Commission on the Future

The purpose of the Commission on the Future is to identify innovative ideas, emerging issues, and alternatives for the future of Howard Community College (HCC).  Objectives for the Commission include:

• Identifying innovative ideas and alternatives to be considered in preparing HCC for the future.
• Increasing HCC’s responsiveness to the emerging learning needs of Howard County.
• Establishing a process that will serve as a model for continued citizen participation in helping the college prepare for the future.
• Creating a widely understood and shared vision for the future of HCC.
• Promoting an understanding of the mission of HCC.

The Commission involves 50 or more citizens with interests in the economic, cultural, and educational development of Howard County.  The Commission forms task forces that meet monthly during the fall semester.  The members of the task forces also include HCC faculty and staff.  Task forces explore HCC’s current practice and discuss new opportunities.  After the Commission report is delivered in January, the Commission receives an annual update on the status of the recommendations.

Schedule for full commission:

The commission launches on October 14, 2022, and the work of the task forces will conclude on December 16, 2022. The chair will provide a report to the college on January 27, 2023.