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Frederick Community College (FCC) is a public community college in Frederick, Maryland.
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| Motto | Avec progres marchons en avant |
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Motto in English | Let us move forward with progress |
| Type | Public community college |
| Established | 1957[1] |
| Accreditation | MSCHE |
| President | Annesa Cheek |
| Students | 5,389[2] |
| Location | , , United States 39°27′8″N 77°25′3″W |
| Campus | 97 acres (39 ha) |
| Newspaper | The Commuter |
| Colors | Green and gold |
Sporting affiliations | MD JUCO |
| Mascot | Cougar |
| Website | www |
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| Years of Service | Name | Title |
|---|---|---|
| 2022–present | Annesa Cheek | President |
| 2021-2022 | Thomas Powell | Interim President |
| 2014-2021 | Elizabeth Burmaster | President |
| 2013-2014 | Douglas Browning | President |
| 2012-2013 | Frederico "F.J." Talley | President |
| 2005-2011 | Carol Eaton | President |
| 1998-2005 | Patricia Stanley | President |
| 1986-1997 | Lee J. Betts | President |
| 1979-1986 | Jack B. Kussmaul | President |
| 1978-1979 | Lewis O. Turner | President |
| 1967-1978 | Lewis Stephens | President |
| 1957-1967 | Duval W. Sweadner | President |
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The FCC campus has moved several times over the years. Originally the campus was within what is now Frederick High School. It was moved to its current 97 acre[3] location (7932 Opossumtown Pike, Frederick MD 21702) in 1970.[4][1]
FCC has campus security on campus 24 hours a day.[5]
The Jack B. Kussmaul Theater – Arts Center is a cultural resource center that hosts quality performances, exhibitions, and educational programs for the college and the community.[citation needed]
Library
The library was recently[when?] renovated to create a "learning commons".[citation needed]
Early College
Graduates of Early College at FCC will earn an associate degree and high school diploma simultaneously by attending FCC full-time during their junior and senior years. The program was created to increase participation and completion of students from populations historically underrepresented in higher education, and is open to all FCPS high school students.
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FCC has over 85 different degree and continuing education programs.[1][4]
Emergency Management
FCC offers Letters of Recognition, a Certificate, and an Associate of Applied Science degree in Emergency Management supported by FEMA's Emergency Management Institute Independent Study courses.[6]
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The athletic department offers eight intercollegiate sports including men's baseball, basketball, golf and soccer and women's basketball, volleyball, softball and soccer.[citation needed]
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