College foundations typically shepherd individual and corporate contributions toward critical areas of need at their institutions. Those needs vary by institution and may change over time.

At Carroll Community College, the generous gifts the Foundation receives primarily support three important areas of need: student scholarships, program-specific instructional equipment, and campus technology.

In recent years, the greatest share of Foundation resources has being directed toward scholarships for students. Last fiscal year, 200 scholarships were awarded, totaling $153,864. “The community is dedicated to helping the college fulfill its mission of accessible higher education,” said Steve Wantz, executive director of Institutional Development and the College Foundation.

Giving to the Foundation’s Endowment has increased over recent years, said Wantz. Students will benefit far into the future because the principal of these gifts lasts in perpetuity, with scholarship awards funded by the endowment earnings.

Specific programs of study are also supported by gifts to the Foundation. For example, the purchase of patient simulation mannequins and other instructional medical equipment has been made possible by donors who chose to designate contributions towards the Nursing program.

As technology advances, and governmental funding sources are diminishing, gifts to the Foundation help keep college technology current. A recentlyfunded technology purchase is the blue light security boxes which allow students, employees, and visitors to communicate if they need assistance in campus parking lots.

Additionally, campus club and organization projects can be underwritten by the Foundation. Examples include a business student visit to Wall Street, a service learning trip to Tennessee, and student volunteer work with underprivileged children in Jamaica.

“We want to help students participate in an array of learning enrichment opportunities, while affording the expenses of tuition and books. Foundation support of co curricular activities relieves the burden from students who wish to become involved on campus, but do not have disposable income to pay for college and absorb the cost of campus activities,” said Wantz.

To discuss ways you can support the Foundation’s
efforts, call 410-386-8154.

Twenty one new students in the Hill Scholars Program were honored at a President’s Reception at Carroll Community College on Sept. 11, 2009. Pictured here are: First row (l to r): Sarah Bratton, Ashley Kundin, Alice Buckner, Dory Smith, Lindsey Wilson, Devon Ross Second row (l to r): Kellie Duncan, Angela Cannaliato, Bridget Lewis, Zach Gebhart, Brianna Watkins, Amanda Gardiner, Mindy Alt Third row (l to r): Emily Bowers, Courtney Bullock, Chris Martin, Matthew Flynn, Ryan Sipes, Chip Hawkins, Micheal Burgess, Nikki Myers

Mr. and Mrs. Martin K.P. and Kelly W. Hill attended a President’s Reception for the incoming class of the Hill Scholars Program on Sept. 11, 2009. The Hills are the benefactors for the selective admissions program for honor students. Pictured here are from left to right: Kelly W. Hill, College President Dr. Faye Pappalardo, and Martin K.P. Hill.

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