Advisory Committee

Bedford County Campus has a local campus advisory committee composed of community leaders appointed by the Board of Trustees. The purpose and function of the committee is to provide assistance and recommendations to the College Administration and Board of Trustees concerning all aspects of the operation and development of the Bedford County Campus. The committee meets on a quarterly basis. The Board of Trustees meets at least once a semester at the Bedford County Campus to provide for interaction with the advisory committee and the foundation. To see a membership list and contact information click here Advisory Committee.

Bedford County Regional Education Foundation

The Education Foundation was originally incorporated in June 1993 to foster, encourage and promote the growth, progress and general welfare of the Bedford County Campus. The Foundation merged with the Bedford County Education Foundation in February 1997, to form the existing Bedford County Regional Educational Foundation. At the time of the merger, the mission of the Foundation was expanded to maintain some very worthwhile projects initiated by the original foundation. The projects of the non-profit Foundation include the tuition assistance program for college students, the early college tuition assistance program for high school students, the Bedford County Scholastic Hall of Fame, continued development of scholarship opportunities, facility and campus enhancements, and technology upgrades. Additional information may be found by clicking here Bedford County Regional Education Foundation.

Southern Tier Education Council

The Southern Tier Education Council was formally established as a bi-county organization consisting of Bedford and Somerset counties in February 1999. Membership includes members from both campus advisory committees, both campus foundations, and both Boards of County Commissioners. The Council was established as a non-profit corporation and is exempt under federal internal revenue statutes section 501-C3. The mission of the education council is to provide for new and/or innovative efforts of providing access to post secondary education primarily for the citizens of Bedford and Somerset Counties, Pennsylvania. A secondary mission is to serve as a source for potential state and federal funds that will help to fulfill the primary mission. Thus far, the education council, through a grant from the Commonwealth, has provided a tuition subsidy over the past five years for any Pennsylvania resident enrolled through Allegany College of Maryland at the Somerset and/or Bedford County Campuses. Additionally, the Council receives monies to enhance various programmatic activities at each of the Pennsylvania campuses. These activities have included program and facility improvements at the Somerset County Campus, upgrades in distance learning and computer technologies, and assistance in the overall operating costs of the facilities. Most recently, the Council assisted in establishing a new digital library resource in conjunction with the Somerset County Federated Library and the Everett Area School District Library. The Council membership had sponsored an annual legislative breakfast in Harrisburg to maintain a continued partnership with the Commonwealth and ensure continued funding for the two southern tier counties.