Press Release

Howard Community College (HCC) announces the Public Employee Relations Board (PERB) has officially certified the American Federation of Teachers (AFT), Maryland, as the exclusive representative for the purposes of collective bargaining for full-time HCC faculty.

HCC announces the appointment of Jarrett Carter Sr. in the new position of vice president of external affairs, communications, and advancement. Mr. Carter brings years of higher education, government, and private sector experience to HCC. He joins the college on September 1, 2023 and will oversee the areas of public relations and marketing, and development.

The American Federation of Teachers (AFT) of Howard Community College (HCC) have submitted a petition to the Employee Relations Board on behalf of HCC. The college acknowledges the faculty's right to unionize and awaits official notification of the union's status.

The Howard Community College (HCC) Board of Trustees has elected its officers and scheduled the meetings for the fiscal year 2024.

Leaders from HCC are working to promote the new apprenticeship program and recruit students for participation in the first learning cohort. Applications are being accepted now.

HCC announces the appointment of Dr. Shantay R. Grays (left) in the new position of provost and executive vice president and the appointment of Joy Milfort (right) in the position of vice president of campus services and chief financial officer. Dr. Grays will join the college on August 14, 2023, and Joy Milfort will join HCC on August 21, 2023. Learn more about their educational experience, career goals, and affiliations.

Howard Community College’s Educational Foundation (HCCEF) has received $3,000 from Food Lion Feeds Charitable Foundation to help feed neighbors in their time of need.

HCC welcomes Delisle Warden, the first to serve in the newly developed position of vice president of policy and general counsel. This position acts as the chief legal officer and coordinates the legal, contractual, policy, and procurement programs of the college. Mr. Warden will join the college on July 31, 2023.

HCC is proud to expand our dedication to the success of student parents with our participation in the FamilyU 2023 cohort! The FamilyU program engages with nonprofit Generation Hope for a two-year program to implement systemic improvements that will better serve students who are parenting.

Christopher Marasco reappointed to the board through 2029