Harford Community College
FY 2015 Operating Budget
&
FY 2015 Capital Budget
Executive Summary
June 10, 2014
Table of Contents
Operating Budget ...........................................................................................................................4
Capital Budget and Capital Improvement Plan .......................................................................20
Appendix .......................................................................................................................................40
Harford Community College
FY 2015 Operating and Capital Budgets
Mission
Harford Community College provides accessible, innovative learner-centered educational
opportunities. As an open-access institution, the College promotes graduation, transfer, individual
goal attainment, and career and workforce development. The College fosters lifelong learning,
global awareness, and social and cultural enrichment.
Vision
To be a national higher education leader by transforming lives through imagination, compassion, and
rigor.
Values
Excellence
We are creative and passionate in our work. Our highly qualified faculty and staff, learner-centered
programs and services, and beautiful campus reflect our commitment to intentional improvement.
Lifelong Learning
We prepare our students and ourselves to contribute to our community as critical thinkers,
knowledgeable citizens, and creative problem solvers. We believe that learning should be engaging
and enjoyable.
Diversity
We embrace differences, respect intellectual and academic freedom, promote critical discourse, and
encourage socio-cultural and global awareness.
Service
We are accessible and responsive to our students, our community, and each other. Helping people
achieve their goals is central to our mission.
Innovation
We cultivate bold vision, creative exploration, and responsible risk taking.
Sustainability
We are responsible stewards of our resources. We work together to protect our natural resources,
renew our human resources, and expand our financial and physical resources.
Integrity
We adhere to high ethical standards. Honesty, sincerity, fairness, respect, transparency, and trust
serve as our foundation.
Collaboration
We foster teamwork and partnerships. Working together enhances results and builds community.
Communication
We share information and ideas, listen with open minds, and strive for clarity.
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Board of Trustees
James J. Valdes, Ph.D., Chair
(District E; Term Expires 2018)
Richard D. Norling, Vice Chair
(District D; Term Expires 2014)
Doris G. Carey
(District A; Term Expires 2016)
April L. Fritts
(District F; Term Expires 2014)
John F. Haggerty
(District C; Term Expires 2018)
Cordell E. Hunter, Sr.
(At-Large; Term Expires 2017)
Bryan E. Kelly, CFP®
(At-Large; Term Expires 2015)
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
Brenda Morrison, Vice President
Marketing, Development, & Community Relations
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Budget Development Framework
Harford Community College’s (HCC) operating funds are derived primarily from three revenue
sources: tuition and fee payments from students, and funding appropriations from Harford
County and the State of Maryland. Historically, tuition and fees have covered approximately
one-third of HCC’s operating costs. However, beginning in FY 2008, economic pressures at both
the State and County level began resulting in public funding reductions. A five-year period with
no public funding increases and a large increase in enrollment led to a significant shift in the
percentage allocation of revenue sources, as tuition and fees made up approximately 41% of
HCC’s incoming revenues in the FY 2014 budget submission. During this period, HCC has
continued to provide higher education at a substantially lower tuition rate than comparable
community colleges within the state. With a history of strong financial support from the County
and the assumption that this support would eventually rebound, HCC has utilized a “transfer-in”
of reserve funds to balance the structural deficit that has evolved during this period due to the
inflationary effects and the cost of resources necessary to provide service for a larger FTE base.
As there are no indications that County support will be increasing in the near future, HCC is
aware of the importance of developing a strategy to balance the structural deficit and ensure that
adequate reserves are maintained. Therefore, HCC has proposed a four-year plan designed to
erase the structural deficit by FY 2018. This plan implements a $12 per credit hour tuition
increase in FY 2015, raising the in-county credit tuition rate to $104. The consolidated fee
assessed on the in-county tuition rate will also be raised 2.57% to 20% in FY 2015.
HCC places considerable emphasis on containing expenditures. However, in these efforts, HCC
resources have absorbed an increased workload resulting from the enrollment “boom” that
occurred in the FY 2009-2011 timeframe. During this time period, credit hours generated by
HCC increased 21.8% from approximately 110,000 to 134,000. This enrollment hike led to very
favorable tuition and fee revenue performance versus the budget which offset a portion of the
budgeted structural deficit by supplanting the declining public funds. Subsequent to FY 2011,
enrollment has leveled off. In FY 2013, credit hours generated by HCC were approximately
136,000. In FY 2014, enrollment actually declined by approximately 3.5% for both the fall and
spring semesters. This declining enrollment performance was also common among the other
local community colleges. Given the current economic indicators, demographic data, and recent
trends at other community colleges, the notion is that it may be some time before enrollment
experience enters favorable territory again. Therefore, HCC has factored this input into the fouryear plan and is projecting a 3% decline in credit enrollment. Further, due to FY 2014 trends on
the noncredit side, HCC has projected a 14.4% decrease in noncredit revenue compared to the
FY 2014 budget.
The FY 2015 operating budget is framed around several broad revenue-related assumptions:
 $12 per credit hour increase in tuition, and a 2.57% increase to the consolidated fee
 3% decline in credit enrollment
 14.4% decrease in noncredit revenue compared to the FY 2014 budget
 State funding increase of $690,095
 Flat County funding
 Minimal growth of cash balances due to interest rates continuing at historic lows
 A transfer-in from HCC’s undesignated fund balance of $2,450,088 will be required to fund
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institutional scholarships ($503,421), subsidize certain operational costs associated with the
APGFCU Arena auxiliary ($134,000), and balance the structural deficit within the FY 2015
operating budget ($1,812,667). It should be noted that this FY 2015 transfer-in has been
reduced $399,920.
General Operating Fund Revenues and Transfers In
The FY 2015 operating budget of $48,112,201 contains an overall increase of 2.32% 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 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
2011-2012
ACTUAL
2012-2013
BUDGET
2013-2014
PRELIM
2014-2015
$ Change
FY 14 to FY 15
% Change
FY 14 to FY 15
Revenue
Tuition and Fees
State of Maryland
Harford County
Other
16,768,761
9,719,168
14,961,612
1,130,124
17,177,927
9,990,807
14,961,612
812,478
18,181,704
10,345,648
14,961,612
680,764
18,983,994
11,035,743
14,961,612
680,764
802,290
690,095
Total - Revenue
$42,579,665
$42,942,824
$44,169,728
$45,662,113
$1,492,385
3.38%
Transfers In (Auxiliary and Operating)
$1,654,634
$1,914,610
$2,850,008
$2,450,088
-$399,920
-14.03%
Total - Revenue and Transfers
$44,234,299
$44,857,434
$ 47,019,736
$ 48,112,201
$1,092,465
2.32%
-
4.41%
6.67%
0.00%
0.00%
County Funding
The FY 2015 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
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FY 2013 and FY2014, and we anticipate flat funding of $14,961,612 for FY 2015.
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 well below both the state and metro averages. The transfer-in
from fund balance is included in the “Other” category of the data supporting Table 2.
Diagram 1 – Operating Budget
Actual and Projected Revenue 2005-2015
50.0%
45.0%
40.0%
State
35.0%
Local
Tuition and Fees
30.0%
25.0%
20.0%
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013 2014P 2015P
Table 2 – Composition of Operating Funds
Community Colleges, Percentage of Unrestricted Revenues FY 2013
Institution
State
Local
Tuition
and Fees
Other
Metro Area Colleges
Anne Arundel
Baltimore County
Carroll
Cecil
Frederick
Harford
Howard
26%
22%
25%
23%
20%
22%
16%
30%
25%
29%
37%
34%
33%
34%
42%
53%
44%
38%
43%
38%
48%
1%
1%
2%
1%
4%
6%
2%
Metro Area Composite
22%
32%
44%
2%
State
24%
31%
44%
2%
Source: M HEC, CC Audit ed Financial Report s; numbers have been rounded; HCC 'Ot her' adjust ed t o ref lect act ual
t ransf er-in and does not include consolidat ed f ees revenue recognized in rest rict ed f unds.
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State Funding
State operating funding is projected to increase $690,095 in FY 2015. Total state funding of
$11,035,743 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
$1.756 million in FY 2013 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
$143.88 per plan member. This will cost the College $46,186 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
$18,983,994. Tuition is generated through credit and noncredit courses. A budgeted increase of
4.41% in this revenue source, or $802,290, is driven by the $12 increase in tuition per credit hour
and 2.57% increase in the consolidated fee. Due to the current enrollment trends and the
continuing uncertainty associated with future trends, we are assuming the FY 2015 credit hours
generated will decrease 3% compared to FY 2014 projections.
In-county tuition will increase $12 to $104 per credit hour. Out-of-county and out-of-state tuition
will also increase $12 to $191 and $278, respectively. The consolidated fee will increase to 20%
of the in-county tuition rate. A full-time in-county student taking 15 credit hours for the Fall and
Spring semesters would pay $3,744 in tuition and consolidated fees. A full-time student taking
similar lower division, undergraduate courses at Towson University is projected to pay $8,342 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
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represent a “one-time” transfer of funds from HCC’s operating fund balance. In FY 2015,
$2,450,088 from the undesignated fund balance is allocated as a transfer-in to 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 2015 Operating Budget
($1,812,667).
General Operating Fund Expenditures
The proposed FY 2015 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 services, and health
insurance. The College has continued to experience substantial demand, servicing 7,039 credit
students in Fall 2013. 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 transferouts representing undesignated fund balance transfers to fund institutional scholarships, and to
subsidize certain operational costs associated with the APGFCU Arena auxiliary. This
expenditure budget of $48,112,201 will increase overall expenditures 2.32%, or $1,092,465.
Table 3 – General Operating Fund Expenditures
ACTUAL
2011-2012
Expenditures
Instruction
Academic Support
Student Services
Institutional Support
Operations/Maintenance of Plant
Waivers/Work Study
Non-mandatory Transfers
Total - Expenditures
ACTUAL
2012-2013
BUDGET
2013-2014
PRELIM
2014-2015
17,152,362
6,076,463
4,661,720
7,848,281
4,308,231
868,017
3,319,225
18,032,988
6,121,109
4,915,732
8,152,357
4,451,472
935,361
2,248,415
18,946,041
6,582,860
5,339,632
8,747,887
4,697,801
1,101,451
1,604,064
19,663,627
6,794,966
5,618,652
9,454,743
4,898,710
1,044,082
637,421
$44,234,299
$44,857,434
$47,019,736
$48,112,201
$ Change
FY 14 to FY 15
% Change
FY 14 to FY 15
717,586
212,106
279,020
3.79%
3.22%
5.23%
706,856
8.08%
200,909
(57,369)
(966,643)
4.28%
-5.21%
-60.26%
$1,092,465
2.32%
Budget Development
Budget managers were asked to examine their FY 2013 actual expenditures and budgeted
FY 2014 appropriations and make adjustments between their accounts to meet the programmatic
goals and objectives for FY 2015. 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
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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 (Diagram 2). The operating budget supports almost 10,000 credit students and
13,000 noncredit students over the course of the year.
Diagram 2 – FY 2015 Operating Budget by Function
Expenditures by Function
Institutional
Support
19.7%
Oper & Maint,
10.2%
Transfers
1.3%
Scholarships
2.2%
Student
Services
11.7%
Academic
Support
14.1%
Instruction
40.9%
Examining the proposed operating budget by object, or account type (Diagram 3), demonstrates
the distribution of expenditures. Approximately 71.7% 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 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 74.8% 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.
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Diagram 3 – FY 2014 Operating Budget by Account Type
Expenditures Classification
Contracted Services
14.3%
Salary and Benefits
71.7%
Supplies and Materials
3.5%
Furniture and Equipment
0.3%
Other
4.1%
Utilities
2.8%
Transfers
3.4%
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 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 $562,404.
Prior to FY 2012, favorable health claims experience 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 through FY 2013 and into
FY 2014. Based on these trends and medical inflation projections, the College has increased
medical, dental, and vision premiums by 10% or $400,000.
Three new full-time positions are comprised within this budget submission; a term faculty
position to support the Nursing and Allied Health program; a maintenance technician who will
assist in the support of the new Towson and Darlington Hall buildings; and an additional
application developer within the Computer and Technology Services department. The total cost
for these three new positions is $151,853.
Contracted Services
As the Financial Accounting and Reporting Manual (FARM) for Higher Education indicates, the
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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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




Internal control audits – recommended by Mid-States
Campus infrastructure expansion and housekeeping price escalation
Increase in Legal Fees
ACA Mandated Re-Insurance Fees
CDL Truck Training program growth
Software maintenance agreement price escalations
Disability Service Requirements
Wellness Initiative
$100,000
$81,200
$52,900
$44,285
$44,000
$40,300
$33,300
$30,000
Supplies and Materials
Supplies and materials increased $61,578 primarily due to price escalations of custodial supplies,
and costs associated with additional campus infrastructure.
Professional Development, Training and Travel
The increase of $35,606 in these accounts is tied primarily to institutional memberships and
developmental workshops.
Utilities
These accounts have a minimal projected increase of $2,357.
Waivers and Transfers
Waivers and transfers include the following:
 Transfer to support institutional scholarships
 Transfer to support the APGFCU Arena auxiliary
 Waivers and other
$503,421
$134,000
$972,018
Waivers and transfers decreased $1,086,864 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 decrease of $33,209 in these accounts
is primarily attributed to a reduction in anticipated unemployment insurance.
Equipment
Equipment represents non-recurring costs for fixed assets supporting the College. This budget
includes $121,156 for library books and database access.
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The primary resource supporting the acquisition of technology and equipment is the Computer
Equipment/Technology capital fund included within the FY 2015 Capital Improvement Program
and funded by approximately 27% of the consolidated fee. There is also an Equipment
Replacement Reserve (accrued at approximately $52,000 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 & EXPENDITURES BY PROGRAM FOR FY 2015
ACTUAL
2011-2012
FUND SOURCES
Beginning Balance (undesignated)
ACTUAL
2012-2013
BUDGET
2013-2014
PRELIM
2014-2015
$ Change
FY 14 to FY 15
% Change
FY 14 to FY 15
$16,801,591
$15,146,957
$13,232,347
$10,382,339
-$2,850,008
Revenue
Tuition and Fees
State of Maryland
Harford County
Other
16,768,761
9,719,168
14,961,612
1,130,124
17,177,927
9,990,807
14,961,612
812,478
18,181,704
10,345,648
14,961,612
680,764
18,983,994
11,035,743
14,961,612
680,764
802,290
690,095
-
4.41%
6.67%
0.00%
0.00%
Total - Revenue
$42,579,665
$42,942,824
$44,169,728
$45,662,113
$1,492,385
3.38%
17,152,362
6,076,463
4,661,720
7,848,281
4,308,231
868,017
3,319,225
18,032,988
6,121,109
4,915,732
8,152,357
4,451,472
935,361
2,248,415
18,946,041
6,582,860
5,339,632
8,747,887
4,697,801
1,101,451
1,604,064
19,663,627
6,794,966
5,618,652
9,454,743
4,898,710
1,044,082
637,421
717,586
212,106
279,020
706,856
200,909
(57,369)
(966,643)
Total - Expenditures
$44,234,299
$44,857,434
$47,019,736
$48,112,201
$1,092,465
2.32%
Total - Operating Surplus/(Deficit)
-$1,654,634
-$1,914,610
-$2,850,008
-$2,450,088
$399,920
-14.03%
Ending Fund Balance
$15,146,957
$13,232,347
$10,382,339
$7,932,251
-$2,450,088
-23.60%
$1,654,634
$1,914,610
$2,850,008
$2,450,088
-$399,920
-14.03%
Expenditures
Instruction
Academic Support
Student Services
Institutional Support
Operations/Maintenance of Plant
Waivers/Work Study
Non-mandatory Transfers
Transfers In (Auxiliary and Operating)
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-27.45%
3.79%
3.22%
5.23%
8.08%
4.28%
-5.21%
-60.26%
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HARFORD COMMUNITY COLLEGE
GENERAL OPERATING BUDGET
PRELIMINARY OPERATING FUND REVENUE & EXPENDITURES BY ACCOUNT TYPE FOR FY 2015
ACTUAL
2011-2012
ACTUAL
2012-2013
BUDGET
2013-2014
FUND SOURCES
Beginning Balance (undesignated)
$16,801,591
$15,146,957
$13,232,347
$10,382,339
Revenue
Tuition and Fees
State of Maryland
Harford County
Other
16,768,761
9,719,168
14,961,612
1,130,124
17,177,927
9,990,807
14,961,612
812,478
18,181,704
10,345,648
14,961,612
680,764
18,983,994
11,035,743
14,961,612
680,764
Total - Revenue
$42,579,665
$42,942,824
$44,169,728
29,781,916
5,726,665
1,422,585
399,977
751,036
3,993,240
971,919
568,367
618,594
31,240,644
6,051,797
1,444,256
421,928
710,098
2,998,985
1,106,893
601,590
281,243
Total - Expenditures
$44,234,299
Total - Operating Surplus/(Deficit)
Ending Fund Balance
Expenditures
Salary and Benefits
Contracted Services
Supplies and Materials
Communications
Professional Development and Training
Waivers and Transfers
Utilities
Fixed Charges
Furniture and Equipment
Transfers In (Auxiliary and Operating)
PRELIM
2014-2015
$ Change
FY 14 to FY 15
-$2,850,008
% Change
FY 14 to FY 15
-27.45%
802,290
690,095
-
4.41%
6.67%
0.00%
0.00%
$45,662,113
$1,492,385
3.38%
32,840,349
6,485,931
1,604,723
434,238
794,880
2,696,303
1,357,215
687,711
118,386
34,506,529
6,858,579
1,666,301
470,969
830,486
1,644,107
1,359,572
654,502
121,156
1,666,180
372,648
61,578
36,731
35,606
(1,052,196)
2,357
(33,209)
2,770
5.07%
5.75%
3.84%
8.46%
4.48%
-39.02%
0.17%
-4.83%
2.34%
$44,857,434
$47,019,736
$48,112,201
$1,092,465
2.32%
-$1,654,634
-$1,914,610
-$2,850,008
-$2,450,088
$399,920
-14.03%
$15,146,957
$13,232,347
$10,382,339
$7,932,251
-$2,450,088
-23.60%
$1,654,634
$1,914,610
$2,850,008
$2,450,088
-$399,920
-14.03%
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HARFORD COMMUNITY COLLEGE
FY 2015 BUDGETED EXPENDITURES BY FUNCTION
FY2012
ACTUAL
FUNCTION DESCRIPTION
FY2013
ACTUAL
FY2014
BUDGET
FY2015
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.
$
17,152,362
$
18,032,988
$
18,946,041
$
19,663,627
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.
$
6,076,463
$
6,121,109
$
6,582,860
$
6,794,966
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).
$
4,661,720
$
4,915,732
$
5,339,632
$
5,618,652
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.
$
7,848,281
$
8,152,357
$
8,747,887
$
9,454,743
70
Operation and Maintenance of Plant - Includes expenditures for the operation and maintenance of the
physical plant, utilities, property insurance.
$
4,308,231
$
4,451,472
$
4,697,801
$
4,898,710
80
Scholarships and Fellowships - Includes expenditures for College Work Study stipends, institutional
scholarships, and tuition waivers.
$
868,017
$
935,361
$
1,101,451
$
1,044,082
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.
$
3,319,225
$
2,248,415
$
1,604,064
$
637,421
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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
WAIVERS AND TRANSFERS
UTILITIES
FIXED CHARGES
FURNITURE AND EQUIPMENT
FY2012
ACTUAL
$ 15,752,878
755,425
393,023
33,695
156,132
20,000
6,139
13,614
21,456
$ 17,152,362
FY2013
ACTUAL
$ 16,670,058
740,081
402,192
29,357
142,168
2,511
5,509
25,019
16,093
$ 18,032,988
FY2014
BUDGET
$ 17,365,445
885,474
460,691
30,869
167,300
10,508
6,140
19,614
$ 18,946,041
FY2015
BUDGET
$ 17,986,324
942,476
479,607
31,810
154,862
36,434
5,509
26,605
$ 19,663,627
FY14 to FY15
$ change
% change
$620,879
$57,002
3.6%
6.4%
$18,916
$941
($12,438)
4.1%
3.0%
-7.4%
$25,926
($631)
$6,991
246.7%
-10.3%
35.6%
$0
$717,586
0.0%
3.8%
This section includes expenditures for all activities that are part of the College's instructional programs. This
includes expenditures for credit and noncredit courses, for academic, vocational, technical, transitional, and
tutorial instruction.
FUNCTION 40
ACADEMIC SUPPORT
OBJECT
5000
6000
6100
6200
6300
6400
6500
6800
7200
DESCRIPTION
SALARY AND BENEFITS
CONTRACTED SERVICES
SUPPLIES AND MATERIALS
COMMUNICATIONS
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND TRAINING
WAIVERS AND TRANSFERS
UTILITIES
FIXED CHARGES
FURNITURE AND EQUIPMENT
FY2012
ACTUAL
$4,068,648
1,352,967
331,714
79,847
101,423
5,400
13,951
122,513
$6,076,463
FY2013
ACTUAL
$4,143,929
1,306,682
278,961
102,118
92,151
29,950
2,717
164,601
$6,121,109
FY2014
BUDGET
$4,392,437
1,406,890
395,369
87,200
106,897
64,729
13,952
115,386
$6,582,860
FY2015
BUDGET
$ 4,603,815
1,376,092
411,905
112,094
110,679
56,506
2,719
121,156
$ 6,794,966
FY14 to FY15
$ change
% change
$211,378
4.8%
(30,798)
$16,536
$24,894
-2.2%
4.2%
28.5%
$3,782
($8,223)
$0
3.5%
-12.7%
0.0%
($11,233)
$5,770
$212,106
-80.5%
5.0%
3.2%
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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FUNCT ION 50
ST UDENT SERVICES
OBJECT
5000
6000
6100
6200
6300
6400
6600
7000
DESCRIPT ION
SALARY AND BENEFITS
CONTRACTED SERVICES
SUPPLIES AND MATERIALS
COMMUNICATIONS
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND TRAINING
WAIVERS AND TRANSFERS
FIXED CHARGES
FURNITURE AND EQUIPMENT
FY2012
ACT UAL
$ 3,824,962
342,383
172,940
53,623
246,816
9,200
11,796
$ 4,661,720
FY2013
ACT UAL
$ 3,934,929
473,442
159,765
60,947
223,029
31,680
31,940
$ 4,915,732
FY2014
BUDGET
$ 4,231,053
489,233
176,125
60,826
227,330
132,565
22,500
$ 5,339,632
FY2015
BUDGET
$ 4,588,382
462,930
169,620
66,382
248,102
51,556
31,680
$ 5,618,652
FY14 to FY15
$ change
% change
$
357,329
8.4%
($26,303)
($6,505)
$5,556
-5.4%
-3.7%
9.1%
$20,772
($81,009)
$9,180
9.1%
-61.1%
40.8%
$279,020
0.0%
5.2%
This function includes expenditures for enrollment policy and planning, enrollment services (recruitment,
outreach, registration, records, financial aid, and student testing), and student development (academic
advising, career development, placement, co-op/internships, learning support services, student life,
wellness programs, recreation, and intramurals).
FUNCTION 60
INSTITUTIONAL SUPPORT
OBJECT
5000
6000
6100
6200
6300
6400
6600
7000
DESCRIPTION
SALARY AND BENEFITS
CONTRACTED SERVICES
SUPPLIES AND MATERIALS
COMMUNICATIONS
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND TRAINING
WAIVERS AND TRANSFERS
FIXED CHARGES
FURNITURE AND EQUIPMENT
FY2012
ACTUAL
$5,007,946
1,597,744
232,437
229,693
244,328
4,700
467,447
63,986
$7,848,281
FY2013
ACTUAL
$ 5,253,945
1,618,791
258,506
223,366
250,263
500
527,558
19,428
$ 8,152,357
FY2014
BUDGET
$5,562,219
1,798,523
262,034
252,157
281,663
20,802
567,489
3,000
$8,747,887
FY2015
BUDGET
$ 5,872,554
2,134,376
249,599
254,370
302,906
62,056
578,882
$ 9,454,743
FY14 to FY15
$ change
% change
$310,335
$335,853
($12,435)
5.6%
18.7%
-4.7%
$2,213
$21,243
0.9%
7.5%
$41,254
$11,393
($3,000)
198.3%
2.0%
-100.0%
$706,856
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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8.1%
Harford Community College
FY 2015 Operating and Capital Budgets
FUNCTION 70
OPERATION / MAINTENANCE OF PLANT
OBJECT
5000
6000
6100
6200
6300
6500
6600
7200
DESCRIPTION
SALARY AND BENEFITS
CONTRACTED SERVICES
SUPPLIES AND MATERIALS
COMMUNICATIONS
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND TRAINING
UTILITIES
FIXED CHARGES
FURNITURE AND EQUIPMENT
FY2012
ACTUAL
$ 903,380
1,678,146
292,471
3,119
2,337
965,780
64,155
398,843
4,308,231
FY2013
ACTUAL
$1,020,031
1,912,801
344,832
6,140
2,487
1,101,384
14,616
49,181
4,451,472
FY2014
BUDGET
$1,051,379
1,905,811
310,504
3,186
11,690
1,351,075
64,156
4,697,801
FY2015
BUDGET
$ 1,211,506
1,942,705
355,570
6,313
13,937
1,354,063
14,616
4,898,710
FY14 to FY15
$ change
% change
$
160,127
$36,894
15.2%
1.9%
$45,066
$3,127
14.5%
98.1%
$2,247
$2,988
19.2%
0.2%
($49,540)
$200,909
-77.2%
0.0%
4.3%
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
FY2012
ACTUAL
$ 224,102
643,915
$ 868,017
FY2013
ACTUAL
$ 217,752
717,609
$ 935,361
FY2014
BUDGET
$ 237,816
863,635
$1,101,451
FY2015
BUDGET
$
243,948
800,134
$ 1,044,082
FY14 to FY15
$ change
2.6%
-7.4%
($57,369)
-5.2%
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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% change
$6,132
($63,501)
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FUNCTION 81
NON-MANDATORY TRANSFERS
OBJECT
DESCRIPTION
6400 WAIVERS AND TRANSFERS
FY2012
ACTUAL
3,319,225
$3,319,225
FY2013
ACTUAL
2,248,415
$2,248,415
FY2014
BUDGET
1,604,064
$1,604,064
FY2015
BUDGET
637,421
$
637,421
FY14 to FY15
$ change
% chan
($966,643)
-60.3%
($966,643)
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)
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-60.3%
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FY 2015 Operating and Capital Budgets
FY 2015 CAPITAL BUDGET AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
Background
The capital budget and capital improvement program (CIP) establishes the schedule of
planned expenditures and commitments for FY 2015 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 2015 – FY 2020 and integrates academic and physical planning on a
college-wide basis. The CIP establishes an itinerary for accomplishing improvements in
existing facilities and proposed new infrastructure investments based on the Facilities
Master Plan.
The College is required to submit the proposed capital budget to the Harford County
government and the State of Maryland for review and funding. For major capital projects,
the State of Maryland provides funding through the Community College Capital Grant.
Projects are prioritized collectively by the community college presidents and presented to
Maryland Higher Education Commission, Department of Budget and Management, and
Department of General Services for review and potential funding in the Governor’s
capital budget.
Within each project proposal page, the Project Schedule reflects the major milestones by
fiscal year and is an indication of where the FY 2015 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 2015 – FY 2020) is calculated.
Harford Community College’s proposal for FY 2015 includes capital funding requests
totaling $2,183,633 among six projects:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Maryland Hall Renovation
Belcamp Renovation
J-Lot North Replacement
Susquehanna Roof Replacement
Observatory Road and Parking Lot
Computer Equipment and Technology
$
$
$
$
$
$
305,000
150,000
130,000
450,000
250,000
898,633
The Maryland Hall request reconfigures the interior space of the building as a result of
the nursing program moving into Darlington Hall. Interior space will be modified to
accommodate the Testing Center’s activities currently taking place in Fallston Hall. The
Testing Center experiences overcrowding conditions during peak times requiring the
need for a larger space. Preliminary space analyses have shown that adequate space in
Maryland Hall is available to meet the increasing needs of the Testing Center. The
Fallston Hall Testing Center space will be converted into standard classroom space.
Funding would originate from Capital Projects/Plant Funds 9090.
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The Belcamp renovation request reconfigures interior space as a result of the nursing
program moving into Darlington Hall. Interior space will be modified to accommodate
the relocation of Public Safety into the building. Public Safety has outgrown the space it
currently occupies in the Library. The existing Public Safety space will be absorbed by
Library operations. Funding would originate from Capital Project/Plant Funds 9090.
Parking lot improvements to J-lot North will consist of having its surface milled off and a
new asphalt surface applied. Additional work will consist of repairs to curbing and storm
drains. This lot will continue to serve as the motorcycle training course. Funding would
originate from Capital Projects/Plant Funds 9089.
The observatory request would consist of constructing a formal asphalt road from
Thomas Run Road to the building. This project would also include constructing a formal
paved parking lot and required storm water management facilities. The current road and
parking lot consist of crushed stone. As a result of the building’s renovation, use has
increased dramatically placing a need for a safe access route. Funding would originate
from Capital Projects/Plant Funds 9089.
The original roof to the Susquehanna Center was not replaced during construction due to
both cost and ability to obtain several more years of life from the existing roof. The
building is experiencing far more leaks than the original survey had anticipated. Work
will consist of removing existing built-up modified roofing system and replacing it with a
white TPO roofing membrane. Funding would originate from Capital Projects/Plant
Funds 9075.
The Computer and Technology request will provide for long term planned upgrades and
replacement to aging equipment. This program replaces the former milestone program. It
includes phased replacement of classroom and office computers, network and ISP access
and continued improvements with the College’s wireless communications systems.
Funding will originate from the Capital Projects/Plant Funds 9081.
An appropriation is requested for the renovation and expansion of Edgewood Hall. This
project was accelerated in the Harford Community College Master Plan. Design work
will begin in January 2014 with construction commencing in twelve to fourteen months.
The funds will be used to upgrade the HVAC system, replace the roof, renovate
classrooms and add two nominal additions to the building. The county has delayed
funding for this project until FY16.
The Harford Sports Complex contains one varsity baseball field, three softball fields,
several practice fields, and a multipurpose stadium field. The varsity baseball field has
recently undergone a major improvement to include the installation of artificial turf. This
work has created a very attractive and professional facility that will greatly increase the
number of spectators visiting the complex during the playing season. This project
consists of adding a pre-engineered stadium seating structure and raised press box. This
work will provide approximately 300 aluminum seats located at this field. The seating
will contain ramps to meet ADA requirements. The press box will be used to announce
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game play and operate the fields existing scoreboard. This project has been moved to
FY16 due to the inability to secure County funding this fiscal year.
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.
The projects requested for FY 2015 include:
FY 2015 Project Type
Campus Infrastructure
Building Additions and Renovations
Technology Investment
Total
Request
830,000
455,000
898,633
$2,183,633
The capital improvement program includes future funding proposals through FY 2020.
Details of the College’s capital budget proposal are attached.
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PROPOSED SIX YEAR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
PROJECT TITLE
TOTAL
COST
PRIOR
APPROP
BUDGET
YEAR
FY 2015
FY 2016
FY 2017
FY 2018
FY 2019
FY 2020
HARFORD COMMUNITY COLLEGE
FY 15 Funded Projects:
New Nursing & Allied Health Building
Computer Equipment/ Technology
Maryland Hall Conversion
Site Improvements
Susquehanna Roof Replacement
Belcamp Renovation
Out Year Projects
Edgewood Hall Renovation & Expansion
Harford Sports Complex Ball Field Seating
RTE-22 and Thomas Run Road Improvements
Apprenticeship and Trades Building
HCSO Training Academy
University Center Expansion
Fallston Hall Renovation
New Math, Engineering, & Technology Building
College Total by Project
Paygo
Future Bonds
Prior Bonds
Reappropriated
State
Other-HCC
Lease Purchase
College Total by Fund
0
1,600,957
305,000
3,380,000
450,000
150,000
702,324
0
0
0
0
0
898,633
305,000
380,000
450,000
150,000
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1,000,000
0
0
0
0
0
1,000,000
0
0
0
0
0
1,000,000
0
0
8,636,000
350,000
750,000
15,860,000
19,000,000
29,700,000
7,138,000
24,400,000
111,719,957
632,000
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1,334,324
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2,183,633
7,245,000
350,000
750,000
1,300,000
1,500,000
0
0
0
11,145,000
759,000
0
0
13,000,000
15,000,000
1,700,000
585,000
0
0
0
1,560,000
2,500,000
25,000,000
5,851,000
2,000,000
37,911,000
0
0
0
0
0
3,000,000
702,000
20,000,000
24,702,000
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2,400,000
$3,400,000
350,000
44,269,629
360,000
0
62,279,371
4,460,957
0
0
272,000
360,000
0
0
702,324
0
0
0
0
0
2,183,633
0
350,000
1,877,819
0
0
8,842,181
75,000
0
0
19,454,350
0
0
11,589,650
0
0
10,702,620
0
0
26,708,380
500,000
0
0
10,454,840
0
0
13,747,160
500,000
0
0
1,508,000
0
0
1,392,000
500,000
0
111,719,957
1,334,324
2,183,633
11,145,000
31,044,000
37,911,000
24,702,000
3,400,000
31,044,000
PROJECT: Computer Equipment/ Technology
COUNCIL DISTRICT: E
HARFORD COMMUNITY COLLEGE
LOCATION: Churchville, MD
PROJECT DESCRIPTION / JUSTIFICATION:
This program replaces the former Milestone program. The College uses the dedicated technology component of the
consolidated fee to fund this capital program to support technology refresh, network and ISP access improvements. College
funds are also used to enable projects to be completed in support of students, faculty, and staff.
The College has remote backup at the University Center for the Banner Enterprise Resource Planning system and
other essential servers in the Library Data Center.
PROJECT SCHEDULE:
FY 15: PCs, network servers, wireless equipment
PROJECT STATUS:
Ongoing equipment replacement
EXPENDITURE SCHEDULE
Prior
Cost Elements
Appropriation
Engineering/Design
Land Acquisition
Construction
Inspection Fees
Equipment/Furnishing
702,324
Total Cost
702,324
FUNDING SCHEDULE
R7100 Prior Bonds
R7000 Future Bonds
R7920 State Bonds
Other-HCC
Total Funds
702,324
702,324
FY 2015
Budget
Appropriation
Total
898,633
898,633
0
0
0
1,600,957
1,600,957
898,633
898,633
0
0
0
1,600,957
1,600,957
FY 2016
0
0
FY 2017
0
0
FY 2018
0
0
FY 2019
0
0
FY 2020
TOTAL PROJECT
COST
0
0
0
0
0
1,600,957
1,600,957
0
0
0
0
1,600,957
1,600,957
PROJECT: Maryland Hall Conversion
HARFORD COMMUNITY COLLEGE
COUNCIL DISTRICT: E
LOCATION: Churchville, MD
PROJECT DESCRIPTION / JUSTIFICATION:
As the nursing program relocates to a new facility in FY 2014, Maryland Hall will require a few modest renovations as its
intended functionality changes to meet student needs. While the intended use for Maryland Hall has not been decided,
funds need to be budgeted to enable changes to be implemented. The need for a large classroom for up to 100 people
with modular walls has been mentioned as one possible need along with breakout rooms and offices
PROJECT SCHEDULE:
FY 15: Design, construction, and equipping
PROJECT STATUS:
EXPENDITURE SCHEDULE
Prior
Appropriation
Cost Elements
Engineering/Design
Land Acquisition
Construction
Inspection Fees
Equipment/Furnishing
2015
Budget
30,000
305,000
Appropriation
Total
30,000
0
275,000
0
0
305,000
305,000
0
0
0
305,000
305,000
0
305,000
275,000
Total Cost
0
FUNDING SCHEDULE
R7100 Prior Bonds
R7000 Future Bonds
R7920 State Bonds
R6999 Other HCC
Total Funds
0
FY 2016
FY 2017
0
FY 2018
0
FY 2019
0
FY 2020
0
0
TOTAL PROJECT
COST
30,000
0
275,000
0
0
305,000
0
0
0
305,000
0
0
0
0
0
0
305,000
PROJECT: Site and Parking Lot Improvements
COUNCIL DISTRICT: E
HARFORD COMMUNITY COLLEGE
LOCATION: Churchville, MD
PROJECT DESCRIPTION / JUSTIFICATION:
This project involves the replacement, installation, and repair to J-Lot North and Observatory access road.
Funding in FY 13 included replacement of Chesapeake Center lot and entrance to T-Lot,
Work also included resurfacing of the road on South side of Chesapeake Center, and design for expansion of T-Lot. Funding for FY 16 - 18 includes
implemation of the vehicular circulation master plan to decrease vehicle congestion entering and leaving the campus from Thomas
Run Road and Route 22; and deconflict vehicles and pedestrians on campus.
PROJECT SCHEDULE:
FY 13: Design in progress for T-lot
FY 14 Construction of T-lot
FY 15 Observatory and J-Lot North
PROJECT STATUS:
Completion of current projects.
EXPENDITURE SCHEDULE
Prior
Appropriation
Total Cost
Appropriation
Total
0
0
380,000
380,000
0
0
380,000
380,000
Total Funds
0
0
0
380,000
380,000
Cost Elements
Engineering/Design
Land Acquisition
Construction
Inspection Fees
Equipment/Furnishing
FUNDING SCHEDULE
R7100 Prior Bonds
R7000 Future Bonds
R7920 State Bonds
R6999 Other HCC
2015
Budget
380,000
380,000
FY 2016
FY 2017
FY 2018
90,000
FY 2019
90,000
FY 2020
90,000
TOTAL PROJECT
COST
270,000
910,000
910,000
910,000
3,110,000
1,000,000
1,000,000
1,000,000
3,380,000
500,000
500,000
500,000
1,500,000
500,000
1,000,000
500,000
1,000,000
500,000
1,000,000
1,880,000
3,380,000
PROJECT: Susquehanna Roof Replacement
HARFORD COMMUNITY COLLEGE
COUNCIL DISTRICT: E LOCATION: Churchville, MD
PROJECT DESCRIPTION / JUSTIFICATION:
Project consists of replacing roof over the original Susquehanna Center. This roof
was not replaced as part of the building's renovation relating to a survey which identified it could last
several more years. The roof is experiencing multiple leaks, this roof dates back to 1990.
PROJECT SCHEDULE:
FY 15: Design, construction, and equipping
PROJECT STATUS:
EXPENDITURE SCHEDULE
Prior
Cost Elements Appropriation
Engineering/Design
Land Acquisition
Construction
Inspection Fees
Equipment/Furnishing
Total Cost
FUNDING SCHEDULE
R7100 Prior Bonds
R7000 Future Bonds
R7920 State Bonds
R6999 Other HCC
Total Funds
FY 2015
Budget
50,000
450,000
Appropriation
Total
50,000
0
400,000
0
0
450,000
450,000
0
0
0
450,000
450,000
0
450,000
400,000
FY 2016
FY 2017
0
FY 2018
0
FY 2019
0
FY 2020
0
0
TOTAL PROJECT
COST
50,000
0
400,000
0
0
450,000
0
0
0
450,000
0
0
0
0
0
0
450,000
PROJECT: Belcamp Renovation
COUNCIL DISTRICT: E
HARFORD COMMUNITY COLLEGE
LOCATION: Churchville, MD
PROJECT DESCRIPTION / JUSTIFICATION:
As the nursing program relocates to a new facility in FY 2014, Belcamp will require a few modest renovations as its
interior space is reconfigured to accommodate relocation of the Public Safety Department. Work will
consist of interior wall movements, lighting, plumbing and mechanical system changes.
PROJECT SCHEDULE:
FY 15: Design, construction, and equipping
PROJECT STATUS:
EXPENDITURE SCHEDULE
Prior
Cost Elements
Appropriation
Engineering/Design
Land Acquisition
Construction
Inspection Fees
Equipment/Furnishing
Total Cost
0
FUNDING SCHEDULE
R7100 Prior Bonds
R7000 Future Bonds
R7920 State Bonds
R6999 Other HCC
Total Funds
0
FY 2015
Appropriation
Budget
Total
25,000
25,000
0
125,000
125,000
0
0
150,000
150,000
150,000
0
0
0
150,000
150,000
0
150,000
FY 2016
FY 2017
0
FY 2018
0
FY 2019
0
FY 2020
0
0
TOTAL PROJECT
COST
25,000
0
125,000
0
0
150,000
0
0
0
150,000
0
0
0
0
0
0
150,000
PROJECT: Edgewood Hall Renovation & Expansion
COUNCIL DISTRICT: E
HARFORD COMMUNITY COLLEGE
LOCATION: Churchville, MD
PROJECT DESCRIPTION / JUSTIFICATION:
This project has been moved up on the Facilities Master Plan due to systemic problems. The project will consist of a major renovation to solve these problems and
add two small additions to meet programmatic needs resulting in a building that will serve the College's needs for the next 25 years. The two most critical systemic issues
are the roofing and the HVAC systems. The seamed metal roof is rusting where it meets the concealed drain. A major leak caused collapsing ceiling tiles during severe
weather. The 2-pipe HVAC system needs to be replaced with a 4-pipe system and wall units replaced with VAV boxes. During renovation sinks will be added in critical
classrooms, flooring, paint, ceiling tiles, and bathroom fixtures will be replaced. Expansion will add two new multipurpose labs, a computer classroom, a small office
addition, and a telecomm closet.
PROJECT SCHEDULE:
FY 14: Design
FY 15: Construction
FY 16: Equipping
PROJECT STATUS:
EXPENDITURE SCHEDULE
Cost Elements
Engineering/Design
Land Acquisition
Construction
Inspection Fees
Equipment/Furnishing
Total Cost
FUNDING SCHEDULE
R7100 Prior Bonds
R7000 Future Bonds
R7920 State Bonds
Prior
Appropriation
632,000
632,000
2015
Budget
0
Appropriation
Total
632,000
0
0
0
0
632,000
0
0
272,000
360,000
0
0
0
632,000
272,000
360,000
Total Funds
632,000
FY 2016
FY 2017
FY 2018
7,245,000
0
0
7,245,000
759,000
759,000
3,115,350
4,129,650
326,370
432,630
7,245,000
759,000
FY 2019
0
0
0
TOTAL PROJECT
COST
632,000
0
7,245,000
0
759,000
8,636,000
0
0
3,713,720
4,922,280
0
0
0
8,636,000
FY2020
0
0
PROJECT: Harford Sports Complex Ball Field Seating
COUNCIL DISTRICT: E
HARFORD COMMUNITY COLLEGE
LOCATION: Churchville, MD
PROJECT DESCRIPTION / JUSTIFICATION:
Project consist of installing a pre-engineered aluminum Grand Stand located behind the varsity baseball field.
This work will provide approximately 300 seats and include a raised press box. The seating area will include
ramps to comply with ADA requirements. The press box will be connected to the fields scoreboard and
sound system for game announcements.This is the only varsity baseball field at the college
PROJECT SCHEDULE:
FY 16: Construction
PROJECT STATUS:
EXPENDITURE SCHEDULE
Cost Elements
Engineering/Design
Land Acquisition
Construction
Inspection Fees
Equipment/Furnishing
Total Cost
Prior
Appropriation
2015
Budget
FY 2016
FY 2017
FY 2018
FY 2019
FY2020
0
0
0
TOTAL PROJECT
COST
0
0
350,000
0
0
350,000
0
0
350,000
0
0
0
0
350,000
350,000
0
0
FUNDING SCHEDULE
R7100 Prior Bonds
R7000 Future Bonds
R7920 State Bonds
Total Funds
Appropriation
Total
0
0
0
0
0
350,000
0
0
350,000
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
350,000
0
0
0
PROJECT: Road Improvements
HARFORD COMMUNITY COLLEGE
COUNCIL DISTRICT: E LOCATION: Churchville, MD
PROJECT DESCRIPTION / JUSTIFICATION:
This project consists of constructing a right turn lane on RTE-22 at Thomas Run Road and
constructing a right turn lane on Thomas Run Road at entrance two.
This work is being required by Harford County and SHA due to an increase in traffic
associated with Darlington Hall and the Susquehanna Center and Arena.
PROJECT SCHEDULE:
FY:16 Construction
PROJECT STATUS:
EXPENDITURE SCHEDULE
Prior
Cost Elements Appropriation
Engineering/Design
Land Acquisition
Construction
Inspection Fees
Equipment/Furnishing
Total Cost
0
FY 2015
Budget
0
Appropriation
Total
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
FUNDING SCHEDULE
R7100 Prior Bonds
R7920 State Bonds
R7000 Future Bonds
Total Funds
0
FY 2016
FY 2017
FY 2018
FY 2019
FY 2020
750,000
750,000
0
0
0
TOTAL PROJECT
COST
0
0
750,000
0
0
0
750,000
435,000
240,000
75,000
750,000
0
0
0
0
0
435,000
240,000
75,000
0
0
750,000
PROJECT: New Apprenticeship/Trades Building
COUNCIL DISTRICT: E
HARFORD COMMUNITY COLLEGE
LOCATION: Churchville, MD
PROJECT DESCRIPTION / JUSTIFICATION:
The new Apprenticeship/Trades Building located on the West Campus will enable the non-credit and apprentice training programs to grow.
This will permit the consolidation of the existing apprenticeship programs now spread-out in Edgewood Hall, Joppa Hall, and the
Observatory, into a single, appropriately-design facility. Projected size is 35,000 GSF. Edgewood Hall, which now houses most
of the other continuing education and training programs, would be converted to a credit classroom building.
PROJECT SCHEDULE:
FY 16: Design
FY 17: Construction
FY 18: Equipping
PROJECT STATUS:
EXPENDITURE SCHEDULE
Prior
Appropriation
Cost Elements
Engineering/Design
Land Acquisition
Construction
Inspection Fees
Equipment/Furnishing
Total Cost
0
FY 2015
Budget
0
Appropriation
Total
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
FUNDING SCHEDULE
R7100 Prior Bonds
R7000 Future Bonds
R7920 State Bonds
Total Funds
0
FY 2016
1,300,000
FY 2017
FY 2018
FY 2019
0
TOTAL PROJECT
COST
1,300,000
0
13,000,000
0
1,560,000
15,860,000
0
0
6,820,000
9,040,000
0
0
0
15,860,000
FY 2020
13,000,000
1,300,000
13,000,000
1,560,000
1,560,000
559,000
741,000
5,590,000
7,410,000
671,000
889,000
1,300,000
13,000,000
1,560,000
0
0
PROJECT: Harford County Sheriff's Office Training Academy
COUNCIL DISTRICT: E
HARFORD COMMUNITY COLLEGE
LOCATION: Churchville, MD
PROJECT DESCRIPTION / JUSTIFICATION:
HCC will work with the Harford County Sheriff's Office (HCSO) to provide a location for an expanded Sheriff's Training Academy.
This 50,000 GSF facility will provide the necessary setting for law enforcement training and professional development, and
provide opportunities for HCC students in law enforcement-related programs. The building will include 8 classrooms, a computer
lab, a 300-seat auditorium, dividable, multi-purpose classroom, fitness labs and locker rooms, 10 offices, a conference room, and
support space. Specialty training rooms would be provided for driving simulation along with four simulation rooms. This project
would be located on the West Campus and funded through intergovernment sources that would not compete with the State's
Community College Capital Grant. The new facility could derive student FTE for the college, and enable existing space in
Edgewood Hall presently used by the HCSO to be used for other programs.
PROJECT SCHEDULE:
FY 16: Design
FY 17: Construction
FY 18: Equipping
PROJECT STATUS:
EXPENDITURE SCHEDULE
Prior
Appropriation
Cost Elements
Engineering/Design
Land Acquisition
Construction
Inspection Fees
Equipment/Furnishing
Total Cost
0
FY 2015
Budget
0
Appropriation
Total
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
FUNDING SCHEDULE
R7100 Prior Bonds
R7000 Future Bonds
R7920 State Bonds
Total Funds
0
FY 2016
1,500,000
FY 2017
FY 2018
FY 2019
FY 2020
15,000,000
1,500,000
15,000,000
2,500,000
2,500,000
750,000
750,000
7,500,000
7,500,000
1,250,000
1,250,000
1,500,000
15,000,000
2,500,000
0
0
TOTAL PROJECT
COST
1,500,000
0
15,000,000
0
2,500,000
0
19,000,000
0
0
9,500,000
9,500,000
0
0
0
19,000,000
PROJECT: University Center Expansion
COUNCIL DISTRICT: E
HARFORD COMMUNITY COLLEGE
LOCATION: Churchville, MD
PROJECT DESCRIPTION / JUSTIFICATION:
The University Center, Northeastern Maryland has faced capacity issues in supporting the needs of graduates and professional
certification programs along with the conferences and non-credit programs. A feasibility study was completed in March 2010 by
Edmeades and Stromdahl and the Sage Policy Group. The study concluded that BRAC, combined with normal population
growth, increasingly longer commute times into Baltimore, and growing demand for higher education in Harford County, clearly
support the expansion of University Center. The construction program includes 70,400 GSF of new construction and 10,500 GSF of
converted space that would triple the size of the building from 29,000 GSF to 99,400 GSF. It will enable the facility to better
fulfill the needs of the community for the foreseeable future. This project would not be funded through the Community College
Capital Grant. The request would be for the State to fund through a regional higher education program.
PROJECT SCHEDULE:
FY 17: Design
FY 18: Construction
FY 19: Equipping
PROJECT STATUS:
This is a new program.
EXPENDITURE SCHEDULE
Cost Elements
Engineering/Design
Land Acquisition
Construction
Inspection Fees
Equipment/Furnishing
Total Cost
Prior
Appropriation
FY 2015
Budget
0
Appropriation
Total
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
FUNDING SCHEDULE
R7100 Prior Bonds
R7000 Future Bonds
R7920 State Bonds
Total Funds
0
FY 2016
FY 2017
1,700,000
FY 2018
FY 2019
0
TOTAL PROJECT
COST
1,700,000
0
25,000,000
0
3,000,000
29,700,000
0
0
8,760,000
20,940,000
0
0
0
29,700,000
FY 2020
25,000,000
0
0
1,700,000
25,000,000
3,000,000
3,000,000
1,360,000
340,000
5,000,000
20,000,000
2,400,000
600,000
1,700,000
25,000,000
3,000,000
PROJECT: Fallston Hall Renovation
COUNCIL DISTRICT: E
HARFORD COMMUNITY COLLEGE
LOCATION: Churchville, MD
PROJECT DESCRIPTION / JUSTIFICATION:
Capital renovation of the 24,728 GSF classroom building. The project will include HVAC upgrades, energy efficiency
improvements, and interior architectural changes to meet the evolving needs of the users.
PROJECT SCHEDULE:
FY 17: Design
FY 18: Construction
FY-19: Equipping
PROJECT STATUS:
EXPENDITURE SCHEDULE
Cost Elements
Engineering/Design
Land Acquisition
Construction
Inspection Fees
Equipment/Furnishing
Total Cost
Prior
Appropriation
Fy 2015
Budget
0
Appropriation
Total
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
FUNDING SCHEDULE
R7100 Prior Bonds
R7920 State Bonds
R7000 Future Bonds
Total Funds
0
TOTAL PROJECT
FY 2016
FY 2017
585,000
FY 2018
FY 2019
FY 2020
0
COST
585,000
0
5,851,000
0
702,000
7,138,000
0
0
4,068,210
3,069,790
0
0
0
7,138,000
5,851,000
0
0
585,000
5,851,000
702,000
702,000
333,000
252,000
3,335,070
2,515,930
400,140
301,860
585,000
5,851,000
702,000
PROJECT: New Math, Engineering, & Technology Building
COUNCIL DISTRICT: E
HARFORD COMMUNITY COLLEGE
LOCATION: Churchville, MD
PROJECT DESCRIPTION / JUSTIFICATION:
The computation of space needs projections suggests that over 44,000 GSF in classroom and laboratory space will be
necessary by FY 2019 to complete the College's science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) needs.
This building is in the Facilities Master Plan to be located south of Fallson Hall across the grand lawn and next to the new
Nursing & Allied Health Building.
PROJECT SCHEDULE:
FY 18: Design
FY 19: Construction
FY 19: Equipping
PROJECT STATUS:
EXPENDITURE SCHEDULE
Prior
Appropriation
Cost Elements
Engineering/Design
Land Acquisition
Construction
Inspection Fees
Equipment/Furnishing
Total Cost
0
FY 2015
Budget
Appropriation
Total
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
FUNDING SCHEDULE
R7100 Prior Bonds
R7000 Future Bonds
R7920 State Bonds
Total Funds
0
FY 2016
FY 2017
2,400,000
TOTAL PROJECT
COST
2,000,000
0
20,000,000
0
2,400,000
2,000,000
20,000,000
2,400,000
24,400,000
860,000
1,140,000
8,600,000
11,400,000
1,032,000
1,368,000
2,000,000
20,000,000
2,400,000
FY 2018
2,000,000
FY 2019
FY 2020
20,000,000
0
0
0
0
0
10,492,000
13,908,000
0
0
0
24,400,000
Harford Community College
FY 2015 Operating and Capital Budgets
Nursing and Allied Health Building Rendering
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Harford Community College
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Nursing and Allied Health Building Classroom Rendering
Nursing and Allied Health Building Interior Rendering
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FY 2015 Operating and Capital Budgets
Edgewood Hall
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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 352 acres, geographically centered in Harford County, near Bel Air,
Maryland. The main campus occupies 332,508 assignable square feet of space and has 19
buildings. 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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FY 2015 Operating and Capital Budgets
Harford County is situated 60 miles north of Washington, D.C., 20 miles north of Baltimore and
75 miles south of Philadelphia. Two major highways, U.S. Route 40 and Interstate 95, traverse
the county and provide access to the Baltimore/Washington and Philadelphia/Wilmington areas
and to the New Jersey Turnpike. Two mainline railroads cross the county - CSX and Amtrak. In
addition, the Port of Baltimore and the Port of Wilmington serve the offshore movement of
larger cargo, which is vital to many of our businesses.
HCC
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Demographics
During fall 2013, 7,039 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 26.3% of the students are members of minority
groups. Approximately .37% of HCC credit students attend full-time.
Institutional Assessment
QUALITY AND EFFECTIVENESS INDICATORS
Harford Community College, in its recent Strategic Planning process, reaffirmed its commitment
to student achievement and excellence in teaching and learning in goal 1: Recognizing the need
for more students to achieve their goals, the College will pursue excellence in teaching,
learning, and assessment. To those ends, the College has implemented a variety of strategies
and activities. Although established benchmarks have been met for PAR indicators 3, 4, and 5,
slight drops in the most recent percentages for indicators 3 and 5a and 5c indicate the ongoing
need for attention. One initiative is the Reverse Transfer project. In cooperation with Towson
University and University of Maryland University College (UMUC), the College registration
office identifies students who have the potential to complete their associate’s degrees using
credits attained while at Towson or UMUC. To date, the College has identified 79 potential
students and awarded 13 reverse transfer degrees. Additionally, the Academic Advising office
has identified two groups of students for intrusive advising efforts: those who have attained at
least 45 credits, and those who have not yet declared a major. Since this effort began, the
College conferred 227 degrees and certificates for August 2012 graduation. 39.6% of the
students who were awarded a degree or certificate were from the cohort of students contacted
and assisted by an advisor who provided personalized academic, career and transfer advising.
The College conferred 327 degrees and certificates for December 2012 graduation; 67% of the
students who were awarded a degree or certificate were from the cohort of students contacted
and assisted by an advisor who provided personalized academic, career and transfer advising.
Other major initiatives address preparation of new students for the rigors of college. These
include a reimagined orientation, advising, placement, and registration process called iPlan.
iPlan group sessions target 16-19 year-old students who take the academic skills assessment,
meet individually with advisors, learn about financial aid, navigate the online registration
system, and register for courses. A flexible option exists for students who prefer to navigate the
enrollment steps in a more individual way. iPlan sessions are currently being offered in several
county high schools.
While the iPlan program focuses on the enrollment process, PowerUp new student orientation
focuses on student success. Topics covered in these full-day sessions include goal setting, time
management, Student Services, and financial management. Current HCC students serve as
orientation leaders, a role which requires them to continue contact with new students at points
throughout the first semester. Preliminary assessment of the initial pilot program was generally
positive.
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FY 2015 Operating and Capital Budgets
Work continues on retention. Indicators 3a and 3b show a slight decline in retention from fall
2010 to fall 2011. In order to address retention and other key issues, the Student Retention,
Engagement, and Completion (SERC) committee was convened in fall 2012. This committee,
which included representation from all areas of the campus, was charged with collaborating with
areas across the College to develop a three to five year strategic plan for improving student
retention and completion, with specific goals and recommended strategies for their attainment.
The committee and its subcommittees produced a variety of best practices and recommendations
that are being considered for implementation. Initiatives and practices resulting from this work
will also affect successful persister rates (indicators 5a-d) and graduation-transfer rate after 4
years (indicators 6a-d). These rates also show a slight decline for certain populations of
students. There has been a particular effort to intrusively advise students who are classified as
General Studies—Undecided. Advisors contact these students to assist them with major
selection and career discernment. In AY 2012-2013, there was a 33% increase in the number of
students selecting a major by December and a 16% increase in the number of students selecting a
major by April.
Harford has continued its diverse transfer programming, offering two transfer fairs with over 40
participating institutions. 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. The College also carefully reviews and updates
information in the ARTSYRT transfer database.
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 modifies and creates
academic programming to respond to career and academic demands and to ensure the best
possible pathways to completion of students’ goals. Program enhancements include a
Photography track within the Art and Design Degree program; an updated Environmental
Science degree designed to reduce time to completion and enhance transfer opportunities;
modification of the Computer Information Systems and the Engineering Technology degrees;
and development of a Public History track in the History program. HCC has added courses such
as CIS 229: Python Programming and BA 130: Introduction to Supply Chain Management.
Major changes in the way developmental math and English courses are offered and taught
should—if preliminary data is an indicator—have a positive impact on the number of students
who successfully navigate their required developmental sequences. In developmental math, an
MHEC grant supplied funding for redesigning the sequence of courses and the mode of
instruction. Students’ time to credit-bearing math is decreased by up to one and half semesters.
Lab time is incorporated into the curriculum, offering students hands-on learning opportunities
under the oversight of the classroom instructor. In developmental English, the Accelerated
Learning Program, modeled on the Community College of Baltimore County’s program, allows
students who have some developmental need to complete the developmental instruction
concurrently with their credit-bearing freshman English course. This eliminates one full
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semester of instruction for these students. In addition, the developmental English faculty
undertook an assessment of several elements of the Basic Writing course that resulted in
significant changes to testing and evaluation of student work.
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 Board of Trustees has recently approved
a modulated tuition and fees increase schedule that provides for minimal annual increases for the
next five years. This approach was adopted in order to help students plan costs for education for
several years out and to assist the College in its planning and budgeting processes. In spite of
this increase, HCC tuition remains among the lowest in the state, and indicator 15 remains below
the benchmark. For the 2012-2013 academic year, the Financial Aid office awarded over
$870,000 in institutional and private funds to 733 students.
A Strategic Initiative in the College’s Strategic Plan states that the College will “Strengthen [its]
partnership with local schools to increase the readiness of high school graduates for college.”
To that end, Harford continues its partnership with the Harford County Public School system,
maintaining its strong position for indicators 12 (Market share of recent, college-bound high
school graduates) and 14 (High school student enrollment) by offering new student iPlan
placement testing, advising, and registration sessions on-site at county high schools. Maryland
Senate Bill 740 implementation will likely further bolster Harford’s progress on indicator 10
(Market share of first-time, full-time freshman), and indicator 11 (Market share of part-time
undergraduates) already exceeds its benchmark. A recent assessment indicates that students in
the Harford County Public Schools who complete their developmental math courses on-site at
their high schools enroll in Harford at a higher rate than all students. As part of its
implementation of the components of Maryland State Senate Bill 740, HCC will continue to
offer these courses in six public high schools.
Indicator 16 (Enrollment in continuing education community service and lifelong learning
courses) shows a marked decrease in both headcount and enrollments. In a struggling economy,
leisure and recreational classes take the largest loss as discretionary income is limited. Furloughs
and sequesters at Aberdeen Proving Ground may have affected enrollments. Increased
competition from local fitness centers, recreational facilities, and after school programs affect
enrollments, as well. In addition, certain institutional changes such as the addition of the
auxiliary enterprise Early Learning Center have absorbed preschool and youth camp revenue
streams. Limitations on the use by continuing education classes of aquatics and fitness facilities
also affected enrollments. Continuing Education and Training (CET) is focusing on personal
and professional development classes that could garner increased enrollments. In addition, new
CET marketing techniques may drive students toward easier access to information and
registration.
Decreases in indicator 17 (Enrollment in continuing education basic skills and literacy courses)
during FY 2012 have driven the development of aggressive marketing programs designed to
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increase awareness and thus, enrollment. During FY 2013, HCC developed and implemented a
marketing campaign to increase enrollment in basic skills/literacy and inform students about the
new computerized 2014 GED® test, which has increased rigor to prepare students for college
and career. Increased enrollment in open enrollment Adult Basic Education (ABE) and GED
classes from FY 2012 to FY 2013 indicates that the marketing campaign was successful. The
follow-up campaign for FY 2014 will focus on "New GED, New Options, New Opportunities."
In addition, the duration and intensity of instruction will increase and instructors will develop
new curricula with the goal of improving student retention and helping students prepare for the
new GED test. The “Certificate to Career in One Year” initiative, implemented in FY 2012,
provides financial assistance, advising, and support services to help economically disadvantaged
and basic skills-deficient youth between the ages of 16 and 21 complete workforce development
certificate programs, improve literacy skills, and obtain employment. While benchmarks for
improved literacy and certificate attainment were not achieved in year one, the employment
benchmark of 63% was exceeded—90% of the 17 students are employed. This program
continued through FY 2013 and is supported with a grant from the Susquehanna Workforce
Initiative.
Harford continues to see striking increases in online credit enrollment (indicator 13a). Clearly,
this mode of course delivery appeals to HCC students and enrollments will likely continue to
climb. New courses continue to be added to the online format; most recently, a popular
Communications Studies course was developed as an online course.
Harford also continues to improve its communication to students. Recently, several offices on
campus collaborated to enhance the online credit catalog to make it easier to navigate and use.
The online catalog directly addresses the College’s efforts to provide information in a format that
students will use and find effective. Another technological enhancement is the implementation
of Financial Aid TV. This programming includes tutorials for financial aid processes and
services as well as other information of interest to students. In addition, master lists of free
technology that can enhance student success have been compiled and are available to students in
the Disability Support Services office and in the Tutoring Center. A completely redesigned
College website will launch by the fall 2013 semester.
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. As evidence of this commitment,
a key strategy of the Strategic Plan addresses the achievement gap for African American
students. Harford’s progress on indicator 21 (Successful-persister rate after four years)
continues to be uneven. Of continuing concern, too, is the decreasing graduation-transfer rate
from African American students, indicator 22. These lags continue to be addressed with
engagement strategies such as the Rites of Passage (ROP) mentoring program and with intrusive
advising. Another strategy aimed at student retention and success is the Satisfactory Academic
Progress process. This process, a federal aid mandate, is carried out in cooperation with the
Financial Aid office and Academic Advising. Students who fail to meet minimum standards of
academic progress and are thus terminated from federal aid must meet with an academic advisor
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to map out a plan for improving their academic progress. Plans are tracked and reviewed at the
end of each semester. To date, approximately 56% of students complete their plans or have their
plans continued, thus permitting continued enrollment and greater opportunity for success.
Indicators 21a (Successful-persister rate after four years: African American students) and 22a
(Graduation-transfer rate after four years: African American students) continue to lag behind
those of all students. Efforts to engage and retain these students include a variety of programs
sponsored by the Rites of Passage program. ROP pairs first-time, full-time students with
College employees who serve as mentors and who participate with students in a variety of social
and cultural events and in academic activities such as campus visits to transfer institutions.
In addition to benefitting mentees, ROP participation involves Peer Leaders. Peer Leaders aid in
the mentoring program with planning activities and engaging their peers. A maximum of five
students have been employed during a given semester. A qualitative assessment by Peer Leaders
of the mentoring program, conducted in fall 2012, indicated a high level of satisfaction with the
programming and offered several suggestions for improvement. One planned enhancement will
involve expanding the program and targeting Latino and Latina students. In September 2012, a
scholarship was established on behalf of the Rites of Passage Mentoring Program through a
donation made to the College. The donation allows for two scholarships to be granted to eligible
students affiliated with Rites of Passage.
The College continues to focus on professional development for its employees in order to
enhance services to all students. Recent professional development opportunities included
sessions on Self-Harm and Mutilation, Sexual Violence, Abuse, and Assault, and Clinical
Depression.
Progress on indicator 19 (Percent minorities of full-time faculty) continues, albeit at a very slow
pace. The human resources department, in conjunction with division deans, continues to employ
a variety of strategies to address this disparity, but very low turnover in full-time faculty remains
a factor. Progress on indicator 20 (Percent minorities of full-time administrative and
professional staff) has stalled, but the College will continue its strategies of targeted advertising
using varied media to ensure strong, diverse applicant pools and close monitoring of search
committees by Human Resources to ensure a diverse pool of candidates and finalists for
employment consideration.
STUDENT-CENTERED LEARNING INDICATORS
Harford continues to prepare students well for performance at transfer institutions as evidenced
by its consistently high achievement on indicator 23 (Performance at Transfer Institutions).
Performance on indicators 25a and 25b (Associate degrees and credit certificates awarded:
Career degrees and Transfer degrees) has improved substantially, with the number of transfer
degrees awarded exceeding the benchmark by 125. After a dramatic increase between FY 2010
and FY 2011 in the number of certificates awarded (indicator 25c), FY 2012 saw a drop to just
below the benchmark. While it is impossible to pinpoint a single cause for this decline, there are
indications that the wide availability of free or low-cost skills training in areas such as interior
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decorating coupled with certain curricular adjustments in other programs may have affected the
number of students seeking certificates.
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). Harford continues to pursue
partnerships with four-year institutions in order to meet the needs of students. With the planned
opening in fall 2014 of the Towson building, located on the Harford West Campus, students in
the local community will have the advantage of a seamless transfer—of credits and of location—
to a local four-year institution. In addition to the availability of six programs in new building—
Business Administration, Information Technology, Integrated Early Childhood
Education/Special Education, Integrated Elementary Education/Special Education, Psychology,
and Sociology/Criminal Justice concentration—Harford and Towson have agreed to four new
articulations in the areas of sociology, history, general studies, and English.
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. This goal meshes with the
College’s Strategic Plan Goal 1, Recognizing the need for more students to achieve their goals,
the College will pursue excellence in teaching, learning, and assessment. Academic divisions
continue to assess program outcomes by infusing assessment throughout courses within a
program. Academic Affairs leadership, along with the faculty, has undertaken an ambitious
review of the general education core in preparation for the development of a comprehensive,
sustainable plan for assessing general education.
ECONOMIC GROWTH AND VITALITY INDICATORS
Beginning in fall 2014, Harford will no longer be the county’s only institution of higher
education. While Harford Community College has been central to the county’s growth, the
addition of Towson University will add measurably to the economic vitality of the region. This
initiative, begun several years ago as a cooperative venture between Harford and Towson, will
allow students to complete bachelor’s degrees within the county. The close proximity of upperlevel classes may encourage an even higher level of college enrollment than existed previously.
This effort directly supports 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). The College continues to seek means to increase
indicators 28 (Percent of full-time employed career program graduates working in a related field)
and 29 (Graduate satisfaction with job preparation) including implementation of a variety of
career preparation strategies, career and job search workshops, and infusion of job search
techniques into curricula. One example of this type of activity is employment readiness
workshops for students in the nursing assistant program. The workshops included resume
building, interviewing skills, appropriate dress, and mock interviews.
Market conditions, coupled with an increase in credit enrollments in certain workforce
development programs, may account for declines in indicator 30 (Enrollment in continuing
education workforce development courses). Continuing Education and Training continues to
increase offerings for both online and face-to-face programs, as well as increasing in-house
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multi-course certification programs. Declines in indicator 31 (Enrollment in continuing
professional education leading to government or industry-required certification or licensure) may
be accounted for in part by the regional decline in residential and commercial construction
markets, leading to fewer construction-related certifications and licensures. Although Harford
contracted with an increased number of business organizations in FY 2012 (indicator 32,
Number of business organizations provided training and services under contract), the number of
employees trained declined due to reduced training budgets thereby decreasing enrollments
(indicator 33, Enrollment in contract training courses). To help increase these numbers, Harford
staff attended additional networking events, implemented a sales letter campaign, and attended
numerous contract training webinars emphasizing sales.
The completion of the APG Federal Credit Union Arena in fall 2012 further solidified the
College as a regional force not only for education but for community, commercial, and cultural
events. The Arena, at 3300 seats, is the largest indoor arena in Northeast Maryland. A full-time
manager and his support team work to assure that the Arena serves its community by booking
events such as job fairs, concerts, a family fun day, and athletic events.
Community Outreach and Impact
Harford Community College remains a vital resource to its community, and students directly
benefit from community collaboration. Harford continues to collaborate closely with local
employers in ways that enhance curriculum development and student learning. Academic
divisions rely on curriculum advisory committees comprised of local experts to review curricula
and suggest enhancements. College Central Network allows participating employers to post job
opportunities and requirements for students. Cooperative education and internships provide
invaluable learning opportunities for students and qualified student employees to employers.
Last year, 17 students earned credit for cooperative education and 10 students interned. They
worked for businesses such as a local title firm, several law offices, an engineering firm, and a
golf club. The Student Engagement, Retention, and Completion committee made several
recommendations in 2013 for enhancements to a variety of programs, including cooperative
learning and internships, to further strengthen the relationship between the College and local
employers.
Students also participated in subject-specific community activities. For example, students in the
Interior Design program decorated a room in the Baltimore Symphony Decorators’ Show House,
and students in the Honors program conducted an ethnographic research study of Welsh
traditions in nearby Delta, Pennsylvania, and Harford County. The College also worked with the
Aberdeen Proving Ground Federal Credit Union to provide information about financial literacy
for the new student PowerUp orientation.
The Hays-Heighe House, a historic farmhouse located on the campus, was the venue for several
exhibitions and programs including “Beauty in Sport: Celebrating Horse Racing in Harford
County,” “Campus Memories: Celebrating 50 Years of HCC at Prospect Hill,” and “Manifold
Greatness: The Creation and Afterlife of the King James Bible.” All of these programs were
open to the community. College employees volunteer at a wide range of community events,
including Seasons of Recovery presentations and Chamber of Commerce expos.
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Harford is a center for the arts in Harford County. With four performance venues, the College
hosted 49 performances serving over 19,000 patrons. The Susquehanna Symphony Orchestra,
the Harford Choral Society, and the Bel Air Community Band continue to provide opportunities
for Harford Community College students to perform alongside community members.
Harford Community College collaborates closely with Harford County Public Schools (HCPS)
on a number of initiatives, including:
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Hosting young male students from a local middle school for a viewing of a documentary
and discussion with Rites of Passage mentoring students;
Expanding services for students attending the Alternative Education High School;
Increasing the number of high schools in which Harford’s developmental math courses
are taught on-site;
Meeting regularly meetings with high school guidance counselors;
Participating in the public schools’ Transition Programming for high school students with
disabilities; and
Expanding the iPlan new student enrollment program to several county high schools.
Collaborations with other colleges and universities, in addition to the Towson University oncampus building, include a partnership with the University of Delaware in a National Science
Foundation Cybersecurity grant and expanded articulation agreements with both Towson
University and York College of Pennsylvania. The College continues to partner with six
universities to provide bachelor’s and master’s degree programs at its University Center,
Northeastern Maryland.
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Cost Containment
The following significant cost containment actions were adopted by HCC in FY 2012:
Temporary Actions:
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Reduction in part-time adjunct non-credit salaries
Reduction in electric utility expenses
Reduction in natural gas charges
Reduction in bad debt expenses
Negotiations on purchases
Surplus sales
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64,000
62,000
80,000
26,000
17,969
1,720
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80,000
17,860
Permanent Actions:
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Operating lease reduction (copiers)
Reduction in custodial services charges
Accountability Indicators
See attached HCC 2013 Accountability Indicators Table.
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