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Office of Adult Services
Project Forward Step Project ALIVE Women’s Center
Greetings and Happy Summer, Everyone,
Summer 2007 Newsletter
The summer edition of our newsletter is a celebration of our students‟ accomplishments. Join
me in offering congratulations to our Adult Services students who graduated, received scholarships,
joined Phi Theta Kappa, made the Dean‟s List or were nominated to Who‟s Who Among
Students in American Community Colleges.
To our Adult Students: Your accomplishments signify academic excellence
coupled with dedication and commitment. All of us at Adult
Services salute you and wish you continued success.
Congratulations Graduates!!
Congratulations to the following Adult Services students who completed a certificate or degree this year:
Marsha Arneson
Teresa Atchison
Susan Baumgardner
Christine Bevillard
Corinthian Carr
Crystal Cooke
Andrea Craig
Denise Dawson
Patricia DeLashmutt
Ada Droe
Marianne Dwyer
Shana Evans
Sherry Fuson
Mary Geary
Joyce Glorioso
Elizabeth Gray-Whims
Tiffany Green
Saijal Gundavda
Roberta Hackley
Bonnie Hallock
Carmen Hazera
LaVerne Hewlett
Jennifer Horning
Elizabeth Ivey
Laurin Jernigan
Elinor Markey
Trina Mazyck
Dawn Metcalf
Juana Mezger
Melissa Monn
Holly Morris
Yakiyah Morrison
Tania O‟Brien
Gbemisola Ogundeyi
Teresa Owens
Patricia Pasiak
Lynn Price
Bessie Reeves
Catherine Schnur
Kelly Scrivener
Allison Smith
Jennifer Sokol
Christine Stancovich
Melanie Swain
June Tyeryar
Yvonne Weber
Project Forward Step is funded by Frederick Community College and the Department of Career, Technology and Adult Learning, Maryland State Department of Education.

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College News
...to Tiffany Green, Bonnie Hallock, Elinor Markey, and Barbara Rutherford on their induction into Phi
Theta Kappa.
...to Lisa Innes on being awarded the Marjorie Betts Citizenship and Family Award.
...to Natalie Morris on being awarded the Black Student Union and Citizens for Humanity Campus Club and
Organization Awards, and on being nominated to Who‟s Who Among Students in American Community Colleges.
...to Joanna Alzamora on being awarded the Citizens for Humanity Campus Club and Organization Award.
...to Lisa Wenner on being awarded the Paralegal Student Association Campus Club and Organization Award.
...to Clarissa Johnson and Mary Orgler on being nominated to Who‟s Who Among Students in American
Community Colleges.
...to Saijal Gundavda on being awarded the Frederick County Medical Society Award for Academic Excellence
in Clinical Nursing.
...to Laurin Jernigan on being awarded the Nursing Excellence in Leadership Award.
...to the following Adult Services students who were named to the Dean‟s List for the Spring 2007 semester:
Marsha Arneson
Susan Baumgardner
Christine Bevillard
Jennifer Blaugrund
Ryan Bolesta
Corinthian Carr
Nuola Christ
Andrea Craig
Carrie Duda
Jean Giles
Saijal Gundavda
Zephyra Hatcher
Carmen Hazera
Carlton Hill
Michelle Hubbard
Laurin Jernigan
Clarissa Johnson
Tabitha Kim
Nadine Lyle
Gail McAskill
Rachelle McGowan
Ann Miller
Janet Morrissey
Chloe Nichols
Mary Orgler
Teresa Owens
myFCC Information
Patricia Pasiak
Lynn Price
Stephanie Schley
Leah Sheckels
Amanda Tyeryar
Antonio Vista
Lisa Wenner
Emily Westpfahl
All FCC credit students have a College email address that will serve as the official means of electronic
communication between the College and the student. The email account can be accessed
through the myFCC website located on the web at https://myFCC.frederick.edu. In addition to
email, myFCC provides students with online data storage, a link to the Blackboard online learning
environment, a link to online course registration, and access to College announcements. You can
access your myFCC account from anywhere you have internet access. If you have any questions,
please send an email to: helpdesk@myfcc.frederick.edu or stop by the IT suite in F-104.
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College News
The Welcome and Registration Center, located in A-
102, provides many services to assist students with
their academic records and general student needs.
Check your student account at the FCC website
http://www.frederick.edu. Student kiosks are available
for your use in the Welcome Center and the
staff is happy to assist new users. Stop by the Welcome
Center to learn how to log in, register, check
your grades, print a transcript, pay for classes, etc.
The Welcome Center encourages you to obtain an
FCC ID card and would be happy to assist you if you
do not have one. The cards have your student ID
number on them and are needed when requesting information
and obtaining records. Let us know how
we can assist you. Office hours are Monday through
Thursday from 8:30a.m.-7:00p.m. and Friday from
8:30a.m.-4:30p.m. During June & July, FCC will
close at 1:00p.m. on Fridays. Our phone number is
301.846.2431. Summer grades will be available on-
Welcome and Registration Center
FACTS Deferred Tuition Program
line 48 hours after the last day of the session. Students
planning to graduate this year should complete
a Graduation Application in the Welcome Center or
on-line. The deadline to apply for August graduation
is August 3 and the deadline to apply for December
graduation is November 30. You are encouraged to
apply early and have your requirements checked as
soon as possible. Students graduating in August and
December are invited to participate in the May 2008
ceremony.
Registration for summer and fall is underway.
Payment for summer registration is due at the time of
registration. Payment for Fall pre-registration is due
August 8, and beginning August 9, payment is due
for Fall when you register. The college is pleased to
be able to offer the FACTS payment plan for students
who wish to pay their tuition in installments.
See below for information.
If you owe at least $200 on your student account for the fall semester, then you can take part in the FACTS
Deferred Tuition Program (this option is not available for the summer sessions). The one time enrollment fee,
which is automatically deducted from your account by FACTS, is $25. The enrollment application is a
binding contract, so please read it carefully. Your first payment will be due to FCC when you enroll in the
program, and will be between 20-33% of the total bill depending on when you sign up for the program. The
remaining 2 to 4 payments are due to FACTS. You must have a bank account or credit card to take part in this
program. If you receive financial aid after you have enrolled in the program, you must contact the Cashier‟s
Office to adjust your FACTS account. You can also enroll in the FACTS program online. For more information,
contact the Cashier‟s Office at 301.846.2456 or to enroll online, go to http://www.frederick.edu and click
on „Online Services‟ and then „Student System Access‟ for instructions.
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College News
Testing Center Bookstore
The Testing Center hours are Monday through
Thursday 8:30a.m.-8:00p.m., Fridays 8:30a.m.-
4:30p.m., and Saturdays 9:00a.m.-12:00p.m. During
June & July, FCC will close at 1:00p.m. on Fridays.
The Testing Center is closed when the college is
closed. Please check the inside back cover of the
college catalog for scheduled holidays.
New students needing to take placement tests must
apply to the college and get a student ID # before
testing can take place. All tests are computerized
and require a student ID # for registration. Students
needing to utilize the Testing Center for on-line exams
or make-up departmental exams, must supply
photo ID and professor‟s name. Handouts with
strategies for taking the placement tests are available
at the Office of Adult Services, A-107.
The bookstore hours for June and July are Monday,
8:30a.m.-7:00p.m., Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday
8:30a.m.-5:00p.m., and Friday 8:30a.m.-
1:00p.m. Fall books go on sale August 6. Hours
starting August 6 will be Monday through Thursday
8:30a.m.-7:00p.m., Fridays 8:30a.m.-4:30p.m.. The
bookstore will be open Saturday, August 25 from
8:00a.m.-12:00p.m. The bookstore will be closed
the following dates: June 28-29, July 4, and September
3.
Book buybacks will be held on the following dates*:
July 6 from 9:00a.m.-1:00p.m.
July 9 from 9:00a.m.-7:00p.m.
July 30 from 9:00a.m.-7:00p.m.
August 10 from 9:00a.m.-4:00p.m.
August 13 from 9:00a.m.-7:00p.m.
*All dates subject to change
JBK Theater Events Fall 2007
Jan McIntyre Lamb
September 1 through October 3, Opening Reception September 1, from 5:00p.m.-7:00p.m.
Bravo Cortona! Oil Paintings on Panels and Hand Pulled Prints
Musical Lunch Series: Big Cam & The Lifters
September 6, from 11:30a.m.-12:45p.m.
The Fantasticks
Book and Lyrics by Tom Jones, Music by Harvey Schmidt
September 28 and 29, at 8:00p.m.; October 5 and 6, at 8:00p.m.; October 7, at 2:00p.m.
The Fredericktowne Players (FTP) kicks off their 2007-2008 Season at FCC's Jack B. Kussmaul Theater with
a delightful presentation of The Fantasticks! A classic coming-of-age story, The Fantasticks features two meddling,
matchmaking fathers who scheme to get their children together. But once the couple is united, the real
drama begins! Featuring the beloved songs “Try to Remember” and “Soon it‟s Gonna Rain,” this is a celebration
of love - first love, lost love, and ultimately, true love. The Fantasticks has delighted audiences across the
world - including a record shattering 17,162 performances at the Sullivan Street Playhouse, where it made its
Off Broadway debut in 1960. Whether it‟s an old favorite or your first time, you won‟t want to miss this timeless
show that‟s certain to steal your heart! General Seating: $22 Adults; $16 Students, Military and Senior
Citizens; $8 Children under 12.
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Peter Whitting
Salt Series - Large Works & Drawings, Acrylic on Canvas & Board
October 6 through November 1, Opening Reception October 6, from 5:00p.m.-7:00p.m.
Musical Lunch Series: Reggie Wayne Morris
October 17, from 11:30a.m.-12:45p.m.
JBK Theater Events Fall 2007
Baltimore Symphony Orchestra in Concert
October 17, at 8:00p.m., Pre-concert lecture at 7:00p.m.
The world-class ensemble and a guest conductor of note perform a tapestry of symphonic masterworks. General
Seating: $28 at the door; $10 students; FCC students and staff free with ID. Pre-concert lecture free to
ticket holders.
Endless Variety, The Frederick Symphony Orchestra
October 20, at 8:00p.m.
Conducted by Dr. Elisa Koehler. FSO‟s first concert of its 11 th season featuring: Brahms - Variations on a
Theme by Haydn, Op. 56a; Larsson - Concertino for Trombone and Strings, Op. 45, No.7, featuring Brandon
Rivera, Trombone Soloist; and Elgar - Enigma Variations, Op. 36. General Seating: $18, Adults; $10 Students
and Senior Citizens.
FCC Faculty Artists Onstage
October 21, at 3:00p.m.
FCC‟s talented music faculty collaborate in their second annual Sunday afternoon showcase
recital. Free Admission.
A Musical Melange, The Spires Brass Band
October 27, at 8:00p.m.
Join the Spires for an evening of various stylistic brass band selections! General Seating:
$12, Adults; $10, Students and Senior Citizens.
For other events or more information on the events listed, check out the FCC Arts Calendar. Unless otherwise noted,
tickets may only be purchased the night of the event in the Theater Box Office. For more information, call 301.846.2512
or 301.846.2566.
Transfer Transfer Day Day
October 1, 2007, from 10:00a.m.-1:00p.m.
in the FCC Field House
Meet admission representatives from over 40 colleges/universities and learn
about GPA requirements, credits needed for transfer, application deadlines
and other important information regarding transfer. For more information,
call the Career and Transfer Center at 301.846.2594.
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Project Forward Step is funded by Frederick Community College and the Department of Career, Technology and Adult
Learning, Maryland State Department of Education.
Houses the Anne-Lynn Gross Breast Cancer Resource Center, where anyone
can access resources and information about breast cancer.
Publishes Support Groups in and around Frederick County, a centralized
listing of all types of support groups.
Compiles a monthly Calendar of Events, listing free events in Frederick
County that are open to the public.
Distributes the Divorce Resource, a listing of divorce supports available in
Frederick County, and Social Activities for Singles in Frederick County, for
single adults looking for things to do in the area.
Develops and publishes the Community Resource Directory, a listing of community
agencies with a description of the services they provide.
Office of Adult Services
7932 Opossumtown Pike
Frederick, MD 21702
The Women‟s Center at the Office of Adult Services ~
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