Dr. Theresa B. Felder
President
Harford Community College
Bel Air, MD
How has Dr. Felder made a different in supporting Harford Community College students?
As a first-generation college student herself, Dr. Felder understands the life-changing power of education. She believes deeply in the ripple effect that educating one student can have on their family and community. Guided by her mantra "One student and one family at a time," she envisions helping students progress and build meaningful careers. Her commitment to reaching underserved communities and providing affordable educational opportunities is a driving force behind her work.
How has Dr. Felder helped advance the mission of community colleges regionally?
Dr. Felder prioritizes increasing community access to education by bringing Harford’s short-term certifications and degree programs to the community. To serve the underserved areas of southeastern Harford County, the college opened the Water’s Edge Training Center in September. This new workforce and continuing education center is accessible by public transportation and will offer five key programs aimed at attracting new students and business partners.
How does Dr. Felder support inclusivity?
Dr. Felder's passion for fostering an inclusive culture is evident in every aspect of her work. Her unwavering commitment to diversity, equity and inclusivity is evident in the programs and events she supports, including the Diversity, Inclusion, Culture and Equity Committee on campus; the Harford Civil Rights Project, a county-wide project that focuses on African American civil rights; and the Upper Chesapeake Bay Pride (UCBP) Foundation, which provides advocacy and support for LGBTQIA+ communities in Harford and the surrounding counties. Harford Community College is a proud, yearly sponsor for the UCBP Foundation Pride Festival and has developed an Upper Chesapeake Bay Pride Foundation Scholarship for LGBTQIA+ students pursuing their dreams through education.
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