Cecil College is a

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in Bay View, Maryland in Cecil County.

History

Cecil College was founded in 1968 to meet the educational needs of Cecil County residents. On June 13, 2007, the Maryland Higher Education Commission voted to accept its petition to change its name to Cecil College.

Organization

Cecil College is governed by a board of trustees appointed by the governor of the state of Maryland. The president reports directly to the board of trustees.

Academics

Cecil College is a member of the Maryland Association of Community Colleges, accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, and authorized by the Maryland Higher Education Commission to grant the associate degree. Nursing programs at Cecil College are accredited by the Maryland State Board of Nursing and the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission. The college also conducts transportation and logistics programs.

Notable alumni

* Kevin Palmer - basketball player

References

External links

Official website
{{authority control Two-year colleges in the United States Community and junior colleges in Maryland Universities and colleges in Cecil County, Maryland Educational institutions established in 1968 1968 establishments in Maryland NJCAA athletics