Harford County, Maryland FY 24 Proposed Operating Budget

HARFORD COMMUNITY COLLEGE

ORIGIN/PURPOSE: Harford Community College, founded in 1957, is a comprehensive institution of higher education, addressing the diverse educational needs of Harford County and the surrounding area. The College's mission provides transfer, career and developmental education programs and continuing education courses per state statute. The College offers Associate of Arts, Associate of Science, Associate of Applied Science, and Associate of Applied Technical and Professional Studies degrees, as well as many certificate programs. MISSION STATEMENT: HARFORD COMMUNITY COLLEGE PROVIDES HIGH QUALITY, ACCESSIBLE AND AFFORDABLE EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES AND SERVICES - INCLUDING UNIVERSITY TRANSFER, CAREER, DEVELOPMENTAL AND CONTINUING EDUCATION PROGRAMS THAT PROMOTE PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCE, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE IN A MULTICULTURAL COMMUNITY. FY 24 GOALS: TO FULFILL THE MISSION AND VISION, HARFORD COMMUNITY COLLEGE IS COMMITTED TO DIVERSITY AND INTEGRITY, AND TO ACHIEVE INSTITUTIONAL OBJECTIVES AS IT BUILDS TRUST, RESPECT, AND CONFIDENCE AMONG AND BETWEEN TRUSTEES, COLLEAGUES, STUDENTS AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS.

TO ADDRESS THE FOUR-FOLD ELEMENTS OF THE COMPREHENSIVE COMMUNITY COLLEGE

TO ADDRESS THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF MIDDLE STATES ACCREDITATION

TO EXPECT THE CAMPUS COMMUNITY TO SHARE THE ACCOUNTABILITY FOR EXCELLENCE IN LEARNING IN ALL AREAS OF INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES

TO COMPLY FULLY WITH MARYLAND HIGHER EDUCATION COMMISSION (MHEC) REGULATIONS

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