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Nancy Grinberg, program director, Laurel College Center, Dennis Huffman, program director, University Town Center, and Lynn Lubey, program director, Joint Base Andrews, contributed two articles to the August 2011 issue of Metropolitan Universities Journal. "A Tale of Three Centers," describes three distinct models for off campus centers developed by PGCC.
Dennis Huffman co-authored "Developing a Typology of Branch Campuses: Findings from the NABCA Campus and Center Administrator Survey," which appeared in the August 2011 issue of Metropolitan Universities Journal.
Mathematics educator Eldon Baldwin received the President's Medal for his work co-developing mathematics courses at the college.
Sharon Hassan, Barbara McCreary, and Michele Dickson received honors for their community service.
Cheryl Dover, Natalya Koval, and Elaine Wright received the Faculty Organization Full Time, Faculty Organization Adjunct, and Outstanding Adjunct Faculty in Workforce Development and Continuing Education Awards respectively.
The Administrative and Professional Staff Organization recognized Laurie Cunningham for the Outstanding Professional Staff Award and Jerome Countee for the Outstanding Administrative Staff Award.
Alberta Stith received the Outstanding Technical/Support Staff Part-time Award and Gina Robinson received with the Outstanding Technical/Support Staff Full-time Award.
Tracy Harris, dean of Enrollment Services, presented the fourth place prize to a local high school student during the 2011 Hispanic Heritage Essay Contest awards ceremony at NBC4. Harris, who also served as a judge for the contest, represented the college, which was one of its sponsors.
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Prince George's Community College was named a 2012 Lead Agency for the 24th Annual Global Youth Service Day and received a $2,000 planning grant, as well as travel to the Youth Service Institute, and ongoing training and technical assistance throughout the year. The grant was designed to organize service projects and celebration events and engage at least 600 youth volunteers as well as media and elected officials.
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PGCC Named White House
Champion of Change
 Prince George's Community College and President Charlene M. Dukes are being recognized by the White House for committing to improving completion rates, especially among disadvantaged students, and building sector-based partnerships. Honorees were selected for taking innovative approaches to helping people in their communities achieve educational and career goals. President Dukes was invited to the White House to participate in a roundtable discussion on the positive impact of community colleges. Prince George's Community College joins 15 other institutions around the country in receiving this honor. The college is the only institution in Maryland to be named a Champion of Change.
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County Executive Baker Conducts the Prince George's Philharmonic at PGCC
 On Saturday, October 15, the Prince George's Philharmonic performed at Prince George's Community College's Hallam Theatre. County Executive Rushern Baker was on hand to offer welcoming remarks and conduct the orchestra in the National Anthem. The Prince George's Philharmonic was founded in 1964 by Bowie resident Rita Souweine, and their first concert was held on December 19, 1965 at Bowie High School. The Philharmonic participated in the dedication of the Hallam Theatre, and the theatre remains a primary venue for performances.
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 President Dukes Named One of Washington's 100 Most Powerful Women
Dr. Charlene M. Dukes, president of Prince George's Community College, has been named by Washingtonian as one of "Washington's 100 Most Powerful Women." The list highlights top female leaders in the public, private and nonprofit arenas. Dukes is recognized in the education category not only for her role as president, but also for serving on the Maryland State Board of Education. She shares the honor with First Lady Michelle Obama and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, among other distinguished leaders.
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Disney College Program Commemorates 30 Years at PGCC
 During the spring semester of 1981, professor Paul Wise, coordinator for hospitality services in the business studies department at Prince George's Community College, presented department chair, Dr. Lorraine P. Bassette, with a proposal to become an education partner with the brand new Walt Disney College program. During that year, the college took advantage of an opportunity to nurture and encourage student success and became the first community college in the country to be part of the program. Over its 30 year history, the college has had more than 300 students build their resumes, network with Walt Disney World Resort leaders, earn college credit, and set themselves apart in the competitive job market, by participating in the program. Walt Disney College Program graduates have earned awards, worked on the company's cruise line, and become part of movie crews.
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Laurel College Center
Celebrates 10 Years
 Laurel College Center (LCC), a state-designated Regional Higher Education Center founded by Prince George's Community College and Howard Community College, is celebrating 10 years of providing innovative resources and educational opportunities to the Laurel community. With more than 100 employees working in more than 40,000 square feet of space including labs, classrooms and offices, LCC meets the needs of more than 2,500 students. In 2001, faculty at LCC taught more than 70 academic and workforce development courses. Today, the center offers nearly 300. Working collaboratively with seven institutions from the higher education community, LCC offers in-demand degree programs ranging from associate to doctorate, job skills training, and personal enrichment courses to people who live and work in the Baltimore-Washington corridor.
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AOBA Scholars Celebrate at 16th Annual Reception
 At the 16th annual AOBA Scholarship Reception, Prince George's Community College congratulated each AOBA Scholar for his or her accomplishments and wished them success in the future. The college also thanked staff and students for their critical role in ensuring the program has a completion rate nearing 100% and students transfer to four-year colleges or universities or join the workforce. The Apartment and Building Association Scholarship Program (AOBA) is a partnership between Prince George's Community College and the Apartment and Building Association of Metropolitan Washington that provides full-tuition scholarships to cover the cost of attending the college for two years. The program focuses on students in Prince George's County who are at risk, but motivated to pursue their educational goals and enables them to earn a college degree while building career skills through summer internships, leadership seminars, mentoring programs, and academic career counseling. With the help of dedicated donors and supporters, the program has raised more than $600,000 in scholarships. To view pictures from the AOBA Scholars Reception, click here.
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GEAR UP Prepares
Students for Success
Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs, GEAR UP, was funded by the Maryland Higher Education Commission and designed to increase the number of low income students who are prepared to enter and able to succeed in postsecondary education. The GEAR UP program at Prince George's Community College was awarded a grant to operate the Bridge Academy: College and Careers Program. Through this program, the college partnered with Central High School and Fairmont Heights High School to give more than 200 students an opportunity to receive up to four college credits providing an incentive to enroll in postsecondary education immediately following high school graduation. Currently, more than 80 percent of those students participating in the Prince George's Community College Bridge Academy: College and Careers Program are currently enrolled at the college. The program has successfully created a bridge that leads high school students to college and encourages them to complete.
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 CyberWatch Signs Articulation Agreement with Wilmington University
Prince George's Community College and Wilmington University in Delaware have finalized an articulation agreement that is considered a national model for cybersecurity curriculum. The agreement creates a seamless transition from a community college to a four-year institution and can help expedite the introduction of critically needed cybersecurity professionals into a workforce that desperately needs them to protect the nation's sensitive digital information. Wilmington University has developed a degree completion program where a community college cybersecurity graduate can transfer up to 75 credits. Students would be required to complete 45 credits to graduate with a bachelor of science degree in computer and network security.
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Officers Complete Basic Training at PGCC Municipal Police Academy
 After months of intense training, 22 trainees graduated from the Prince George's Community College Municipal Police Academy. Seven of the graduates received special recognition for their outstanding work including awards for leadership, scholastic achievement, firearms, physical fitness, and emergency vehicle operations. Founded in 1989 and certified by the Maryland Police and Correctional Training Commission, Prince George's Community College Municipal Police Academy operates a 24-week, full-time format. Student officers are trained in law enforcement operations and functions including firearms and emergency vehicle operations. Upon successful completion, student officers are eligible for hire by most Maryland law enforcement agencies and earn up to 15 credits toward an academic degree.
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Ruined Plays at the Hallam Theatre
 In October, the Hallam Theatre at Prince George's Community College presented Lynn Nottage's haunting and probing work about resilience of the human spirit during times of war. Set in the Democratic Republic of the Congo in the year 2000, the play follows a young woman's nightmarish path to a savvy businesswoman who both protects and profits from other women in the midst of a complex civil war. Nottage and director Kate Whoriskey traveled to Uganda to interview women as background for the play which won the Pulitzer Prize for Drama in 2009. To view pictures from Ruined, click here.
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 Educational Systems Federal Credit Union Comes to PGCC
President Dukes joined members of the Educational Systems Federal Credit Union (ESFCU) to open the credit union's first in-college branch on a community college campus in Maryland. As an in-college branch, representatives from the credit union will be on campus every first and third Monday, 12:30--6 p.m. in Largo Student Center, Room 6, to provide information about products and services. Membership is open to all employees, students, and alumni.
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 President Dukes Goes Social
In an effort to stay connected to employees, students, and the community, President Dukes has launched several social media to share information about Prince George's Community College and how the college is transforming the lives of students. The president's first video blog welcomes the campus community and introduces Envision Success and the college's new institutional priorities. Each month, President Dukes will share student and employee success stories and highlight the college's accomplishments. Visit the president's video blog at www.pgcc.edu/blog. President Dukes is also on Facebook and Twitter.
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