources works with search committees to ensure a diverse pool
of candidates and finalists for employment consideration and provides review and oversight for
all hiring and promotion decisions to ensure fairness, equity, and commitment to the College’s
principles of diversity. Although the number of internal promotions fill by minority candidates
has decreased slightly over the past two years, 94% of the total FY12 promotions were awarded
to women candidates.
STUDENT-CENTERED LEARNING INDICATORS
Harford continues to prepare students well for performance at transfer institutions as evidenced
by its achievement on Indicator 23 (Performance at Transfer Institutions). While performance
on Indicator 25a (Associate degrees and credit certificates awarded: Career degrees) is
improving, the number of transfer degrees awarded exceeds the benchmark. Implementation of
completion strategies should continue to drive higher numbers on Indicator 25. The Educational
and Transitional Studies division is currently assessing how it might improve Indicator 27
(Education transfer programs). One strategy is to examine student Praxis scores to determine in
what content areas additional support and instruction might be needed.
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Instructional and support activities at Harford directly address the 2009 Maryland State Plan for
Postsecondary Education Goal 4 (Achieve a system of postsecondary education that promotes
student-centered learning to meet the needs of all Marylanders). For example, the Compass First
Year Experience Seminar, a course designed to assist new students in transitioning to college
life, includes time management, study skills, and campus connections. The seminar is run in two
formats: as a stand-alone seminar and as a seminar that is linked to several classes that heavily
enroll freshmen. Additionally, the STEM division hosts the two-track STEM Scholars Step-Up
Summer Bridge Program for entering STEM majors. This two-track program, held in the late
summer, focuses on academic preparedness and career awareness. Students are recruited
through a combination of direct mail, high school guidance counselor contact, and Harford
Admissions and Advising activities.
Further support of Maryland State Goal 4 is evidenced by Harford’s focus on student-centered
assessment of learning at the course, program, and institution levels. Academic divisions assess
program outcomes by infusing assessment throughout courses within a program. For example,
the STEM division is currently assessing its program goal “Students will be able to perform
experiments and projects by applying theoretical concepts and the scientific method” by using
specific laboratory exercises throughout the Biology curriculum. Since the program goals are
mapped to institutional academic outcome goals, these exercises will produce data for
institutional goals, as well.
ECONOMIC GROWTH AND VITALITY INDICATORS
As the county’s only institution of higher education, Harford Community College is integral to
the growth and vitality of the county and the region. One example of support for the 2009
Maryland State Plan for Postsecondary Education Goal 5 (Promote economic growth and
vitality through the advancement of research and the development of a highly qualified
workforce) is recent faculty participation in the University of Maryland, College Park Research
Experiences for Teachers (RET) initiative. RET is designed to engage community college
STEM faculty in research with the larger goals of developing innovative courses and
collaborating with K-12 to further energy literacy in the community. As a result of involvement
in RET, a new credit-level course in energy has been developed and is moving through the
curriculum approval process. In support of indicators 28 (Percent of full-time employed career
program graduates working in a related field) and 29 (Graduate satisfaction with job
preparation), the College has implemented a variety of career preparation strategies, including
career and job search workshops and infusion of job search techniques into curricula.
Although Indicator 30 (Enrollment in continuing education workforce development courses) has
declined (as have enrollments for Continuing Education and Training generally), Indicator 31
(Enrollment in Continuing Education leading to government or industry-required certification or
licensure) is strong and Indicator 32 (Number of business organizations provided training and
services under contract) is rebounding after declining for two years. These metrics may be
directly affected by recent staffing changes that allow for greater industry and government
outreach. For example, to further serve the Aberdeen Proving Ground (APG) community,
Harford, in partnership with Georgia Institute of Technology and with support from the
Professional Associations Network (PAN), offered a series of lectures on technical topics
relevant to the APG workforce. Presentations were given by college professors and PhD
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researchers—widely recognized as leading experts in their fields—from universities including
University of South Australia, Johns Hopkins University, and Georgia Institute of Technology.
A total of 182 participants attended the five technical lectures.
Further, members of the Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association-Aberdeen
Chapter (AFCEA) benefited from the organization's partnership with Harford Community
College in FY 2012. The College offered a discount to AFCEA members for training and exam
preparation for individuals seeking certification in Project Management Professional (PMP),
Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), and Information Technology
Infrastructure Library (ITIL).
As a result of a partnership with the International Test and Evaluation Association (ITEA),
Harford Community College also provided training for the Test and Evaluation Community on
APG. Additionally, the College has recently opened a Prometric Testing Center at the Higher
Education Center in order to better serve students who are enrolled in certification courses.
Community Outreach and Impact
Outreach to Employers
Harford collaborates closely with Harford County business and industry. Harford faculty and
staff meet routinely with local employers to facilitate job and experiential learning opportunities
for students. For example, the STEP/SCEP Internship program provides opportunities for
students in the Business Management and Administrative Professions programs to work for
Veterans Affairs, the Army Civilian Personnel Advisory Center, and the Army Research,
Development, and Engineering Command (RDECOM). In addition, the College is a partner
with the Harford County Office of Economic Development’s Harford Innovation Center, an
initiative to attract Department of Defense and technology employers to Harford. The College
participates in the College Central Network, a job recruitment tool for local businesses, and the
Smart Workers=Smart Companies organization of local businesses.
Outreach to Community Organizations
Harford Community College continues to be a vital resource to its community. In collaboration
with the Harford County Public Library, the College Library hosted a book discussion for the
One Maryland One Book program. The renovated Hays-Heighe House continues its
community-outreach programming by sponsoring public “Salon at Hays-Heighe” discussions, an
American Girls summer camp, and the War of 1812: Bicentennial Observance exhibit. HaysHeighe also housed archeological collections from the Maryland Archeological Conservation
Laboratory so that students in anthropology courses and members of the local archaeological
society could process artifacts for a state field session, and, in collaboration with the Historical
Society of Harford County and the public library, presented a book discussion series on the topic
of the American Civil War.
Harford is integral to the arts in Harford County. In addition to full schedules of Chesapeake
Theatre and Amoss Center performances, the College partners with local theater groups for
productions in the newly established Black Box Theatre in Joppa Hall. The College also
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partnered with the Harford County Department of Community Services on an “Arts Without
Boundaries” exhibit and reception. The Susquehanna Symphony Orchestra, the Harford Choral
Society, and the Bel Air Community Band provide opportunities for Harford Community
College students to perform.
Members of the College faculty and staff serve on a variety of local boards and organizations,
including the Greater Edgewood Educational Foundation (GEEF), the Harford Chamber of
Commerce, the Harford County Local Management Board, SARC, Inc., and the Senior Science
Society.
Outreach to Educational Institutions
Harford Community College collaborates closely with Harford County Public Schools (HCPS)
on a number of initiatives, including:
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The Technology Needs Teens (TNT) program, an on-site program introducing middle
school students to a variety of tech-related career fields;
The Futures 11 program which exposes high school juniors in the five public school
magnet programs to postsecondary educational, career, and vocational opportunities;
On-site high school placement, advising, and registration one-stop sessions, expanded to
six schools for 2012-2013; and
On-site offerings of Harford’s developmental math courses in five county public high
schools.
Another successful initiative is the STEM Teaching Academy. For academic year 2011-2012,
the College hosted an academy for 58 teachers for grades 1-12. This full week of professional
development is taught by scientist, engineers, and mathematicians from the College, local
industry, and the government. As a result of the 2011 Academy, instructors who are members of
the Senior Science Society received invitations to guest lecture in Harford County schools
classrooms, ultimately reaching over 1500 students.
Currently, a full-time faculty member is tasked as the College’s liaison with the Technology and
Innovation in Manufacturing and Engineering (TIME) center which is a grant-funded initiative
based at the Community College of Baltimore County. This initiative seeks to support
curriculum development and industry partnerships in the emerging fields of technology-based
engineering and manufacturing.
Recommendations from the Northeast Maryland Task Force on Higher Education support the
planned Towson building adjacent to Harford Community College. This collaboration will
assure a seamless college experience for many Harford County residents, allowing them to
complete a baccalaureate degree on the Harford campus. Although the impact on enrollment as
a result of this major development is unknown, it is likely that both institutions will benefit
greatly from this partnership.
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Cost Containment
The following significant cost containment actions were adopted by HCC in FY 2011:
Temporary Actions:
 Changed supplier and negotiated new contract for Internet and WAN
$135,924
 Reduction of copier and multifunctional device costs through competitive bidding $98,000
 Purchase of electric power with a consortium
$61,200
 Purchase of natural gas with a consortium
$24,883
 Negotiated cost reduction for e-learning software and maintenance
$9,682
Permanent Actions:
 Favorable healthcare experience enabling us to maintain current premium rates
for two consecutive years
 Implemented electronic billing, resulting in savings in postage and printing costs
$405,000
$20,000
Accountability Indicators
See attached HCC 2012 Accountability Indicators Table.
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