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

increased to 28.6 percent in fall 2008 compared to 27.5 percent in the previous fall semester.
Collectively, the proportion of nonwhite or minority administrative and professional staff is
relatively stable at thirty-eight percent. The benchmarks for both of these indicators are expected
to be achieved by the end of the assessment period.
Diversity in faculty, administrators and staff has not changed as rapidly as the student body.
Several recruitment resources and strategies are utilized to recruit a diverse mix of qualified
people to fill vacancies. Furthermore, the goals and objectives of the College’s multi-year
Diversity Plan will provide the supportive environment necessary to sustain the diverse
representation among the College’s workforce.
Significant Financial Trends
Over the past three to five years, the financial atmosphere at Montgomery College, in
Montgomery County and the state of Maryland in general, has been somewhat unstable.
Consequently, the College is exceptionally attentive to efforts that are focused on making sure it
remains financially healthy. The relationship between the College and its County government is
very good; the County Executive and County Council carefully analyze the spending
affordability guidelines and College budget requests. An examination of the data in the area of
“effective uses of public funding” confirms the College’s efforts for prudence in its financial
management. According to the trend data in this area, on average, 41 percent of the College’s
expenditures are in the area of instruction, while more than half (51 percent) of expenditures are
in a combination of instruction and selected academic support areas. The percentages in both
areas have stabilized over the three most recent reporting years but continue to fall slightly below
our benchmark. The College also has instituted the numerous cost containment measures.
KEY GOALS AND OBJECTIVES – FY 2009
Maximize access, retention, and success in a learning-centered culture.
Refine an outcomes-based educational environment that fosters intentional learning in
attaining goals.
Develop and replicate institutional models that promote achievement for all students and
professional growth for faculty and staff.
Create physical, social, and working environments that facilitate varied aspects of learning.
Increase capacity to support growing student enrollment.
Increase financial efficiencies, reallocate resources, and seek additional funding sources to
support the College’s goals.
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