“After an intense review process by their peers, it is my honor to recommend their award of tenure,” CSM Provost and Vice President of Learning Dr. Rodney Redmond told the trustees. “These faculty members have given exceptional service, developed top-notch scholarship, and taught high-caliber classes to the CSM student body and community.”
College of Southern Maryland (CSM) students who have chosen to pursue careers in health care were celebrated Thursday, May 12 at the Health Career Readiness Recognition ceremony.
Students recognized for academic achievements in their fields of study during College of Southern Maryland’s (CSM) 39th Annual Academic Excellence Awards Reception included a retired Air Force dentist who discovered a passion for sculpture; a member of the CSM Hawks baseball team who is headed for a career as a social studies teacher; a student who helped lead CSM’s robotics team to its ranking as the best community college robotics team in the country; and a professional photographer who had returned to school to study cybersecurity.
The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) has released its dean’s list for the 2022 spring sessions.
The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) Foundation was joined by faculty, staff, and honored guests this spring at the Leonardtown Campus, to honor supporters with engraved bricks laid in remembrance of loved ones, and in celebration of colleagues and friends of the CSM community who serve as the college’s champions. Purchased through the CSM Foundation, proceeds from the sale of the bricks go toward the student success fund.
The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) celebrated 432 candidates for 438 degrees and 136 certificates during its 63rd Spring Commencement May 13 at the college’s La Plata Campus. The event marked the return of in-person festivities for the time-honored tradition since the beginning of the global pandemic in 2020.
As Jehnell Linkins begins her work day at the College of Southern Maryland (CSM) each morning, she makes a conscious choice to put her own problems behind her and focus on service. “I leave anything I’m struggling with in the car because our students need me to be there for them,” she said.
College of Southern Maryland Professor of Philosophy Dr. Richard Bilsker was recognized during the college’s 63rd Spring Commencement for receiving the CSM Faculty Excellence in Teaching Award. The award is bestowed upon a full-time professor by members of CSM faculty.
The following students were recognized as candidates for associate degrees, certificates or letters of recognition at the College of Southern Maryland’s (CSM) 63rd Spring Commencement ceremony held Friday, May 13, 2022, at the La Plata Campus.
The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) competitive robotics team – the Talons – headed to Dallas last week for the VEX Robotics World Championship where they competed against dozens of university teams from around the globe to earn the title of the 10th best team in the technology category and 11th best in the skills category.
The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) announces the appointment of Lesley Quattlebaum, of La Plata, to director of the CSM Velocity Center in Indian Head. In her role, Quattlebaum will guide the Velocity Center as it continues to be a catalyst for scientific and innovative workforce development in collaboration with the Town of Indian Head, the U.S. Navy and the community.
The character of our places, the spirit of our places, and the love of our places remained—even in the most confusing days of the pandemic. We found that our shared values and experiences were not bound to a particular space but rather created a place that could live beyond the gates of a college. While our experiences help us attach meaning to a space, it is ultimately not the space that creates a sense of place but the shared experiences themselves. A sense of place can be anywhere—in-person or virtual—we feel accepted and supported by others.
The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) will recognize 432 candidates for 438 degrees and 136 certificates during its 63rd Spring Commencement May 13 at the college’s La Plata Campus. CSM President Dr. Maureen Murphy will provide the keynote address.
Students, faculty, and staff of the College of Southern Maryland celebrated the first in-person induction ceremony for the Alpha Delta Nu honor society in two years April 8. The ceremony celebrated eight nursing students who have maintained a high GPA and completed a scholarly project related to the advancement of their profession.
The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) announces that Judy Mills has been appointed to the position of Vice President of Financial Services after serving in the role as interim for five months. Mills has worked at CSM for 21 years.
The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) has named Eric Sweeney as the college’s new executive director of Public Safety and Preparedness. In this position, Sweeney is responsible for the overall protection of life and property at all CSM locations.
The CSM’s President’s Cabinet agreed during the COVID-19 pandemic to some core principles that would take us into the future, namely that we value the diverse needs of our college community and that we support a flexible workplace. The college recognized that employees needed to be supported in finding a work-life balance while balancing the need for in-person contact important to the college’s mission to support student needs.
The richness of Southern Maryland is on display this spring as the College of Southern Maryland (CSM) unveils a number of experience-based Personal Enrichment classes that will allow students to encounter the history and culture of our region and beyond.
College of Southern Maryland (CSM) President Dr. Maureen Murphy has announced that she will enter retirement Dec. 31, 2022. During her five years with CSM, Murphy has repeatedly proved herself as a dynamic problem-solver and forward-thinker with a deep commitment to equity in education and to executing the mission of community colleges.
Congressman Steny Hoyer met with College of Southern Maryland (CSM) leadership and staff to tour the construction of the new Center for Health Sciences at the college’s Regional Hughesville Campus April 19. During a pre-tour briefing, the group discussed how the $500,000 in critical funding Hoyer secured in FY2022 omnibus is being used to upgrade equipment for the new facility’s health education programs.
The College of Southern Maryland mourns the passing of CSM Board of Trustee Samuel C. Jones. Jones, who passed away April 12, had served and led the college and its students since 2013 when he was appointed by then Governor Martin O’Malley.
The CSM’s President’s Cabinet agreed during the COVID-19 pandemic to some core principles that would take us into the future, namely that we value the diverse needs of our college community and that we support a flexible workplace. The college recognized that employees needed to be supported in finding a work-life balance while balancing the need for in-person contact important to the college’s mission to support student needs.
Home-school families looking for support creating an educational plan that works best for their children can turn to the College of Southern Maryland (CSM) for experiences that help students of every age with their academics.
The Spring 2022 Tri-County Job and Career Fair will be held Friday, April 15 at the College of Southern Maryland La Plata Campus from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Job seekers are encouraged to arrive early, be prepared to ask questions of nearly 30 participating employers and bring ample copies of their resume. There will be space available to fill out applications on site and submit them directly to hiring managers.
