Rebecca Albert

Anne Arundel Community College's core competency of self-management emphasizes the importance of students gaining learning and life skills beyond specific course content. It focuses on developing fundamental learning outcomes vital for success in work and life, including communication, technology fluency, information literacy, personal wellness, scientific and quantitative reasoning, social and civic responsibility, global perspective, and innovative and critical thinking. The plan aims to ensure students display accountability and adaptability as learners, preparing them to be well-prepared citizens and graduates.

This strategic plan is designed to advance Anne Arundel Community College as a dynamic and student-focused institution, delivering exceptional learning experiences while ensuring long-term viability and sustainability. The plan is rooted in core values, emphasizing community and relationships, equity and inclusion, innovation and creativity, opportunity, and positivity. It focuses on providing access for all, ensuring academic excellence, driving economic and social mobility, and fostering a student-centered culture to empower students and meet the evolving needs of the community.

The board meeting included a report on a faculty member's sabbatical, focusing on the creation of a Center for Liberal Arts. The board also reviewed and approved the FY2024 audit report, discussed the FY2025 budget, and heard committee reports on audit and finance, board development, board policy oversight, and the budget. A key discussion point was the limited uncommitted county revenues for FY2026 and the resulting challenges given state funding reductions.

The board meeting included the awarding of professor emeritus status to Dr. Lester S. Brooks and Dr. Washwon K. Gill (posthumously). Key discussion points involved the approval of the consent agenda, which included minutes and procurements. The board chair and committee reports were presented, including updates on the policy oversight committee's review of policies (flexible work policy, tuition and residency requirements), the budget committee's discussion of the FY2024 budget, and a presentation from RPK Group on their academic portfolio and resource review framework. The RPK Group's presentation highlighted findings and recommendations related to academic programs, course activity, and faculty analysis, suggesting opportunities for alignment and resource allocation.

The board meeting included the introduction of new board members, Shabazz Chaudhry and Rachel Gwen. The approval of full-time faculty appointments for 2023-2024 was a key agenda item, along with the approval of the consent agenda and minutes. Committee reports covered the audit and finance committee, policy oversight committee, and facilities committee. Discussion topics included the FY2023 audit, new accounting standards, information security, the college's A2 rating from Moody's, the pedestrian bridge, the BGE right-of-way agreement, campus projects, and the Broadneck Trail. The foundation report included a fundraising update and information on upcoming events.