Alumni Newsletter

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To Our Alumni I am delighted to serve as Harford Community College’s eighth President and want you to know how impressed I am with the institution and the vital role it plays in Harford County. One of my initiatives is to rekindle the relationship between the College and its alumni, who are an integral part of Harford’s rich history.

The goal of the new alumni newsletter is to help you reconnect with the College and its future.

As you will read in the following pages, a lot has been going on at HCC since you last were here. There is a lot more to come. We look forward to furthering our partnership with Towson University, remodeling and expanding the Susquehanna Center, and constructing future buildings to serve the workforce needs and growing population of Harford County. All of this wouldn’t be possible without people like you who entrusted your education to us. I hope this is the first step in a lasting relationship with you. Enjoy the first issue of the Harford alumni newsletter.

Sincerely,

A native of Virginia, Dr. Golladay earned a B.S. in Social Science and English from Madison College and an M.A. and Ph.D. in American History from the University of Virginia. Prior to being named President of Harford Community College, Dr. Golladay served as Vice Chancellor for Community Colleges, State University of New York (SUNY), Albany, NY. Additional experience includes serving as the sixth President of Cayuga Community College, Auburn, NY, where he was honored with the title President Emeritus upon his departure.

Dr. Golladay also served as Vice President for Academic Affairs at Anne Arundel Community College and as Dean of the School of Humanities at Pensacola Junior College in Florida.

Dennis Golladay, Ph.D. President

Donor Stories

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Established with a $20,000 donation by the Ralph and Shirley Klein Foundation, the new Klein’s ShopRite Employee Scholarship provides up to $500 toward tuition, fees, or books per student each semester. Students are eligible if they enroll in at least one credit course, hold a cumulative 3.0+ GPA, live in Maryland, and work at least 12 hours per week at Klein’s ShopRite. The Klein family funds three other HCC scholarships.

“Harford Community College students are fortunate to have such solid supporters as the Klein family,” said HCC President ent Dennis Golladay. “For many of our students, scholarships are the deciding factor in reaching their educational goals. Thanks anks to the steadfast support of the Klein family, many students ts at Harford Community College will be able to continue with th their education during these challenging economic times.” es.”

Howard Klein, Harford Community College Foundation board member and vice president and general counsel att Klein’s ShopRite, said, “I have seen firsthand how Harford d Community College impacts the lives of its students. Harford ford Community College is a precious resource in our community unity and being able to help our employees continue their education, cation, one class at a time, helps us help our community.”

Scholarship recipient Christian P. Klapproth, III, said, “Receiving one of the Klein's ShopRite Employee Scholarships to Harford Community College has allowed ed me to get the education I need to make a career change.” ge.”

lef t to right: marshall klein, dan cole, christian p. Klapproth

Our People STUDENTS LEARN ETIQUETTE AND NETWORKING SKILLS FROM LOCAL PROFESSIONALS

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A Meals, Manners, and Interview Etiquette Dinner was held on Thursday, April 14, at the Maryland Golf and Country Clubs in Bel Air. The event, hosted by the HCC College Life Office, offered students the opportunity to network with community leaders and College staff and learn skills for the working world.

“The goal, beyond an enjoyable evening, was to expose our students to proper dining etiquette as well as to help them learn how to conduct themselves properly and professionally during meals and interviews,” stated PRISCILLA MINT , HCC Coordinator for College Life.

Thirty-two students attended the event with twenty-two community business leaders.

PATRIOTIC ALUM SOARS TO SUCCESS HCC student Alexa Geuss contributed to this article.

Alumni STEPHEN HARPER grew up in Harford County, graduated from HCC at the age of 24, and transferred to UMBC. While attending college, he worked full time at Aberdeen Proving Ground and served part time in the National Guard. He was selected for flight school, which was one of the reasons he joined the service, in his junior year.

Harper deployed to Iraq in 2003 and again in 2009 and flew in New Orleans following Hurricane Katrina. During this time, he earned ned his Master Master’ss degree from the American Military University. versity.

Currently, Stephen ephen is an APG employee who is working ng toward his Ph.D. and flying Black ack Hawks in the PA Army National tional Guard.

Steven said Harford set a bar in many avenues, and that bar was neve never verr unreachable: “. . . for me, it was a building block ock for other things to come.”

The Harford Owl student newspaper published articles on these topics in the March 2011 edition.

HCC student Sue Emberton, who attended the dinner, said, “I feel so much more confident now. I am looking forward to trying it out.”

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR ELLEN AVITTS LEADS EUROPEAN EXCURSION HCC student Matthew Perry contributed to this article.

During Winter Session, 17 HCC students, who were enrolled in Art & Architecture, History of Ancient Civilizations, or Studio Drawing, traveled to Greece and Italy. The group explored Athens, Delphi, Pompeii, Rome, Florence greece and Sorrento. In addition tto earning course credit, students also had time to sightsee oor just relax. ““Everywhere we went had a different personality – from th the beautiful cliffsides of Sorrento to the rustic city of F Florence, which seemed as if it were still in the Renaissance, tto the bustle of the city of what was once center of the aancient world, Rome,” said Assistant Professor of Art History ELLEN AVITTS . One of the best parts of the trip was the E eenthusiasm of her students.

A Avitts is already looking forward to January 2012 when sstudents in several hybrid courses will be offered the oopportunity of traveling to London.

Quick Facts HCC THEN AND NOW Enrollment Employees (part time and full time) Tuition (per credit hour) Acres Buildings

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1984

2010

119 16 $7 part of Bel Air HS

4,300+ 300+ $24 204 11

24,000+ 950+ $82 350 19

STUDENTS Credit Students

FY 2010

Noncredit Students

FY 2010

Enrolled Median Age % Minority Total Number of Courses

9,720 21 24.1% 538

Enrolled 14,418 Noncredit offers 3,000+ classes annually.

Course Offerings ◗ ◗ ◗ ◗

Business & Industry Small Business Development ment Community Education Adult Basic Education

DID YOU KNOW? HCC enrollment increased 28% in the last five years. ars

DEGREES & PROGRAMS More than 70 programs of study ◗ Associate of Arts (A.A.) ◗ Associate of Sciences (A.S.) ◗ Associate of Applied Sciences (A.A.S.)

◗ Associate of Arts in Teaching (A.A.T.) ◗ Certificates

EMPLOYEES

BUDGET

Employment Statistics

FY 2010

Full-Time Employees Part-Time Employees Full-Time Faculty • Faculty with a Master’s Degree • Faculty with a Doctorate Degree

325 665 97 97% 21%

FY 2011 Budget

$44.3 Million

FUNDING SOURCES 7%

County State

33%

38%

Tuition & Fees Other & Transfers

22%

Tuition is the lowest in the state at $82 per credit hour.

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Learn for a Lifetime ALUMNA ROBIN SOMMER TURNS DREAM INTO REALITY

After earning a Master’s degree from the University of Virginia, Robin Sommer served as a speech language pathologist for 15 years, working at such institutions as the Maryland School for the Blind and PACT: Helping Children With Special Needs, a part of Kennedy Krieger Institute.

A Although she found her career rewarding, she always had an interest in photography. An al amateur photographer who took photographs am for friends for free, she enjoyed being creative fo and artistic. Her husband, Bill Rettberg, Jr., an who has a photography business, encouraged w Robin to follow her dream of establishing a R second career in photography and told her to se “learn from the best.” “l In 1992, she enrolled in a Continuing Education & Training photography course at E Harford Community College taught by locally H renowned instructor Jack Radcliffe. Jack’s re forte was recognizing the special talents of fo hhis students. Based on the work she submitted

in class, he recognized Robin’s style as a portrait photographer.

Robin found that she was able to blend her passion – working with children and families – into a successful photography business, just as she had in her previous career as a speech pathologist. It took five years for her to transition to working in photography full time.

During this period of time, she sought out successful, international photographers including Joyce Wilson, the Simones, and Lizabeth, Todd and Beverly Walton, and paid to spend time learning from them. In 1997, she launched her business, Images of Sommer.

“Harford Community College is the perfect place to realize your dreams,” said Sommer.

TO VIEW ROBIN’S WORK, VISIT WWW.ROBINSOMMER.COM.

Cultural Events Harford Community College is proud to offer a variety of programming opportunities for our alumni and community as part of our mission. From national touring acts to local resident companies, jazz to classical to folk, opera to ballet to musical comedy, there is an enjoyable experience for everyone!

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Music and Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim Book by George Furth A confirmed bachelor contemplates his unmarried state. In a series of hilarious vignettes, his “good and crazy” married friends share the pros and cons of the married life.

Presented by Phoenix Festival Theater through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI).

June 10, 11, 17 & 18 at 8 PM June 12 & 18 at 3 PM Chesapeake Theater TICKETS: $9 - $18

CANVASES 2011

Harford Dance Theatre performs original dance works by the area’s finest choreographers.

Saturday, June 18 at 7:30 PM Amoss Center TICKETS: $7 - $14 BYE BYE BIRDIE

Phoenix Festival Theater presents the story of a rock and roll singer who is about to be inducted into the Army. The winner of four Tony Awards®, Birdie is a boomer bonanza — filled with imagination and good old fashioned fun for the entire family!

Friday, September 9 at 8 PM Saturday, September 10 at 3 & 8 PM Sunday, September 11 at 3 PM

Saturday, September 17 at 3 & 8 PM Sunday, September 18 at 3 PM Chesapeake Theater TICKETS: $9 - $18 SEUSSICAL

TheatreworksUSA Adapted from the Broadway version, The Cat in the Hat hosts this fun-filled musical romp through the Seuss classics featuring the beloved characters who intertwine themselves in an incredible crazy-quilt adventure.

(Recommended for All Ages) Friday, September 30 at 7 PM Amoss Center TICKETS: $7 - $12

FOR MORE INFORMATION, VISIT HARFORD.EDU/CULTURAL OR CALL 443-412-2211.

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ABERDEEN HALL During the renovation and expansion of the College’s science, technology, engineering, and math building, green features were incorporated into the design including a rainwater collection system used for flushing toilets and watering the rooftop greenhouse, use of recycled materials throughout the building, solar hot water systems, energy efficiencies, and natural lighting. Harford has been recognized for its commitment to the environment by maintaining one of the greenest campuses in the country.

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WEST CAMPUS The groundbreaking for the new Towson University building is planned for this summer. This 55,000-squarefoot two-story building and related parking will be located on the west side of Thomas Run Road. Several other proposed buildings over the next 20 years include an Apprenticeship Training Center behind the Towson building and a new facility to house the Sheriff’s Training Academy.

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HCC LIBRARY Since the "new" Library opened in January 2000, over 3,205,827 people have entered the building, Users have checked out 194,865 books, dvd's and other materials and have done 7,255,702 searches on our online databases. Librarians have answered 183,659 reference questions and have taught 2,272 information literacy classes to 32,296 students.

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HAYS-HEIGHE HOUSE A blend of the modern and historic that connects the present with the past, this newly renovated 1808 structure is a place to learn about our heritage through guided tours, exhibits, and displays. The building also hosts classes, workshops, meetings, and events that support its mission as a living classroom. The renovation includes green features such as a geothermal heating and cooling system and low VOC paints and finishes.

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Work will begin in May on a redesign and expansion, including a state-ofthe-art 3,000 seat arena gymnasium.

The arena, the largest in Northeastern Maryland, will serve as the home of Harford’s Fighting Owls basketball and volleyball teams and will also be available for other campus and community events such as concerts, trade shows, and a wide range of other uses. In addition, there will be an expanded fitness center, updated swimming pool, classrooms, and spaces for use by physical education, athletics, intramural and recreation activities.

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ATHLETIC FIELDS A member of the National Junior College Athletic Association, Harford Community College currently sponsors 12 varsity sports. Outstanding facilities and coaches are a hallmark of the program, which offers baseball, basketball, golf, lacrosse, soccer and tennis for men, as well as basketball, lacrosse, soccer, softball, tennis and volleyball for women.

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Aberdeen IronBirds Opening Day Game and Festivities Friday, June 17, 2011 6 PM Gates Open 6:30 until 8 PM Food Served 7 PM Game Begins Tickets are $30 per person.

Come hang out with good friends and enjoy good food such as Italian sausage with peppers and onions in a marinara sauce, hamburgers, hot dogs, baked beans, coleslaw, cookies, watermelon, chips, and non-alcoholic beverages. Join us for a great American tradition tion on and family entertainment at its best!

Alumni & Friend Events 18th Annual Summer Swing Golf Tournament

Third Annual Heather L. Hurd 5K Walk/Run

Monday, July 18, 2011 10 AM-6 PM Maryland Golf & Country Clubs 1335 East MacPhail Road Bel Air, MD 21015 Join us for a great day of golf.

Sponsorship includes lunch and an d dinner reception, gifts, prizes, and a chance to win a pri ccar! All proceeds benefit the HCC Foundation. dation.

Saturday, November 19, 2011 Start Time: 8 AM Hosted by The Hurd Family and Harford Community College, this walk/run, honoring former Harford Community College student Heather Hurd, is intended to raise awareness of preventable highway fatalities and the tragedy they leave in their wake.

Proceeds benefit Remembrance P Book Scholarships at Harford B Community College to assist C sstudents in need.

TO REGISTER, VOLUNTEER OR LEARN MORE ABOUT THESE EVENTS, VISIT WWW.HARFORD.EDU/ALUMNI OR CALL 443-412-2449.