Administration

President --
Dr. Barbara A. Viniar

Vice President for Technology and Academic Support
Douglass P. Gray

Vice President for Academic Affairs and Economic Development --
Kathryn A. Barbour

Vice President for Administrative Services --
Michael D. Kilgus

Vice President for Student Success and Enrollment Services --
Richard D. Midcap

Dean for Liberal Arts and Sciences --
Willie G. Woods

Dean for Career and Professional Studies --
Maureen Gilmartin

Dean of Learning Resources/Academic Support Services --
Patricia M. Cheek

Dean for Recruitment Services --
Kathleen J. Petrichenko

Dean for Retention Services --
Joan M. Seitzer

Executive Director for Division of Continuing Education & Workforce Training --
Jackie L. Potter

Director of Facilities --
Monte W. Garrettson

Director of Human Resources --
Susan Cianchetta

Director of Institutional Planning, Research & Assessment --
Kimberly Miller

Accreditations

Chesapeake College is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, 3624 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104. (267-284-5000) The Middle States Commission on Higher Education is an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.

The Radiologic Sciences program is accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology.

The Physical Therapist Assistant program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education of the American Physical Therapy Association.

The Surgical Technology Program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs.

The Nursing Program is approved by the Maryland Board of Nursing and is accredited by the National League of Nursing Accrediting Commission.

Chesapeake College is approved for Veterans' benefits by the Maryland Higher Education Commission.

Admissions

Kathleen J. Petrichenko,
Dean for Recruitment Services
(410) 822-5400, ext. 257

Characteristics of Fall 2009 Credit Students

Enrollment		% Total
Total	2,856
FTE	819
Full-time	1,106	39%
Part-time	1,750	61%
First-time	757	27%
Dual enrolled	214	8%
Transfers	192	7%
Continuing	1,694	59%
Gender
Male Female	947 1,909	33% 67%
Age
Average age		25
Ethnicity	Minorities account for 21% of total enrollment
Residence
Caroline County	649	23%
Dorchester County	549	19%
Kent County	214	8%
Queen Anne's County	743	26%
Talbot County	598	21%
Other	103	4%

Fall 2009 - Student Intent

• 35% enrolled in programs dedicated to preparing student to transfer to other colleges.
• 50% enrolled in programs dedicated to preparing students to enter the job market, improve skills for current employment, help them to make a career change, or to explore additional coursework.
• 15% did not declare a major.

Student Costs 2009-2010

• Resident tuition $91 per credit hour.
• Out-of-county tuition $159 per credit hour.
• Out-of-state tuition $236 per credit hour.

Programs

• 83 academic programs leading to the Associate of Arts, Associate of Science, Associate of Applied Science, Associate of Arts in Teaching, degrees as well as Basic and Advanced Certificates and Letters of Recognition.
• Tech Prep and Dual Enrollment programs with area high schools.
• Transfer agreements with the University of Maryland System, other Maryland community colleges, and private institutions in Maryland and Delaware.
• Selected courses offered to distance sites via interactive video classrooms.
• Courses offered in Weekend College and accelerated seven/eight-week format.
• Selected courses offered via Internet and web-enhanced instruction.

Characteristics of Continuing Education and Workforce Training Students, FY 2009

The College provides customized training for regional businesses and industries, and the Upper Shore Workforce Investment Board, preparation for occupational certification, apprenticeship-related courses, vocationally-related courses, and a wide variety of other non-credit courses.

Current Fund Revenue and Expenditures Unrestricted FY 2009

Faculty/Staff — Fall 2008

There were 134 full- and part-time credit faculty. The administrative staff totals 16. Full-time support staff and other professionals total 148.

Computer facilities:

The College provides access to a wide-range of software packages, and applications, including high speed Internet access across our three locations. All students receive email accounts through the College's portal. The College provides over 700 computers for educational use by students and faculty.

Library Facilities

Nearly 50,000 books and audio visual resources as well as access to online periodical and subject databases. Special collections include Eastern Shore-related materials housed in the Chesapeake Room and resources on philanthropic giving for grant seekers

Physical Plant and Equipment

The Wye Mills campus occupies a 170-acre site with 12 buildings that includes a gymnasium, library, state-of-the art regional performing arts center, higher education center, and childcare facility. The College operates centers in Cambridge and Easton and offers courses at local schools and community centers throughout its five-county service area.

Vision

Chesapeake College will have the resources, programs and services necessary to offer every citizen in its service region opportunities for learning. Students will build on their strengths and excel in the college’s dynamic learning environment.

Mission

Chesapeake College offers affordable, quality educational experiences in a learner-centered environment. Each student’s success is nurtured by comprehensive support services, innovative instructional approaches, and individual attention.

Chesapeake College
Institutional Planning, Research and Assessment
P.O Box 8
Wye Mills, MD 21659
(410) 822-5400, 758-1537,
or 228-4360, ext 375, 376, 372
410-827-5859
TTY users call via Maryland Relay

Chesapeake College believes in the philosophy of equality of opportunity, treatment, and benefits for all students and employees regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, disability, or sexual orientation.

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