Engagement & Belonging
Mission
Engagement & Belonging (OEB) at Frederick Community College supports a campus environment
where all members of the community—students, faculty, staff, and visitors—can engage
fully in the life of the College. The office works in partnership with departments
across the institution to strengthen connection, promote civil dialogue, and support
an inclusive learning and working environment.
Frederick Community College advances its mission of educational excellence by fostering
classrooms, programs, policies, and campus experiences that encourage participation,
collaboration, and mutual respect. Engagement & Belonging contributes to this work through strategic planning, professional
learning opportunities, consultation, programs, and events as well as collaborative
initiatives that support student success and employee engagement.
Our work focuses on building relationships, strengthening communication, and supporting
practices that help members of the campus community feel connected and valued. By
promoting engagement and belonging across the institution, the office helps create
conditions where individuals can learn, work, and contribute to our community.
The College also offers a range of programs and support services designed to help
students and employees navigate their experience and stay connected to the community.
FCC also maintains a Hate-Bias Response Protocol that outlines how the College responds when concerns related to bias or harassment are reported.
Contacts
Engagement and Belonging
[email protected]
Resources
Campus Engagement & Student Life
Basic Needs & Essential Resources
- Food Resources/Basic Needs (Food Pantry, Food Essentials Locker, Personal Items, Housing and Transportation Services)
- Services & Amenities (Lactation Rooms, Multi-faith Prayer Rooms, Cellphone Chargers)
Policies & Student Rights
Additional Resources
Student Support Services
- Veteran and Military Services (VMS)
- Disability Access Services (DAS)
- Adult Students & Family Resources
- Student Success Programs
(Parents Lead, PASS, Project Forward Step)
Adult & Continuing Education
- How do we make sure everyone feels like they belong? Become an Empathy Ally to help understand and take action. Open to everyone!
- The MOSAIC Center brings our community together to celebrate who we are and challenges us to understand each other better.
- Food Resources/Basic Needs Food Pantry, Food Essentials Locker, Personal Items, Housing and Transportation Services
- Services & Amenities Lactation Rooms, Multi-faith Prayer Rooms, Cellphone Chargers
- Adult Students & Family Resources Child care, scholarships, family friendly amenities and more
- Maryland Dream Act: Information for Undocumented Students — Maryland state law that allows certain Maryland high school graduates, including students
without federal immigration status, to qualify for in-state tuition and apply for
state financial aid. Others who can help with immigration related questions:
- José Moreno, Transitions Specialist, [email protected]
- Engagement and Belonging, [email protected]
- Molly Carlson, Assistant Dean, Academic Affairs, [email protected]
The College takes steps to improve access for people for whom English is not their first language and includes a Language Access Plan. The purpose of the Language Access Plan is to create a framework to provide language assistance, training of staff, and notice relative to language assistance to the College community, local LEP communities, and all other partners.
You deserve to learn, connect, and participate fully in college life!
- Get involved in a club. Identity, faith, language, sports, academic interest-based clubs, and more. If you don’t see what you want, start one!
- Change your name in the FCC system- fill out the Name Change Form.
- For additional information about campus resources contactEngagement & Belonging at [email protected].
MOSAIC stands for Making Our Spaces An Inclusive Community. The MOSAIC Center brings students together through programs, events, and courageous
conversations that foster connection, learning, and community engagement. Through
cultural celebrations, educational, and community-building activities, the Center
creates opportunities for the campus community to share experiences, learn from one
another, and participate in campus life.
- Title IX Sexual Harassment is the policy for gender-based discrimination. Contact
[email protected] for help.
- Non-Discrimination Policy and Procedures for concerns about discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. contact [email protected] for help.
- Religious Accommodations for concerns about not being given fair treatment based on your faith.
- For additional policies for students, click here.
- Questions or suggestions on improving the student or employee experience at FCC, please contact Engagement & Belonging at [email protected].
Every semester, the Engagement & Belonging, the Center for Teaching & Learning, and
Human Resources, does an extensive professional development calendar for faculty and
staff who are interested. Professional development supports employees in becoming
more culturally conscious and responsive to diverse populations including first-generation
students, Students of Color, immigrant students, LGBTQIA+ students, low-income students,
students experiencing housing and/or food insecurity, student parents, non-traditionally
aged students, student veterans, religious minority students, students with disabilities,
members of the Deaf or Hard of Hearing community, among others.
Are you looking for specific types of professional development in this area? Contact
Engagement and Belonging at [email protected].
- In addition to supporting College-wide planning efforts, Engagement & Belonging is available to provide consultation and technical support to individuals, departments, student organizations, and campus groups seeking to strengthen engagement, communication, and community-building efforts across the College.
- We work collaboratively with campus partners to support programs, initiatives, and practices that enhance the student and employee experience at FCC.
- Have questions or would like to request a consultation? Contact Engagement & Belonging at [email protected].