Dr. Bounds' paper on
Universal Access,
American Democracy and the Community College (PDF)
Submitted for Presentation at the 2005 Oxford Round Table
University of Oxford, Oxford, England
July 3 through July 8, 2005
On July 1, 1997, Stuart M. Bounds assumed the responsibilities of the fourth President of Chesapeake College. He had previously served for thirteen years at the College, first as the Vice President for Academic and Administrative Services and then as the Executive Vice President.
Dr. Bounds is a native of the Eastern Shore. He was a graduate of the University of Maryland College Park, receiving his Bachelor´s of Arts degree in Government and Politics in 1966, and a Master´s of Arts in Government and Public Administration in 1969. Dr. Bounds completed a Doctorate in Higher Education at the College of William and Mary in 1974.
His activities include the Rotary Club of Easton, Upper Shore Work Force Development Board, the Human Capital Development Corporation, and the Upper Shore Economic Development Partnership. He currently serves on the Board of the Memorial Hospital in Easton, and the Talbot County Business Roundtable. He also currently chairs the Board of Directors for the NASA Partnership, Chesapeake Region Technical Center of Excellence. At the state level, Dr. Bounds was selected as a member of the 1997 Leadership Maryland class and currently serves as Vice Chair of the Maryland Council of Community College Presidents.
Message from the President
As you consider the wide array of educational programs and services offered by Chesapeake College, I want you to know that all of our faculty and staff are dedicated to your success. You will find a caring and supportive environment throughout this institution, and you will discover that our faculty truly excel as teachers, and that we have learning support services that are second to none.
Equally important, as the only public institution of higher education in the Upper Shore region, we are committed to providing access for all of our residents to a comprehensive curriculum, one that will allow each individual to pursue his or her career choice. To ensure a full range of options, we develop partnerships and agreements with other institutions as appropriate, and we use advances in technology and a full range of services to assure access to all.
Beyond the curricula, you will discover many opportunities for social, cultural, and athletic development. These will enrich your experience at Chesapeake College and strengthen your preparation for career and life goals.
Finally, we believe that all students should have a strong preparation as independent learners who are intellectually competent, technologically proficient, skilled in the application of learning, and who share the values and common goals of our civic culture. You can be assured that we are committed to meeting your individual needs and to the realization of your full potential.
Best wishes,
Stuart M. Bounds
President