Prince George's Community College

PRINCE GEORGE’S COMMUNITY COLLEGE 1958 TO 2008 50 Years of Serving Communities & Businesses in Prince George’s County

Celebrating 50 Years Unique Opportunities for Students A Commitment to Lifelong Learning Alliance with K-12 The College and the Community Partnering with Businesses Prince George’s Community College Foundation, Inc.

ONE COLLEGE AND ONE COMMUNITY WITH ONE VISION

MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT I am very proud to be serving as president of Prince George’s Community College as we celebrate its 50th year.

The college was established five decades ago and has become a world-class institution of higher education. Today, we are a gateway for thousands of people to affordable, accessible, and flexible education. We deliver quality programs and services in an educational environment that improves and enhances lives, professionally and personally. I'm very proud of that, as well.

As we look ahead to the next 50 years, we have much to celebrate and much more to accomplish. In marking this anniversary, I would be remiss in not honoring and thanking some extraordinary people, namely, my seven predecessors who built this college, enhanced its reputation, and nourished a wonderful culture of learning and opportunity.

Dr. Charlene M. Dukes

I also want to celebrate the accomplishments made possible by the shared vision of our talented and committed faculty, staff, administration, and students who are the often-unsung heroes behind our 50-year legacy of excellence and lifetime learning.

And lastly, but certainly not least, thanks to our local and state governments, community leaders and citizens for enabling us with support we need to serve our students.

Board of Trustees 2008-2009 William Dean Frazier Chairman Mitchellville

Join us on our continuing journey that focuses on student success through quality programs and excellent services. We are indeed - One College and One Community with One Vision.

Felix Yeoman Vice Chairman Glenn Dale

Jamel “Mel” R. Franklin Upper Marlboro

Jerry J. Mathis Ft . W a s h i n g t o n

Lori F. Morris Bowie

John Steinecke Laurel

Richard Thomas Capitol Heights

Ben Soto-Reiner Student Trustee Cheverly

- D r. C h a r l e n e M . D u k e s Prince George's Community College President

CELEBRATING 50 YEARS A Legacy of Excellence - A Lifetime of Learning On May 22, 2008, more than 800 students graduated from Prince George's Community College. Thousands of family and friends joined college faculty and employees at Showplace Arena in sending the Class of 2008 on their way to a bright future. That's quite a leap from the college's humble beginnings.

In 1958, the college began as a night school on the campus of Suitland High School in Suitland, Maryland.

Alaska became the 49th state. The first American satellite was launched from Cape Canaveral. The Hula Hoop and Elvis Presley were all the rage.

But the 1950s were also a time of racial segregation.

The civil rights movement was barely underway, and M ar t in Lu t h er Ki ng , J r. , R al ph A b er nat h y, F re d Shuttlesworth, and Bayard Rustin, all of whom would become so important in organizing nonviolent protests during the civil rights movement, had just founded th e So uthe rn Chr isti an Lea der shi p Con fe re nc e.

The previous fall, President Dwight D. Eisenhower had sent troops to Little Rock, Arkansas to protect and assist nine black students in the desegregation of Little Rock Central High.

of Prince George's County well – then and now.

The first student body was 185, with 71 full-time students and 114 part-timers in afternoon and evening cla s se s . E nro l lm e nt i s no w o v e r 40 ,00 0, i ncl ud i n g st u de n ts w h o r e p r e se n t m o r e th an 1 0 0 c o u n tr i e s .

Students may choose from more than 200 academic and wor k fo rc e deve lo pm en t an d con t in u in g edu c at io n pr ogr ams. Co urses ran ge fr om Ar abic , art an d accounting, to many sciences, computer information systems and skilled trades.

In 1967, the school and its 3,000-strong student body relocated to its permanent campus in Largo. In 1969, the board of trustees was created. The main campus is still in Largo today. But in order to deliver its many educational opportunities more effectively, the college has additional locations at Andrews Air Force Base, the Skilled Trades Center in Camp Springs and University Town Center in Hyattsville. The college also partners with Howard Community College to offer classes at the Laurel College Center, designated as a Maryland Regional Higher Education Center. Distance learning, online and work-based courses deliver even more convenience.

Prince George’s Community Community College was the first integrated educational institution in Prince George’s County, offering residents a way to get ahead in their education and careers. It helped those in the workforce complete a degree and served the citizens

DID YOU KNOW? ABOUT PRINCE GEORGE'S COMMUNITY COLLEGE Prince George's Community College is a comprehensive, public, post-secondary institution that provides high quality academic instruction, workforce development and continuing education to the citizens of Prince George's County and surrounding areas. The college awards associate’s degrees, certificates, letters of recognition and continuing education units.

For more information, visit the Web site at www.pgcc.edu..

Prince George's Community College 301 Largo Road Largo, MD 20774-2199 301-336-6000

PGCC awards associat e's d egrees, cert ificates , let ters of recognit ion and continu ing educat ion u nits in m o re t ha n 2 00 pro gram s of study in a wide range of t rad itional, career and cutt ing- ed ge di scipl ines.

Dr. Robert Novak

Watson F. Pindell

Dr. Robert I. Bickford

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1966

May 13, 1969

P ri nce Ge org e’s Co mm un ity Col leg e be gan as a n igh t sc ho ol on th e cam pus of Suitl and Hi gh Sc hoo l wi th 7 1 f ul l -tim e stude nts and 1 1 4 par t- tim e stude nts takin g aftern oon and e veni ng cl asses. Th e fir st pre si dent is Dr .

Ro be rt Novak, whose off ici al titl e was d ean at the time.

To a dd c a pacit y a nd fu lf il l gre at dem a nd, the college op ens a branch campus at Potomac Senio r High School.

Prince George’s Community College receives formal notification of its accred itation by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools.

1967

First commencement held, with nine associate in arts degrees awarded.

The sc ho ol r el ocated f rom Suitlan d High School to Largo, Maryland, its new, perma nent ca mpu s, and 3,31 5 s tudents atten d c lasses – a 4 3 pe rc ent i ncr ease over 1966. Watson F. Pindell assumes the presidenc y th rough 1 97 1.

1965

May 1, 1968

Lewis C. Popham, III is named acting p reside nt of the col l ege, servi ng for le ss th an a year . A. Martin E lde rsveld beco mes th e thir d presi dent and h ol ds th e off ice un ti l 1 96 7.

The cam pus was fo rm all y d edic ate d. T he new fine arts building, Queen Anne Aud itori um , is also dedic ated, and the fi rst production of Thomas Wolfe's "Look Homeward Angel" appears on the new stage.

June 10, 1960

December 1, 1970 The technical building, Lanham Hall, is dedicated. Today, Lanham Hall houses many of the college’s health sciences programs, including nursing.

1971 L. James Harvey is named president and holds the position through 1972.

1972 Dr. Robert I. Bickford becomes the sixth and longest-serving president of the college. He remained president until 1999. An extension center opens at Andrews Air Force Base.

FIRSTS AND FOOTNOTES • The first educational institution to integrate in Prince George's County • Serving more African-American students than any other post-secondary institution in the State of Maryland.

• Ninety-five percent of nurse and allied health program graduates pass the state licensure exams on the first attempt.

• The first Truman Scholar enrolled at a community college is Dr. Lisa Satterwhite, a PGCC alumni.

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• Notable alumni include Maryland Circuit Judge William D. Missouri; District of Columbia Chief of Metropolitan Police Department Cathy L. Lanier; professional golfer Fred Funk; professional soccer player Steve deRoux; musical talent Ginuwine; figure skater and Olympic medalist Michael Weiss; sculptor and artist Star York; multi-talented singer, author and multiple-award winner Barry Louis Polisar and more.

• Faculty, administrators and staff are authors of creative works, textbooks, and articles in fiction, poetry, English grammar, chemistry, sociology, business, forensics, and college safety.

1975

1983

Fall 1993

Pri nc e Geor ge’s Co mm unity Col le ge begin s offe rin g we ekend courses an d in str uc tion over publ ic television .

A new de gre e ce nter i s establi sh ed at Oxon H il l Se nio r H ig h, joi nin g o th er s at A ndr ews Air For ce Bas e, an d L au rel , Sur rat t s vi ll e, and Eleano r Roosevelt Hi gh Schools.

T he co ll eg e h osts its fir st ann ual Bl uebird Bl ue s Fe stival , a fr ee co mm uni ty e vent, which has now g rown i nto a regio nal and n ati onal a r ea in s ti tu t ion , a tt r ac t ing m ore than 15,000 fans of blues music.

November 2, 1975 The c ol le ge dedic at es t he L arg o St u den t Ce nter and Mar lbor o Hal l, whi ch he lp to exte nd cl assro om of feri ngs.

1985 African-American students become the largest demographic group at PGCC, paralle lin g similar ch ange s i n the c ounty.

July 14, 1982 Groun d is br oken fo r con str uc tion of the new l earn ing r esourc es cen te r, Ac co ke ek Hall .

1983

May 7, 1996 D avi d an d Su zan ne Hi ll m an pr es en t t he ir f i rst g i f t to Prince G eo rg e ’s Co mmuni ty C o ll eg e, b eg in ni ng a l on g h is t or y of s up por t f ro m t h e c ol le ge 's la r ge s t be ne fa c t or s.

1986 T h e P r in c e G e o r g e’ s Co m m un i ty C ol l e ge Foundation, Inc. is incorporated as a 501c(3) no npr of it org ani zat io n for t h e ch ar it ab le purposes of furthering educational programs, facilities and opportunities at the college.

June 12, 1997 Ground is broken for Chesapeake Hal l, a ne w 64 ,0 00 squar e- foot scie nce cen te r .

The c ol le ge cel eb r at e s it s 2 5 th an nive rs a ry and se rves 25 , 00 0 cr edi t and n onc red it stu dents .

DID YOU KNOW? • Prince George’s Community College is the number one choice among county residents (37 percent) seeking undergraduate higher education in the state.

• Prince George’s Community College faculty holds advanced degrees in the sciences and humanities and memberships and leadership positions in national professional associations.

• Prince George’s Community College serves more than 40,000 students representing 103 countries throughout the world, and offers more than 200 academic and workforce development and continuing education programs.

• Prince George’s Community College is the leader of workforce development and job training in the state with more than 8,400 individuals taking courses in its licensure and certification programs.

• Prince George’s Community College provides free community programs such as tax service for low-income families and hosts the annual fall Bluebird Blues Festival and Caribbean Festival in the spring.

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1998

2000

2002

A Writer’s Reference is published and bec om es the best- se ll in g co ll ege te xtboo k of all time, according its publisher B e dfor d/S t. M ar t in’ s. I t wa s wr it te n b y t he late Diana T. Hacker, a Pri nce Geo rge ’s Com m un ity Coll eg e Eng lish pr ofe ssor .

Pr i n ce G eo r ge ’ s C o m m u ni t y C o l l eg e a t M et ro C e n t e r i n H y a t t s v i l le o p e n s p r i m a r i l y t o s e r v e t he gr o w i ng H is p a n i c / L a t i n o c om m u n i t ie s in t he a r e a . T he n a me w o u l d l a t e r c ha n g e t o Un i v e rs it y T o w n C en t e r 2 0 0 4 . T h e c ol l e ge l a u n c he s i t s fi r s t on l i n e a s s oc i a t e ’ s d eg r ee s .

Today, 20 o nline associate de gree and ce r t if i ca t e p r og r a m s a r e of f er e d .

Dr. Alicia Juarrero, professor of philosophy, is selected as the Outstanding Community College Professor of the Year by the Council for the Advancement and Support of Education (CASE) and The Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching. Additionally, the college receives the national Theodore M. Hes b u r gh Awar d f ro m TIA A-C R E F fo r exceptional faculty development programs designed to enhance teaching and learning.

1998-1999 Prince George’s Community College celebrates its 40th anniversary of serving Prince George's County. PGCC is the recipient of 17 National Science Foundation awards, more than any other community college in the nation.

1999 Dr. Ronald A. Williams is named the college’s seventh president.

Dr. Ronald A. Williams

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2001 The college is named one of only 16 national models for undergraduate education by the As s oci at ion of A me ri can C o ll e ges an d Universities. Another degree center, Laurel College Center, opens through a partnership between Prince George’s Community College and Howard Community College.

2003 Metro Ce nter i n Hyattsvi ll e double s i n size with the addition of biology and health l abo rator ies. Middl e States Co mm ission o n Hig her Education appro ves th e Hyattsvi ll e l oca t io n a s an a cc redi te d degr ee c ent er .

2004

July 2007

Prince George’s Community College hosts the C om mu n it y C o ll eg e L ead ers h ip D o ct o ral Program on the main campus to encourage faculty and staff to pursue doctoral degrees.

Sixteen college faculty and staff are admitted into the program which is offered through Morgan State University. Metro Center name is changed to University Town Center.

Dr. Charlene M. Dukes becomes the first wom an p re si den t in the c ol le ge 's h is to ry .

2005 Groun d is br oken fo r an 84, 000 square-fo ot High T ec hno lo gy Center . Suppor ted by a $3 millio n gr ant fr om the Natio nal Scie nce F ou ndat ion , Cy be rW ATC H i s es t ab l is he d a s a Regio nal Ce nter for cy be rsec ur ity. PGCC le ad s t h e c ons or ti u m, whi ch to da y in cl u des 26 e duc at ion al i ns t it u ti ons , b us i nes s es an d government agenci es and is housed on the Largo campus.

August 2007 Bladen Hall re -o pens after re novation as a one-stop shop for student services on campus.

October 2007 Th e L ar go c a mpu s s erv e s a s t he si te for a co mmunity rally for Democ ratic pr esiden tial ca n dida t e, S en at or Bar a ck Ob a ma.

January 2008 PGCC's High Technology Center opens to serve s tu dent s offering s tate-of-t he-art equi pmen t and traini ng.

January 2007 T h e P r in c e G e o r ge ’ s C o m m un i ty C ol l e ge Skilled Trades Center opens in Camp Springs, Maryland, specializing in construction, electricity, plumbing, and HVAC/Refrigeration skilled trades. Students participate for the first t im e in t he N a t i on a l F e der a l R e se rv e Challenge and win.

Prince George’s Community College’s school mascot is the Owl. It’s also the name of the student new spaper.

DID YOU KNOW?

May 2008 D u r i n g t h e c o ll e g e ’ s 4 9 t h c o m m e n c e m e n t c er e m on y , 8 1 8 s t u d en t s a r e a pp r ov e d f or graduation, representing the largest graduating c l as s i n h is t or y . T he c o l l eg e pr e s e nt s an hon orary degree to Maryl an d L ieuten an t G o v er n or A nt h o ny G . B r o w n .

Prince George’s Community College enrolls nearly 40,000 students each year. Students transfer to four-year institutions, prepare for new or different careers, or enroll in courses for personal enrichment. They include recent high school graduates, persons returning to complete their education, workers intending to retrain, professionals changing careers, senior citizens with specialized interests, and others who have made a commitment to a better future.

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UNIQUE OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDENTS AT P R I N C E G E O R G E ’ S C O M M U N I T Y C O L L E G E As an open admissions institution of higher education, Prince George's Community College helps students achieve their educational and career goals. More than 30 agreements and partnerships with other colleges, universities and organizations help move students to bachelor’s degrees, into careers and beyond. Additionally, students can transfer to hundreds of four-year colleges and universities across the United States. Specific opportunities include potential for scholarship and financial support, easy trans fer of credits and specific training.

THE HONORS ACADEMY

AMERICAN UNIVERSITY

Admission to this select, academically rigorous program is competitive. Academy students are required to maintain a 3.5 cumulative grade point average, take seven Honors courses and complete 15 hours of community service each semester. In exchange, students attend the college tuition free, receive special mentoring and guidance and have the opportunity to transfer to their choice of partnering four-year institutions where they are eligible to receive financial support. Partnering institutions are American University, Catholic University, Goucher College, Howard University, St. Mary’s College of Maryland, University of Maryland College Park and Washington College.

Each year, one Prince George's Community College graduate who wants to study business receives the Southern Management Scholarship to attend the Kogod School of Business. The scholarship is the result of an agreement between American University, Southern Management Corporation and Prince George's Community College.

The scholarship includes tuition, books and room and board.

GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY Georgetown offers the John LaFarge Scholarship each year to a Prince George's Community College graduate who is admitted to Georgetown’s Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies. Students complete their junior and senior years in the Georgetown program.

THE HILLMAN ENTREPRENEURS PROGRAM This one-of-a-kind program is available only to Prince George's Community College students. Funded by the David H. and Suzanne D. Hillman Family Foundation, Inc., the program encourages young entrepreneurs to pursue their dreams. See description of the program on page 16.

AOBA SCHOLARS PROGRAM The Apartment and Office Building Association (AOBA) provides full tuition scholarship for seven Prince George’s County high school graduates annually who enroll in PGCC. Financial need, leadership, academic potential and a minimum 2.5 grade point average are qualifiers for the scholarship. The program also offers mentoring, internship and job shadowing opportunities.

LEGACY SCHOLARSHIP The college’s board of trustees established the Legacy Scholarship.

Graduating Prince George’s County high school seniors who are outstanding students, have excellent leadership skills and are servic e - oriented are eligible to apply.

MARYLAND TRANSFER ADVANTAGE PROGRAM (MTAP) Prince George’s Community College is one of four community colleges in Maryland partnering with the University of Maryland College Park (UMCP) to offer special access to UMCP activities while the students complete their community college degrees. MTAP enables students who are working on their associate degrees to take a total of three courses at UMCP, one per semester at a 25 percent tuition discount.

MORGAN STATE UNIVERSITY Through the CONNECT Program at Morgan State University, Prince George’s Community College students who have completed 24 credit hours with a GPA of 2.0 or better can continue their studies at Morgan. Students also may utilize support services such as the library and computer labs as well as attend social and athletic events at the university. Currently, PGCC has 65 actively enrolled students in the CONNECT Program with Morgan.

UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND UNIVERSITY COLLEGE ALLIANCE Students earn credits toward a bachelor’s degree at University of Maryland University College (UMUC) while working to complete their associate’s degree at Prince George's Community College through the UMUC Alliance. Up to 70 credit hours earned at PGCC can be transferred seamlessly toward a bachelor’s d e gr e e at U M U C . A d di ti o n al l y , U M U C o f f e r s tr an s f e r s c h o l ar s h i ps to outstanding PGCC graduates for full-time or part-time study.

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DID YOU KNOW? Prince George’s Community College is one of just four community colleges across the state that has the Maryland Transfer Advantage Program (MTAP) for students. While still at PGCC, students can take courses at University of Maryland College Park at a discount.

Admission to Maryland is guaranteed upon successful completion of the program.

PRINCE GEORGE’S COMMUNITY COLLEGE’S TRANSFER AND PROGRAM AGREEMENTS INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO: • Argosy University

• Salisbury University

• Baltimore International College

• Strayer University

• Bowie State University

• Towson University

• Capitol College

• University of Baltimore

• Catholic University

• University of Maryland Baltimore County

• Catholic University-Metropolitan College

• University of Maryland College Park

• College of Notre Dame of Maryland

• University of Maryland University College

• Excelsior College

• Stevenson University (formerly Villa Julie College)

• Goucher College

• Washington Bible College

• Howard University

• Washington College

• Johns Hopkins University/School of Continuing Studies

Tameisha Henry,, Class of 2006, graduated Magna Cum Laude with University Honors in B u s i n e s s Ad m i n i s t r a t i o n f r o m t h e K o g o d School of Business at American University in 2 00 8. S h e a t te n d e d A m e r i c an o n a f u ll s c ho lar s hi p f rom Sou t he rn M anag em en t Cor po ratio n. Tamei sha wa s th e f ifth recipient of this scholarship.

Michele Burton,, Class of 2004, was named to the Phi Theta Kappa All-USA Academic First Team and received the $30,000 Jack Kent Cooke Scholarship. After being offered a dm i ss i on wit h s ch ol a rs h ips t o s ev en universities, she chose Cornell where she received the Cornell Tradition Scholarship in 2006. Graduating with honors in human development in 2007, Michele is now a T e a ch i n g F e l l o w at Am er i c a n U n i ve r s i t y working on a master’s degree in education.

Promise Olomo is a current Honors Academy student majoring in nursing. He was named to the 2008 Phi Theta Kappa All-USA Academic First Team and was the only student in the state of Maryland to receive the New Century Scholarship from Phi Theta Kappa in 2008. He established the P ro mi s e Sc ho lar s hi p at P ri nc e Ge or ge' s Community College.

Ronald Crouch,, Class of 2002, graduated Phi Beta Kappa and Magna Cum Laude from George Washington University in 2004 with a degree in psychology. He won both the Jack Ke n t Co o ke u n de r g r a du ate an d g r ad u ate sc h ol a rs h ips a n d wa s n a me d a Tr u ma n Scholar. Ronald is completing his doctorate in co mm u ni t y p sy ch ol og y a t D e Pa u l Un iver s it y and wor k s wi t h l ow -i nc om e, inner-city youth in Chicago.

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WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT AND CONTINUING EDUCATION A Commitment to Lifelong Learning PGCC's Workforce Development and Continuing Education offers: - Workforce training that supports the business communities by providing educational courses, advanced technology programs, and specially designed business support services - General interest programs for local residents and targeted populations with special needs Workforce development programs are offered to both employees (or those seeking employment) and to employers wanting to develop or upgrade the skills of those already in their workforce. It's about building productive people for real jobs in the county, such as health care, construction, hospitality, skilled trades, public safety and security. Goals are to:

What makes Prince George’s Community College different is a focus on the real-life learning objectives of students as well as local workforce needs of county businesses. "We believe that our resources are best used by responding to immediate market needs right here in Prince George’s County,” says Dr. Daniel Mosser, vice president for workforce development and continuing education at the college.

- Prepare individuals for immediate entry or advancement in specific career fields, improving their personal success.

THE SKILLED TRADES CENTER

- Expand the capacity of the county’s private companies, government agencies, and nonprofit organizations, making them more profitable and consistently competitive in their respective fields.

WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS ARE OFFERED IN THESE AREAS AND GROWING: -

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Business and Government Services Computers and Information Technology Construction and Development Education and Training Financial Services Graphics and Communication Technology Health Care Hospitality and Tourism Human Services Public Security and Safety Retail Sales and Services Transportation and Distribution

The Skilled Trades Center is the college's newest facility in Camp Springs, dedicated to meeting the county's need for skilled trades people in construction and development. The newly renovated facility, a joint venture between PGCC and Southern Management Corporation, provides needed lab space for five critical construction trades including carpentry, electricity, plumbing, HVAC and refrigeration, and building maintenance.

PARTNERSHIP WITH ASSOCIATED BUILDERS AND CONTRACTORS The college has an agreement with the Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) that helps to set and promote national trade standards and the guiding principles leading to state approved curricula and certification. Now in its third year, PGCC works with ABC to deliver the four-year apprenticeship programs and continuing education for trade journeyman and masters which, when supplemented with general education courses, can also lead to an associate’s degree in Technical Studies.

COMMUNITY EDUCATION – THE CORNERSTONE OF OUR CONTINUING EDUCATION MISSION Prince George’s Community College offers a variety of noncredit cultural, educational, practical, and inspirational programs and classes that offer something for everyone – most at nominal cost.

Year-round, more than 500 different courses, workshops, and special programs are offered at more than 50 sites around the

HUMAN SERVICES INSTITUTE The college’s Human Services Institute grew from two years of independent training relationships with the county's Developmental Disability Agencies (DDA), such as The Arc and Melwood. State mandate requires that these agencies provide a minimum of 32 hours of specialized training plus continuing education for new employees in the care and management of children, adults and the elderly with special needs.

The training programs were so successful that the agencies petitioned the college to form an institute and expand services to all human service agencies. To date, the college has delivered training to 1,113 participating employees from 15 human service agencies.

county. More than 18,000 people enroll in noncredit continuing education courses, which are offered days, evenings, and weekends on topics as diverse as: - Art and Entertainment including fine and creative arts, the performing arts, and creative writing - Community Fitness and Healthy Living, such as aquatics which offers lessons for both swimmers and non-swimmers, as well as sports, leisure, and fitness activities - Community Enrichment and Personal Growth to develop your mind, skills and lifestyle

FOR SENIORS, KIDS AND SPECIAL NEEDS Prince George’s Community College provides enrichment and fitness classes through the Seasoned Adults Growing Educationally (SAGE) Program for those aged 60+ in senior centers, assisted living facilities and nursing homes.

PGCC also offers adult education programs that help adults develop life skills and basic knowledge necessary to speak, understand, read and write English, enhance their participation as community members and succeed in the workplace. Specific adult education

The Children’s Developmental Clinic offers activities to help improve the motor, reading and language skills of children with developmental disabilities, and the College for Living offers courses designed to enhance living skills of adults with developmental disabilities.

programs include:

Youth programs for kids in grades 2-7 help supplement home schooling, as well as programs for gifted and talented students.

- English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESL)

- GED preparation - Basic Reading and Pre-GED Classes - Extended Diploma Program

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THE COLLEGE AND K-12 PARTNERSHIPS A Longtime Alliance with Prince George’s County Public Schools Prince George's Community College has had a longstanding and mutually beneficial relationship with Prince George's County Public Schools. PGCC is the number one choice of the county's high school graduates who are seeking higher education in Maryland. The college works closely with the county schools on a number of other initiatives.

THE UPWARD BOUND PROGRAM The Upward Bound Program is made possible by a grant from the United States Department of Education and is designed to prepare Prince George's County high school students for post secondary education. While there's no cost to attend the program, students must meet the eligibility criteria, which focuses on low-income and first-generation families.

LEADING, IMPLEMENTING, GUIDING HIGH SCHOOL TRANSITION (LIGHT) LIGHT is an innovative mentoring program for incoming traditional freshman from the county schools. Student ambassadors of Prince George's Community College provide enrollment mentoring to these students over the summer to prepare them for their first college semester.

TESTING AND ADVISING PROGRAM

ADOPT A SCHOOL

Placement tests are offered on site in the county high schools.

A special advisement session, campus visitation and early registration also are provided through the program.

Adopt a School is a middle school mentoring program that promotes college awareness and education. Student ambassadors mentor middle school students in selected schools on college awareness and preparation. Ambassadors also work with students on peer issues and provide tutoring to any student in need.

PGCC students competed in a variety of academic and physical challenges at a TRIO Upward Bound competition day at Lincoln University.

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ACADEMIC DAYS During Academic Days, students who are in select programs in the county schools through Tech-Prep and technical academies are brought to campus to focus on specific areas of interest. Students receive information, a campus tour, and the chance to speak with faculty and students in the field.

THE ANNUAL COLLEGE FAIR For 34 years, Prince George’s Community College has hosted an annual college fair. Sponsored by the Professional School Counselors of Prince George's County Public Schools, the college fair is designed exclusively for Prince George’s County Public School 11th graders.

The purpose of the college fair is to provide students with the opportunity to gather pertinent college information, expose them to numerous colleges and universities in a central location, and assist them in making suitable college choices. A crucial part of the fair includes financial aid workshops conducted in English and Spanish.

More than 100 colleges and universities from across the country are represented, and thousands of students attend each year.

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THE COLLEGE AND THE COMMUNITY Hosting More Than 1,500 Events A Year Prince George's Community College is a community hub, a center of many activities and events, and a popular place for athletics and neighborhood forums and fairs.

A full calendar of discussions, exhibitions, plays, concerts, and sporting events caters to the intellectual, cultural, and recreational needs of area residents. In every sense, the college is a community-focused institution.

PGCC'S BLUEBIRD BLUES FESTIVAL

HELPING THE COMMUNITY LIVE HEALTHIER LIVES

On e of t he C ou n t y' s P re mi er E v en t s

The college assists the community in living healthier, more satisfying and energetic lives through sponsored events, such as health fairs, athletic clinics and walk-a-thons.

The annual festival at the college is a family-focused, community centered celebration of the blues held in September since 1993.

Attracting up to 15,000 people each year, the festival has a tradition of providing a blend of blues styles on two stages, a blues workshop, food and craft vendors and children’s activities. The mix of musical styles includes traditional country and acoustic blues, Delta-based electric blues, rhythm and blues, and contemporary blues with a particular focus on blues artists living in and near the metro area.

In 2006, zydeco blues was added.

The festival is sponsored by Prince George’s Community College, Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission, the Office of the Prince George’s County Executive and a host of corporate sponsors that include NBC4, Bank of America, Southern Management, Kaiser Permanente, Pepsi and others. This year’s event is scheduled for September 28, 2008.

THE SIGHTS AND SOUNDS OF THE ISLANDS AT THE CARIBBEAN FESTIVAL The Caribbean Festival is another popular annual community cultural event hosted by the college. Sponsored by the Student Program Board, the festival offers a full day of live musical performances, entertainment and a unique selection of foods and crafts for the whole family. The event attracts 3,000 to 5,000 people every year. Admission is free and open to the public.

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• The Robert I. Bickford Natatorium is an aquatic fitness facility available to the public for recreation and physical fitness.

Open year-round, the Natatorium also contains modern weight training equipment, racquetball courts, short course basketball court, hydrotherapy pool, training pool and competitive swimming facilities.

• The college has eight tennis courts, two soccer fields, a baseball field, softball field, a track and the Novak Field House which houses a regulation basketball facility to support intercollegiate athletics and scheduled community use.

THE LARGO STUDENT CENTER At the campus, the Largo Student Center’s Rennie Forum and community and conference rooms are used regularly for meetings, forums, workshops, fairs and a whole host of programs.

QUEEN ANNE FINE ARTS BUILDING (HALLAM THEATRE) Queen Anne houses the college’s Hallam Theatre, an 800-seat venue that is home to the Hallam Players, the student theatre troupe. But the theatre also serves as a familiar setting for annual performances by the National Ballet and the Prince George’s Philharmonic. In addition to serving as a hub for classrooms for the Communications and Theatre Department, Queen Anne is used by community groups for gospel concerts, graduations and theatre productions.

CABLE TELEVISION STATION The college operates a cable television station that airs on Verizon (Channel 44) and Comcast (Channel 75) services in Prince George’s County. While primarily used for delivering video enhanced online programs, the cable station also offers programming that features campus events, forums, seminars and lectures.

BRINGING CAMPUS AND COMMUNITY TOGETHER THROUGH BOOKS The Book Bridge Project is a campus- and community-wide program that brings both communities together in a shared learning experience. Founded in 1996 by Mary Brown, retired English professor, Book Bridge responds to the cultural, social and workforce needs of the county by offering public forums, discussion groups and other opportunities for people to come together.

Using literature (a different book is selected each year) as a base for building a bridge between the college and community, the project fosters improved relationships across the county. The connection between the campus and community makes the Book Bridge Project unlike any other campus book-reading program in the Washington metro area. For more information on the Book Bridge Project and how you can get involved, call 301-322-0800 or visit www.pgcc.edu. This year’s book is The Audac ity of Hope by Barack Obama.

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THE COLLEGE AND LOCAL BUSINESSES PGCC Works Closely With Businesses In Win-Win Partnerships PREPARING THE QUALIFIED EMPLOYEES OF TOMORROW The Hospitality and Tourism Institute The huge new Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center is a major employer in Prince George's County.

To ensure a ready source of qualified employees, Gaylord recently gave a $1 million grant to Prince George's Community College. With the funds, the college set up a Hospitality and Tourism Institute, offering a wide range of credit and noncredit courses.

The institute prepares students for a variety of careers in the restaurant, hotel, travel and tourism industries, such as line chef, baker, food service manager, hotel supervisor and manager, special event planner and caterer. It offers an associate of applied science degree in hospitality services management and culinary arts, a one-year certificate of hospitality operations, several noncredit courses and certifications through workforce development and industry training. The institute enrolled its first students in January 2007.

In April 2008, the Hospitality and Tourism Institute received a grant from the federal government to help increase capacity, subsidize students and address local workforce needs in the hospitality industry. The $2.24 million grant is part of the U.S. Department of Labor’s Community-Based Job Training Grants Initiative.

“The grant will enable the college to overcome capacity challenges, such as hiring faculty and staff, finalizing the development of new curricula and courses and acquiring requisite training supplies,” says Mosser. “Roughly 960 individuals will receive tuition assistance for up to 30 college credits over a three-year life cycle of the grant proposal.”

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The grant provides $1.4 million in tuition assistance for hospitality-related education and training. Both incumbent workers and individuals who are new to the hospitality industry will be eligible for full-tuition scholarships for the certificate programs.

Funding also supports purchasing equipment and two culinary kitchens available through the county's public schools.

Today, the college is working with several other new restaurant and hospitality businesses in the county. More than 30 businesses, nonprofits, educational partners and government agencies partnered with the college on the grant, including Carolina Kitchen in Largo, Wegman’s, Best Western Capital Beltway in Lanham, Prince George’s County Economic Development Corporation, Restaurant Association of Maryland, Maryland Tourism Education Foundation, county school district, Maryland Hotel and Lodging Association and the Prince George's Chamber of Commerce. Communications and Theatre Department, Queen Anne is used by community groups for gospel concerts, step shows, graduations, m e etings and theatre productions.

FUNDING INNOVATIVE INITIATIVES Prince George's Community College Corporate and Foundation Support David Hillman is CEO of Southern Management Corporation, and he and his company are wonderful supporters of Prince George’s Community College.

Hillman and his wife Suzanne gave an initial gift to the college in 1996. It was designated for an initiative known today as the Apartment and Office Building Ass ocia tion ( AO B A ) Sch olarsh i p Prog ram . C on ce i ve d b y Hi llm an a n d supported by a number of members of AOBA, the program supports students by providing two-year scholarships to seven graduates of Prince George’s County high schools each year. The program offers mentoring, job shadowing and paid internships to students. More than 80 students have been supported by the program since its inception.

The Hillmans have since pledged $1 million to the Prince George’s Community College Foundation, Inc. to support general scholarships and programs of the college. They consistently support the Bluebird Blues Festival, annual Alumni Scholarship Golf Tournament and the Biennial Foundation Awards Dinner.

Du rin g a 1 2 -y ea r re la t ions hip , S ou t her n Ma na gem ent Co rp or a ti on ha s contributed more than $2 million. They also have provided in-kind support to projects such as the Skilled Trades Center in Camp Springs.

THANKS TO ALL AOBA MEMBER SPONSORS: • Bank of America • Central Wholesalers, Inc. • Derick Associates, Inc. • JBG Properties, Inc. • P & R Enterprises • Stephen A. Goldberg Company • William C. Smith Management Co., Inc. • Y & B Management

• Community Development Group • Daycon Products, Inc. • Edgewood Management Corporation • Kay Apartment Communities • Southern Management Corporation • Valcourt Building Services L. C. • James Vito, Inc.

"When the Apartment and Office Building Association created this program in 1996, we were looking for an institution that could partner with our membership to provide young people with leadership and community service opportunities. Prince George's Community College turned out to be the perfect fit. It's reassuring to know that over the years, our $517,000 contribution has been effectively used to support the career and leadership aspirations of 86 deserving and talented scholars from Prince George's County."

- Rich Sockol , President of Derick Associates and longtime member of the Apartment and Office Building Association

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PROVIDING SCHOLARSHIPS TO STUDENTS Partnering With Chevy Chase Bank In 2005, regional financial leader Chevy Chase Bank entered into a cooperative partnership with the Prince George's Community College Career Services Department wherein students who are hired and work for the bank for at least one year are eligible for scholarship support.

The partnership between the bank and the college is a exceptional program that offers benefits to both. The bank makes financial contributions to the Prince George's Community College Foundation for each student who is employed part-time or full-time at the bank. An additional contribution is made if the student remains employed for one year. Students are eligible for up to $5,000 in scholarships per fiscal year through the program.

WORKING TOWARD FINANCIAL LITERACY The Citi/PGCC Partnership

TAPPING INTO ENTREPRENEURIAL SPIRIT AND POTENTIAL The Hillman Entrepreneurs Program is an innovative educational initiative d e s ig ne d t o h e l p s t u d e nt s w h o b e gi n t h ei r s t u d y a t P r in c e G e or g e ’ s Community College complete their bachelor’s degree at the University of M a r y l an d C o l l eg e P a r k . Th e p r o g r am ta ps i n to t he o f te n -u n r e al i ze d entrepreneurial spirit and potential of citizens of Prince George's County and impacts the aspirations of young people at both institutions.

Funded by the David H. and Suzanne D. Hillman Family Foundation, Inc., the program encourages young entrepreneurs to pursue their dreams. Students a d m it t ed t o t he p r og r a m r e c ei v e f u l l s c ho l a r s h i p s a t P r i n c e G e or g e ' s Community College. When they graduate, they transfer and continue their participation in the Hillman Entrepreneurs Program at the University of Maryland College Park, where they also receive scholarship assistance.

In spring 2008, there were 37 Hillman Entrepreneurs at Prince George’s Community College and 20 transferred to the University of Maryland. Still in its infancy, the program is already a successful mechanism for helping a very diverse group of aspiring entrepreneurs transfer from community college to the state’s flagship university. The first group of Hillman Entrepreneurs who are now at University of Maryland took first and third places in the university's $50,000 Business Plan Competition.

Citi's involvement with the college began in 2005 with their sponsorship of the Bluebird Blues Festival and Book Bridge Project, which featured Washington Post columnist Michelle Singletary's book, "Live Well, Spend Well." Citi also was the presenting sponsor of the 2006 Partners for Success Foundation Awards Dinner.

Today, Citi and PGCC are engaged in a collaborative effort to promote financial education and financial literacy in Prince George’s County. With a grant from CITI Foundation, the Citi/PGCC partnership is designed to help address the overall financial literacy needs of students and residents of the county. This is especially critical in light of today's foreclosure rates. In 2006, Maryland had 4,522 foreclosure filings approximately one for every 452 households. According to Realty Trac, Inc., Prince George's County had twice as many home foreclosures in the first nine months of 2007 as any other Maryland locality.

The partnership between PGCC, Citi and others will provide a comprehensive financial education program to educate students and community residents of varied backgrounds on making informed financial decisions, preventing home foreclosures and increasing personal economic goal attainment.

"W e s tar ted in P r i nc e G eo r g e's C o un ty; th er e f o r e, we f ee l a s tr on g obl i gat i o n t o s up p o r t t h e c o mm un it y . W e be l ie ve e n t r ep r e n eu ri al o r ou t -o f -t h e bo x t h in k in g is o n e way t o i n fl u en c e t he f ut u re o f t h e co un ty , Mary l an d an d o ur re gi o n in a pos i tiv e way by try i ng to trai n pe o p l e t o t hi nk out - o f- t he -b o x.

We are l o o k in g to s uppo rt peo pl e wh o c an c han g e o ur wo rl d , wh o hav e ro o t s i n t h is ar e a an d w ho , af t e r g e t t in g t h is gr e at e d uc at io n , wi l l g o back to Pri nce Ge o rge 's C o un ty an d sh ake thi ng s up. " - David Hillman,, C E O , S o u t h e r n M a n a g e m e n t C o r p o r a t i o n Founder of the Hillman Entrepreneurs Program

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“Citi is pleased to team up with PGCC to make a difference in our community a n d te ach fi n an cial m an ag e me n t lessons that will help young people build better lives for themselves,” said Dara Duguay, Director of Citi's Office o f F i na nc ia l E du c a t i on . “N o ma t t e r your age, understanding how to use money wisely is incredibly important and we hope to empower students and young adults by providing the information and tools they need to reach their financial goals.”

"We have a unique strategic partnership with Prince George's Community College. Since 2005, they have assisted us in identifying and locating potential employees. In turn, we assist employees with tuition reimbursement and other benefits. I think it's a win-win for both our institutions. As the largest bank in the metro area, we're thrilled to have this type of relationship, and we look forward to expanding it in the future."

- Russ McNish, Director of Human Resources Chevy Chase Bank

CRITICAL SUPPORT AND COLLABORATION FROM BUSINESSES, INDIVIDUALS AND ORGANIZATIONS The Prince George’s Community College Foundation, Inc. The PGCC Foundation, Inc. is a 501c(3) nonprofit organization that furthers educational programs, facilities and opportunities at the college. Close working relationships with the college allow for minimum overhead and expenses, ensuring an efficient and targeted distribution of donations to areas of greatest need.

LEADERSHIP FOSTERS GROWTH The Foundation was incorporated in 1986; however, in recent years, it has experienced unprecedented growth. Under the leadership of current president Orlan Johnson, the Foundation moved from a fledgling organization with assets totaling a little more than $800,000 to a viable partner in support of the mission of the college. Assets now total around $5 million. The current board of directors is a diverse group of leaders representing both the business and nonprofit sectors.

VITAL FUNDS FOR FACILITIES, PROGRAMS AND MORE The Foundation's growth reflects the community’s belief in higher education. During the past fiscal year 2008, the Foundation provided more than $800,000 to the college, the most ever in one year, for furnishings for the new High Technology Center, scholarships, and programs.The Foundation also manages its own Small Grants Program, which funds innovative programs developed by faculty and staff.

GIVING TO THE PGCC FOUNDATION The important work of the college would not be possible

with guaranteed returns and lasting results. Most gifts are tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowable by law. They are used to: • Fund student scholarships, fellowships, loans and grants • Strengthen academic programs and activities • Assist in faculty research and development, student services and events • Ensure that students and the community have access to state-of-the-art college facilities and equipment

" B e s i de s f un d r a i s in g a n d s up p o r t i ng t h e college, our primary role is partnering with the business community. Working with businesses like Gaylord and Southern Management, for instance, we have the ability to turn on a dime in terms of workforce development, putting together programs fast, and catering to their specific workforce needs. We also work with l o c al c ha mb er s o f c o mm e r c e . Th e s e p a r t n e r s h ip s a r e ve r y e ff e c t i v e i n o ur community."

- Orlan Johnson,, P r e s i d e n t P ri nc e G e o r ge 's C om mun it y Co l l eg e Foun datio n, Inc .

without the continued support and collaboration of individuals, businesses and other organizations. Public and private support of the Foundation is an investment in people and their potential

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Prince George’s Community College offers numerous full tuition scholarships for qualified students. Many offer mentoring, leadership, internship, job shadowing and other enrichment opportunities for eligible students. Among them are:

• Apartment and Office Building Association (AOBA) Scholarship Program Prince George’s County high school graduate; minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA; demonstration of financial need; seven awards of $3,000 per year

• PGCC Legacy Scholarship Recent Prince George’s County high school graduate; enrolled with minimum of 12 credit hours; cumulative high school GPA of 3.0; SAT score of at least 1150; 20 full-tuition awards per year

• Hillman Entrepreneurs Program Full/Part-time PGCC student; must enroll in a program of study which transfers to University of Maryland College Park; demonstration of an entrepreneurial mind-set; 15-20 awards for full tuition, fees and books per year

• Honors Academy Academic Merit Scholarship Full/Part-time PGCC students; minimum 3.5 GPA; 10 – 15 awards of full tuition and fees per year

• Kathy & Jerry Wood Scholarship Recent Prince George’s County high school graduate; minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA; 25 awards of full tuition, fees and books per year

• More than 35 Additional Discipline-specific Full and Partial Tuition Scholarships Available for Full/Part-time students enrolled in programs such as Art, Behavioral Sciences, Business, Engineering, Technology, Nursing, Technology and more.

For more information or to request a complete list of all available scholarships, visit the PGCC Office of Financial Aid in Bladen Hall, Room 121 or call 301.322.0822.

Scholarships are made available largely through the generosity of donations from individuals, corporations and organizations to the Prince George's Community College Foundation, Inc.

Office Hours: Monday – Thursday 8:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Friday 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Collaborative efforts bring shared successes. The rewards are evident in the individual accomplishments of each student and in the many benefits to the community.

A highly-trained, competitive workforce and well-educated citizens enjoy an improved quality of life.

A tax-deductible gift to the Prince George’s Community College Foundation, Inc. is an investment in people and their potential.

“Guaranteed results, Lasting Returns” Prince George’s Community College Foundation, Inc. Prince George’s Community College Foundation, Inc. 301 Largo Road, A-303 – Largo, Maryland 20774 301-322-0858 (ph) 301-341-3066 (fax) foundation@pgcc.edu The Prince George’s Community College Foundation, Inc. operates exclusively as a 501c(3) nonprofit organization solely for the charitable purposes of furthering educational programs, facilities and opportunities at Prince George’s Community College by providing financial resources to meet its goals and objectives.

It’s not too late to be a student at Prince George’s Community College!

• Find the classes you want to take in the Fall 2008 Alternate Schedule a t www,pgcc.edu/current/schedules/ , call 301-583-52 7 6 or email pgccares@pgcc.edu • Sign up for a deferred tuition payment plan through October 2.

• Choose from more than 200 academic and workforce development and continuing education programs • Earn a degree, professional certificate, or license • Transfer to a four-year college or university • Explore financial aid and scholarship options • Schedule a campus tour with the Office of Recruitment by calling 301-322-0086