Harford Community College

Infobox University
name = Harford Community College


motto =
established = 1957
type = Community College
president = Dr. James F. LaCalle, Ed.D.
city = Bel Air
state = Maryland
country = USA
students = Fall 2005: 5529
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faculty =
free_label =
free =
campus = suburban
mascot =
website = [http://www.harford.edu/default.asp]

Background

Harford Community College is a community college in Bel Air, Harford County, Maryland. The college was founded in 1957. The campus occupies 332 acres, and has 21 buildings totaling over 273,000 assignable square feet. [ [http://www.harford.edu/IR/QuickFacts/FACTS.asp http://www.harford.edu/IR/QuickFacts/FACTS.asp] ]

In the mid 1990's, the college began expanding, adding a new library, Fallston Hall, Edgewood Hall, new parking, and an expanded baseball facility. Future expansion is expected. [http://www.examiner.com/a-714066~HCC___We_are_the_best_deal_in_town_.html http://www.examiner.com/a-714066~HCC___We_are_the_best_deal_in_town_.html] ]

More students transfer to Towson University than any other college. [http://www.examiner.com/a-714066~HCC___We_are_the_best_deal_in_town_.html http://www.examiner.com/a-714066-HCC___We_are_the_best_deal_in_town_.html] ]

Satirically known as "USC" - University of Schuck's Corner and "UCLA" - University Campus Left of Aberdeen.

The mascot for HCC is Screech the fighting owl.

Harford Community College celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2007.

Notable Alumni

* William H. Amoss - former Maryland State Senator
* James Harkins - former County Executive for Harford County, current director of Maryland Environmental Services.

External links

* http://www.harford.edu/

References