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2019 - 2020 FCC Academic Catalog
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2019 - 2020 FCC Academic Catalog
Center for Student Engagement
Mission Statement
The Center for Student Engagement at Frederick
Community College provides an atmosphere on
campus that invites and encourages all members of
our campus community to celebrate the richness of
the human experience. Through social programming,
personal/professional leadership development,
and the exploration of personal interests, the CSE
promotes respect and appreciation among our
students, faculty and staff for self and others and an
understanding of our shared responsibility to create
an environment that celebrates learning.
Department Overview
At FCC we know your time in the classroom is
only one part of your“college experience.”The
Center for Student Engagement offers you exciting
opportunities to interact with other students,
cultivate your leadership skills in a variety of ways,
and strengthen your knowledge and understanding
of academic disciplines through applied co-curricular
activities.
Student life incorporates much more than classroom
instruction. As a supplement to the academic
experience, the Center for Student Engagement
offers students the opportunity to acquire or further
develop leadership skills through participation
in a broad array of co-curricular programs. Clubs
and organizations on campus are as diverse as
the student population, offering students the
opportunity to participate in program events, meet
students with similar interests, or simply enjoy quality
entertainment both on and off campus.
Participation in leadership conferences and service
projects provides students with hands-on experience
and is a dynamic and vital component of student
engagement. Information about leadership
development, campus clubs and organizations, how
to start a new club or organization and a current
calendar of special events can be obtained by visiting
the Center for Student Engagement, Student Center,
or by calling 301.846.2488.
Campus Clubs
Student clubs and organizations contribute to the
development of the student and enrich campus life.
FCC campus clubs and organizations are student
generated and student run. While faculty advisors
are on hand to assist with logistics, students program
and direct all club activities and events. With over 30
student organizations currently recognized, there are
social, recreational, and academic clubs that support
almost any interest. If there is an interest in starting a
new organization, students are welcome to stop by
the Center for Student Engagement for information
and support. A current list of all active clubs and
organizations can be found in the Center for Student
Engagement or on the FCC website under clubs and
organizations.
Community Service
With community as our middle name, FCC values
opportunities to engage all learners in valuable
service to others. Not only does volunteer service
benefit the community, it builds outstanding skills
and strong resume interest for engaged students. To
support this active student engagement, the Center
for Student Engagement houses a service learning
center that provides volunteer and community
service placement opportunities for all members
of our campus community. Whether you’ve been
assigned a service learning project in a class or
you simply want to give back to the community,
placement opportunities are abundant. Students are
welcome to utilize our free placement service to help
match interest to need for a long-term community
service commitment or simply stop by to participate
in monthly service projects on campus. Regardless
of the level of commitment to service, FCC’s Center
for Student Engagement staff will work with you
to find your perfect placement. Students who have
received a Meritorious Service Certificate from a
Frederick County Public School are invited to apply
their meritorious service hours for recognition at FCC.
The Center for Student Engagement acknowledges
outstanding student service at the annual
Recognition Awards Ceremony in May.
Co-curricular Programs
Because FCC values the profound learning
opportunities that exist outside of the classroom,
programs, events and activities are specifically
designed by a diverse planning team to give students
an opportunity to relate academic subject matter
to real life situations. These co-curricular programs
serve as a complement to in-class instruction, and
engage students in exciting, thought provoking, and
multi-discipline activities. Students play a critical
role in shaping these offerings by recommending
workshops, lectures, trips, and experiences that
enhance classroom knowledge and most faculty
recognize the value of these learning opportunities
by offering extra credit for student participation.
Co-curricular events and activities are posted in the
student/faculty calendar, which can be found in the
Center for Student Engagement, or can be found on
the FCC website under Events.
Leadership Development
FCC values shared governance, meaning all members
of the campus community have a voice in the
decision-making process at FCC. The student voice
is channeled through the Student Government
Association, and every student on campus is
considered a member by virtue of enrollment. While
suggestions and opinions can be shared openly
without organized involvement in SGA, opportunities
exist for students who wish to take their leadership to
the next level.
The SGA holds elections each year to solicit
leadership on many levels. Officers are needed for
service on all-college committees and task forces,
leadership within campus clubs and organizations
and within the SGA itself. No prior leadership
experience is necessary, only the desire to make
a difference, and the commitment to see the
responsibility through.
Leadership is rewarded through nomination for
national recognition, letters of recommendation,
and resume interest. Students who are involved on
campus are also highly sought after by four-year
transfer institutions, local businesses, and community
service providers.
To further support student leadership, FCC has
created the Leadership Legacy, a training for all
students who are interested in developing their
leadership skills regardless of previous experience
or involvement. The program is designed to give
students an opportunity to develop their leadership
skills on a personal, group, and community level.
Through participation in the program, students will
build a portfolio demonstrating their leadership skills
and involvement and establish an excellent network
of connections to students, college faculty and staff,
and community members. Participants will learn
more about themselves and the skills they need to
become better leaders. In addition, FCC is a proud
participant in the Maryland Community College
Activities Directors Association and the Association of
College Unions International. Through membership,
student leaders participate in a series of high quality,
state, regional and national leadership workshops,
seminars, and retreats. These leadership experiences
are underwritten by the Center for Student
Engagement to further support and acknowledge
volunteer service and leadership.
Recognition and Awards
Celebration of achievement is one of our core values.
Each May, at our annual Spring Recognition and
Awards Ceremony, students are publicly recognized
and lauded for academic achievement, volunteer
service, and campus leadership. Students may earn
distinction for their contributions through faculty or
staff nominations and may be eligible for nomination
to several internationally recognized honors and
awards programs such as Who’s Who Among
Students in American Community Colleges; Phi
Theta Kappa International Honors Society; the USA
Today Academic All Americans; and the United States
Achievement Academy’s Academic All American
Scholars and Leaders. Specific criteria for national
honors can be found in the Center for Student
Engagement, in the student handbook, or on the FCC
website under Student Life.
Graduation Awards
During Commencement week, numerous awards
are made by various organizations in recognition of
outstanding achievement by the year’s graduates.
Among those of recent years have been the
following:
• Dr. Patricia Stanley Exemplary Community Service
and Leadership Award
• Dr. Lee John Betts Student Leadership Award
• Marjorie Betts Citizenship and Family Award
• Dr. Henry P. and M. Page Laughlin Annual
Distinguished Scholarship Award
• Phyllis Hamilton Award for Academic Excellence in
English Literature
• Lindblad/Longman “We Are One” Award
• Award for Academic Excellence in the Business
Transfer Curriculum
• Award for Academic Excellence in the Business
Career Curriculum
• Career & Technology Awards
• Frederick Woman’s Civic Club Award for Academic
Excellence in History
• Martin Kalmar Award for Academic Excellence in
Mathematics
• Dr. James Everett Bowes Award
• Frederick Regional Health System’s Board of
Directors Award
• Jane Garvin Excellence in Leadership Award
• Nursing Directors Award
Student Government
Association
The student government association (SGA) is
designed to represent student opinions and
concerns on campus. SGA is the students’voice on
issues concerning campus life and a relay system of
information between college committees and the
general student body. Leadership opportunities exist
for students interested in serving as officers to the
student government association and/or students
wishing to take part in campus-wide committees
and task forces. The executive committee of the
SGA consists of president, vice president for public
relations, vice president for administration, vice
president of communications, and vice president of
finance. Students interested in leadership positions
are invited to stop by the SGA office, H-106.
An essential component to the success of the SGA
is active participation in the college governance
process. The SGA appoints interested students
to serve as representatives to the college senate
and college-wide committees and task forces.
While previous student government experience is
helpful, all students with interest, commitment and
enthusiasm are encouraged to participate. In addition
to the leadership skills student representatives
develop, indication of active participation is always an
excellent highlight on résumés and applications for
admission to four-year colleges.
Student Publications
Frederick Community College has two major student
publications. The Commuter is the college’s student
newspaper and the Tuscarora Review is the magazine
of the creative arts.
The FCC Commuter is a student publication and is a
designated forum for student voice and opinion on
campus events and related issues. The FCC Commuter
is also a co-curricular program working cooperatively
with FCC journalism classes. However, all students are
welcome to work on the paper regardless of previous
experience. Working on the paper offers practical
experience for writers, photographers, graphic
designers, marketers and public relations students.
For more information, contact the advisor, Karen
Gardner at .
The Tuscarora Review consists of literary (poetry,
fiction, essay, one-act plays) and fine arts (ceramics,
mixed-media, 2D and 3D art, graphic design)
contributions from students and staff. The Tuscarora
Review has recently won several national awards.
Student contributions are encouraged. For more
information, contact Ramon Jones at rajones@
Voter Registration
Frederick Community College encourages all
students, faculty, and staff to exercise their privilege
and right to vote in national and local elections.
Voter registration forms are available in the Center for
Student Engagement (Student Center, H-101), or in
Registration and Records (Jefferson Hall).
Wellness
FCC promotes wellness in both its students and
staff through on-going programming and access to
healthy exercise programs. The weight room is open
day and evening hours for all registered students,
faculty and staff. Assistance in developing programs
to help with cardiovascular and muscular functions
is also available. FCC offers courses in yoga, aerobics,
weight training, tennis, golf, volleyball, and fencing,
along with fitness for living and health education
theory courses.
For more information on any of the above student
life programs, students should contact the Center for
Student Engagement at 301.624.2793.