Prince George's Community College
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Prince George's Community College (PGCC) is a community college
located in the unincorporated community of Largo
in Prince George's County
, Maryland
, United States
. The college serves Prince George's County, Maryland and surrounding areas, including Washington, DC.
In Spring 2007, the College selected its first female president, Dr. Charlene Dukes.
, and personal enrichment programs. More specifically, PGCC has 68 academic degree programs and 34 professional certificate program, many of which feature distance learning options. The college awards Associate of Arts, Associate of Science, and Associate of Arts in Teaching degrees. In addition, PGCC allows students to transfer to a four-year college or university.
. Furthermore, its education, engineering, nursing, radiology, paramedic and respiratory therapy programs have specialized accreditation.
, which opened in 1967. PGCC operates extension centers at University Town Center in Hyattsville
, and Andrews Air Force Base
as well as Skilled Trades Center in Camp Springs
. The college shares an extension center with Howard Community College
in Laurel
called the Laurel College Center.
, and a Student Governance Board to name a few. The school mascot and also the name of the student newspaper is The Owl.
The business of the Student Governance Board is carried about by a Student Government Council, which consists of 15 members, including 8 members of the Executive Office, 6 members of the College-Wide Forum, and the Student Trustees. The Student Government Council is elected annually during April of the Spring Semester. The 2009 Election has been considered the most successful election in the history of the Student Government Council. The Executive Office comprises the President, Vice President for Administrative Affairs, Vice President for Student Affairs, Vice President for Academic Affairs, Director of Public Relations, Director of Community Relations, Director of Club Relations, and Director of College-Wide Forum Relations. Any vacant positions are filled by Presidential appointments with the consent of the Student Council.
As of 2009 Fall Semester, The Student Governance Board is engaged in numerous businesses such as research on smoking issue on campus, student behaviors, student engagement, new student Web Portal...
(NJCAA) and Maryland Junior College Athletic Conference (MD JUCO). Thirteen intercollegiate teams represent the college in the NJCAA and MD JUCO, including:
Community college
A community college is a type of educational institution. The term can have different meanings in different countries.-Australia:Community colleges carry on the tradition of adult education, which was established in Australia around mid 19th century when evening classes were held to help adults...
located in the unincorporated community of Largo
Largo, Maryland
Largo is an unincorporated area and census designated place in Prince George's County, Maryland, in the United States. The population was 8,408 at the 2000 census....
in Prince George's County
Prince George's County, Maryland
Prince George's County is a county located in the U.S. state of Maryland, immediately north, east, and south of Washington, DC. As of 2010, it has a population of 863,420 and is the wealthiest African-American majority county in the nation....
, Maryland
Maryland
Maryland is a U.S. state located in the Mid Atlantic region of the United States, bordering Virginia, West Virginia, and the District of Columbia to its south and west; Pennsylvania to its north; and Delaware to its east...
, United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
. The college serves Prince George's County, Maryland and surrounding areas, including Washington, DC.
History
Founded in 1958, Prince George's Community College commenced classes at Suitland High School, thus the college celebrated 50-years of service in 2008.In Spring 2007, the College selected its first female president, Dr. Charlene Dukes.
Academic Degree & Continuing Education Programs
Prince George's Community College provides higher education to the local population. The college offers over 100 fields of study through its academic, workforce development, continuing educationContinuing education
Continuing education is an all-encompassing term within a broad spectrum of post-secondary learning activities and programs. The term is used mainly in the United States and Canada...
, and personal enrichment programs. More specifically, PGCC has 68 academic degree programs and 34 professional certificate program, many of which feature distance learning options. The college awards Associate of Arts, Associate of Science, and Associate of Arts in Teaching degrees. In addition, PGCC allows students to transfer to a four-year college or university.
Accreditation
Prince George's Community College is accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and SchoolsMiddle States Association of Colleges and Schools
The Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools is a voluntary, peer-based, non-profit association dedicated to educational excellence and improvement through peer evaluation and accreditation...
. Furthermore, its education, engineering, nursing, radiology, paramedic and respiratory therapy programs have specialized accreditation.
Campuses & Training Facilities
The main campus is located in Largo, MarylandLargo, Maryland
Largo is an unincorporated area and census designated place in Prince George's County, Maryland, in the United States. The population was 8,408 at the 2000 census....
, which opened in 1967. PGCC operates extension centers at University Town Center in Hyattsville
Hyattsville, Maryland
Hyattsville is a city in Prince George's County, Maryland, United States. The population was 17,557 at the 2000 census.- History :The city was named for its founder, Christopher Clark Hyatt. He purchased his first parcel of land in the area in March 1845...
, and Andrews Air Force Base
Andrews Air Force Base
Joint Base Andrews is a United States military facility located in Prince George's County, Maryland. The facility is under the jurisdiction of the United States Air Force 11th Wing, Air Force District of Washington ....
as well as Skilled Trades Center in Camp Springs
Camp Springs, Maryland
Camp Springs is an unincorporated area and census-designated place in Prince George's County, Maryland, United States. The population was 17,968 at the 2000 census. Camp Springs is not an official post office designation, but rather the area is divided between the surrounding mailing addresses...
. The college shares an extension center with Howard Community College
Howard Community College
Howard Community College is a community college in Columbia, Howard County, Maryland. HCC, in partnership with Prince George's Community College and 5 four year colleges, also has a campus in Laurel that is known as Laurel College Center...
in Laurel
Laurel, Maryland
Laurel is a city in northern Prince George's County, Anne Arundel County, and Howard County, Maryland, United States, located midway between Washington, D.C. and Baltimore. Incorporated in 1870, the city maintains a historic district including its Main Street...
called the Laurel College Center.
Student life
PGCC serves approximately 40,000 students. The student body is 76% African American, 64% female, and has international students from 100 nations around the world. The average age of Prince George's students is 29.Clubs & Organizations
The college has 43 student clubs and organizations representing a wide variety of interest, including an Active Seniors Club, the African Student Union, a Caribbean Student Association, an Honors Society, Intercollegiate Athletics, Improvisational Theatre, a Muslim Student Association, a chapter of Phi Theta KappaPhi Theta Kappa
Phi Theta Kappa, also ΦΘΚ or sometimes PTK , is the international honor society of two-year colleges and academic programs, particularly community colleges and junior colleges. It also includes Associate's degree-granting programs offered by four-year colleges...
, and a Student Governance Board to name a few. The school mascot and also the name of the student newspaper is The Owl.
Student Governance Board
The Student Governance Board is the governing organization and official voice of the student body. The Student Governance Board makes recommendation to the college's Board of Trustees and the college, obtains students' concerns and feedback, and collaborate with other student clubs and organizations in organizing academic seminars as well as student activities.The business of the Student Governance Board is carried about by a Student Government Council, which consists of 15 members, including 8 members of the Executive Office, 6 members of the College-Wide Forum, and the Student Trustees. The Student Government Council is elected annually during April of the Spring Semester. The 2009 Election has been considered the most successful election in the history of the Student Government Council. The Executive Office comprises the President, Vice President for Administrative Affairs, Vice President for Student Affairs, Vice President for Academic Affairs, Director of Public Relations, Director of Community Relations, Director of Club Relations, and Director of College-Wide Forum Relations. Any vacant positions are filled by Presidential appointments with the consent of the Student Council.
As of 2009 Fall Semester, The Student Governance Board is engaged in numerous businesses such as research on smoking issue on campus, student behaviors, student engagement, new student Web Portal...
Intercollegiate Athletics
Prince George's Community College is a member of the National Junior College Athletic AssociationNational Junior College Athletic Association
The National Junior College Athletic Association , founded in 1938, is an association of community college and junior college athletic departments throughout the United States. It is held as Divisions and Regions. The current NJCAA holds 24 separate regions.-History:The idea for the NJCAA was...
(NJCAA) and Maryland Junior College Athletic Conference (MD JUCO). Thirteen intercollegiate teams represent the college in the NJCAA and MD JUCO, including:
- men's soccer
- women's soccer
- women's volleyball
- women's basketball
- men's basketball
- men's bowling
- women's bowling
- men's baseball
- women's softball
- men's track & field
- women's track & field
- golf
- tennis