Dr. J. Scott Smith, Superintendent of Schools, 301-475-5511, ext. 32178
LEONARDTOWN, MD – The meeting of the Board of Education of St. Mary’s County that was scheduled for Wednesday, July 17, 2019, has been moved to Wednesday, July 24, 2019. The meeting will begin at 9:00 a.m. in the Board of Education Meeting Room of the Central Administration Building, 23160 Moakley Street, Leonardtown, Maryland.
For additional information, call (301) 475-5511, ext. 32177.
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Dr. Mosser has notified the College of Southern Maryland he is resigning effective June 17, 2019 to pursue other career interests.
The college thanks Dr. Mosser for his many contributions to CSM and to continuing education and workforce development here and across the higher education community.
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Malisch Awarded American Association of University Women Fellowship Michael Bruckler July 10, 2019 - 9:24 am
July 10, 2019
The American Association of University Women (AAUW) awarded its 2019–20 American Fellowship to Jessica Malisch, assistant professor of biology at St. Mary’s College of Maryland. AAUW is one of the world’s leading supporters of graduate women’s education: Over the past 130 years, it has provided more than $115 million in fellowships, grants, and awards to 13,000 women...
The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) Foundation and the Greater Waldorf Jaycees Foundation recently joined to award 14 scholarships to Charles County students starting at CSM and renewed 12 scholarships for returning CSM students. Over the last 20 consecutive years, the foundations’ partnership has awarded 510 Charles County students more than $1.3 million to pursue higher education through a joint scholarship fund.
“Also, recently, I shared some really exciting news that our college has...
CSM CSM Brick Ceremony Pays Tribute at Prince Frederick Campus to Those Who Leave Lasting Impressions
College of Southern Maryland (CSM) Foundation members paused June 25 to recognize eight individuals who have made lasting impressions on the CSM community during the annual Prince Frederick Campus brick recognition ceremony. The CSM Foundation’s Honorary and Memorial Brick Recognition Program pays lasting tribute to the lives and contributions of those who have positively influenced others.
A brick was installed along the entrance walkway of Building A in memory of CSM Testing Center...
CSM “We Are a Better Institution Because of Our Students;” CSM Recognizes Graduates for Academic Excellence
Several College of Southern Maryland (CSM) graduates and the Spring 2019 Faculty Excellence Award recipient were recognized for their achievements during the college’s recent annual Academic Excellence Awards reception. More than 30 students were hailed for maintaining high grade point averages in their areas of study while also balancing family and jobs – and in many cases two jobs.
“To thine own self be true,” shared 2018 Faculty Excellence Award Recipient and reception guest speaker...
Lt. Col. Jonathan Brown, a U.S. Air Force veteran, has been named the 2019 Crystal Apple Award winner. The American Legion Auxiliary, Department of Maryland awards the honor for excellence in teaching.
He was the American Legion Harry White Wilmer Post 82 Auxiliary’s finalist for the state title and will receive the state award later this month at the auxiliary’s convention in Ocean City.
Brown has been a JROTC instructor at North Point High School for several years and runs the course...
Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) juniors and seniors can take financial literacy for original credit this fall at the Robert D. Stethem Educational Center. The course is a mix of online material and in-person requirements for completion. The fall session is the final opportunity for any junior or senior to complete the financial literacy course at Stethem. The change does not affect any student who is already registered to complete the course during the CCPS summer school program.
The...
Charles Co. Superintendent names July 5 as system-wide staff holiday, Lunch on Us and county camps to operate as normal
Last week, Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan declared July 5 as a holiday for state employees and the Board of Charles County Commissioners added July 5 as a county holiday.
Superintendent of Schools Dr. Kimberly Hill has announced a system-wide holiday for all Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) staff on Friday, July 5. The Lunch on Us program and any camps operating in a CCPS building or school will be open on Friday, July 5 to operate as normal.
The following is a list of programs open on July...
North Point High School JROTC students recently spent a week introducing middle schoolers to the Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps. JROTC has a program in each of the county’s high schools.
North Point’s Summer Leadership School (SLS) gives rising freshmen interested in JROTC the opportunity to learn about it before committing when they start high school in a couple of months.
At SLS, students are split into four groups — known as flights — where they learn more about teamwork and...
CSM Maryland Department of Labor Designates College of Southern Maryland as Provider of Charles County Adult Education Program Effective July 1
The Maryland Department of Labor (Labor) has designated the College of Southern Maryland to be the provider for Adult Education in Charles County, effective July 1, 2019.
Charles County’s classes and services have been provided for many years by the Lifelong Learning Center of the Charles County Public Schools. Details for the transfer of the program to CSM have been finalized by Labor’s Office of Adult Education and Literacy Services. In Maryland, these classes are grant-funded through...
Dr. J. Scott Smith, Superintendent of Schools, 301-475-5511, ext. 32178
Dr. Maureen Montgomery, Deputy Superintendent of Schools, 301-475-5511, ext. 32178
LEONARDTOWN, MD – Superintendent of Schools, Dr. J. Scott Smith, announces the administrative appointment made by the Board of Education at its meeting of June 26, 2019.
The Board appointed Mr. Donald Weldon as Assistant Principal of Spring Ridge Middle School. Mr. Weldon holds a Master’s and Bachelor’s degree from the University of...
Student Bradley Moore ’20 Researches the Application of Nanotechnology to Solar Panels Michael Bruckler July 01, 2019 - 9:11 am
July 01, 2019
St. Mary’s College’s annual St. Mary’s Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) program provides students opportunities to engage deeply in independent research, laboratory, and creative work across disciplines, under the guidance and with the expertise of faculty mentors.
Titled “The Future of Solar Technology: Printing Nanomaterials,” chemistry...
SMCM Student Nhu Chau ’20 Researches the Elimination of Side Effects for Treatment of Parkinson Disease
Student Nhu Chau ’20 Researches the Elimination of Side Effects for Treatment of Parkinson Disease Michael Bruckler July 01, 2019 - 9:04 am
July 01, 2019
St. Mary’s College’s annual St. Mary’s Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) program provides students opportunities to engage deeply in independent research, laboratory, and creative work across disciplines, under the guidance and with the expertise of faculty mentors.
Titled “Encapsulating L-dopa with Nanoparticles,” Nhu Chau...
Psychology Major Vera Armstead '20 Researches the Effects of Nicotine Michael Bruckler July 01, 2019 - 8:56 am
July 01, 2019
"Being a part of SURF exposed me to the abundance of research opportunities that St. Mary’s College has. I learned multiple skills that will be helpful for my career, in whichever sect of psychology I decide to pursue." - psychology major Vera Armstead '20.
St. Mary’s College’s annual St. Mary’s Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) program provides students...
St. Mary’s College Undergraduate Research Fellows Present Final Projects, Wednesday, July 3 Michael Bruckler June 27, 2019 - 3:07 pm
June 27, 2019
For eight weeks this summer, eight students and their faculty mentors participated in the annual St. Mary’s Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) program. SURF provides students opportunities to engage deeply in independent research, laboratory, and creative work across disciplines, including this year in psychology/neuroscience, chemistry...
St. Mary’s College of Maryland Welcomes Four New Trustees to Board Michael Bruckler June 27, 2019 - 1:53 pm
June 27, 2019
St. Mary’s College of Maryland welcomed four new trustees in June: Paula Collins, Judith M. Fillius ’79, William E. Seale, and Ray Wernecke. All four will serve a six-year term of service on the College’s Board of Trustees.
“We continue to encounter individuals who are committed to higher education excellence, in general, and to that which is uniquely St. Mary's...
Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) is expanding its prekindergarten program, adding room for about 250 more four-year-olds in seven elementary schools.
The additions are made possible as a result of the Commission on Innovation and Excellence in Education, also called the Kirwan Commission, recommendation that the state provide supplemental grant funding targeting early childhood education and expanding publicly funded prekindergarten programs.
The state awarded CCPS $1.2 million in...
Charles County’s Matthew Henson is Among 3 Notable Figures to be Portrayed on CSM Stage July 9-11
Matthew Henson, the namesake of one of Charles County’s middle schools, will be the first of three historical figures portrayed this summer in the Maryland Humanities Chautauqua series, presented at the College of Southern Maryland’s La Plata Campus.
Chautauqua brings people from the past to life on stage every July with free performances in CSM’s Fine Arts Center, in the Brad and Linda...
The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) celebrates art in all its forms. In this spirit, the CSM Prince Frederick Campus Student Association recently sponsored its seventh annual art show at the John E. Harms Academic Center (Building A).
The show featured watercolors, drawings and textiles created by 33 CSM students, alumni, faculty and staff. The colorful, expressive exhibition attracted a stream of students, staff, faculty and artists during its two-day run.
“This show supported...