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2018/2019 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 Web page at
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
• Michael Thornton, Scholarship Program Manager
301.624.2851 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 Foundation
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 as well as 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 offers
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 on the FCC
website at .
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 Public & Community Request for Use of Facilities
form on the College website at least four weeks in
advance for best consideration. The Facilities Planning
Office will respond to the request within three
workdays of receipt of a complete 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, view the Use of Facilities
Policy and Procedure available at .