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

physical therapist assistant, and early childhood education. With proper advising, students can
complete the first two years of a baccalaureate degree.
To broaden the opportunities for training in health care professions, the college joined with
Frederick and Howard Community Colleges to create the Mid-Maryland Allied Healthcare
Education Consortium. Carroll students may pursue credentials in Cardiovascular Technology,
Emergency Medical Services, Nuclear Medicine Technology, Respiratory Therapy, and Surgical
Technician through the consortium. Through a partnership with Hagerstown Community
College, students may also pursue the A.A.S. degree in Radiography. The college also offers an
Associate of Arts transfer track in Radiography articulated with the Johns Hopkins Hospital
Radiologic Technology program.
In addition to its degree-credit programs, the college supports economic development through
open-enrollment continuing education workforce training courses and the provision of business
training and services under contract. During FY2009, the Business Training Group adopted a
new set of marketing materials to better promote its products and services to local businesses and
organizations.
During FY2009, the Miller Small Business Resource Center, which has provided mentoring,
access to technology, networking opportunities, and seminars and workshops to small businesses
in the county since FY2003, completed its transition into the Miller Entrepreneurial Institute
(MEI). The MEI will continue to provide these resources to growing businesses, plus
collaborative credit and noncredit instructional offerings with a special emphasis on assistance to
new business ventures.
COMMUNITY OUTREACH AND IMPACT
Carroll Community College is committed to serving its key constituencies by partnering with the
Carroll County Public Schools, supporting Carroll County’s economic and workforce
development through training and services, being accessible to the community through a variety
learning opportunities, and presenting cultural and performing arts events. The college’s
commitment to serving the community is exemplified by one of the president’s fiscal year 2010
strategic initiatives (II-3): Partner with community organizations to develop and enhance cultural
and personal enrichment opportunities for students and the community.
Economic and Workforce Development
The Business Training Group (BTG), a component of Continuing Education and Training,
provides businesses with career, professional and personal growth learning opportunities. The
BTG assists businesses with training assessment and consulting services for new or updated
occupational skills, or professional and career development. Over the past year, the BTG
developed many new courses for business, both on-line and classroom-based to serve specific
business needs, including Lean programming for manufacturers. The relationship with the
Carroll County Business and Employment Resource Center (BERC) has been expanded to
provide additional training opportunities for the growing number of dislocated and unemployed
workers. This agency is a long-term partner with the college and the college has provided a
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