Associate to Bachelor’s: A Shorter Path to Nursing
Associate to Bachelor’s: A Shorter Path to Nursing
When Alyssa Leachman decided she wanted to become a nurse, she of course considered the quality and cost of the Nursing program where she would receive her education. But there was another factor that was equally as important in her decision-making process: how quickly could she obtain her Bachelor’s degree… Read More
Coach Unifies Carroll Community College Soccer Programs
Carroll Community College soccer program head coach, Tom O’Brien, has been selected to head up the College’s women’s soccer team in addition to the men’s team starting April 1st. “When we realized we needed to look for another women’s coach, our first thought was Tom,” explained Jen Snyder, Senior Director… Read More
Carroll’s Pandemic Pivot to Online Learning
A typical college student can spend a whole 4-month semester completing a single research paper or project. But how about revamping and expanding a college’s entire online learning program in mere weeks? That was the challenge facing Carroll’s Director of Online Learning Andrea Gravelle in the early days of the… Read More
Working to Create Workforce Training Programs
Each year, Carroll Community College students successfully qualify for in-demand jobs after completing one of its non-credit Workforce Training programs. But how does the College choose what types of job training to offer? While we may not have a crystal ball, we do have methods for predicting which programs make… Read More
Learning About Diversity, Equity and Inclusion During Turbulent Times
This past October, Carroll’s Intercultural Teaching and Learning Fellows had the opportunity to join a diverse assembly of local and national leaders for the sixth annual Maryland Cultural Proficiency Conference to learn about diversity, equity and inclusion. Fellows from all four of the group’s cohorts attended the event virtually—cyber carpooling,… Read More
Carroll Student Meets Former First Lady
Q&A with Amira Yacoubou Adam Amira Yacoubou Adam, a Psychology major at Carroll Community College, recently had the rare opportunity to meet—and even hug!—former first lady Michelle Obama during a live-streamed event at Prince George’s Community College. Amira was among only fourteen college students who were chosen to participate… Read More
Carroll Named Best Community College in Maryland
Carroll Community College was named the best community college in Maryland — and ranked 10th nationwide — according to a 2021 survey conducted by College Consensus. This recognition is among other best community college in Maryland rankings for Carroll this year, including surveys by ValueColleges and Best Colleges. It also… Read More
College Opens Virtual Reality Lab
Carroll Community College has recently opened a Virtual Reality Lab on campus. Nicknamed the “Lynx Lair,” the lab provides cutting-edge virtual reality (VR) experiences across multiple disciplines such as anatomy, history, languages, science and much more. These virtual experiences are offered free to Carroll students and faculty as a tool… Read More
Carroll Acquires State-of-the-Art 3D Dissection Table
What led to Carroll receiving the 3D Dissection Table? Dr. Rosalie V. Mince, Provost: A statewide Chief Academic Officers Affinity Group meeting was scheduled to be held at Garrett Community College, and one of the reasons for the visit to Garrett was to see their 3D dissection table. I was so… Read More
Rebranding Carroll: A New Look With a New Logo
A logo is an indisputably important, and deceptively simple, element of an organization’s marketing endeavors. It’s an integral part of their brand, perhaps the most impactful means of recognition that’s used in all manner of materials, from billboards and brochures to clothing and commercials. McDonald’s golden arches, Starbucks’ mermaid, Apple’s apple—people instantly associate these desig... Read More