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12 Howard Community College CAMPUS AND Breaking Records at Commencement Howard Community College graduated the largest class in its history at the May commencement ceremony. More than 1,470 students earned associate degrees or certificates over the past academic year, far exceeding the previous year's record of 1,200. Increasing student completion has been a long-term strategic goal at the college, and after seven years of data collection, HCC realized a 92 percent increase in graduating students—the largest increase among Maryland's community colleges, as compared with a statewide average of 52 percent over the same time period. Achieving Success as a Great College to Work For For an eighth consecutive year, The Chronicle of Higher Education selected Howard Community College as a Great College to Work For. HCC is the only Maryland community college and one of only 25 community colleges across the country to have achieved the Great Colleges to Work For recognition in 2016. Now with eight consecutive years of the award, HCC is one of only three community colleges in the United States to have been recognized every year. Partnering for Future Opportunities in Korea Howard Community College, Howard County Government, and Naju City of the Republic of Korea agreed to a future cultural and educational exchange during a special ceremony held at the college. Dr. Kate Hetherington, president, and Howard County Executive Allan Kittleman signed separate memorandums of understanding with Naju Mayor In Kyu Kang. The HCC agreement will serve as the foundation for future discussions about the college offering English as a Second Language instruction to Naju students. Naju City is the hometown of Maryland's First Lady Yumi Hogan, who attended the signing and facilitated the agreement. p Maryland Secretary of State John Wobensmith (far left), Maryland First Lady Yumi Hogan, Howard County Executive Allan Kittleman (middle), Naju City Mayor In Kyu Kang, and HCC President Kate Hetherington display the newly signed memorandums between Naju City, HCC, and Howard County.