Frederick Community College

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

For the former college in Virginia, see Frederick College.

Frederick Community College
MottoAvec progres marchons en avant
Motto in English
Let us move forward with progress
TypePublic community college
Established1957[1]
PresidentElizabeth "Libby" Burmaster
Students6,233[2]
Location
Frederick
,
Maryland
,
United States

39°27′8″N 77°25′3″W
NewspaperThe Commuter
ColorsGreen and gold
   
AffiliationsAMATYC, MD JUCO, MSCHE
MascotCougar
Websitewww.frederick.edu

Academics

FCC has over 70 different degree and continuing education programs.[1]

Emergency Management

FCC is the only college in the country contracted with FEMA's Emergency Management Institute to provide college credit for the Independent Study Program (ISP). FCC offers 8 specialized Letters of Recognition, an Undergraduate Certificate, and an Associate of Applied Science degree in Emergency Management.[3]

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 location (7932 Opossumtown Pike, Frederick MD 21702) in 1970.[1]

JBK Theater

The Arts Center is a cultural resource center that presents quality performances, exhibitions, and educational programs for the college and the community.

Campus security

FCC has campus security on campus 24 hours a day.[4] There are telephones around the campus that may be used to call numbers within the school and to call emergency numbers, such as 911.[4] FCC security are willing to provide a number of services in addition to just responding to incidents. They act to prevent crime by doing things such as, walking people to their cars when it is dark, and work closely with the Frederick Police when incidents do occur.[4]

Library

The library was recently renovated to create a "learning commons". This layout is more communal and social, books were taken out and replaced with sofas and single desks.

History

In its 52-year history, Frederick Community College has grown from 77 students to more than 17,000 students registered in more recent times in the academic and continuing education/customized training divisions.

Athletics

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

References
  1. "Campus History". Frederick Community College. 16 July 2009. Archived from the original on 1 August 2010. Retrieved 20 August 2010.
  2. "Student Demographics". Frederick Community College. 29 October 2009. Retrieved 20 August 2010.
  3. "Emergency Management". Frederick Community College. 4 April 2014. Archived from the original on 20 February 2014. Retrieved 20 April 2014.
  4. "Security". Frederick Community College. September 2008. Archived from the original on 1 August 2010. Retrieved 20 August 2010.
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