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2019 - 2020 FCC Academic Catalog
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2019 - 2020 FCC Academic Catalog
FCC offers associate of arts, associate of arts in
teaching, associate of science, and associate of
applied science degrees, as well as certificates
and letters of recognition in career programs. The
Carnegie Classification for the College is Associate’s -
High Transfer-High Traditional.
A History
Founded in 1957, Frederick Community
College has grown from 77 students to more
than 16,000 students registered each year in
credit and Continuing Education (non-credit)
programs. Started as an evening school, FCC
moved from Frederick High School to a facility
on North Market Street, and finally, in 1970, to
its permanent home on Opossumtown Pike.
Today’s beautiful campus is a community asset that
serves students of all ages and backgrounds. The
College is committed to meeting the needs of all
students and maintaining high-quality Instruction
at an affordable cost. FCC awards associate of arts,
associate of arts in teaching, associate of applied
science, and associate of science degrees and
certificates of accomplishment in more than 50 fields
of study. Many students select transfer programs that
allow them to continue on to a four-year college for
a bachelor’s degree. The College offers an array of
career-oriented programs that prepare students for
immediate entry into the workforce. The Continuing
Education/Workforce Development programs offer
non-credit courses in business, computers, real estate,
and general interest, as well as contract training for
business and industry.
The average age of FCC students is 25; about 67
percent attend part time, and 71 percent plan
to transfer to a four-year school. The College
understands the special scheduling and counseling
needs of adult part-time student and offers
convenient evening, weekend, and online classes.
The Campus
The development of our 97-acre campus mirrors
the growth of our student population. The most
recent building renovation and update was the
Monroe Center which was completed in October
2017. Completed in January 2016 was the opening
of the Gladhill Learning Commons in Linganore
Hall. The new flexible research and learning space
offers academic support services, study spaces, and
technology in order to promote collaboration and
inspire academic excellence.
Additions and renovations to Braddock and Catoctin
halls were completed in 2015, providing state-of-the-
art science and computer labs, upgraded classrooms
geared toward collaborative learning, and study,
tutoring, and lounge areas where students can get
support from faculty and other students.
Other campus highlights include the Visual &
Performing Arts Center, which has an art gallery, a
400-seat theater, and a small studio theater for more
intimate productions; and our Student Center, where
students can find the Cougar Grille, the Center for
Student Engagement, and the bookstore, as well as
student lounges and classrooms.
Visit to learn how FCC can help you
reach your academic and career goals.
Mission, Vision & Goals
Mission Statement
With teaching and learning as our primary focus,
FCC prepares an increasingly diverse student body
to complete their goals of workforce preparation,
transfer, career development, and personal
enrichment with quality, innovative lifelong learning.
In traditional and alternative learning environments,
we anticipate and respond to the needs of our local,
regional, and global communities.
Vision
We transform individuals and communities through
learning.
Values
Learning: Lifelong acquisition of knowledge and skills
Innovation:Creative thinking and approaches
that enhance learning and support continuous
improvement
Diversity:Visible and invisible human differences that
affect the success of students, staff, and members of
the community
Excellence: Upholding high academic standards by
providing a quality educational environment
Community: Encouraging the engagement of
all internal and external stakeholders through
communication and collaboration
Integrity: Fair and ethical standards in all policies,
procedures, and practices
Strategic Goals & Objectives
Enhance student persistence, success, and
completion through collaborative and effective
support systems.
Strategic Objectives:
• Create a unified culture of persistence, success,
and completion.
• Develop and implement comprehensive
orientation and mentoring programs.
• Expand student access to and utilization of
support services.
• Develop and implement pathways for credit and
non-credit students to easily navigate transition
points.
• Enhance communication strategies for students,
faculty, and staff.
Promote excellence in the design, delivery, and
support of student learning.
Strategic Objectives:
• Expand innovative instruction to increase student
engagement and meet the demands of changing
populations.
• Design and support professional development
that enhances student learning.
• Develop and implement quality delivery standards
and assessment protocols for each modality of
instruction.
• Increase student engagement by promoting the
importance of co-curricular and extra-curricular
events.
• Expand systematic program review and
assessment to all areas of College operations.
Ensure fair and ethical standards in all policies,
practices, and procedures throughout the College
Community.
Strategic Objectives:
• Increase diversity of student and employee base
• Infuse global perspectives into programs and
services
• Enhance an inclusive climate for students and
employees
• Develop and implement policies and procedures
that enable efficient access for all students
Prepare for the future through effective
planning, resource development, and continuous
institutional improvement that is aligned with the
College mission.
Strategic Objectives:
• Establish priorities and identify current and
anticipated resources.
• Secure innovative and creative revenue sources
through entrepreneurial efforts.
• Design a systematic plan to align staffing needs
with strategic priorities.
Enhance access, support, and opportunities
that meet the needs of diverse and changing
populations.
Strategic Objectives:
• Improve student recruitment efforts and
employment practices to build the diversity and
inclusiveness of our College.
• Create targeted programs for emerging
populations that address their specific needs and
enhance student learning.
• Implement strategies to increase and engage
diverse and emerging populations.
• Expand community outreach to secure resources
for student support.
The College 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
FCC Foundation and the Office of
Institutional Advancement
The Frederick Community College Foundation, Inc.
is a philanthropic network of advocates enriching
the vitality and quality of life in our community by
promoting access to higher education. In partnership
with individuals, organizations, and businesses, the
mission of the Frederick Community College Foundation
is to remove barriers to a community college education
and provide financial support so all students can
succeed and positively contribute to our community.
The Foundation is governed by an independent
Board of Directors. This group of College ambassadors
is committed to providing outstanding private
support for the priority needs of the College including
scholarships, Student Success Funds and program
support. All gifts to the Foundation are tax deductible
as charitable donations subject to IRS regulations.
For further information about the Foundation,
contact:
• Deborah W Powell,
Executive Director
301-846-2438 or
For scholarship or student success fund application
information, contact:
• Michael Thornton,
Scholarship Program Manager
301-846-2438 or
Alumni Connection
The FCC Alumni and Friends Connection fosters
relationships to support the overall advancement
of the College, and provide opportunities for
professional and community engagement.
The FCC Alumni and Friends Connection serves as
a vehicle for alumni and friends of FCC to maintain
a lifelong partnership in its educational and
cultural programs and to provide a link between
the College and the community it serves. Whether
you received a college degree, attended a Fine Arts
performance, or sent your children to Kids and Teens
on Campus, rediscover your academic legacy and
the memories and friends that made your college
experience exceptional. Contact the FCC Foundation
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
Jefferson Hall
Jefferson Hall is the gateway for all students and their
families, returning alumni and guests. The building
consists of the Enrollment Center (Welcome Desk,
Student Accounts, Registration and Records) on the
first floor, the College and Career Readiness Center
(Admissions, Counseling and Advising, Transfer
and Career Services) on the second floor, and the
Financial Services Center (Finance, Financial Aid)
and the Vice President for Learning Support Suite on
the third floor. More information is 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. A request must be submitted
online 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 .