Readers’ Survey Yields Positive Results for Live@CCBC
Those who responded to last spring’s readers’ survey gave the college’s online newsletter generally high marks. But there’s always room for improvement, and Live has already implemented some suggested changes.

Symposium Reinforces Commitment to Reach All Learners
On August 19, nearly 400 faculty and staff gathered at CCBC Dundalk to participate in the 2003 Reaching All Learners Symposium where workshops and lectures focused on meeting the needs of diverse learners.

Fall Semester Campus Kickoffs Welcome Back Faculty, Staff and Administrators
One in the morning, one in the afternoon. One on the east side, one on the west. The message was the same, however, for campus kickoff meetings held Aug. 18: Welcome back! It’s going to be an exciting academic year, marked by change, progress and a continued focus on student learning.

Mentors needed for CCBC Essex Child Development Clinic
Volunteers are critical to the success of a mentoring program for special needs children. The Child Development Clinic (CDC) at CCBC Essex has scheduled mentor orientation sessions for late September and invites faculty and staff to participate in this important program.

CCBC Dundalk Float Wins First Prize in Community Parade
For the second consecutive year, a float constructed by CCBC Dundalk faculty, staff, students and friends took first place in the Community Float category in the annual Dundalk Heritage Parade.

Practical Nursing Program Debuts at CCBC Dundalk
There are 24 students enrolled in this fall’s Practical Nursing program in the School of Nursing and Allied Health Professions. A new skills laboratory located at CCBC Dundalk will be the training site for courses requiring hands-on lab experiences.

Dundalk Community Theatre Announces 30th Anniversary Season Lineup
Celebrating three decades of music, drama and laughter, the Dundalk Community Theatre (DCT) has announced a blockbuster lineup for its 30th anniversary season. Into the Woods, Nunsense and 42nd Street make up an unbeatable trio of musical theatre offerings for local patrons.

Year-end Celebration Honors Employees’ Dedication
Celebrations at all three campuses in June honored employees throughout the college for their years of service to CCBC.

CCBC Hosts Fourth Annual Service Learning Institute
Activities throughout the five-day Institute encouraged and empowered faculty to incorporate service learning into the classroom as well as into their lives.

Baltimore American Indian PowWow A Success
Thousands of visitors from throughout the region enjoyed Native American cultural dancing, singing and drumming at the 29th Annual Baltimore American Indian PowWow held at CCBC Catonsville in August.

Community Colleges’ Diversity Enhances Learning
by Dr. Irving Pressley McPhail, chancellor, CCBC

International Education at Community Colleges: A Sleeper or Crucial?
by Gayona Beckford, interim director of Academic Support, CCBC Essex

Environment Project Publication Helps Local Residents Stay ‘Green’
“Use it up, wear it out, make do or do without.” If you see the wisdom in that oft-repeated saying, you’ll likely appreciate the information provided in Repair Baltimore, a new booklet released by CCBC’s Environment Project.

CCBC Human Resources Director Started Career by Chance
The college’s new director of Human Resources, Jeffrey Hahn, comes to CCBC with more than 20 years of experience in employment, labor relations and professional development. But even though his career in human resources has been very successful, he entered the field entirely by chance.

Foreign Language Classes Create a Bond Within Families
Under the tutelage of Thu Schaeffer, adjunct coordinator and instructor in the Continuing Education and Economic Development foreign language program, two families have made learning a foreign language a family affair.

Learning Community Targets Needs of New Faculty
Faculty mentors are needed for the CCBC Learning Community for New Faculty, an extended orientation program for new faculty for the coming academic year.

Coleman Named New Director of Multicultural Affairs at CCBC Catonsville
As campus director of Multicultural Affairs, Coleman has campus oversight responsibility for the “Closing the Gap” initiative to significantly improve the academic performance of African-American students at CCBC Catonsville. He will also play the lead role in the fostering of racial, ethnic and cultural diversity in curricular and co-curricular activities on campus.