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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

www.frederick.edu/

foundation. Current financial statements will be

provided upon request. For more information, please

contact the Foundation Office at 301.846.2438 or

[email protected]

.

• Deborah W. Powell, Executive Director

301.846.2479 or

[email protected]

• Michelle Nusum-Smith, Assistant Director of

Scholarships and Donor Relations, Corporate

and Business Relations

301.846.2851 or

[email protected]

• Christina Peterman, Assistant Director of Alumni

Relations and the Annual Fund

301.846.2713 or

[email protected]

• Laura Scafide, Administrative Associate II

301.846.2438 or

[email protected]

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

[email protected].

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,

www.frederick.edu.

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

[email protected]

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

[email protected]

.

For additional information, refer to section III-A of

the Use of Facilities Policy & Procedures on pages

193-195.