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2020 - 2021 FCC Academic Catalog
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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.
The College