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On September 16, 1946, the first Montgomery College classes were held in the evenings at a local high school with a student body of 186 men and women. Today, the College has grown to a multi-campus institution and serves nearly 60,000 students a year, through both credit and noncredit programs, in more than 100 areas of study.

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Montgomery College President to Deliver State of the College Address

-- Dr. Pollard’s Topic for April 2 Address is “Achieving the Promise” Montgomery College President Dr. DeRionne P. Pollard will deliver the State of the College address on Thursday, April 2 at 11 a.m. in room 151 of the Bioscience Education Center on the Germantown Campus. The topic will be Achieving the Promise; Dr. Pollard will discuss the joint goals of closing the achievement gap and promoting workforce development.  Students, employees, and community members can watch a live broadcast by clicking here . Questions and

Montgomery College Celebrates New Bioscience Education Center

The 145,000-square-foot Building is Academic Cornerstone of the College’s Hercules Pinkney Life Sciences ParkMontgomery College President Dr. DeRionne P. Pollard and the College’s Board of Trustees dedicated the new Bioscience Education Center on the Germantown Campus Wednesday in front of elected officials, business executives, students and alumni.  The state of the art 145,000 square-foot building allows Montgomery College to expand its mission of providing educational excellence in the sciences to meet the county’s need for a highly skilled and knowledgeable STEM (science, technology,

Statement by Dr. DeRionne Pollard, President of Montgomery College, on FY15 Operating and Capital Budget Decisions by the County Council

I am most grateful for the operating and capital budget decisions made Thursday by the Montgomery County Council. Its investment will enable the College to protect affordability, advance excellence, and enhance access and success. The council’s actions are proof that the horizon shines brightly as we approach the end of another academic year at Montgomery College. The fiscal year 2015 operating budget will include $17.8 million in county support, which marks an increase of 18 percent over last year. Combined with an increase of $3 million in state funding support, our budget will enable

Montgomery College President DeRionne Pollard Reacts to the Montgomery County Executive’s Operating Budget Recommendations

Montgomery College appreciates the support of the Montgomery County Executive in recommending an operating budget increase of $11 million in additional county funding for fiscal year 2015 in comparison to last fiscal year. The additional funding will cover increased employee compensation and benefits costs, allowing Montgomery College to support the dedicated faculty and staff who have been instrumental in ensuring our organization continues to provide a quality, locally provided postsecondary education. While grateful for the County Executive’s support, the College’s Board of Trustees

Montgomery College President DeRionne Pollard Responds to the County Executive’s Capital Budget Recommendation

“I am pleased that the Montgomery County Executive recommended a six-year capital budget that will allow Montgomery College capital projects to continue to move forward, and provide our students with quality facilities to prepare for future careers. The recommendation calls for $348.1 million, with nearly $90 million in support from the state. Montgomery College has the largest space deficit of any community college in Maryland, and this deficit is likely to grow with expected enrollment growth in the public school system, as we continue to be the college of choice for the 60 percent of

Montgomery College Trustees Adopt FY15 Operating Budget

The Montgomery College Board of Trustees adopted a fiscal year 2015 operating budget of $244.4 million on Monday, December 16, at its monthly meeting, that will bolster commitment to a strong local higher education option for all county residents—one that emphasizes access, affordability, excellence, and success. The budget, which will be presented to the Montgomery County Executive and Montgomery County Council in January, amounts to a 7.3 percent increase over last year’s FY14 operating budget. The operating budget is consistent with the College’s strategic plan, Montgomery College

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