Heather B. Barnhart

This strategic plan establishes clear priorities and a focused roadmap for Hagerstown Community College's continued growth, aiming to strengthen Washington County and the region while benefiting students, their families, and the broader community. The plan is built upon five core commitments: Student Access, Support & Engagement; Employee Success & Culture; Academic Innovation & Workforce Readiness; Community Connections & Regional Impact; and Operational Efficiency & Resilience. It is designed to ensure access to affordable, high-quality education, lead workforce development, and foster cultural vitality, ultimately positioning HCC as a dynamic, resilient institution that promotes student success, empowers employees, and enriches the community.

The FY25 Annual Plan and Budget for Hagerstown Community College focuses on ensuring equitable access to high-quality educational programs, fostering workforce development, and enhancing cultural vitality. Key priorities include continuous quality improvement, curriculum and teaching excellence, student retention and program completion, community and business partnerships, human resource development, technology and facility enhancements, and financial resource development. The plan aims to achieve these goals through strategic commitments related to enrollment, assessment, retention, integration of workforce solutions, partnerships, and community engagement.

The annual plan and budget for Hagerstown Community College focuses on equitable access to high-quality educational programs, workforce development, and cultural vitality. Key priorities include continuous quality improvement, curriculum and teaching excellence, student retention and program completion, community and business partnerships, human resource development, technology and facility enhancements, and financial resource development. The plan outlines strategies for enrollment, assessment, retention, integration of workforce solutions, community partnerships, and strengthening the campus community. It also details revenue sources, expenditures, and specific unit plans to achieve these goals.

The FY24 Institutional Planning Priorities focus on continuous quality improvement, curriculum and teaching excellence, student retention and program completion, community and business partnerships, human resource development, technology and facility enhancements, and financial resource development. Key outcomes include implementing a comprehensive marketing plan, pursuing accreditation with NACEP, completing academic program review revisions, aligning grant seeking with institutional priorities, improving data analysis, and implementing the Maryland Blueprint for Education. Additional priorities involve supporting faculty development through Quality Matters certification, developing short-term healthcare workforce development programs, enhancing student support services, building the capacity of the advancement team, launching an entrepreneurial ecosystem, and enhancing campus facilities and technology infrastructure.

The work session focused on reviewing and revising several college policies. Discussions included Policy 3023 (Papercut Program), focusing on name changes and removing outdated information; Policy 4070 (Student Government Association Constitution), involving revisions to the constitution and the separation of the constitution and bylaws; Policy 6021 (Food Service and Campus Store Pricing Policy), with questions raised about e-textbooks; Policy 6022 (Veterans and Campus Store Purchases Policy); and Policy 8069 (Commercial Solicitation Policy), which included revisions regarding insurance and additional language to address questions about rentals and student events.