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

MARYLAND HIGHER EDUCATION COMMISSION
2009 PERFORMANCE ACCOUNTABILITY REPORT
MONTGOMERY COLLEGE
MISSION
Montgomery College (College) is a two-year multicultural institution of higher education that is
dedicated to academic excellence and the success and personal development of its students.
Every effort is made to engage the students and the broader community in intellectual, social and
cultural experiences with the intention of strengthening the bond between the College and the
citizenry of Montgomery County. Thus, the mission of Montgomery College is embodied in the
following statements:
CHANGING LIVES -- We are in the business of changing lives. Students are the center of our
universe. We encourage continuous learning for our students, our faculty, our staff, and our
community.
ENRICHING OUR COMMUNITY -- We are the community’s college. We are the place for
intellectual, cultural, social, and political dialogue. We serve a global community.
HOLDING OURSELVES ACCOUNTABLE -- We are accountable for key results centered
around learning. We will be known for academic excellence by every high school student and
community member. We inspire intellectual development through a commitment to the arts and
sciences. We lead in meeting economic and workforce development needs.
WE WILL TEND TO OUR INTERNAL SPIRIT
Significant Academic Trends
INSTITUTIONAL ASSESSMENT
Changing and enriching the lives of students and the Montgomery County community are the
primary roles of Montgomery College. The intellectual and academic experiences that students
encounter while attending Montgomery College enhance and enrich their lives on a multidimensional
level. Thus, students who embark upon their educational journey at Montgomery
College engage in scholastic activities that provide them with the foundation for acquiring the
skills, knowledge, and experience that are required to succeed academically, socio-culturally and
professionally in the broader community.
The reported success of community college students has been adversely understated, especially
when the acquisition of a degree and/or transfer to a four-year public college or university have
historically been the key measures of student success. Students’ intent for attending community
colleges is complex and extends well beyond those narrow measures. Thus, student success must
be measured beyond the degree and transfer seeking point of view. Quantified measures of
student success have been incorporated into what is currently known as Degree Progress.
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