2009 Performance Accountability Report Vol. 2 - Maryland Higher ...

Institute and was one of three community colleges selected from across the nation. The
remaining participants were from four-year institutions. The proposal submitted by the campus
would fund replacement of the existing boiler system in the Student Center. Savings from the
project would be dedicated to support additional sustainability efforts on the campus.
The Continuing Education and Training Division received an award to create an In-Home Aide
Training Program from the Caregiver Project for Older Americans, supported by MetLife
Foundation. The program will benefit regional organizations such as hospitals, hospice
organizations, and health care nonprofit organizations.
The service learning team at HCC has collaborated with the community in many ways over the
past year. There are currently 22 service agreements with local agencies, including the Harford
County Public Schools, Harford County Government, and other organizations such as the
McFaul Activities Center and Big Brothers Big Sisters. Each semester, approximately 20
agencies attend the Community Involvement Fair at HCC to recruit student volunteers and
distribute information about non-profit work in the local community. A team of students from
HCC worked during Spring Break in Texas participating in disaster relief work on the Gulf
Coast.
4. Accountability Indicators
Please see the attached table for 2009 accountability report indicators and benchmarks.
5. Cost Containment
Harford Community College is committed to cost effective operations that achieve increased
overall efficiency and savings. In FY 2009, this effort was accomplished through several actions:
Completed RFP process for general liability, property,
Workers’ compensation, and related insurance polices to
cover the next one (1) year period, with the option of the
College to renew up to four (4) additional one (1) year periods
Established maximum of 5% escalation in years 2 & 3
of agreement, subject to no significant changes $126,327
Competitive bidding for consolidated annual printing
of class schedules resulting in aggregate savings of 24.5% $ 28,975
Replaced leased campus security vehicles provided
through contracted security service with college purchased
hybrid. Resulted in $16,100 annual contract savings with
security service for three years. Vehicle cost $23,585 through
state contract and will be in service 5-7 years. $ 16,100
College Operations acted as general contractor on construction
of library entrance canopy $ 5,800
Total of cost containment efforts: $ 177,202
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