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The '''College of Southern Maryland (CSM)''' (formerly Charles County Community College), headquartered in [[La Plata, Maryland]], is a public, regional community college, which serves southern Maryland through its campuses and training centers in [[Charles County, Maryland|Charles County]], [[St. Mary's County, Maryland|St. Mary's County]], and [[Calvert County, Maryland|Calvert County]].
 
The '''College of Southern Maryland (CSM)''' (formerly Charles County Community College), headquartered in [[La Plata, Maryland]], is a public, regional community college, which serves southern Maryland through its campuses and training centers in [[Charles County, Maryland|Charles County]], [[St. Mary's County, Maryland|St. Mary's County]], and [[Calvert County, Maryland|Calvert County]].
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The [[College of Southern Maryland Foundation]] was established to raise funds to support the college.
  
 
==History==
 
==History==
  
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In September 1958, Charles County Junior College, the predecessor to today's CSM, commenced evening at La Plata High School<ref>http://www.csmd.edu/50th/past/</ref>.  Therefore, CSM is celebrating its fifty anniversary with a series of events throughout 2008<ref>http://www.csmd.edu/50th/NewsEvents/</ref>.  Soon after, the college commenced an [[vocational education|apprenticeship program]] in 1960<ref>http://www.csmd.edu/about/history.html</ref>. In 1968, Charles County Community College began construction of the ''Career Education and Administration Building'' on what is now its main campus in [[La Plata, Maryland]]<ref>http://www.csmd.edu/about/history.html</ref>.  
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In September 1958, Charles County Junior College, the predecessor to today's CSM, commenced evening at La Plata High School<ref>http://www.csmd.edu/50th/past/</ref>.  The college commenced an apprenticeship program in 1960 <ref>http://www.csmd.edu/about/history.html</ref>.
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In 1968, Charles County Community College began construction of the ''Career Education and Administration Building'' on what is now its main campus in [[La Plata, Maryland]]<ref>http://www.csmd.edu/about/history.html</ref>.
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== Management ==
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* [[Dr. Brad Gottfried]], President
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=== Board of Trustees ===
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* James K. Raley, Chair
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* MacArthur Jones, Vice Chair
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* [[Dr. Brad Gottfried]], Secretary/Treasurer
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* [[Austin Joseph Slater, Jr.]]
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* [[Joseph F. Shannon, Jr.]]  Trustee since 1997. Served as chair from 2003 to 2007 and as vice-chair from 2002 to 2003.  Term expires July 2009. Not eligible for new term.
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* Charles R. Bailey
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* Dorothea Holt Smith
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* Janice T. Walthour
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* Mary Maddox Krug
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* [[Michael L. Middleton]]
  
 
==Academic Degree & Continuing Education Programs==
 
==Academic Degree & Continuing Education Programs==
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The College of Southern Maryland offers more than 120 programs of study including [[Associate of Arts]], [[Associate of Science]], and [[Associate of Applied Science]] degree programs.  Furthermore, CSM offers a wide range of [[continuing education]] certificates and [[vocational education | career training]] programs such as computer programming and repair, truck driving, nursing or veterinary assistances to name a few.  
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The College of Southern Maryland offers more than 120 programs of study including Associate of Arts, Associate of Science, and Associate of Applied Science degree programs.  Furthermore, CSM offers a wide range of continuing education certificates and vocational career training programs such as computer programming and repair, truck driving, nursing or veterinary assistances to name a few.
  
 
===Accreditation===
 
===Accreditation===
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CSM is accredited by the [[Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools]]<ref>http://www.csmd.edu/about/accreditation.html</ref>. Furthermore, its business, physical therapy, and nursing programs have specialized accreditation by [[Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs]], [[American Physical Therapy Association]], and [[National League for Nursing]], respectively<ref>http://www.csmd.edu/about/accreditation.html</ref>.
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CSM is accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools<ref>http://www.csmd.edu/about/accreditation.html</ref>. Furthermore, its business, physical therapy, and nursing programs have specialized accreditation by the Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs, American Physical Therapy Association, and National League for Nursing, respectively<ref>http://www.csmd.edu/about/accreditation.html</ref>.
  
 
==Campus & Training Facilities ==
 
==Campus & Training Facilities ==
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The Charles County facilities include the La Plata campus and a training center also in [[La Plata, Maryland| La Plata]].  In conjunction with the [[University of Maryland University College]], CSM operates the Waldorf Center for Higher Education in [[Waldorf, Maryland| Waldorf]]<ref>http://www.waldorfcenter.org/</ref>.  The [[St. Mary's County, Maryland|St. Mary's County]] campus is located in [[Leonardtown, Maryland|Leonardtown]] and a training center is located in [[Lexington Park, Maryland| Lexington Park]].  The [[Calvert County, Maryland|Calvert County]] campus is located in [[Prince Frederick, Maryland|Prince Frederick]]<ref>http://www.csmd.edu/about/locations.html</ref>.   
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The Charles County facilities include the La Plata campus and a training center also in [[La Plata, Maryland| La Plata]].  In conjunction with the University of Maryland University , CSM operates the Waldorf Center for Higher Education in [[Waldorf, Maryland| Waldorf]]<ref>http://www.waldorfcenter.org/</ref>.  The [[St. Mary's County, Maryland|St. Mary's County]] campus is located in [[Leonardtown, Maryland|Leonardtown]] and a training center is located in [[Lexington Park, Maryland| Lexington Park]].  The [[Calvert County, Maryland|Calvert County]] campus is located in [[Prince Frederick, Maryland|Prince Frederick]]<ref>http://www.csmd.edu/about/locations.html</ref>.   
  
 
=== La Plata Campus ===
 
=== La Plata Campus ===
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This, the original campus of CSM, houses a [[bookstore]], [[cafeteria]], a [[conference center]], a fine arts center with a 400-seat, a fitness center including an indoor pool, a theater, [[computer lab| computer laboratories]], and a [[distance learning]] center<ref>http://www.csmd.edu/about/campuses/laplata/index.html</ref>.
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This, the original campus of CSM, houses a bookstore, cafeteria, a conference center, a fine arts center with a 400-seat, a fitness center including an indoor pool, a theater, computer laboratories, and a distance learning center <ref>http://www.csmd.edu/about/campuses/laplata/index.html</ref>.
  
 
=== Leonardtown Campus ===
 
=== Leonardtown Campus ===
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=== Prince Frederick Campus ===
 
=== Prince Frederick Campus ===
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In 1980, the Community College at Calvert County was established, which later moved to its current location with its current building on J.W. Williams Road in [[Prince Frederick, Maryland|Prince Frederick]] in 2005<ref>http://www.csmd.edu/about/campuses/princefrederick/index.html</ref>.  The building is a two-story, {{convert|56000|sqft|m2|sing=on}} construction, which includes 15 classrooms, 6 [[computer lab|computer labs]], and a {{convert|2951|sqft|m2|sing=on}} library<ref>http://www.csmd.edu/about/campuses/princefrederick/index.html</ref>.
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In 1980, the Community College at Calvert County was established, which later moved to its current location with its current building on J.W. Williams Road in [[Prince Frederick, Maryland|Prince Frederick]] in 2005<ref>http://www.csmd.edu/about/campuses/princefrederick/index.html</ref>.  The building is a two-story, 56,000 sq-ft construction, which includes 15 classrooms, 6 computer labs, and a 2,951 sq-ft library<ref>http://www.csmd.edu/about/campuses/princefrederick/index.html</ref>.
  
 
== Intercollegiate Sports ==
 
== Intercollegiate Sports ==
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The College of Southern Maryland currently has 5 intercollegiate men's teams and 5 intercollegiate women's teams that compete in the [[National Junior College Athletic Association | NCJAA]], Division III<ref>http://www.csmd.edu/athletics/</ref>.  The men's teams include baseball, basketball, golf, soccer and tennis. The women's team includes basketball, lacrosse, soccer, softball, tennis and volleyball<ref>http://www.csmd.edu/athletics/</ref>.  The college also has a cheerleading team.
 
  
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==Notable Alumni==
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CSM currently has 5 intercollegiate men's teams and 5 intercollegiate women's teams that compete in the National Junior College Athletic Association (NCJAA), Division III<ref>http://www.csmd.edu/athletics/</ref>.  The men's teams include baseball, basketball, golf, soccer and tennis. The women's team includes basketball, lacrosse, soccer, softball, tennis and volleyball<ref>http://www.csmd.edu/athletics/</ref>.  The college also has a cheerleading team.
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* [[Thomas E. Hutchins]], former Maryland Delegate and Maryland State Police Superintendent
 
  
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* [[Thomas M. Middleton]], Maryland State Senator
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== Notable Alumni ==
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* [[Thomas E. Hutchins]], former Maryland Delegate and Maryland State Police Superintendent.
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* [[Thomas M. Middleton]], Maryland State Senator for District 28.
  
 
== References ==
 
== References ==
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== External links ==
 
== External links ==
 
* [http://www.csmd.edu/ College of Southern Maryland website]
 
* [http://www.csmd.edu/ College of Southern Maryland website]
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[[Category:Colleges]]

Latest revision as of 02:43, 6 December 2008

The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) (formerly Charles County Community College), headquartered in La Plata, Maryland, is a public, regional community college, which serves southern Maryland through its campuses and training centers in Charles County, St. Mary's County, and Calvert County.

The College of Southern Maryland Foundation was established to raise funds to support the college.

History

In September 1958, Charles County Junior College, the predecessor to today's CSM, commenced evening at La Plata High School[1]. The college commenced an apprenticeship program in 1960 [2].

In 1968, Charles County Community College began construction of the Career Education and Administration Building on what is now its main campus in La Plata, Maryland[3].

Management

Board of Trustees

Academic Degree & Continuing Education Programs

The College of Southern Maryland offers more than 120 programs of study including Associate of Arts, Associate of Science, and Associate of Applied Science degree programs. Furthermore, CSM offers a wide range of continuing education certificates and vocational career training programs such as computer programming and repair, truck driving, nursing or veterinary assistances to name a few.

Accreditation

CSM is accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools[4]. Furthermore, its business, physical therapy, and nursing programs have specialized accreditation by the Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs, American Physical Therapy Association, and National League for Nursing, respectively[5].

Campus & Training Facilities

The Charles County facilities include the La Plata campus and a training center also in La Plata. In conjunction with the University of Maryland University , CSM operates the Waldorf Center for Higher Education in Waldorf[6]. The St. Mary's County campus is located in Leonardtown and a training center is located in Lexington Park. The Calvert County campus is located in Prince Frederick[7].

La Plata Campus

This, the original campus of CSM, houses a bookstore, cafeteria, a conference center, a fine arts center with a 400-seat, a fitness center including an indoor pool, a theater, computer laboratories, and a distance learning center [8].

Leonardtown Campus

The Community College of St. Mary's County was established in 1978 at Great Mills High School. The campus was moved to its current location in 1997, which includes a three buildings--Building A, B, and C[9]. The campus boasts an auditorium/seminar room, science labs, and a wellness center, which is available for student and community use[10].

Prince Frederick Campus

In 1980, the Community College at Calvert County was established, which later moved to its current location with its current building on J.W. Williams Road in Prince Frederick in 2005[11]. The building is a two-story, 56,000 sq-ft construction, which includes 15 classrooms, 6 computer labs, and a 2,951 sq-ft library[12].

Intercollegiate Sports

CSM currently has 5 intercollegiate men's teams and 5 intercollegiate women's teams that compete in the National Junior College Athletic Association (NCJAA), Division III[13]. The men's teams include baseball, basketball, golf, soccer and tennis. The women's team includes basketball, lacrosse, soccer, softball, tennis and volleyball[14]. The college also has a cheerleading team.

Notable Alumni

References

  1. ↑ http://www.csmd.edu/50th/past/
  2. ↑ http://www.csmd.edu/about/history.html
  3. ↑ http://www.csmd.edu/about/history.html
  4. ↑ http://www.csmd.edu/about/accreditation.html
  5. ↑ http://www.csmd.edu/about/accreditation.html
  6. ↑ http://www.waldorfcenter.org/
  7. ↑ http://www.csmd.edu/about/locations.html
  8. ↑ http://www.csmd.edu/about/campuses/laplata/index.html
  9. ↑ http://www.csmd.edu/about/campuses/leonardtown/index.html
  10. ↑ http://www.csmd.edu/about/campuses/leonardtown/index.html
  11. ↑ http://www.csmd.edu/about/campuses/princefrederick/index.html
  12. ↑ http://www.csmd.edu/about/campuses/princefrederick/index.html
  13. ↑ http://www.csmd.edu/athletics/
  14. ↑ http://www.csmd.edu/athletics/

External links

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