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THE COLLEGE Allegany College of Maryland was established to provide low-cost, high quality, higher education for the residents of the area. Its accessibility to the county’s center of population permits students to live at home, thus saving a substantial part of out-of-pocket costs for a college education. Although heavy emphasis was placed on liberal arts transfer
programs in the College’s early development, in recent years the
College has developed highly specialized curricula, including those in
the technological and pre-professional areas, as career programs to satisfy
identified needs of the region. Ever cognizant of its responsibility to
an industrial area pocketed in Appalachian Western Maryland, Allegany
College of Maryland has accepted a mission to make tangible contributions
through higher education to the economic and cultural growth of the area.
Through its Board of Trustees, the College presents a dimension of learning
that prepares men and women for the excitement and satisfaction of creative
lives.
Philosophy We believe in democracy as a way of life, and in both the freedoms and responsibilities inherent in a democracy. We believe in preparation for active participation in a democracy. We believe that education is a process by which certain objectives of society are reached. We believe that education is sustained, utilized, and protected by society. We believe that our college, as an essential and integral part of the American way of life, has a direct relationship and responsibility to the community to serve as a leader in educational thought and practice. To this end, the educational resources of the institution are made available for use by the community. We believe that education embraces knowledge, training, and aspiration. Consequently, we believe in the dissemination of knowledge, the liberation of minds, the development of skills, the promotion of free inquiry, the encouragement of the creative or inventive spirit, and the establishment of wholesome attitude toward order and change, with an emphasis on ethical and legal concerns. We believe that we should educate broadly through a program of general education which introduces the students to the basic fields of knowledge: the arts and humanities, English composition, social and behavioral sciences, mathematics, and the biological and physical sciences. We believe that it is our responsibility to guide students in the exercise of self-direction and self-discipline in the solution of their problems, and to instill in them the desire to continue education as long as they live. We believe that knowledge alone is not enough. Ethics is indispensable; therefore, our program emphasizes appreciation of and response to beauty, truth, and justice, thus contributing to the general cultural development of the community through the individual. We believe in the cooperation of the College with all segments
of its service area and in the continual evaluation of the College, its
purpose and program, to the end that it may contribute to the maximum
development of the individual and the area.
Vision
Mission
Goals To provide financial access to a college education by assuring reasonable tuition rates, comprehensive financial assistance, and college scholarship opportunities. To provide quality education and services, in a safe and comfortable environment, at a reasonable cost. To support an environment that promotes quality teaching and learning. To promote a college that enhances lives and the community through education and service. To instill in our students a philosophy of life-long learning. To foster a pro-learning campus environment that embraces the values of Allegany College of Maryland. To develop the technical competence and knowledge and other essential skills that prepare students for direct entry into the workforce, for career change and advancement, or for transfer to another college or university. To continually assess our programs and services in order
to promote and encourage continuous improvement.
Accreditation
Cumberland Campus The 316-acre campus includes 15 buildings, which provide modern facilities for both credit and non-credit students. Facilities and equipment are consistent with and designed to
maintain the high academic standards of the College. In addition to the Library, Humanities, and
Science buildings, there is a College Center which houses the student lounge, dining facilities, a
400-seat theatre, Admissions and Registration, Financial Aid, Student and Legal Affairs, Institutional
Research, and the Business Office. The campus also includes a Physical Education Building,
which houses a large gymnasium and indoor swimming pool. The Technologies building houses
instructional and laboratory facilities for several of the career technology programs in addition to
the Computer Center and the Distance Learning and Media Center. The Continuing Education
building houses classrooms and meeting rooms for conferences, workshops, and seminars. In addition, the College's Information Center is located in this building. All
of the College’s credit and non-credit health programs are centrally located in the Allied Health building. The Automotive Technology building houses the Automotive Technology program.
Behind the Automotive building are the services building, the welding lab building, and a storage
facility. The Advancement/College Store houses information services, public relations, the
advancement office, and bookstore. There is also the Turning Point Center, which encourages
college participation by non-traditional students.
Bedford County Campus
Bedford County Technical Center
Somerset County Campus Allegany College of Maryland purchased property in 2001 adjacent to the Somerset County Campus that houses the office of workforce development and training. This facility includes
classrooms and a computer lab for use by business and industry. A 1,632 square-foot addition
was recently completed which houses a new computer lab and other facilities for classes.
ALLEGANY COLLEGE OF MARYLAND FOUNDATION, INC. Board of Directors
Dr. Bruce Exstrom Linda A. Price David R. Jones
Its purpose is to receive private gifts, bequests, and donations, and to account for, manage, and help appreciate monies or property submitted to the Foundation or College. Such donations are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. Funds for the Foundation are distributed to encourage and promote the growth, progress, and general welfare of Allegany College of Maryland. The Foundation Board of Directors is composed of individuals who represent positive leadership and community influence and who have expressed an interest and desire to use their influence on behalf of the College through the Foundation. The Foundation activities and support include, but are not limited to:
Gifts to the Foundation may be made in any one of several ways and can usually be arranged to achieve maximum tax benefits to the donor while, at the same time, providing generous support to education. Contributions may be made by gifts of cash, real or personal property, securities, provisions of a will, insurance policies, life income gifts, or the establishment of trusts. Gifts may be awarded for a specific purpose or given without restriction on use. Persons interested in contributing to the Allegany College of Maryland Foundation, Inc. should contact any of the Foundation Board of Directors, their financial or legal representative, and/or the Foundation’s Executive Director. Inquiries concerning the Allegany College of Maryland Foundation can be made by writing or calling:
The Bedford County Regional Education Foundation of Allegany College of Maryland, Inc., was established as a non-profit foundation organized and incorporated under Pennsylvania law. The purpose of the foundation is to receive private gifts, bequests, and donations and to account
for, manage and help appreciate monies or property submitted to the foundation or College. Funds for the foundation are distributed to encourage and promote the growth, progress and general welfare of Allegany College of Maryland in Bedford County, Pennsylvania. The Foundation activities and support include, but are not limited to:
Gifts given to the Bedford County Regional Education Foundation assist students in reaching their dreams of postsecondary education. Contributions to the Foundation may support the scholarship endowment fund, establishment of new scholarship opportunities, Early College tuition assistance, emergency book funding, facility development, technology upgrades, a specific purpose, or given without restriction of use. Persons interested in contributing to the Bedford County Regional Education Foundation should contact any of the Foundation members and/or the Coordinator of Grants and Development for PA Campuses. Inquiries concerning the Bedford County Regional Education Foundation may be made by calling or writing:
Bedford County Regional Education
Dr. James M. Snider
THE SOMERSET COUNTY CAMPUS FOUNDATION FOR ALLEGANY COLLEGE OF MARYLAND The Somerset County Campus Foundation for Allegany College of Maryland, Inc., was established as a non-profit foundation organized and incorporated under Pennsylvania law. The purpose of the foundation is to receive private gifts, bequests, and donations and to account for, manage and help appreciate monies or property submitted to the foundation or College. Funds for the foundation are distributed to encourage and promote the growth, progress and general welfare of Allegany College of Maryland in Somerset County, Pennsylvania. The Foundation activities and support include, but are not limited to:
Contributions given to the Somerset County Campus Foundation help students make their dreams of postsecondary education become reality. Gifts to the Foundation may support the scholarship endowment fund, campus development projects, establishment of new scholarship opportunities, Early College tuition assistance, a specific purpose, or given without restriction of use. Persons interested in supporting the efforts of the Somerset County Campus Foundation should contact any of the Foundation members and/or the Coordinator of Grants and Development for PA Campuses. Inquires concerning the Somerset County Campus Foundation may be made by calling or writing:
Somerset County Campus
Dr. James M. Snider
Somerset County Campus Advisory Committee
A well-trained staff is prepared to assist students and College personnel with their learning and information needs. The Donald L. Alexander Library is considered as much a place for learning as is the classroom, with librarians providing instruction in research and information gathering skills. The Cumberland-campus library, named for its third president, is all-new, having undergone a complete renovation and expansion of about 30 percent. The improvements created an exceptionally attractive and comfortable place for students to study and relax, both individually and in group. They allow for improved seating and study areas, a 30-station computer lab and a lounge where students can take refreshments and have wireless Internet via their laptop computers. The additional 6,000 square feet permits an expanded Appalachian Collection, the popular repository of genealogy and regional history materials, as well as relocation to the college of the Allegany County Genealogical Society and its collection. There is also a new collection of materials related to celebrated American author Willa Cather. The rare, museum-quality items pertaining to her and others have been gathered by Dr. Gary Cook in name and memory of his late wife, Janet, an ACM English professor. Energy conservation measures figure prominently in the library renovation and expansion. The structure is heated and cooled with a geothermal heat-pump system. Windows and doors are energy efficient and there is bright, energy-efficient lighting throughout. And the building is fully compliant with the Americans With Disabilities Act. Library resources include a 60,500 volume book collection; a periodicals collection of over 250 current subscriptions; a large selection of non-print materials (videotapes, CDs, cassettes, DVDs, slides, and filmstrips); and a selective U.S. Government Documents Depository. Materials are selected for their relevance to the instructional programs and for their potential to serve the cultural and recreational interests of the College community. Materials from other libraries may be obtained, free of charge, through interlibrary loan. Adult residents of Allegany County and the surrounding area are encouraged to use the Library and may borrow materials. The Library is expanding its use of electronic tools and resources. Computers with internet access, word processing, and Microsoft products enable students to work effectively in the Library. Students may use the on-line library catalog either on campus or at home to locate materials in the library collection. To aid students and faculty in research, the Library purchased 23 databases and electronic publications and has links to many free medical and scientific databases. Students and faculty may access on-line indexes to over 4,000 magazines and journals, full-text articles from over 2,500 magazines, journals, and newspapers, and on-line library catalogs from almost every library in Maryland. Most of the Library’s databases may be accessed from home by students via the Maryland Digital Library.
ART GALLERY
COLLEGE THEATRE
CENTER FOR CONTINUING EDUCATION
The Center serves students of all ages and offers a broad range of educational opportunities. Last year, the Center served 14,776 registrations in 1,279 courses. The Center offers a variety of educational programs and services to the region through the following Institutes: Business & Industry Community Services Health & Human Services Professional Development & Extended Learning
WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING FOR PENNSYLVANIA
Services – Center for Continuing Education Workforce training: Continuing education courses, seminars and workshops are offered on the campus of Allegany College of Maryland. Contract training: Courses and programs may be custom-designed to meet the special needs of the business, agency, or company. These courses are offered at your customers’ workplace and are scheduled at times convenient to them. Open enrollment: Courses designed to address professional and personal learning opportunities. Partnerships: The Center works cooperatively with a variety of associations, institutions, and agencies to provide high-quality continuing education programs at Allegany College of Maryland and at off site locations in the region. On-line courses: Designed to address the learning needs of customers at times appropriate to their schedules through a partnership with Ed2Go. Computer labs: State of the art computer labs are available for custom designed training on the campus of Allegany College of Maryland. Internet: To see a more complete listing of programs and services, visit the main page of the website.
Campus buildings and facilities are patrolled and inspected regularly to ensure a safe and comfortable academic environment. Every effort is made to fulfill any request for service. The Security Department realizes that security is also an individual responsibility and strives to educate the college community about personal and public safety. The Security Department works closely with the administration, student services, housing and staff of the physical plant at all locations to ensure a safe environment. In addition, the Security Department works closely with the police and fire departments to promote personal safety. In order to maintain a safe environment for students to learn, for faculty to teach and for administration and staff to work, the Security Department or security representative is available
twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week at the Cumberland Campus by calling 5555 from on
campus or (301) 784-5555 from off campus. Emergency Services (police, fire, ambulance, etc.)
at any college location is always available by calling 911. Clearly marked EMERGENCY telephones are located in each classroom building at the Cumberland Campus, the College Center, Gymnasium, Library and on the track at the rear entrance to the Gymnasium. The EMERGENCY telephones provide direct access to the Security Department (5555) or Emergency Services (911). The Coordinator of Security is located in the College Center, room CC-160.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT AND EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (as amended by the Equal Employment Opportunity Act of 1972).
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The College had modest beginnings in the former Carver School on Frederick Street, where the first students were enrolled in September 1961. Today, the College has a “modern and spacious” campus in suburban Cumberland.
The 19,500 square foot facility located in Everett, Pennsylvania, houses
ten classrooms, two state-of-the-art computer labs, distance learning
classroom, electronic library bookstore, student lounge, conference room
and faculty and administrative offices including Admissions/ Registration,
Student Services, Placement Testing and Career and Transfer Planning and
Advisement. The facility is located on seven acres with a 110 space parking
area adjacent to the campus. The building uses a unique geothermal HVAC
system that has allowed operating costs to remain at a minimum. The $2.3
million dollar facility was provided through funding from the Bedford
County Commissioners, the Southern Tier Education Council, and the Commonwealth
of Pennsylvania with the land donated by the Everett Area School District.
The Bedford County Regional Education Foundation has provided total financial
support for furnishing the campus facility.
An agreement entered into in 2000 established the Bedford County Technical Center as the Allegany College of Maryland Bedford County Technical Center. This 25,000 square-foot building
has facilities for a variety of technical training and education. It houses areas for automotive,
building trades, metalworking, welding, health technologies, cosmetology, foods/hospitality, and
computer use and repair. The Bedford Area and Everett Area School Districts own the Technical
Center. The agreement makes the building available to Allegany College of Maryland for credit
programs, continuing education, and workforce development in Bedford County. The Bedford
County Campus provides academic support to technical students. The College’s office of
Workforce Development and Training is housed at the technical center. A portion of the new 4,800
square-foot training facility completed in 2002 adjacent to the technical center houses an
additional computer lab and lab/classroom for the Nursing Program. BCTC also supports the
Industrial/Building Technology Program. The remaining area of the new facility will allow for
additional development as future needs warrant.
In 1999, the Somerset County Campus Foundation purchased the 27,000 square-foot facility in Somerset that also houses the shared College and County library. The facility includes
classrooms, computer labs, distance learning facilities, student lounge, faculty offices, allied
health laboratory, and student and administrative areas. A 5,000 square-foot addition was
completed in 2001 housing additional classroom space and student and administrative offices. A
new two-story building completed in time for Spring 2006 classes includes classrooms, science
labs, computer labs and an additional nursing classroom/lab. A one mile walking track was
recently completed as part of the overall campus development. These facilities not only enhance opportunities for Allegany College of Maryland students but also provide the community with
additional resources.
The Allegany College of Maryland Center for Continuing Education provides quality, lifelong learning opportunities which are customer-oriented,
accessible, affordable, and not met through existing credit programs in the tri-state region. The mission is accomplished through customized contract training, open enrollment courses, professional conferences, certification courses, co-sponsorship of programs, and entry-level job training.