Harford Community College
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Harford Community College
President’s Report to the Community 2012-2013 HARFORD C O M M U N I T Y C O L L E G E WHAT DEFINES US? DEF 5 M OVING FORWARD, CONTINUOUSLY 11 COMMITMENT AND COMPLETION 17 E XCELLENCE AT EVERY LEVEL 2 25 T HINKING BEYOND OUR OWN WALLS At Harford, we continually ask, “What defines us?” and although specific answers may change, an overall commitment to student success is always at the core. Over the past five years, we have seen a 37 percent increase in HCC graduation rates. We continue to help our students achieve the goal of college completion in a number of ways: by implementing new strategies in the areas of advising and admissions, by increasing scholarships through our Foundation to help students who are struggling financially to stay in college, and by facilitating the transfer of noncredit certificate classes into credits toward a degree. One of the most visible steps was the groundbreaking for Darlington Hall, the new Nursing and Allied Health building, which, when complete, will allow the credit and noncredit divisions to share resources and plan curriculum. I am very appreciative of the generosity of the named donors who are partnering with us in this endeavor. After overcoming many obstacles, a Towson University building located on the HCC campus is finally becoming a reality. The $28 million facility will allow Harford Community College students to earn their associate degree here and then complete their bachelor’s degree at Towson—without having to leave our campus. Undergraduate degree programs that will be offered include Business Administration (management concentration), Information Technology, Integrated Early Childhood Education/Special Education, Psychology, and Sociology (criminal justice concentration). Towson University in Northeastern Maryland is expected to be completed in time for the fall 2014 semester. When defining the College, we would be remiss not to talk about our place in the community and how we’ve grown to meet the needs of those around us. During FY13, the Susquehanna Center renovation and expansion was completed and included the new APG Federal Credit Union Arena. In addition to holding our first commencement ceremony there this year, we were elated that five local high schools also chose our beautiful new facility for their graduation ceremonies. Community members enjoyed a variety of performances including The Harlem Globetrotters and KC and the Sunshine Band, as well as athletic events and assorted trade shows in the new venue. It is gratifying to be part of such a worthwhile organization. I am proud of the many achievements and the excellent academic work being completed by our students, staff, and faculty, as well as the outstanding performances by our many athletic teams. I am honored to share this report with you and hope that as you read it you will gain an even greater understanding and appreciation for what defines us at Harford Community College. Your ongoing support of the College and its programs is greatly appreciated, and I am pleased that we are working together for the common good. Dennis Golladay, Ph.D. President 3 On May 23, 2013, 331 students walked across the stage to receive diplomas from HCC. Five 20-foot banners depicting the beauty of the HCC campus provided a fitting backdrop. The banners were a collaboration between Student Activities and Marketing and will be used for future HCC ceremonies. 4 “I am so excited . . . Implemented in March, more than 3,614 Financial Aid TV video clips have been viewed by current and prospective students, providing them easyto-use information about financial aid and VA programs, default aversion, financial literacy, money management, and borrowing. MOVING FORWARD, CONTINUOUSLY Commencements, capital projects, and concerts. The new APG Federal Credit Union Arena at Harford Community College officially opened its doors on December 4, 2012. Since then, the same doors have opened for the NJCAA basketball tournament, Family Fun Day for community members, five high school graduations, The Harlem Globetrotters, KC and the Sunshine Band, Andy Grammer, the 2013 Alumni & Friends Association Wine Expo, HCC’s employee holiday party, and several trade shows. In May, Harford Community College’s Class of 2013 was the first class to walk across the stage in the new arena. They were also the first class to wear gowns made from 100% recycled plastic bottles—part of Harford’s continuing effort toward sustainability on campus. Hard work pays off . . . Graduating with honors” Leslie Bromell, Class of 2013 5 ACADEMICS CONTINUING EDUCATION CAPITAL PROJECTS Those pursuing nursing and allied health degrees and certificates, as well as community health programs, will now be able to share resources in one building. The $14.3 million Nursing and Allied Health building, Darlington Hall, broke ground on August 27, 2013 and is on schedule to open in spring 2015. The new 52,000 square foot, three-story, state-of-the-art facility was designed with high-tech classrooms, laboratories, modeling and simulation labs, and informal study and social spaces. “A facility of this caliber ensures that the teaching and learning experiences will keep pace with changes in health care.” Laura Cianelli Preston, Dean of Nursing and Allied Health Professions e lleg y Co LL t i n u HuA ding omm l C i N d O hB for Har G T ealt I Nd Allied H L R n D NAursing a GR O D UN BR K EA IN G s ing, onie Market erem ent of elations C f o sid R ter ity Pre Mason, Vice ommun C s orris nt and M ting es e da Gree ruste Bren evelopm and rd of T ir D e oa Cha com Wel e HCC B Valdes, ers th mes m artn Ja o r F Dr. ct P roje fficials P om y O ts fr ount men and C ct Com State roje , HCC of P resident w e s y, P rvi ffair Ove Gollada ic A lity is Faci r Academ enn D e r. h D f t ent fo wo ns rvie Presid ssio s rofe Ove ay, Vice ram Health P t gr g g o a r ied fP iden tte H w o and All ice Pres ing nne g rvie V Dr. A Ove Nursin ociate d Train 6 Darlington Hall Partnering for High-Tech Instructional Delivery Continuing Education and Training (CET) and the credit Nursing and Allied Health Division partnered to acquire capital for computer hardware needed to incorporate the use of electronic health records (EHR) into new and existing degree and certificate programs. Using funds from a generous grant provided by CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield, CET was able to invest in tablets, hybrid computers, charging cabinets, and wireless printers to use for EHR instruction in labs and at clinical sites. The new technology replaces paper charting and allows for greater access to individual patient information. Sustainability in the Classroom Stan Kollar believes the concepts applied to sustainable practices are so deeply interwoven into our culture that he integrates them into all of his classes. For example, the loss of plant species due to climate change is discussed in Plant Science; energy use and quality of life are integrated into Human Ecology; and in General Biology II, students explore how activities in our watersheds impact the water quality in the Chesapeake Bay. Colleen Webster’s English Composition and English Literature and Composition classes focus on ecology and the environment. Students’ writing and research are designed to raise awareness and alter lifestyle so that all may learn to live more gently on the planet. Harford County Council President Billy Boniface recently visited HCC and learned the benefits of solar power and how HCC continues to be a leader in sustainability initiatives. Mr. Boniface, pictured above with Steve Garey, HCC’s Associate Vice President for Campus Operations, took a guided tour to learn more about the system. He was so impressed with the project that he is exploring options to implement a similar system on his farm in Darlington, as well as in other areas of the county. Building With Environmental Consciousness Tecta Solar installed 3,700 solar panels on the roofs of the Chesapeake Center, Student Center, Joppa Hall, and the APGFCU Arena. The facility will generate approximately 1,000 MWh of electric power per year, approximately 16% of the campus’ total electric use, and allow the College to save more than $30,000 per year in energy costs. Stan Kollar and Colleen Webster During construction of the APG Federal Credit Union Arena and renovation of the Susquehanna Center, more than 40,000 cubic yards of earth were removed from the renovation site and relocated to the College’s practice fields, decreasing vehicle emissions on nearby roads and providing more “even playing fields” for the College’s practice fields. Hauling the dirt off site would have created 2,000 dump truck loads. Sustainable features incorporated into the facilities included an energy efficient, white TPO roofing system; a construction waste management plan; energy efficient heating and cooling systems; native species landscaping; low flow water fixtures; and an energy efficient lighting selection. Our Promise to the Future 7 SUSTAINABILITY After 18 months of construction, the APG Federal Credit Union Arena at Harford Community College was completed in the fall of 2012. On December 4, community and business leaders joined HCC to officially open the new 3,200 seat arena with a ribbon cutting ceremony and court dedication. 8 APG Federal Credit Union Arena Family Fun Fest KC and the Sunshine Band Home & Garden Show 28,648 people have attended events in the Arena since its opening. 9 Supporting the College’s goal of completion, the Child Care Career and Professional Development Fund Award (a grant totaling $56,514 from the Maryland State Department of Education) provides funding to credentialed child care providers in Harford County to pursue a degree in early childhood education. During Power Up! orientation sessions, current student leaders volunteered their time to guide newly admitted students through the orientation process. At the end of the day, orientation leaders encouraged students to sign a “pledge to complete” puzzle piece, later displayed in the Student Center, as a reminder to stay on track for graduation. 10 “It took me 10 years to get here Finish your GED test today ® or your scores will expire and you will need to START ALL OVER AGAIN! 443-412-2115 or 443-412-2616 or email [email protected] Finish your GED test today ® or your scores will expire and you will need to START ALL OVER AGAIN! Thanks to a Continuing Education and Training Division campaign encouraging GED® students to complete their testing process before the 2014 change in requirements, full-time equivalent enrollment in HCC’s open enrollment GED® classes surpassed the previous year by 26%. COMMITMENT AND COMPLETION 443-412-2115 or 443-412-2616 or email [email protected] Completion of degrees, buildings, and goals. This year, Harford Community College asked incoming students to “commit to complete” what they set out to accomplish—to finish their degree, their certificate, or their class. The College did the same by breaking ground for the new Towson building, fulfilling our goal of providing access to a bachelor’s degree without leaving campus. A new political science course was added, a public history track was developed, and once again, our College was recognized for its commitment to the military by being listed as a 2013 Military Friendly School®. A commitment to health and wellness was also at the forefront with several new employee initiatives as well as completion of HCC’s portion of the Walls-Cook Trail—a walking and biking trail connecting the HCC Observatory and Prospect Mill Park. – can’t wait to walk across that stage! ” Simi O’Laughlin, Class of 2013 11 Degree COMPLETION and Transfer Jumpstart Your Bachelor’s Degree at Towson by First Earning Your Associate Degree at Harford! The new $28 million TU in Northeastern Maryland facility brings with it unique opportunities for students. Towson’s programs will now be easier for county residents to access and will provide opportunities for study and workforce development in the region. The easy commute will also save students in Maryland’s northeastern region both time and money. An innovative 2+2 program with HCC allows students to study two years at Harford and then finish their coursework toward a bachelor’s degree at TU in Northeastern Maryland—all without ever having to leave our campus. The University expects 140 to 200 students to enroll for fall 2014 and aims to double that number the following year. Undergraduate degree programs offered by TU in Northeastern Maryland include: Business Administration (management concentration), Information Technology, Integrated Early Childhood Education/Special Education, Psychology, and Sociology (criminal justice concentration). On May 30, 2013, Towson University (TU) and Harford Community College broke ground for Towson University in Northeastern Maryland, the first structure to be built on HCC’s new West campus. Located across Thomas Run Road from the main campus, the 60,000 square-foot facility is set to be completed for the fall 2014 semester. 12 In addition to classrooms, the building will house wet labs, an auditorium, and a bookstore. SCHOLARSHIPS STUDENT SUCCESS COMPLETION Student Profile: DANIEL ADAMS Daniel Adams graduated from high school in 2003 with no thoughts of higher education. His interest was cars—how they work, why they don’t, how they can be fixed. It wasn’t long before he realized that being a full-time automotive technician left little room for growth. He wanted to be among those who design, test, and build machinery for tomorrow. After enrolling in Harford’s engineering program, he found a focus and determination to excel at his studies. He clearly saw a career path that he had been struggling to define. That’s when the doors to his future opened. Daniel was invited to join the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society. He continued in Harford’s engineering program and graduated in May 2013 with a 3.64 GPA. Before graduation, he applied for transfer scholarships offered to graduates of Harford’s Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) programs of study. Meeting the rigorous criteria outlined, he was awarded a scholarship established by the Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Aberdeen Chapter Education Foundation and another offered by Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC). The doors opened again as he was able to pursue a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering at the University of Maryland. After earning his degree, Daniel plans to apply for a career with the Department of Defense. “I would love to help make tomorrow’s military vehicles more efficient, economical, and most importantly, safer for our troops.” Daniel Adams ‘13, Engineering 13 As part of an ongoing effort to promote independent exercise and wellness, Fitness Center hours were increased and individual exercise programs and drop-in instruction times were made available to both full- and part-time employees. Harford Community College’s Department of Human Resources has been hard at work developing new wellness initiatives to create a two-fold benefit— increase the health of our employees and minimize the rising cost of health insurance. Health & Wellness Day Onsite Health Screening The College provided onsite flu shots, wellness Screenings for blood pressure, blood glucose, giveaways and a free cholesterol (total HDL) healthy lunch. and body mass index Wellness Center were provided. Pilot Program This program permitted Walking Works The College instituted spouses or domestic a 10-week walking partners and adult competition between children of full-time employees to use the coworkers. HCC Fitness Center, open gym, and pool at no cost. 14 Known for turning pain into power, award-winning actor, singer and writer Daniel Beaty performed as part of the Rites of Passage mentoring program. A Commitment to DIVERSITY Harford Community College continues to recruit a racially and ethnically diverse campus population. The percent of non-Caucasion students was 26% for 2012. Comparatively, the percent of non-Caucasion residents in Harford County 18 or older was 18%. In 2012, 8.7% of the full-time faculty were members of minority populations, up from 7% in 2008. Programs and activities are designed to highlight the cultural diversity on campus and our diverse academic and co-curricular pursuits, as well as introduce the campus community to cultural perspectives with which they may not be familiar. Some of the specific programs this past year included Salsa dancers, a Gamelan ensemble, and South African dance. Kaleidoscope of Cultures evening programs were open to the campus and community and offered the chance to view performances and learn about the cultures and art through interactive workshops. 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As hich d reviva not ha ce in w Horror sacrifi Rocky a ritualistic is there “S “A Owl Magazine took home national honors in the Apple Awards Competition sponsored by the National College Media Association. Best Magazine Cover - 2nd place Design by Brianna Breece, Graphic Design; photography by John Morin, English Two-Page Spread - 2nd place Photography and writing by John Morin; design by Danielle Frater, Graphic Design 16 “I’m so excited to be the Congratulations to the Library for receiving a Special Preservation Award from the Harford County Historic Preservation Commission for their work at the Hays-Heigh House. EXCELLENCE AT EVERY LEVEL Academics, athletics, and activism. Harford Community College students continue to be recognized for everything from All-American Academic Team selection, to volunteering in hurricane-ravaged New Jersey, to being awarded national rankings in baseball, basketball, lacrosse, soccer, and tennis. Our interior design students were featured on Architectural Digest’s Facebook page, and the Hays-Heighe House received a Special Preservation Award from the Harford County Historic Preservation Commission. Staff and faculty got in on the excitement, too. Chris Jones, Assistant Professor of Transitional Mathematics, and Susan Muaddi Darraj, Associate Professor of English, were recipients of the 2012 John & Suanne Roueche Excellence Awards, which recognize excellence in community college teaching and leadership, and Marketing and Public Relations was awarded HCC’s first-ever National Council for Marketing and Public Relations Gold Paragon Award for design. e first of my brothers and sisters to graduate from college.” Dorothea H. Haupt, Class of 2013 17 Faculty and Staff Achievements Awards Coach of the Year amassed the milestone victory in his 339th Jan M. Brewer, game as a head baseball Assistant Professor of coach, totaling a 200Sociology and Social Work; Deborah Jaeger, 139 career record in seven seasons. Mathematics faculty; and Dr. Scott Schaeffer, Jeff Ball, Associate Assistant Professor of Professor, VPAA, Biology, were named received the 2013 recipients of the 2013 Osmund Overby Award, National Institute for Missouri Preservation, Staff and Organizational Missouri Alliance for Development (NISOD) Historic Preservation. Excellence Awards. Susan Muaddi Darraj, Associate Professor of English, has been named to a list of the Top 25 Women Professors in Maryland for 2013 by Jeffrey Ball and Bob StateStats.org. Priddy. The Art of Lori Snyder and Wayne the Missouri Capitol: History in Canvas, Hepler, Associate Bronze and Stone. Professor of Mass Columbia, MO: Communications, University of Missouri won the Gold Aurora Award for co-producing Press, 2011. Print a Harford Cable Christopher W. Network’s Chesapeake Jones, “Relating Sports Desk program Limits and Infinite on Eden Mill. The Geometric Series Aurora Awards is Through Application.” an independent and MathAMATYC international film and Educator. 4.2 (2013): video competition 14-16. Print for commercials, Andrew Kellett. cable programming, “Born in Chicago: The documentaries, industrial, instructional Impact of the Paul Butterfield Blues Band and corporate videos. on the British Blues HCC’s all-time ‘Network,’ 1964-1970.” winningest coach, Tom Transatlantic Roots Eller collected his 200th Music: Folk, Blues, and career win in April. The National Identities. two-time MD JUCO Scholarly & Creative Publications & Performances 18 Ed. Neil Wynn and Jill Terry. Jackson: University Press of Mississippi, 2012. 23266. Print Gina Pierleoni, illus. Annie’s Tails. By Stacy Ann Murphy. Dublin, New Hampshire: ASL Tales, 2013. Print Gina Pierleoni. We Are Them. Subtle Rebellion Gallery, Abingdon, MD. October 2012. Exhibition Fary Sami, “South Korea: A Success Story in Mathematics Education.” MathAMATYC Educator. 4.2 (2013): 22-28. Print Scott D. Schaeffer, “Introductions.” Applied Anatomy & Physiology: A Case Study Approach. Second Ed. Brian R. Shmaefsky. St. Paul: EMC Publishing, 2013. Print Scott D. Schaeffer Student Lab Activity Guide. Fourth Ed. Philadelphia: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2013. Print Kerri N. Younkin, et al. “A Prototype Mass Spectrometer for In Situ Analysis of Cave Atmospheres.” Review of Scientific Instruments. 83.10(2012): 105116-112. Print HONORS STUDENT SUCCESS AWARDS Student Profile: LISA NOLL All-Maryland Academic Lisa Noll, who majored in elementary education and early childhood education with special education and psychology, was selected as a member of the 2013 All-Maryland Academic Team. The honor recognizes the scholarly achievements of students enrolled in Maryland’s community colleges. Lisa served as the Phi Theta Kappa administrative vice president and a member of Future Educators of America. She hopes to one day open her own Applied Behavior Analysis Therapy Clinic to help children diagnosed with autism. Lisa was among the more than 1,800 community, technical, and junior college nominees for the 2013 All-USA Community College Academic Team. HCC Board of Trustees Chair Bryan Kelly with Lisa Noll ACADEMICS StudentDesigned Nursery Garners Local and National Recognition The Harford Community College American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) Interior Design Student Chapter designed a nursery in the 37th Annual Baltimore Symphony Decorators’ Show House. This year’s house, a five-bedroom stucco Colonial, was once home to Baltimore Colts quarterback Johnny Unitas and his family. Students Caprice Brody, Roxana Carrera, Priscilla Tabeling, Alexa Hubicki, and Sarah Garcia transformed a small bedroom into a nursery. It received coverage from the Baltimore Sun, Fox 45-TV, and WBAL-TV 11, and was selected as one of 10 rooms showcased on the Architectural Digest Facebook page. ASID Interior Design Student Chapter faculty advisor Betty Reeves 19 HCC’s Continuing Education Division served more than 25,200 2,600 students who enrolled in nearly course offerings in workforce development, community education, preschool programs, summer youth camps, senior programs, vocational training, and customized training for businesses. 20 “We are what we repeatedly do. Continuing Education and Training has seen growth in both Workforce Development and Community Education. Through continued marketing, community involvement and networking, a new plumbing apprenticeship program was established along with several new open enrollment offerings, including an International Code Council construction code program and an entry-level engineering technician certificate program. Youth summer camps, youth programs, and the Early Learning Center continue to support the youngest in our community with safe, fun, and educational activities. HCC and Harford County Public Schools Programs to Jumpstart College and Career Readiness Futures 11 is a series of informative sessions touching on topics relevant to the 550 high school juniors who attend. A highlight of the program is Admission Possible – Tips for Navigating the Admissions Process. Project DREAM Work provides career exploration and enrichment activities for selected middle school students. The program encourages students to consider career and postsecondary opportunities including undergraduate college programs. The My Life, My Future STEM Career Discovery Day Conference allowed 30 seventh-grade Edgewood Middle School girls to explore nontraditional careers and meet with professional women to help broaden their aspirations beyond stereotypes. The event was funded and supported by HCC, Edgewood Chemical Biological Center, and the Women in Defense Mid-Atlantic Chapter. Uncommon Sense is a program presented to Harford County Public School freshmen throughout the year, providing information on critical thinking, short-term and long-term decision making, personal finance, and college/ workforce preparation. STEM Teaching Academy Excellence, then, is not an act but a habit.” Aristotle Approximately 50 middle and high school teachers, taught by 16 scientists, engineers, and educators from local and state government, the Army, and colleges, participated in the third annual STEM Teaching Academy. This intense professional development activity focused on topics in engineering, biofuel cells, hydroponics, tree canopy, and stream water quality. 21 students were on the Athletic Director’s Honor Roll (3.0 GPA). All-Academic selections pushed HCC to lead MD JUCO (16 schools) for the fifth straight year. of Harford’s 14 varsity teams qualified for a national tournament! Sophomore guard Tiffany Taylor became the first player in Harford’s history to score 1,000 career points. She finished the season averaging 22 points per game, ranking second in the conference and fifth in the nation. 22 ATHLETICS 47 144 15 6 student athletes graduated from HCC and moved on to pursue both a four-year degree and athletics. Harford Claims First President’s Cup On the strength of three first-place conference finishes, the Harford Fighting Owls earned the 2013 MD JUCO Presidents’ Cup for women’s athletics. It marks the first time in the history of the College that Harford has ever won the Cup. Harford earned first-place honors in the conference standings in women’s basketball, women’s soccer, and women’s tennis. On the men’s side, Harford finished second for the second straight year. The men’s basketball team earned a fifth place finish in the MD JUCO standings, and the men’s soccer team claimed third place. The men’s lacrosse team also had a record-breaking season. “Our improvement in the Presidents’ Cup standings has come with a similar improvement in the academic honors of our student-athletes.” Ken Krsolovic, Harford Athletic Director ATHLETICS STUDENT SUCCESS TRANSFER Student Profile: BRANDON WOLF A member of the Fighting Owls Men’s Tennis Team, Brandon Wolf truly loves the sport. This spring, the mechanical engineering major was named the national 2013 Arthur Ashe Leadership and Sportsmanship Award winner by the Intercollegiate Tennis Association. When his name was announced at the NJCAA National Tournament, Brandon said, “I was totally surprised and very happy.” As a national award winner, Brandon was invited to attend a special recognition ceremony held during the U.S. Open in August. A major factor in receiving the award was Brandon’s philosophy of helping others. He has been involved in a number of community service projects including volunteering at a soup kitchen at St. Francis de Sales Church, collecting donations for a women’s shelter in Baltimore, and serving as a volunteer for church bingo. He is also an exceptional student who received a tennis scholarship and was named to the prestigious Athletic Director’s Honor Roll at HCC. “It has been an honor to coach such a fine young man this season.” 23 Head Tennis Coach George Budelis The following new scholarships were established in FY13: Aberdeen High School Alumni Association Scholarship Ashley Marie Bolgiano Memorial Scholarship Campus Lions Scholarship Miriam Rowlands Memorial Scholarship Rites of Passage Mentoring Program Scholarship 24 “Some people give time, some money, some their In conjunction with Admissions, Visual, Performing & Applied Arts (VPAA) sponsored the first “Arts Connection 2013” where more than 40 juniors and seniors from four area high schools attended VPAA classes, presentations, workshops, and performances in Joppa Hall. THINKING BEYOND OUR OWN WALLS Partnerships, volunteerism, and philanthropy. When we look beyond our immediate surroundings, we see how we are able to effect change—in others, in communities, and in the world. This year our nursing students’ eyes were opened as they traveled to Belize to work with staff at San Ignacio Hospital, and Alternative Spring Break students were able to lend help after the devastation of Hurricane Sandy. Some volunteered their time for the Hurd 5K, and others donated toys for underprivileged children as “admission” to our holiday party. Each time we reach beyond our walls, we bring something back to the College. Many of our partner organizations reach beyond their own walls to support our campus, our students, and our scholarships—with their time, talents, and donations. For them, and for members of our own community, we are grateful. skills and connections . . . But everyone has something to give.” Barbara Bush 25 HCC students Regan Adair, Monica Frost, Jennifer Lewis, Allison Redman, Aliyah Russell, Lauren Zybell, and Ereini Yiannouris traveled to heavy-hit New Jersey to donate their time during Alternative Spring Break. They worked with other college students from across the nation, cleaning up the shoreline, sorting donations, and interacting with the youth of Toms River. Over spring break, HCC nursing students traveled to San Ignacio, Cayo, Belize to work in San Ignacio Hospital, a public hospital that has an emergency area, a labor and delivery area, and a six bed in-patient area. 26 College and community partnerships are vital and increase growth opportunities PARTNERSHIPS COLLABORATIONS OUTREACH The Harford Grant Academy, a collaborative effort of the Community Foundation of Harford County, Harford County Department of Community Services, Harford Community College, and Harford County Public Library, selected eight students for their inaugural class. Training in funder research, proposal development, writing skills, and grants management was provided in an effort to provide support and feedback to local nonprofits. The Harford Community College Library and the Harford County Cultural Arts Board sponsored a poetry reading by Maryland’s Poet Laureate Professor Stanley Plumly. The event was co-sponsored with the American Association of University Women; HCC Humanities Division, Lyceum, and Student Activities; Harford County Department of Community Services; and Harford County Public Library. With support from the Maryland Living Traditions Program of the Maryland State Arts Council, Associate Professor of Sociology and Anthropology Sharon Stowers, Ph.D., and her students conducted an ethnographic research study of the living traditions practiced by the descendants of Welsh immigrants in Harford County and Delta, PA. Research findings were presented in the form of an exhibit, The Red Dragon: Celebrating Welsh Heritage in Harford County, “Welsh Heritage Day,” and a panel discussion, all held at Hays-Heighe House. for everyone involved. The HCC Library also partnered with the Harford County Public Library and the Harford Department of Community Services to sponsor a local reading and talk by the author of the 2012 One Maryland One Book selection (Steven Gallaway, The Cellist of Sarajevo). 27 Foundation Board Lauri Altman Mike Barberry Richard Bock Barry Bomboy Joanne Bowen Patricia Brown Geoffrey Close, GRI Diane Dixon David Dixon Pat Donovan Brian Drumgoole Carolyn W. Evans John Ferriter Warren Hamilton William F. Hibschman Kerry Hochstein J. Ryker Hughes W. Russell Hurd, III Executive Committee Ralph Jordan Jim Welch, Chair Dean Kaster Chuck Boyle, Past Chair Scott Keck Bryan Kelly Deborah Williams, Vice Chair, Membership Marlene Lieb Larry Marshall Committee Chair Aaron Moszer Charles L. Jacobs, Jr., Patricia Perluke Secretary/Treasurer Barbara Richardson Dennis Golladay, Ph.D., David Schwaber HCC President Diane Sengstacke Stephen P. Smith Lisa Sparr Bob Titelman Terry Troy WilliamVanden Eynden Charles Wagner Satish Wason Mark Welsh Harford Community College Foundation Denise Dregier, Director 28 FOUNDAT More Than Just Names on a Building Terri Garland and Craig Ward The Harford Community College Foundation is pleased to report that several individuals in the community have partnered with the College in named gifts. The newest building going up on campus, Darlington Hall will be the central hub for students pursuing degrees and certificates in the nursing and allied health professions, and the gifts help make it possible for the College to keep up with the high costs of emerging new medical technology, equipment, and programs of study in these fields. With their strong ties to the College and a deep appreciation for the value of a quality education, Bryan and Katherine Kelly have named the lobby of Darlington Hall in honor of Bryan’s parents, Bob and Mary Ella Kelly. David and Alena Schwaber Craig Ward and his wife, Terri Garland, have watched the College grow in leaps and bounds year after year. They believe their partnership in naming the Allied Health Lab will play a pivotal role in the quality of health care education. David and Alena Schwaber have long been supporters of the College’s nursing program Bryan and Katherine Kelly through scholarships they provide each year to Mary Ella and Bob Kelly nursing students. Most impressive to them is the hands-on technology used in the program. By naming the Simulation Suite in Darlington Hall, their hope is that students will be using state-ofthe-art simulators to prepare them for real world experiences in their medical careers. Generous donors, such as those mentioned previously, help make a difference in the educational opportunities available to our students. “A civilization flourishes when people plant TION “Everybody can be great, because anybody can serve . . . You only need a heart full of grace. A soul generated by love.” Martin Luther King, Jr. In honor of the 20th Anniversary of the Summer Swing Golf Tournament, the Harford Community College Foundation thought it necessary and appropriate to establish the Ace Award, acknowledging the exceptional contributions of a volunteer to the tournament. The first recipient, Chuck Boyle, was instrumental in establishing the tournament in 1994. For the past 20 years, the Foundation has been fortunate to be the beneficiary of his time and efforts. trees under which they will never sit.” Greek Proverb 29 Harford Community College established the President’s Circle to recognize donors who contribute at least $1,000* in a single fiscal year. * President’s Circle membership is valid for the fiscal year in which the donation is made. Event sponsorship does not qualify. 30 Aberdeen High School Alumni Association Aberdeen Lioness Lions Club Ms. Carolyn Acker AFCEA Aberdeen Education Foundation American Association of University Women, Harford County Branch Anonymous APG Federal Credit Union B. Michael & Sons Business Trust Battelle Bel Air Lions Club Bel Air Lions Foundation Bel Air New Car Dealers Association Bel Air Rotary Club Mr. & Mrs. Harry Blakeman Kirk & Natalie Blakeman Megan Boesch Nursing Scholarship Blue Sky Dental Bomboy’s Homemade Candy Booz Allen Hamilton Chuck & Pat Boyle Dr. Bruce P. Burns & Ms. Bonnie F. Dubel C & S Wholesale Grocers Mr. & Mrs. Richard & Doris G. Carey Dr. Charles Castoro CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Chesapeake Professional Women’s Network Churchville Ruritan Club Mr. James Conroy Dr. William Cook COOKAUTO.COM Cowan Systems, LLC Dr. Deborah Cruise & Mr. Glenn Rogers Matthew & Brit Day Dixie Construction Mr. & Mrs. David Dixon Jeffrey & Christine Dresher Brian & Jennifer Drumgoole Fallston Lions Club Sandra & John Ferriter Mr. Stephen & Dr. Charlyn Fisher Friends of HCC Dr. Dennis Golladay Dr. & Mrs. Mark Grotke, COL, US Army (Ret.) Drs. Dennis & Annette Haggray Harford Bank Harford Community College Gourd Group Harford Community College Alumni & Friends Association Harford County Chamber of Commerce Harford County Medical Association Harford Mutual Insurance Company Bob Hibschman William and Cheney Hibschman Ryker & Barbara Hughes Rev. Cordell E. Hunter, Sr. Mr. & Mrs. Russell Hurd J. Vinton Schafer & Sons, Inc. Mr. & Mrs. Charles Jacobs, Jr. Fredrick P. Johnson GFWC Joppatowne Woman’s Club Mr. & Mrs. Ralph Jordan Mr. & Mrs. Bryan Kelly Kent Schwab Allstate Agency Judith Kinshaw-Ellis & Drew Ellis Klein’s ShopRite Kollman & Saucier, P.A. Dr. James LaCalle Law Offices of Jason Turchin Rob & Marlene Lieb Ms. Susan K. Luckan Maryland Troopers Association, Lodge #96 MediaWise, Inc. Mr. Dennis F. Metz & Dr. Lilia A. Metz Million Dollar Real Estate Association of Harford County Brenda & Quinn Morrison Ms. Janet Moxley Ms. Barbara Murray Northeastern Maryland Technology Council Gary Olivier Weston A. Park Kenneth & Patricia Perluke Foundation PNC Bank Mr. & Mrs. LeJeune & Brenda Pyle Elaine & Roger Ralph Mr. Robert Rowlands Drs. Richard & Melissa Schneider David M. & Alena J. Schwaber Science Applications International Corporation Mr. & Mrs. John Scotten SJ Solutions Corporation Dr. Richard & Esther Streett SURVICE Engineering Company The Huether-McClelland Foundation The John J. Leidy Foundation, Inc. Upper Chesapeake Medical Health Staff Dr. & Mrs. James Valdes Mr. & Mrs. William Vanden Eynden Verizon Foundation Charles & Kim Wagner Avery & Jane Ward Dr. & Mrs. Satish Wason James E. Welch Deborah Smith Williams Women In Defense Mid-Atlantic Chapter WXCY 103.7 Ms. Gerry Yeager President’s Circle Members FY13 Investing in a LifeChanging Experience: HCC Student Success Harford Community College received VOLUNTEERS in grant money during FY13. DONORS $911,175 $284,939 $38,719 Department of Labor, Licensing, and Regulation; Adult Literacy US Army STEM Subcontract (UNH), Teach the Teacher $162,320 $25,000 CareFirst, Electronic Small Business and Health Records Development Center, Susquehanna Workforce Network Maryland State Arts Council, Cultural Events and Artistic Fee Support Maryland Department of Education, Career and Technical Education Maryland Higher Education Commission, ADAPTS Reverse Transfer Susquehanna Workforce Network, Certificate to Career in One Year MD Humanities Council, Faces of Freedom Events $17,500 $157,320 $83, 851 $74,000 National Science Foundation, Regional Cyber Security Education $8,582 $7,600 $6,000 Dresher Foundation, Summer STEM Youth Camps $44,844 $500 Maryland Department of Education, Child Care Gilder-Lehman Institute, Career and Professional National Endowment for the Humanities, Development Civil War 101 FOUNDATION Volunteer Profile: TERRY TROY Like most service organizations, the HCC Foundation relies heavily on volunteers to coordinate and execute fundraising events. “We appreciate all of our volunteers—simply put, we could not exist without them,” remarked Denise Dregier, Director for College and Alumni Development. However, some volunteers rise to the top of the list as those who give a tremendous amount of their time and talent to an organization. Terry Troy is the HCC Foundation’s volunteer extraordinaire. Terry has served on the Foundation’s Board of Directors for the past nine years. She has been a member of the Executive, Financial Resources, Membership, Golf, and Grants for Innovation Committees. In addition, she is successful in securing gifts-in-kind for silent auctions, serving on event planning committees, and “working” events. In short, Terry is willing to do what it takes for success. When asked why she volunteers with the College Foundation, Terry said, “Education has been very important in my life. I felt that volunteering with the Foundation would allow me to raise funds for student scholarships and program support to allow others the opportunity for a higher education.” Thank you, Terry. You are one in a million! “We appreciate all of our volunteers—simply put, we could not exist without them.” 31 Denise Dregier, Director for College and Alumni Development Continuing its summertime tradition, the Alumni & Friends Association filled the party deck at Ripken Stadium for an Aberdeen IronBirds game. Alumni and their families enjoyed a great evening of camaraderie and great baseball. ALUMNI & FRIENDS Alumni & Friends of Harford Community College Come OUT, Come OUT, Wherever YOU are! ostcard_12-0482.indd 1 32 As part of an ongoing effort to encourage alumni involvement, a postcard was sent to all alumni telling of events at the College. Not only did the card generate new members, it also won a Gold Medallion Award for design at the National Council of Marketing and Public Relations (NCMPR) District 1 Conference. Reconnecting and Staying in Touch The Harford Community College Alumni & Friends Association provides benefits and resources that help former students maintain an engaging relationship with the College, long after the completion of their classes. The highlight of the year was the Association’s 14th Annual Wine Expo. Nearly 500 guests enjoyed an afternoon of friends, food, and fine wine. The proceeds from this premier tasting event benefit student scholarships. Strengthening its commitment to supporting the College and its initiatives, If you are interested in learning more about the group, please contact the Association named a multipurpose room in the newly renovated Lanell Patrick at [email protected] or call 443.412.2563. Susquehanna Center; raised funds to support its Alumni Endowment Fund; and provided financial assistance to full- and part-time students and students transferring to other institutions to continue their education. 7/2/2012 12:53:45 PM The Alumni & Friends Association welcomed our newest members, the graduating class of 2013, by presenting each graduate with a special gift—a t-shirt sporting the Harford Owl and the words, “Welcome to the Club.” Alumni/Foundation Accomplishments •W orked in Fundraising collaboration with Events: Hays-Heighe House to acquire a matching • Hosted 4th Annual Heather L. Hurd grant of $7,600 for 5K Walk/Run the Faces of Freedom • Hosted Family Fun raising $15,000 in exhibit. Fest to introduce the Remembrance Book new APGFCU Arena • Established five new Scholarship awards to the community scholarships with for deserving HCC with more than 200 award amounts students. guests. totaling $5,500. • The Alumni & Friends • Hosted 2nd Annual • Awarded over Association hosted President’s Circle $300,000 in the Annual Wine Dinner honoring 93 Foundation Expo with more than members who made scholarships. 460 guests, raising gifts of $1,000 or more $16,000. • Raised more than to the Foundation. $33,000 through • Collaborated with • Hosted more than online donations, Upper Chesapeake 200 guests at the supporting Health Foundation Annual Scholarship scholarships and on the 2nd Annual Reception at which College programs. Adam Thompson the achievements 5K Run/Walk that of recipients, as raised more than Gifts: well as generosity $18,000. Proceeds of the donors, are were divided between • Raised $84,000 in the recognized. the Adam Thompson Foundation’s Annual Memorial Scholarship Fund Campaign • Hosted annual retiree at HCC and the Upper which includes gifts luncheon for 20 Chesapeake Medical from employees, retirees. Health Scholarship Foundation Board, • Provided $20,000 in that offers scholarships Trustees, and friends grants for campus to UCH employees to of the College. projects and attend HCC. • Secured a $5,000 gift programs through from the Alumni & the Foundation’s Friends Association Grants for Innovation in support of the Program. President’s Fund for Excellence. •H osted APG Federal Credit Union Arena ribbon cutting with over 250 invited guests. Adam Thompson 5K Run Annual Wine Expo Scholarship Reception 33 Funding Sources $18,181,704 Tuition and Fees $3,530,772 Other $10,345,648 Harford County $14,961,612 State of Maryland FINANCIALS Expenditures by Function $8,747,888 $4,697,800 Institutional Support Operations/Maintenance $5,339,631 18.6% 10% Student Services 11.4% $6,582,861 Academic Support 14% $18,946,041 Instruction 40.2% Salary and Benefits 70.1% Utilities 2.9% Other 4% Transfers 5.6% Contracted Services 13.8% $1,637,421 Transfers 3.5% Furniture/Equipment 0.2% Supplies/Materials 3.4% Expenditures Classification $1,068,094 Scholarships 2.3% FY13 Board of Trustees Bryan E. Kelly, Chair James J. Valdes, Ph.D., Vice Chair Doris G. Carey April L. Fritts John F. Haggerty Cordell E. Hunter, Sr. Richard D. Norling Jan P. Stinchcomb Bradley R. Stover 35 401 Thomas Run Road | Bel Air, MD 21015 | www.harford.com