Frequently Asked Questions

The Master Plan is a high level document that reviews the conditions of existing facilities, future facility needs based on future enrollment, academic programs, services, and operations of the College. 

Institutions should regularly review their Facilities Master Plans. These plans must be updated every ten (10) years after the submittal date of the original plan. However, whenever major changes occur in role and mission statements or in other plan elements that have significant facilities implications, the submittal should be made sooner.  Annual updates showing population data are due January 1 of each year in which a capital improvement request will be made.
Source, MHEC Section 2.00 (PDF, )  

The last submittal date of a Facilities Master Plan spanned from 2013-2023. View the 2013-2023 Facilities Master Plan. 

This Facilities Master Plan will span from 2023-2033.

“A new or updated Facilities Master Plan which has been approved by the community college board of trustees shall be submitted concurrently to the Maryland Higher Education Commission, the Department of Budget and Management, the Department of General Services, and the Maryland Department of Planning.

The Department of General Services and the Maryland Department of Planning shall concurrently submit questions and concerns to the Maryland Higher Education Commission and the Department of Budget and Management.  The Commission will forward its questions and concerns to the Department of Budget and Management to facilitate a consolidated response to the institution from the Commission and the Department of Budget and Management.  The institution shall provide a response addressing the questions and concerns and may choose to modify their Plan as a result of the issues raised.  Where appropriate, a meeting including the review agencies and the institution will be held to assure a coordinated approach to completing the review process. The comments of the Department of Budget and Management shall focus primarily on the review of space guidelines analysis, physical planning considerations, and cost/benefit considerations, and shall not duplicate the Commission's analysis of enrollment and staffing projections and academic proposals.”

Source, MHEC Section 2.02. (PDF, )  

Please review the list of the available Facilities Master Plan Resources.

Thank you for your message. Housing is a topic that has been included in the assessments around the new facilities master plan. A wide range of possibilities, from college-owned housing to privately owned housing with a college affiliation, are under consideration. The timing and options for implementation have yet to be determined. 

Cold spots were identified as cobweb areas on the comment maps. [Hyperlink to hotspot map}

We define community as the area surrounding each campus. Community engagement has been a fundamental aspect of this process and we have prioritized providing ongoing opportunities to gather feedback, which will be part of the descriptive narrative of the FMP.

The plan has a facilities focus, though public and student art will be referred to in the Facilities Master Plan.

Please visit MC's Institutional Research and Effectiveness webpage for student enrollment information.

The community has access to pools on campus and this will continue for recreational use. For a specific request to reserve the pool or utilize the amenities for group bookings, contact should be made with each campus. Visit the MC swimming pools webpage for more information.  

Please review our past facilities plans and  recordings of community meetings on our website. 

For more information, consider these resources:

• Food Resources
• Student Health and Wellness
• Grants and Scholarships 
• Student Emergency Aid
• Donating to the Foundation
• Disability Support Services
• Career Planning and Student Employment Specialists

Please visit the Facilities Master Plan website for FAQs, the upcoming meeting schedule, and past meeting recordings.