Celebrating a Historic Moment: Highlights from the Inauguration of Our 4th President
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Thank You for Helping Us Welcome Carroll Community College’s New President on November 22, 2024
With more than three decades of progressive experience in the community college sector, Dr. Mince now brings her ample expertise in academic and student support, strategic planning, institutional research, and online learning as president of Carroll Community College. She looks forward to collaborating with students, alumni, faculty, staff, and community partners to continue the College’s long tradition of fostering a vibrant, inclusive, and innovative environment for all.
Inauguration Milestones
We are proud to present a collection of impactful moments from the inauguration of our 4th president. Below we highlight a few inspiring quotes and impressive stats from this monumental event that brought together our community, faculty, and students.
Full Ceremony Video
By the Numbers
- 11 colleges and universities represented in processional
- 21 members of inauguration committee and working groups
- 30 speakers and keynote addresses
- 1,000 people attended all inauguration events
- 405 miles = longest distance travelled by attendee for inauguration
Event Photos
About Dr. Rosalie V. Mince
Published in Carroll Magazine
Dr. Rose Mince boasts an impressive 35-year career focused on advancing community colleges. With 18 years of senior-level administrative experience, she exemplifies a strong commitment to educational leadership and innovation.
Since joining Carroll Community College in 2017, Dr. Mince brings a wealth of experience and a strong commitment to higher education leadership. She joined Carroll Community College in 2017 and served in various leadership positions, including Associate President, Provost, Vice President of Academic and Student Affairs, and Dean of the Faculty. Throughout her career, Dr. Mince has demonstrated a deep dedication to student success, academic excellence, and community engagement. Dr. Mince oversaw the college’s academic and student support areas, strategic planning, institutional research, and online learning.
Dr. Mince is actively involved at both regional and national levels, having previously chaired the Maryland Council of Community College Chief Academic Officers and championed statewide transfer initiatives. Additionally, she has served as a national peer reviewer for the National Institution for Learning Outcomes Assessment in Excellence awards and the Bellwether Futures Assembly awards, and she sits on the board of the National Council of Instructional Administrators. Her contributions have also extended to the Middle States Commission on Higher Education as a peer reviewer. In 2024, she was honored as one of The Daily Record’s Maryland’s Top 100 Women, recognizing her impactful leadership, community service, and mentoring.
Prior to her time at Carroll, Dr. Mince held various roles at the Community College of Baltimore County (CCBC), including adjunct faculty, full-time faculty member, program director, division chair, associate dean and dean. She was responsible for leading CCBC’s nationally acclaimed learning outcomes assessment initiatives, freshman transition programs, and advancements in distance learning and instructional technology. Her efforts significantly contributed to the development of nationally recognized programs aimed at enhancing student learning and success in both Developmental Education and General Education redesign.
Dr. Mince earned her Ph.D. in Human Development with a concentration on Learning Theory from the University of Maryland, College Park. She also holds an M.S. in Physical Education with a concentration in Teaching Behavior from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro and a B.S. in Physical Education from the University of Maryland, College Park, with K-12 Teacher Certification. A respected presenter and author, Dr. Mince has contributed multiple articles to esteemed academic journals. With her extensive experience and unwavering dedication, she is well-positioned to guide Carroll Community College toward continued excellence and growth.
We are thrilled to welcome Dr. Rose Mince as our next president. Her impressive background and visionary leadership will undoubtedly propel Carroll Community College forward in its mission to serve our students and community.