Cecil College is a
public
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community college
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in
North East, 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
An associate degree or associate's degree is an undergraduate degree awarded after a course of post-secondary study lasting two to three years. It is a level of academic qualification above a high school diploma and below a bachelor's 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
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Kevin Palmer - basketball player
References
External links
Official website
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Two-year colleges in the United States
Community and junior colleges in Maryland
Universities and colleges in Cecil County, Maryland
Universities and colleges established in 1968
1968 establishments in Maryland
NJCAA schools