frederick community college search prospectus: president

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

THE SEARCH FOR A PRESIDENT 3

ABOUT FREDERICK COMMUNITY COLLEGE 3 VISION, VALUES, AND STRATEGIC GOALS 4

STUDENT HIGHLIGHTS 5 STUDENT PROFILE 6

ACADEMIC PROGRAMS AND FACULTY 7 QUICK FACTS 8

FACILITIES 9

BUDGET 9

GOVERNANCE 9

ACCREDITATION 9

DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION 10

THE COLLEGE FOUNDATION AND ALUMNI ASSOCIATION 11

THE PRESIDENT OF FREDERICK COMMUNITY COLLEGE 11

LEADERSHIP AGENDA 12

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS 13

LEADERSHIP CHARACTERISTICS 13

APPLICATION AND NOMINATION PROCEDURE 14


THE SEARCH FOR A PRESIDENT

The Board of Trustees of Frederick Community College and the Presidential Search Committee invite nominations and applications for the position of President of Frederick Community College, Frederick, Maryland.

The college seeks a forward-thinking and proven leader with exceptional vision, an inclusive style, and a passion for teaching, learning, and student success. The next president is dedicated to the college’s singular commitment to creating inclusive and comprehensive educational opportunities for students by building and maintaining extensive community partnerships and cultivating a college environment that leverages the college’s exceptional faculty and staff’s talents.

The president is expected to foster a vibrant and empowered community with a leadership style that evokes trust and welcomes collaboration by engaging the knowledge and experiences of the administration, staff, and faculty in accountable decision making to build upon the college’s proven track record of academic success.

The president models an authentic commitment to enhancing diversity, equity, and inclusion and infuses those values throughout academic programs, student life, and college operations.

The president reports to a seven-member board of trustees, the college’s legal governing body, whose members are appointed by the Governor of Maryland.

Frederick Community College is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education. The college received reaccreditation in 2016.

The new president will be invited to assume office in July 2022.

ABOUT FREDERICK COMMUNITY COLLEGE

Frederick Community College (FCC) is a comprehensive, public, associate degree-granting institution serving Frederick County, Maryland. The college has a distinctive character of responsibility and a culture of service. These manifest themselves in the college’s many contributions to its community, which views the college as an invaluable resource for and a strategic contributor to the region’s economy, cultural life, and social fabric.

The college is located in The City of Frederick, less than an hour’s drive from Washington D.C. and Baltimore, with mountainous views and a “clustered spires” skyline. It is described as “where the historic meets hip” because of its dynamic confluence of rich civil war history and vibrant Main Street communities.

Frederick County is the largest county in Maryland at 664 square miles and is home to more than 250,000 residents. It is accessible to many major tourist destinations in the region and is marked with

covered bridges, attractive farm vistas, beautiful mountain views, and abundant outdoor opportunities. Home to Catoctin Mountain Park (encompassing the presidential retreat Camp David) and the U.S. Army’s Fort Detrick, the county has extensive agriculture, biochemical, information technology, education, healthcare, arts, entertainment, financial, hospitality, culinary, and tourism sectors.

Many FCC programs are well-connected to employers in these sectors. For example, FCC’s art and music programs are linked to the Frederick arts community. Community music and theater groups regularly use the college’s Jack B. Kussmaul Theater as their venue. The college’s business, education and childcare, information technology, and Hospitality, Culinary, and Tourism Institute (HCTI) programs place interns in community businesses that offer hands-on experience. The students in healthcare programs have exceptional clinical and externship opportunities in the healthcare sector, integral to


ABOUT FREDERICK COMMUNITY COLLEGE (CONT.)their programs. The public safety programs work with community partners, and FCC’s Mid-Atlantic Center for Emergency Management has a national outreach and a solid reputation with nearby federal agencies.

The college has come a long way since its founding in 1957, growing from 77 students to more than 14,000 students registered each year in credit and non-credit programs. Starting 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, its beautiful and well-appointed campus and off-site locations, including the Monroe Center, are community assets that serve students of all ages and backgrounds.

FCC offers affordable access to a broad range of associate degrees and certificates to support students’ workforce readiness, especially in high-need areas such as health care, STEM fields, and business. Its excellence in teaching leads to innovative, technology-rich learning opportunities that promote the acquisition of knowledge and skills. Its high-quality, affordable degree programs open doors to career success and an enhanced quality of life for a diverse population of students. FCC is also one of the region’s major employers, with a workforce of about 1,400 employees.

FCC awards an associate of arts, an associate of arts in teaching, an associate of applied science, and an associate of science degrees and certificates of accomplishment in more than 90 fields of study.

By starting at FCC, can expect to enjoy a wide range of life opportunities. Those selecting transfer programs continue to a four-year college for a bachelor’s degree. Others choosing from a wide array of career-oriented programs obtain immediate entry into the workforce. Many take non-credit courses in business, computers, real estate, general interest, or contract training for business and industry for personal enrichment or career advancement.

Faculty and staff strive for excellence in their dedicated service to students, colleagues, and the community. For over a half-century, FCC has refined its commitment to high-quality teaching and learning, creating ladders of opportunity and pathways to success for students. As a result, the college has achieved remarkable results in student access and affordability, inclusive excellence, student achievement, completion, student transfer, and job placement.

An FCC education fosters the promise of a stronger community and a better future for all of Frederick County. FCC expands and diversifies the educated workforce and increases the number of residents with the foundational knowledge and skills needed to engage in their communities as workers, leaders, and parents.

The next president joins FCC at a time of great opportunity, providing aspirational and inclusive leadership, further expanding the college’s reach, and serving as the college’s ambassador to Frederick County and the state of Maryland.

VISION, VALUES, AND STRATEGIC GOALS

MISSION STATEMENT Focused on teaching and learning, Frederick Community College provides affordable, flexible access to lifelong education that responds to the needs of diverse learners and the community.

VISIONWe transform individuals and communities through learning.

VALUESExcellence: Providing educational experiences and programming that reflect high academic standards, quality instruction, and exemplary student support.Learning: Engaging all learners in critical and creative thinking, problem-solving, and the lifelong pursuit of knowledge and skills.Diversity: Being culturally conscious and inclusive by embracing the visible and invisible human differences that affect the learning and success of students, faculty, staff, administrators, and members of the community.Innovation: Encouraging creative thinking, technological solutions, and alternative approaches to advance learning and student success. Community: Responding to the needs of Frederick County with accessible, affordable education while encouraging engagement, communication, and collaboration within and beyond the college. Integrity: Applying fair and ethical standards in all policies, procedures, and practices.

STRATEGIC GOALS Model educational excellence by designing and delivering student learning experiences, pathways, and programs that increase student access, success, and completion.Support the student learning experience through data-informed enrollment management, responsive programming, and efficient systems. Lead the college with excellence, transparency, and accountability. Ensure the fiscal stability and sustainability of the college.


STUDENT HIGHLIGHTS

Frederick Community College served 13,898 students in 2020. The average student age is 25; about 70 percent attend part-time, and 71 percent plan to transfer to a four-year school. In addition, the college is the chosen destination of high school graduates, receiving about 60 percent of the county’s recent high school graduates, about 51 percent of its full-time freshmen, and 74 percent of its part-time undergraduates.

FCC’s student persistence rates are high. Fifty-three percent of students starting in Fall 2016 transferred within 4-years to other academic opportunities. In 2020, the college had the third largest percentage of students completing an associate degree within 3-years among all Maryland Community Colleges, 7 percent higher than the statewide average. The students’ top transfer destinations are the University of Maryland-College Park, Towson University, University of Maryland Global Campus, Hood College, and Frostburg University.

In year-to-year retention, FCC ranked 6th among Maryland community colleges for students starting Fall 2018 who continued their studies in Fall 2019. The retention rate of part-time students was 52 percent, the third highest in the state and significantly higher than the statewide average of 45 percent.

Most students are employed immediately after receiving their FCC education. In FY 2019, 82 percent of degree or certificate graduates were employed within one year. During FY 2020, the college programs with the highest job placement rates were paralegal (100 percent), police science (93.75 percent), nursing (89.55 percent), and respiratory therapy (89.47 percent.).

The college offers many non-credit options for career advancement and personal enrichment. In Fall 2020, 33.8 percent of FCC students listed personal interest or professional development as their reason for attending.

FCC’s programs for high school students enable them to jump-start their college educations. In Fall 2020, 276 students enrolled in FCC’s open campus program, attending college courses on campus while in high school. An additional 1,233 students enrolled in the college’s high school-based dual enrollment program, completing college courses at their high school. High school enrollment programs accounted for 26 percent of the college enrollment during Fall 2021.

FCC is committed to open access and provides support to students with financial needs. In 2020, 29 percent of FCC students received financial aid, with 15 percent receiving PELL funding. Additionally, in Fall 2020, 137 students enrolled using Maryland Promise that provides free tuition.

Last year, the FCC Foundation awarded more than $1 million in total scholarship funding to 1,085 students. It also maintains a Student Success Fund that provides financial relief to students in danger of dropping out of classes due to unanticipated emergencies, including the inability to pay for food, rent, transportation, auto repairs, or utilities.

Recognizing the financial struggles students may have faced during the COVID-19 pandemic, the college recently forgave debt accrued by nearly 350 students.


STUDENT HIGHLIGHTS (CONT.)

Students are very satisfied with their FCC experience. The last Community College Survey of Student Engagement results indicated that 96 percent of respondents would recommend FCC to friends or family members. Eighty-eight percent evaluated their entire educational experience as excellent or good, higher than Maryland community colleges (85 percent) and national figures (84 percent).

Students are offered a vibrant array of student life and engagement opportunities at FCC, from passive enjoyment of campus and community events to active and directed leadership in clubs and organizations. Students pursue a wide array of career and interest-based opportunities at the college, including the opportunity to participate in more than thirty clubs

and organizations. Additionally, this year 321 students were recognized for their leadership and service by faculty and staff. Student club leaders and members participated in 39 volunteer service events. In 2019, before COVID, 277 students contributed 2904.7 hours to over 25 causes.

Students also have a variety of varsity sports opportunities. FCC student-athletes (Cougars) compete in the Maryland Junior College Athletic Conference and National Junior College Athletic Association. Men’s Sports include baseball, basketball, and soccer. Women compete in basketball, soccer, softball, and volleyball. The Women’s Volleyball Team was the champion of the Maryland Conference in 2015, and the Men’s Soccer Team took the league championship in 2016.

STUDENT PROFILE

Frederick Community College prohibits discrimination against any person on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, creed, ethnicity, gender identity and expression, genetic information, marital status, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religious affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status in its activities, admissions, educational programs, and employment. Frederick Community College makes every effort to accommodate individuals with disabilities for College-sponsored events and programs. If you have accommodation needs or questions, please call 301.846.2408. To request a sign language interpreter, please visit http://fcc-interpreting.genbook.com. If you have interpreting related questions, please email [email protected]. Sign language interpreters will not be automatically provided for College-sponsored events without a request for services. To guarantee accommodations, requests must be made at least five workdays in advance of a scheduled event. If your request pertains to accessible transportation for a College-sponsored trip, please submit your request at least 21 calendar days in advance. Requests made less than 21 calendar days in advance may not be able to be guaranteed. Gainful employment information is available at www.frederick.edu/GE.

Student Profile

Credit Student Profile

Credit Students Served

8,6908,690

Total Students Served55%

Credit Only

43%

CEWD Only

2% Both Credit & CEWD

13,898

Continuing Education & Workforce Development (CEWD) Students Served

5,5585,558Countries of Origin*

6262

First-Generation College Students (Self-Report)

2525%%

of Credit Students are from Frederick County

93 93 %%

of Students Receive Financial Aid

2929%% 59%Female 41%

Male 70%30%30%

Part-timeStudents

Full-timeStudents

of FCPS Graduates Attend FCC

5858%%

Credit Program Graduates/Year

1,007

* Data Source Frederick Community College Quick Facts FY 2019

CREDIT STUDENT PROFILE

Frederick Community College prohibits discrimination against any person on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, creed, ethnicity, gender identity and expression, genetic information, marital status, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religious affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status in its activities, admissions, educational programs, and employment. Frederick Community College makes every effort to accommodate individuals with disabilities for College-sponsored events and programs. If you have accommodation needs or questions, please call 301.846.2408. To request a sign language interpreter, please visit http://fcc-interpreting.genbook.com. If you have interpreting related questions, please email [email protected]. Sign language interpreters will not be automatically provided for College-sponsored events without a request for services. To guarantee accommodations, requests must be made at least five workdays in advance of a scheduled event. If your request pertains to accessible transportation for a College-sponsored trip, please submit your request at least 21 calendar days in advance. Requests made less than 21 calendar days in advance may not be able to be guaranteed. Gainful employment information is available at www.frederick.edu/GE.

Student Profile

Credit Student Profile

Credit Students Served

8,6908,690

Total Students Served55%

Credit Only

43%

CEWD Only

2% Both Credit & CEWD

13,898

Continuing Education & Workforce Development (CEWD) Students Served

5,5585,558Countries of Origin*

6262

First-Generation College Students (Self-Report)

2525%%

of Credit Students are from Frederick County

93 93 %%

of Students Receive Financial Aid

2929%% 59%Female 41%

Male 70%30%30%

Part-timeStudents

Full-timeStudents

of FCPS Graduates Attend FCC

5858%%

Credit Program Graduates/Year

1,007

* Data Source Frederick Community College Quick Facts FY 2019


ACADEMIC PROGRAMS AND FACULTY

True to its teaching and learning mission, FCC has prepared and maintained a comprehensive academic portfolio of over 100 individual degree and certificate programs. These credentials prepare an increasingly diverse student body to complete their goals of workforce preparation, transfer, career development, and personal enrichment with high-quality and innovative lifelong learning. In addition, through traditional and alternative learning environments, the college anticipates and responds to the needs of its local, regional, and global communities.

The college has approximately 100 full-time faculty members, 330 adjuncts, 63 dual enrollment faculty, and 286 full-time staff and administrators. Seventeen percent of the faculty identified themselves as People of Color, as do 20 percent of the administrative and professional staff.

The average class size at FCC is approximately 15. Students speak appreciatively of their personalized learning experiences at the college, the opportunities to work closely with faculty, and the level of support they receive from the various offices throughout the college. Faculty know their students well and ensure that their courses and mentoring prepare them for their academic experience at FCC, their careers, and their roles as engaged citizens. Staff providing student support know their work is an integral part of student development, persistence, and achievement.

Faculty members are dedicated scholars in their disciplines and innovative teachers in the classroom and online. They look forward to having a new president who understands their roles and supports continued pedagogical advancements, professional development, inclusive excellence, and ongoing programmatic refinements and improvements.

Many of FCC’s academic programs have been recognized with Awards of Excellence from the Maryland State Department of Education, including cybersecurity, police science, building trades, film and video production, nursing, medical assisting, and the Hospitality, Culinary, and Tourism Institute.

The college’s prominent Mid-Atlantic Center for Emergency Management and Public Safety serves government agencies and private and public organizations. The program addresses an adult population of career changers from around the world, many with advanced degrees. In addition, Federal Emergency Management Agency employees, veterans, and academics are counted among the program’s graduates.

Due to its exponential growth and strong partnership with Frederick County Public Schools, the FCC dual enrollment program with high schools serves as a model in the state. Today, dual enrollment offerings allow students to take individual classes or earn their associate degree or industry credentials simultaneously with their high school diploma - at a fraction of the cost. Last year, more than 1,985 students took FCC dual enrollment classes.

A program that continues to draw accolades from the community and beyond is the FCC’s Hospitality, Culinary and Tourism Institute (HCTI). Ranked as one of the nation’s “Top Schools for Culinary Students,” the program recently received accreditation by The American Culinary Federation Education Foundation Accrediting Commission, affording graduates automatic eligibility to receive the Commission’s professional certification. In addition, HCTI offers students the opportunity to gain real-world experience by operating a full restaurant that provides gourmet meals to the public. The restaurant, 200 Monroe, was one of only two restaurants to receive a five-star review by Frederick News-Post food critics during 2019. Additionally, it has been cited on multiple OpenTable Diners’ Choice lists, including best overall, the best value, fit for foodies, great for lunch, and the best food lists. Within the past couple of years, FCC culinary

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and hospitality students enjoyed a life changing experience, when they were visited by world class chef and philanthropist, José Andrés. Chef Andrés shared with the students his inspiring vision of using his position as a chef to help address world crisis issues.

In addition to maintaining a dynamic portfolio of academic degrees and certificates, FCC is committed to non-credit offerings that enable all community members to grow, advance, and succeed. It reaches out to all age groups. For example, the creative Youth Programs welcome children to campus to explore and discover their worlds. FCC’s successful Institute for Learning in Retirement (ILR55+) provides educational opportunities that address the intellectual, social, spiritual, and physical interests of adults ages 55 and older.

Other specially designed programs help remove barriers for special populations. As an example, FCC’s Parents Lead program allows parents of young children to enroll and stay in college through financial assistance, academic support, and flexible programming. Addressing other special populations, the college provides Thrive!, an on-campus program that promotes the social, physical, and emotional well-being of adults with intellectual disabilities. In addition, as Frederick County continues to become more diverse, FCC has provided more English-as-a-Second Language courses and specialized support for non-native speakers.

QUICK FACTS 2020

Graduates by Fiscal Year Graduates by Area of Study

Frederick Community College Quick Facts FY 2020

Popular New Programs

General Studies (201 Graduates)

STEM (194 Graduates)

Health Sciences (155 Graduates)

Business (147 Graduates)

Social Sciences (102 Graduates)

Career Certification (57 Graduates)

Arts & Humanities (54 Graduates)

Public Safety (43 Graduates)

Education (28 Graduates)

Arts & Sciences (26 Graduates)

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COLLEGE FACILITIES

The development of Frederick Community College’s 97-acre campus mirrors the growth of its student population. The college has added a vibrant student center in recent years, revamped its library facilities into a modern learning commons, expanded its science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) laboratories and classrooms, and opened an intimate studio theater.

In addition to its main campus, FCC operates the Monroe Center, home to many workforce programs, including information technology and automotive training, dental assisting, and medical coding and billing. The Monroe Center has been recently renovated and is now collocated with Frederick County Workforce Services. In the remodel, the college updated its training labs for welding, HVAC, and electrical trades and added a new Makerspace

with computerized numerical control machines and 3-dimensional printers. The Makerspace and its equipment present a gathering space for students to work on projects while sharing ideas, equipment, and knowledge. These updated facilities respond directly to local workforce needs and are critical to growing the next generation of skilled employees.

Over the next two years, the college will build a new data center. This facility will provide a solid, stable, and secure environment for student and administrative servers and applications.

For “town and gown” functions, the college offers the Visual and Performing Arts Center, The Mary Condon Hodgson Art Gallery, and a 14,000-square foot conference center, with available catering, which provides meeting space for workshops or training sessions for businesses and organizations.

BUDGET

The annual operating budget of Frederick Community College for the current year is about $60 million. Funding comes from student tuition (30 percent), the state of Maryland (27 percent), and the Frederick County Government (36 percent). The college has a healthy financial position with sufficient contingency

funds for any unforeseen events. It weathered the pandemic with minimal impact financially. In addition, through thoughtful use of the Higher Education Emergency Relief Funds, the college has built in future financial flexibility for the board and next president.

GOVERNANCE

Frederick Community College is governed by a seven-member board of trustees, the college’s legal governing body, whose members are appointed by the Governor of Maryland. Each member serves for a term of 5 years. Reporting to the Frederick Community College Board of Trustees, the president is accountable for the effective leadership and administration of the college.

While the 16 community colleges in Maryland are independently governed, they are supported by the Maryland Association of Community Colleges, an advocacy arm that provides a unified voice for the state’s community colleges.

ACCREDITATION

Frederick Community College is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education. The college was first accredited in 1971 and received

reaffirmation of accreditation in 2016. Its next Self-Study Evaluation is due in 2024-2025.


DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION

Frederick Community College fosters a culture of inclusive excellence so all college community members may fully engage, live authentically, and flourish. In addition, FCC dedicates itself to intentional and ongoing reflection to meet the evolving needs of its surrounding communities.

Since the founding of FCC, the college has prepared an increasingly diverse student body to complete workforce preparation, transfer education, career development, and personal and career enrichment.

FCC has created a diversity, equity, and inclusion infrastructure that includes the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion; the President’s Diversity Advisory Council; Multicultural Student Services; Adult Services; Veteran and Military Services; Access and Disability Services; the Adult Education and English as a Second Language programs; and other student-centered and employee-centered programs, including those that support Faculty and Staff of Color, the LGBTQIA+ community, and immigrant students. These programs provide support and remove barriers for special populations.

Currently 17 percent of the college’s faculty members and 20 percent of the professional administrative staff identify themselves as People of Color. In addition, FCC’s Student of Color population is about 40 percent, exceeding the racial and ethnic diversity of Frederick County (29 percent).

As a reflection of the college’s commitment to continuous improvement in diversity, equity, and inclusion, in the last few years, several mission-critical initiatives have been undertaken:

“The FCC Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Strategic Plan 2019-2024” and “The FCC Institutional Racial Equity Plan 2021-2027”. These strategic initiatives focus on the institutional climate and culture shifts to make FCC a place where diverse populations know they belong and thrive. This year, for example, all academic programs are examining their program-specific student access and success data and instituting interventions to address any gender, race, or ethnicity gaps. The college has provided funding to support administrative and faculty leadership development and necessary interventions for this initiative.

Implicit Bias Training for Search Chairs and Search Committees. The college established a goal of 19 percent for racial and ethnic minority representation in hiring pools. To date, 97 percent of the college’s searches have achieved or exceeded the goal.

Developmental Reform in Math and English. The FCC developmental math and English programs have revised their developmental education offerings in order to move students more quickly from developmental courses into their fields of study. Additionally, the college added advisors with subject-matter expertise to support students in math, English, and Healthcare programs. These efforts have improved student retention in under-represented groups.

Culturally Responsive Teaching Scholars. In 2021, the college identified 16 individuals to receive a year of professional development in culturally responsive teaching in order to support their departments in strengthening equitable and culturally conscious curriculum and teaching.

Leadership Development. Over 800 faculty, staff, and students participated in professional and personal development sessions focused on diversity, equity, and inclusion over the past year. In addition, 120 faculty and administrators received training in equity-minded leadership.


THE COLLEGE FOUNDATION AND ALUMNI ASSOCIATION

The Frederick Community College Foundation is a philanthropic network of advocates enriching the community’s vitality and quality of life 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 the community.

The foundation has an $18.2 million endowment. Last year, it administered $1 million in student scholarships. This year, the foundation has raised and received gifts of $597,554.84 from about 500 individuals, a 16 percent increase from this time last year.

The FCC Foundation belongs to a cohort of six Maryland Community Colleges currently participating with the Northrop Grumman Foundation to support their leadership role in the OneTen effort in Maryland, Washington, D.C., and Virginia. OneTen is a nationwide coalition of leading chief executives and their companies, coming together to upskill, hire and promote one million Black Americans over the next ten years into family-sustaining jobs with opportunities for advancement. Northrop Grumman has hired a community college recruiter to support this mission.

THE PRESIDENT OF FREDERICK COMMUNITY COLLEGE

The next president of Frederick Community College will be supported by a seven-member senior leadership team, including the Provost/Executive President for Academic Affairs, Continuing Education and Workforce Development, the Vice President for Finance, the Vice President for Human Resources, the Special Assistant to the President for Institutional Effectiveness, the Chief Information Officer, the Chief of Operations, and the Vice President for Learning Support.

As the leader of FCC’s approximately 1,400 employees, the president will need to possess outstanding personnel management skills. The next president will be a servant leader, who empowers the faculty and staff of the college through trust and support. Additionally, the president will be an approachable leader, who places a premium on timely and transparent communication with the faculty, staff, and students. The president will be an excellent listener, who practices consultative, empowering leadership, and fosters a culture of respect throughout the college community. Lastly, the president will be an ardent proponent of shared governance, and will make use of the college’s governance bodies appropriately.

The next president should also be prepared to lead FCC toward a new vision for its future. The president must possess a keen understanding of national trends in community college education, with the ability to lead the stakeholders of the college in a collective articulation of a vision for the fulfillment of the college’s

mission in the coming years. The president will be a big-picture thinker who can inspire the faculty and staff to deliver excellence in serving the college’s students with pride. At the same time the president will have a shrewd understanding of the college’s revenue streams and help optimize the college’s credit, continuing education, and dual enrollment programs as workforce employment levels vary in the coming years. Similarly, the president will take an entrepreneurial approach to leading the college in the generation of new programs to meet local and regional workforce needs.

The president is also the representative of the college in the Frederick community. FCC’s next president will be someone who understands the civic, social, and economic role that the college plays and appreciates the network of formal and informal relationships that enable the college to fulfill those roles. To that end, the next president will maintain an active public presence with local, county, and state public officials. The president will also work closely with the Maryland Association of Community Colleges and the 16 member colleges throughout the state. At the same time, the next president will connect with workforce development organizations, private industry, the business community, and sister institutions of higher learning in Frederick County to ensure that the college is meeting the workforce needs of its critical community partners.


LEADERSHIP AGENDA

To fulfill these objectives, the president will pursue the following priorities:

CREATING UNITY OF PURPOSEThe faculty, staff, and administration of FCC are deeply committed to the students, the college, and the community of Frederick. The next president of FCC will have the opportunity to reinvigorate these constituents with a renewed sense of unity and purpose. Drawing on their commitment to serving students and the community, the president will engage the constituents of the college to create a unified team, characterized by respect, trust, inclusivity, and equity, and dedication to the mission of FCC.

ESTABLISHING A STRATEGIC VISIONThe constituents of FCC are united in their commitment to participating in the next phase of the college’s development. Marshaling the passion and commitment of the faculty, staff, and administration, the president will have the opportunity to guide the college toward new ways of serving the students and the community, which will entail developing new programs, and optimizing the college’s existing programs to meet local and regional workforce needs.

CONNECTING WITH COMMUNITY PARTNERSFrederick Community College enjoys the support of a tight-knit community. The next president will renew the college’s formal and informal connections with community partners, including the public school system, the local health care system, the medical research center, the large and growing pharmaceutical and biotech industry in the area, and the significant military installations, among others, enabling the college to anticipate the area workforce needs, and better serve its students. Additionally, the president will work to ensure that the college’s image in the community matches the dedication and passion that the faculty and staff bring to their work.

CHAMPIONING DIVERSITYThe college is proud of the work that it has initiated in diversity, equity, and inclusion in recent years. With an increasingly diverse student population, the next president will have the opportunity to build on the foundation that has already been laid and be a champion for the college’s work in this area, both internally and externally.


REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

An earned doctorate is preferred, but the minimum qualification is a Master’s Degree. A demonstrated record of progressive and successful administrative

leadership is required. The president must live in or relocate to the Frederick community.

LEADERSHIP CHARACTERISTICS

• Higher Education or other Post-Secondary teaching experience

• Awareness of contemporary trends in community college education

• A demonstrated commitment to student success

• Demonstrated experience with digital and online learning

• Demonstrated ability to foster and support innovative partnerships with public and private high schools

• Multicultural competence

• Demonstrated experience innovating in diversity, equity, and inclusion

• A record of fostering collaborative relationships

• A leadership style that is transparent, open, available, and collegial

• A record of empowering faculty and staff to succeed in their roles

• Commitment to entrepreneurial opportunities on campus

• Crisis management experience

• Personnel and human resource management experience

• A demonstrated understanding of community college budgeting and finance

• Fundraising experience


APPLICATION AND NOMINATION PROCEDURE

Frederick Community College is being assisted in this search by Academic Search, Inc. Nominations, applications, and inquiries may be sent in complete confidence to [email protected]. The position is open until filled, but only applications received by November 29, 2021, can be assured full consideration. Application materials should include a detailed cover letter including examples that demonstrate the candidate’s readiness to take on the position’s leadership opportunities, a curriculum vitae, and the names and contact information for five professional references. References will not be contacted without first seeking permission from the candidate. To arrange a confidential conversation about this opportunity, please contact Jean Floten, Senior Consultant ([email protected]), or Eric Richtmyer, Senior Consultant ([email protected]). To inquire by phone, please call 202-332-3049.

FCC is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations regarding non-discrimination and equal opportunity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. The college reports annually to the Maryland Higher Education Commission on its progress in achieving the goals of its Cultural Diversity Plan. It is the responsibility of the entire college community to ensure an academic and work culture that values and practices equal opportunity in access to programs and employment.

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