| Commencement 2010, No. 48 |
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ContentsMACC Executive Director Delivers Commencement Address Alumni Profiles: John Stolarski Students Receive President's Academic Excellence Awards Loretta Grieves Delivers Student Commencement Address Employees Generously Support Annual Campaign Most 2010 Graduates Plan to Transfer within Next Year
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| MACC Executive Director Delivers Commencement Address |
The Commencement Address for the college's 17th Commencement on May 26, 2010 was delivered by H. Clay Whitlow, executive director of the Maryland Association of Community Colleges (MACC). MACC is a voluntary association of the sixteen community colleges in Maryland. MACC represents community colleges in a wide range of areas. Whitlow works with the State Legislature and Executive Branch Departments; coordinates with the state Department of Education on issues of mutual concern such as the federal Race to the Top grant program; and serves on the board of directors of the Maryland Workforce Corporation. Prior to joining MACC, Whitlow was president for six years of Evergreen Valley College, an 11,000-student community college in San Jose, California. During his tenure as president, the college's enrollment increased substantially, despite severe resource limitations. In addition, the college for the first time implemented a systematic process of evaluation. Whitlow began his professional career as an engineer with Ford Motor Company. After a brief stint with Ford, he entered law school. He began a sixteen-year legal career in Denver, Colorado, eventually becoming a partner in one of the largest law firms in Colorado. "I was pleased Clay Whitlow was our Commencement speaker this year," said College President Dr. Faye Pappalardo. "He offered a tremendous understanding of community college students and of the significance of this momentous day in their lives."
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