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Dear Friends, Christopher Marasco Chairperson Howard Bank Michael Drummond Vice Chairperson Harkins Builders, Inc. Edward Waddell Treasurer Cardoni Waddell, LLC Craig Flury Assistant Treasurer The Flury Williams Group – Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, Inc. Kenneth Kolb Riparius Construction, Inc. Lisa Olivieri Thomas & Libowitz, PA Eric Regelin Granix, LLC Elizabeth Rendon LG-TEK Deborah Rivkin CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Jahantab Siddiqui J.S. Strategies Kathleen Hetherington Secretary and HCC President Howard Community College Judy Smith ITT Exelis Katherine Rensin Trustee Liaison Kenneth Solow Pinnacle Advisory Group Steven Breeden Security Development Corporation Darryl Stokes BGE Mary Cannon Allen & Shariff Paul Gentile SAIC Michael Grasso Lockheed Martin Corporation C. Alan Jefferson Sandy Spring Bank Del Karfonta The Columbia Bank Kevin Kelehan Carney, Kelehan, Bresler, Bennett & Scherr, LLP Todd Thompson Healthcare Interactive Federal Mary Beth Tung Davis, Agnor, Rapaport & Skalny, LLC Patricia Turner Faculty Representative Howard Community College Barb Van Winkle Nancy Adams Personnel EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Melissa Mattey Howard Community College Miji Kim Cosmopolitan Incorporated 14 Pathways | Howard Community College Fall 2013 The importance of a college education became apparent to me several years after I graduated from high school. I went directly into the workforce after graduation but it didn't take long for me to realize that career opportunities would be limited without a college degree. So while working during the day I attended HCC classes at night, earning an associate degree and transferring to a four-year college. It's because of this experience, and my experience within the community, that the theme of this issue of Pathways resonates with me: that HCC is a smart investment for the future and a foundation of our community's economic health. Whether you are a resident in our community, a graduate and participant in the local workforce, a taxpayer, employer, or all of the above, I sincerely hope you've had the opportunity to learn about the college and its contributions to Howard County. Each year, one-quarter of Howard County high school graduates begin their postsecondary education at HCC. Of all undergraduates from Howard County, more than 46 percent enroll at HCC. The diversity of programs and academic concentrations that is available to students keeps pace with current workforce demands and emerging career opportunities. While the last decade provided unprecedented growth in student enrollment at HCC, the college continues to be focused on delivering quality instruction and providing support services to help students succeed. Now more than ever, the generous contributions of individuals and organizations are essential for HCC to continue to respond to the demands of a dynamic workforce, vibrant community, diverse student population, and the increased costs of technologybased educational programs. HCC's benefactors help thousands of students gain access to higher education and all of its associated socioeconomic benefits. This 2013 HCC Educational Foundation Donor Report offers me the opportunity to thank our donors for their generosity and for choosing to invest in an institution that has such a far-reaching influence on students and on our community. Thank you for choosing an investment that will pay back returns to all of us for years to come. Sincerely, Chris Marasco Chairperson