Affinity Groups

Senior officers from each community college are organized into affinity groups around a particular focus. The role of affinity groups is to share information and develop statewide initiatives related to their areas of expertise. There are 40 affinity groups working to achieve continuous improvement in all aspects of Maryland’s community colleges. The 9 affinity groups listed below are additionally charged with implementing the directives of the Presidents’ Council.

Maryland Council of Community College Chief Academic Officers (M4CAO)
Chair: Dr. Kurt Hoffman, Allegany College of Maryland

Maryland Association of Community College Business Officers (MACCBO)
Chair: Brandon Brereton, Hagerstown Community College

Maryland Community College Assn. for Continuing Education and Training (MCCACET)
Chair: Sandra Jones, Anne Arundel Community College

Maryland Community College Facilities Planners Council (FPC)
Chair: Chris Painter, Garrett College

Maryland Community College Fundraising Professionals (MCCFP)
Chair: Vollie Melson, Anne Arundel Community College

Maryland Community College Technology Officers (MCCTO)
Chair: Anna Hamilton, Montgomery College

Maryland Community College Research Group (MCCRG)
Chair: Gregg Bricca, Carroll Community College

Maryland Council of Community College Public Relations Officers (MCCCPRO)
Chair: Layla Thompson-Koch, Anne Arundel Community College

Maryland Community College Chief Student Affairs Officers (MCCCSAO)
Chair: Dr. Felicia Patterson, Anne Arundel Community College