Frederick Community College

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Frederick Community College
Frederick Community College Seal.png
MottoAvec progres marchons en avant
Motto in English
Let us move forward with progress
Type Public community college
Established1957;67 years ago (1957) [1]
Accreditation MSCHE
President Annesa Cheek
Students5,389 [2]
Location, ,
United States

39°27′8″N77°25′3″W / 39.45222°N 77.41750°W / 39.45222; -77.41750
Campus97 acres (39 ha)
NewspaperThe Commuter
Colors Green and gold
   
Sporting affiliations
MD JUCO
Mascot Cougar
Website www.frederick.edu
Frederick Community College.png

Frederick Community College (FCC) is a public community college in Frederick, Maryland.

Contents

Presidents

Years of ServiceNameTitle
2022–presentAnnesa CheekPresident
2021-2022Thomas PowellInterim President
2014-2021Elizabeth BurmasterPresident
2013-2014Douglas BrowningPresident
2012-2013Frederico "F.J." TalleyPresident
2005-2011Carol EatonPresident
1998-2005Patricia StanleyPresident
1986-1997Lee J. BettsPresident
1979-1986Jack B. KussmaulPresident
1978-1979Lewis O. TurnerPresident
1967-1978Lewis StephensPresident
1957-1967Duval W. SweadnerPresident

Campus

The FCC campus has moved several times over the years. Originally the campus was within what is now Frederick High School. It was moved to its current 97 acre [3] location (7932 Opossumtown Pike, Frederick MD 21702) in 1970. [4] [1]

FCC has campus security on campus 24 hours a day. [5]

The Jack B. Kussmaul Theater – Arts Center is a cultural resource center that hosts quality performances, exhibitions, and educational programs for the college and the community.[ citation needed ]

Library

The library was recently[ when? ] renovated to create a "learning commons".[ citation needed ]

Early College

Graduates of Early College at FCC will earn an associate degree and high school diploma simultaneously by attending FCC full-time during their junior and senior years. The program was created to increase participation and completion of students from populations historically underrepresented in higher education, and is open to all FCPS high school students.

Academics

FCC has over 85 different degree and continuing education programs. [1] [4]

Emergency Management

FCC offers Letters of Recognition, a Certificate, and an Associate of Applied Science degree in Emergency Management supported by FEMA's Emergency Management Institute Independent Study courses. [6]

Athletics

The athletic department offers eight intercollegiate sports including men's baseball, basketball, golf and soccer and women's basketball, volleyball, softball and soccer.[ citation needed ]

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