Announcements

A message to the HCC community with updates on the Baltimore City water contamination notice and water boiling advisory addressed by the Howard County Health Department last week.

Howard Community College (HCC) President Daria J. Willis today announced a $1 million grant awarded to the institution by the U.S. Department of Education to support the re-opening of its campus childcare center.

The Howard Community College (HCC) board of trustees will be conducting a certain portion of its meeting on September 27, 2023, in closed session under the Maryland Open Meetings Act, Title 3 of the General Provisions Article 3-303 (b).

Enrollment at HCC has grown by more than 4.6% over the last year. The increase is two percent higher than the full-time equivalent (FTE) statewide average and establishes the college’s final headcount numbers as the school’s highest figure since 2020.

Howard Community College (HCC) announces the Public Employee Relations Board (PERB) has officially certified the American Federation of Teachers (AFT), Maryland, as the exclusive representative for the purposes of collective bargaining for full-time HCC faculty.

HCC announces the appointment of Jarrett Carter Sr. in the new position of vice president of external affairs, communications, and advancement. Mr. Carter brings years of higher education, government, and private sector experience to HCC. He joins the college on September 1, 2023 and will oversee the areas of public relations and marketing, and development.

The American Federation of Teachers (AFT) of Howard Community College (HCC) have submitted a petition to the Employee Relations Board on behalf of HCC. The college acknowledges the faculty's right to unionize and awaits official notification of the union's status.

The Howard Community College (HCC) Board of Trustees has elected its officers and scheduled the meetings for the fiscal year 2024.

Leaders from HCC are working to promote the new apprenticeship program and recruit students for participation in the first learning cohort. Applications are being accepted now.

HCC announces the appointment of Dr. Shantay R. Grays (left) in the new position of provost and executive vice president and the appointment of Joy Milfort (right) in the position of vice president of campus services and chief financial officer. Dr. Grays will join the college on August 14, 2023, and Joy Milfort will join HCC on August 21, 2023. Learn more about their educational experience, career goals, and affiliations.