Frederick Community College (FCC) is pleased to announce that it has joined Achieving the Dream (ATD), a national, leading higher education reform network of more than 300 community colleges across the country. Alignment with ATD affords FCC even more access to key resources that help advance equity and student success in the pursuit of a higher education credential.
 

As one of eight institutions in the 2024 cohort, FCC will more intensely cast a lens on the areas of equity, data, teaching and learning, leadership, community partnerships, student supports, and more.
 

“At FCC, we believe that under the right conditions, every student can learn, and it is our job to create the right conditions,” said President Annesa Payne Cheek. “Alignment with ATD contributes to the right conditions and our goal for each FCC student to become an equitable participant in our economy, our society, and our democracy.”
 

Frederick Community College (FCC), located in Frederick, Maryland, provides affordable, flexible access to lifelong education that responds to the needs of diverse learners and the community. Offering more than 85 degree and certificate programs through credit and Continuing Education and Workforce Development (CEWD), FCC has been the learning destination for more than 200,000 students since 1957. FCC recognizes the different learning needs and preferences of students and offers flexible learning formats for students interested in opportunities for career and transfer, job credentials, professional development, and personal enrichment.
 

Achieving the Dream (ATD) is a partner and champion of more than 300 community colleges across the country. Drawing on expert coaches, groundbreaking programs, and national peer network, the organization provides institutions with integrated, tailored support for every aspect of their work — from foundational capacities such as leadership, data, and equity to intentional strategies for supporting students holistically, building K–12 partnerships, and more. ATD calls this Whole College Transformation. Its vision is for every college to be a catalyst for equitable, antiracist, and economically vibrant communities. ATD knows that with the right partner and the right approach, colleges can drive access, completion rates, and employment outcomes — so that all students can access life-changing learning that propels them into community-changing careers. Follow ATD on X (Twitter), Facebook, and LinkedIn. To learn more, visit the Achieving the Dream (ATD) website: www.achievingthedream.org.