FCC Academic Catalog 2016-2017

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2016/2017 fcc catalog
Expand the leadership capacity of
all employees through professional
development to meet the challenges and
opportunities for our College
Strategic Objectives:
• Develop a plan that ensures continuity of
campus operation.
• Develop a systematic plan to provide
opportunities for career growth.
• Create professional development opportunities
that improve job skills, leadership capabilities,
and employee productivity.
• Develop a sustainable program to mentor
employees and acknowledge their
contributions to the operation of the College.
Clearly articulate a governance structure
that is transparent and outlines roles,
responsibilities, and accountability for
decision making.
Strategic Objectives:
• Ensure that all job descriptions are current and
representative of employees’ responsibilities.
• Maintain current organizational charts and
make them accessible.
• Develop a component for new employee
orientation to ensure they understand their
roles and responsibilities in the governance
structure.
Articulate career pathways for continuing
education and credit students which
enhance their ability to secure employment.
Strategic Objectives:
• Align programs with current and future jobs.
• Develop and implement a credit for prior
learning structure which includes non-credit
pathways.
Increase access, affordability, and student
goal completion
Strategic Objectives:
• Enhance the college readiness of FCPS
students by collaborating on early assessment,
professional development, and the
development of effective transition courses in
Math and English.
• Enhance collaborative efforts between local
high schools and FCC to develop early college
access through dual enrollment initiatives.
• Improve the access, retention, and goal
completion for adult learners.
• Implement strategies that reduce the time
to goal completion and make FCC more
affordable.
Community Outreach
Office of Institutional Advancement
and the FCC Foundation, Inc.
The FCC Foundation, Inc., is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit
foundation which exists to promote, augment, and
further the educational purposes and programs of
Frederick Community College and to provide financial
aid for eligible students. The Foundation manages
more than $12.8 million in assets. Funds are invested
with the University System of Maryland Foundation.
The Foundation is governed by a 20-member Board
of Directors. This group of college ambassadors
remains committed to continuing the tradition of
providing outstanding private support for priority
needs of the college. Contributions to the Foundation
are tax deductible as charitable donations subject to
IRS regulations.
The Foundation welcomes gifts of cash, securities and
bequests including planned giving arrangements.
Employer-matched giving programs are also
encouraged. Online giving is available on the
Foundation’s Web page at
foundation. Current financial statements will be
provided upon request. For more information, please
contact the Foundation Office at 301.846.2438 or
.
• Deborah W. Powell, Executive Director
301.846.2479 or
• Michelle Nusum-Smith, Assistant Director of
Scholarships and Donor Relations, Corporate
and Business Relations
301.846.2851 or
• Christina Peterman, Assistant Director of Alumni
Relations and the Annual Fund
301.846.2713 or
• Laura Scafide, Administrative Associate II
301.846.2438 or
Alumni Association
Membership in the FCC Alumni Association offers
former FCC students an opportunity to network with
classmates, honor distinguished and outstanding
alumni, and help the college provide scholarship
support through various fundraising activities. The
association sponsors events and activities that are
open to students and members of the community.
These activities raise funds for scholarships and
financial aid and give the association an opportunity
to represent FCC in the community. Contact the
Institutional Advancement office at 301.846.2438 or
Jack B. Kussmaul Theater
The Jack B. Kussmaul Theater, located in the Visual
& Performing Arts Center, offers quality musical and
theatrical performances, lectures, and educational
programs for the college and community. The 409-
seat theater features a three-section mezzanine and
orchestra seating. Support areas for the 1,800-square-
foot stage include a box office and green room
with male and female dressing areas. The Jack B.
Kussmaul Theater is available for rental. For additional
information, call 301.846.2513.
The Mary Condon Hodgson Art
Gallery
The Mary Condon Hodgson Art Gallery, located in
the lobby of the theater, exhibits a variety of works
monthly from national and regional artists, FCC
students and faculty. For additional information, call
301.846.2513.
Conference Center
The 14,000-square foot Conference Center provides
meeting space for workshops or training sessions
for area businesses and organizations. It includes
classrooms, meeting space, and breakout rooms,
as well as catering with formal sit-down or buffet
service. For more information, call 301.846.2671.
The Children’s Center
The Carl and Norma Miller Children’s Center provides
year-round full- and part-time care to children of FCC
students, staff and faculty, as well as the community.
The center is committed to a developmentally-
appropriate program for children ages six weeks
and older. Staffed by professional early childhood
educators, the center serves as a model child care
center and provides student teaching experience
for FCC students in early childhood education and
related fields. Summer programs offer fun and
excitement throughout the summer months for
elementary-aged children. For more information
about the center, call 301.846.2612.
Student parents whose children have been accepted
at the FCC Children’s Center may apply for Children’s
Center grants to assist with the cost of child care.
Grant applications are available at the FCC Children’s
Center, the Office of Adult Services and the Financial
Aid office. Deadlines for submitting applications are
July 15 for the fall semester, December 1 for spring
semester, and April 30 for the summer semester.
Applications are also available online at the FCC
website,
Use of Facilities by Outside Groups
College facilities may be rented by the community
for civic, educational, cultural and community
recreational purposes consistent with policies and
procedures established by the College. Campus
facilities may be used by non-college groups when
not being used by the College or for college-
sponsored activities.
The Facilities Planning Office is responsible for
processing and approving all public and community
use facility requests, except the JBK Theater. A request
must be submitted to using
the Request for Use of Facilities form available on
the Use of Facilities Policy and Procedures 4 College
website at least four weeks in advance for best
consideration. Within three workdays of receipt of a
complete request, the Facilities Planning Office will
respond to the request.
The Arts Center Director is responsible for scheduling
all events in the JBK Theater in cooperation and
collaboration with the Facilities Planning Office. To
request the use of space for a public or community
event in the JBK Theater, contact the Arts Center
Director at .
For additional information, refer to section III-A of
the Use of Facilities Policy & Procedures on pages
193-195.