Q & A with Janetta Jayman, Parent of Carroll Graduate
Q & A with Janetta Jayman, Parent of Carroll Graduate
Janetta (Jan) Jayman’s son John transferred to the University of Maryland Baltimore County (UMBC) after earning his associate degree in General Studies at Carroll Community College. During his time at Carroll, he was in the Hill Scholars honor program; was a member of the STEM Club; served as a tutor… Read More
Nine Reasons Why Dual Enrollment Is a Great Choice
Online learning, also called distance learning, is more than simply logging into a course whenever you want. While they offer flexibility and convenience, online courses are not easier than on-campus courses, nor are they meant to be independent studies. More and more students choose distance learning to help them meet their educational goals and earn certificates or degrees in a variety of dis... Read More
Rejected Carroll Mascots
A combination of students, faculty, staff and the community submitted a total of 339 unique suggestions for the Carroll Community College mascot. While the Lynx ultimately prevailed, there were many great candidates that did not make the cut. Here are a few of the more creative choices proffered: #1 Blob FishUndeniably adorable. Not indigenous to Carroll County. #2 CarrolldactylA f... Read More
Garrett Zanin: The Art of Dual Enrollment
Garrett Zanin, currently in his senior year at South Carroll High School, had good reason to dually enroll in art classes at Carroll Community College. Read More
Jonathan Nusbaum: Home-Schooled Student Gets College Head Start
Jonathan Nusbaum is a dually enrolled, full-time student in his second year at Carroll Community College, doing part of his studies at Carroll and the other part through home schooling. His mother, who currently works at Carroll as an Academic Services Learning Specialist, had previously been a public school teacher. Read More
Faculty Focus: Jody Nusholtz
“I enjoy helping people explore whatever they need to create the best life possible,” says Dr. Jody Nusholtz, Professor of English and InFocus Success Coaching Coordinator at Carroll. Not only does the quote express her commitment to her students, but it also represents her all-around philosophy, one that had been… Read More
Submit Your College Mascot Ideas!
The Board of Trustees has authorized the College to create an intercollegiate sports program. This historic decision for the College prompts another momentous decision: What will be the College’s mascot or team name?The College’s Mascot Selection Committee is now soliciting suggestions from students, faculty, staff and the larger community. The suggestions will be evaluated against mascot selec... Read More
Eileen Davis: Single Mother Makes Life-Changing Choice
From thinking she was not smart enough to attend college to working on the phlebotomy team at Carroll County Hospital, attending Carroll Community College was a life-changing choice for Eileen. Read More
MILLER Case Study: Enter Exit Escape, LLC
A stunning success thanks to the help of Miller, Enter Exit Escape offers an engaging experience within the setting of an escape room filled with clues, codes and puzzles. They credit Miller with helping them hone their ideas and refine their business plan to fully take advantage of their potential. Read More
Mindfulness Tools and Tips
By: Julie Peatt-Cassaday Why Mindfulness? I can describe in one word the nature of most individuals in today’s culture: overstimulated. We stay busy at work and at home checking emails, keeping up with social media, following 24-hour news and entertainment, and communicating with friends and family by way of texting. Read More