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

Outdoor Adventure Education Option. In addition, 22 new courses were
approved, and most of these courses were within the new programs.
Alternative models of instructional delivery are being expanded to give learners
more options for achieving their goals. Flexible learning options and formats
such as compressed, accelerated, online, hybrid, and traditional classes expand
alternatives and increase access aligned with learner preferences. This year, the
College developed an online option for the Associate of Arts General Studies
Degree and implemented an Online Writing Lab (OWL).
As a result of the Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC), the College has
actively pursued grant funding to develop new programs and support services to
meet the educational and workforce development needs associated with this
realignment. The following table summarizes funding received in FY 2009 and
programs and services developed.
Funding Source / Project Funding Programs and Services Developed
Maryland Higher Education Commission
BRAC Higher Education Investment Fund
“Computer Skills Certifications for the
Incumbent BRAC Workforce”
Maryland Higher Education Commission
BRAC Higher Education Investment Fund
“Improving Reading & Writing Literacy
through Technology”
Department Of Labor, Licensing, and
Regulation
Workforce One Program
“Building the BRAC Workforce”
$80,828
$70,000
$84, 370
New Programs — Oracle Certified
Associate (OCA) Certificate and
Oracle Certified Professional (OCP)
Certificate; training in workplace
literacy, job seeking, federal
employment requirements and
security clearances, communication,
and other soft skills; non-credit
pathway for certification in the
Microsoft Certified Application
Specialist Series
New Student Support Service —
Online writing lab (OWL)
implemented to provide tutoring to
students who choose to take courses
via distance education (Web-based
courses) and for those who prefer the
convenience of electronic access to
this service.
New Programs —
Government Contracting Certificate,
Innovation Management (non-credit
Certificate), and a Career Discovery
Camp in Transportation & Logistics
for middle school students.
Cecil College launched a new, Web-based portal, MyCecil, on April 1, 2009. The
portal is a web-based point of access for delivering information and services to
students and staff. A College-wide Steering Committee, convened in March 2008
oversees the design, development, and implementation of MyCecil. Students are
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