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Creating Community Growth & Opportunity Through EducationIn this issue01 Gov. O’Malley Visits USMH during Capital for A Day02 Towson Nursing Student Embarks on Her Career03 USMH Programs Help Fill Workforce Shortages in Area04 UMUC Launches Criminal Justice Program at USMH05 Washington, D.C. Gallery Artist Exhibits at USMH06 USMH Staff Member Travels the Globe on Diving Expeditions SPRING 2008A USMH Publication for Students, Faculty, Staff and the CommunityHigher EducationThe United States, Maryland, WashingtonCounty and Hagerstown flags flappedvigorously in the wind as Gov. MartinO’Malley stood at the University Systemof Maryland podium positioned under atent in the university courtyard. In spite ofthe cloudy skies, the City of Hagerstownshone brightly as the governor visited thecommunity as part of his Capital for a Dayinitiative, which brings the governor andhis cabinet to a designated Maryland cityto discuss regional and state issues.O’Malley and Lt. Gov. Anthony G. Brownaddressed citizens, business owners andstudents at a “meet-and-greet” event heldadjacent to the USMH building.University System of Maryland ChancellorBrit Kirwan welcomed the governor andstarted the event. Kirwan thanked thegovernor for making higher educationa top priority in Maryland and creditedthe governor’s administration for freezingtuition costs in the state.In turn, O’Malley recognized all the hardwork both the legislators had done tokeep USMH’s budget intact.“This center helps fill shortages in nursingand education in this region,” said Kirwan.O’Malley agreed and asked the crowd,“Do you know this week is Nurses Week.”The crowd cheered with that knowledge.The governor then recognized Mary Towe,vice president, chief nursing officer at theWashington County Hospital, and presented her with an official framed proclamation stating the second week in May wouldhereby be recognized as Nurses Week.Discussed DuringCapital for a Dayhigher education issues within the region.“It was very productive to meet withMs. Mansfield. We discussed the programs offered here and how they benefitthe Hagerstown region,” said Warner.The event ended with Hagerstown citizensmeeting the governor and taking pictures.O’Malley continued his day in Hagerstownwith lunch at the Washington CountyMuseum of Fine Arts and a meeting withcorrectional officers at the MarylandCorrectional Training Center.As part of the Capital for a Day event,Dr. James E. Lyons, Sr., secretary of theMaryland Higher Education CommissionSen. Donald F. Munson, R-Washington,(MHEC) and Andrea Mansfield, assisand Del. John P. Donoghue,tant secretary for MHEC visited USMH.D-Washington, also spoke briefly at theMansfield met with Dr. David Warner,event. Both thanked the governor for hissupport during the USMH funding dispute. USMH executive director, to discussGov. O’Malley, Sen. Munson and USM Chancellor Kirwandiscuss higher education issues at the Capital for a Dayevent held in the University Courtyard.for more information, log on to www.hagerstown.usmd.edu
2 Campus & Community is a quarterly publicationof the Office of Public Information.Editor: Amanda JohnstonUSMH Public Relations SpecialistPhone: 240-527-2722Email: ajohnston@hagerstown.usmd.eduDr. C. David WarnerUSMH Executive DirectorPhone: 240-527-2727Email: dwarner@hagerstown.usmd.eduDr. JoEllen BarnhartUSMH Associate Executive DirectorPhone: 240-527-2710Email: jbarnhart@hagerstown.usmd.eduErin HarmanUSMH Director of Marketing and PublicRelationsPhone: 240-527-2728Email: eharman@hagerstown.usmd.eduInterested parties can submit editorial contentto Amanda Johnston, USMH public relationsspecialist, at ajohnston@hagerstown.usmd.edu.HAGERSTOWNNow is the Time toDiscover Your OptionsVisit USMH Online atwww.hagerstown.usmd.eduTU Nursing studentAshley Smith Is Poised and Readyto Start Her Nursing CareerHer nursing uniform has beendecorated and hung, a longstanding nursing student graduationtradition. She has celebrated withher fellow classmates and teachers at a USMH barbecue in theUniversity Plaza courtyard and atthe USMH graduation celebration. Then, on May 22, she waspinned during the symbolic pinning ceremony, where she became“an actual nurse.”The day after the pinning, she receivedher bachelor’s of science in nursingdiploma from Towson University. With allthe events and excitement of commencement, was Ashley Smith, a senior Towsonnursing student at the University Systemof Maryland at Hagerstown (USMH), readyto graduate and move on to the next stageof her life and career? The answer is yes.“This has been an amazing experience,and I gained many friendships along theway. I also learned an important life lessonof how to adjust, make changes and beflexible,” Ashley said.Ashley started theTowson nursing program at USMH in the fallof 2006. A Baltimorearea resident, Ashleychose to attend theTowson program atUSMH, instead of on thehome campus becauseof the “smaller studentteacher ratio and morepersonal relationshipsbetween the teachersand students. There isalso a close-knit bondformed between students,” she said.As a senior, Ashley wasuniversity system of maryland at hagerstown discover your optionsrequired to complete a practicum of experience that entails 84 hours of working in ahospital setting. She completed her practicum at Johns Hopkins Children’s Centeron the infants/toddlers unit and found it“was the perfect fit for me,” she said.“I had such a great experience being paired up with a nurse and actuallyperforming the duties of a nurse,” Ashleysaid. She applied to the unit and washired. “I am so excited,” she said.Last June, Ashley started working at St.Joseph Medical Center as a clinical nursing intern in their medical/surgical oncology unit and will stay there until July whenshe starts at Johns Hopkins.“I would like to gain knowledge andexperience in a hospital setting initially. Ihope to advance in the clinical ladder asa charge nurse and become a moreexperienced nurse along the way,”she said.“Then, I plan on going back to school formy master’s. I am interested in becominga nurse practitioner I would also like to bea clinical instructor, perhaps for Towson,one day,” Ashley said.Ashley Smith (center of photo dressed in black) poses with her fellownursing classmates after the group hung their uniforms on the front ofthe USMH building.
3USMH Programs Help to FillNursing and Education WorforceShortages in Hagerstown RegionWhen asked what advice she would give tothe incoming class of Towson nursingstudents, Ashley said to “not give up.Nursing is such a rewarding professionto be in, and when you have one of thosespecial moments when you see a patientimprove or you make them smile, you’llunderstand.”A Nursing Tradition ContinuesLeading up to graduation day, it is a nursingtradition to hang the uniforms students haveworn during their clinicals.The Towson University nursing students atUSMH received permission from the City ofHagerstown to hang their uniforms on thefront of the USMH building for two weeks.The tradition is rooted in meaning and celebrates the academic journey and accomplishments the students have achieved.It is believed that the tradition was born outof a strong dislike for the nursing schooluniforms students wore in the 1960s. In thisera, Johns Hopkins nursing graduates wouldhang their nursing shoes on fences outsidethe school. The shoes were an unattractivebrown color and were uncomfortable to wear.This progressed into the 1970s, when students would display their uniforms, becauseit was the last time they would wear theirclinical uniforms and soon would be allowed,upon graduation, to wear their “whites.”In current times, nursing uniforms haveimproved much in style, and the tradition iscarried on to declare success in completingthe intensive nursing program.Towson celebrates this nursing tradition andhas carried on the tradition since its firstclass graduated in 1976.It has been headline newsin Washington County andthroughout the state of Maryland– nurses and teachers are inhigh demand. Through theprograms offered from TowsonUniversity (TU) and FrostburgState University (FSU) at theUniversity System of Maryland atHagerstown (USMH), the localregion is gaining recent graduatesin these growing fields.The first cohort of Towson University nursing students at USMH graduated this May.Many of the 13 students have jobs linedup following graduation, according toSusan Morren, administrative assistant forthe Towson programs at USMH. “Most areworking in Maryland,” Morren said. “Onestudent has a position at Johns Hopkins(see article on Ashley Smith on page 2),”she continued. “Another will tentativelybe going out-of-state as a nurse in themilitary.”Next year’s senior nursing class is comprised of 14 students, who are primarilyfrom the Hagerstown area. Fall’s juniorclass will enroll 24 nursing students with10 of the student’s from the Hagerstownarea. “The program is perfect for arearesidents, because they can receive theirdegree from Towson without having tocommute. When they graduate many ofthe students, who call this region home,will decide to practice nursing in theHagerstown area, which benefits our community,” said Morren.According to Kathy Griemsmann, secretary for the FSU College of Educationat USMH, many of the Master of Artsin Teaching - Elementary (MAT) students graduating this spring are pursuing teaching opportunities in Alleganyand Washington counties. Eleven MATSecondary students graduated this Mayand many have secured positions inWashington County at schools such asSmithsburg and the Washington CountyTechnical High School.Joyce Shull, a senior FSU Master’s inEducation (M.Ed.) student, said sheis planning on working as an education administrator or supervisor in theHagerstown area. “USMH absolutelyhelps to fill the workforce shortages inthe area, because of the many programsoffered and quality of the professors andprograms.”She continued relaying how attendingclasses at USMH has helped her preparefor a future career in the region, “I personally have enjoyed getting to know educators from the four-state region and havelearned a great deal about each state’sinterpretation of No Child Left Behind andhow their schools work to meet AdequateYearly Progress.”According to the State of MarylandDepartment of Labor, Licensing &Regulation (DLLR), in Western Maryland,which includes Allegheny, Garrett andWashington counties, there are openingsfor 1,065 nurses between 2004 and 2014with an annual median salary of 54,383.In Western Maryland, elementary schoolsare expected to have 405 openings forteachers between 2004 and 2014, according to DLLR statistics, with an annualmedian salary of 50,468. Secondaryschools are expected to have 225 openings during this time frame with a mediansalary of 54,329.“USMH has made a difference inWashington County regarding workforceshortages. Our center is turning outgraduates this year in the fields of nursingand education who will make a positiveimpact in our region and state, and in2009 even more nurses and teacherswill graduate from USMH programs. Weare on a forward path, and each yearUSMH will contribute more to this region,”said USMH Executive Director Dr. DavidWarner.for more information, log on to www.hagerstown.usmd.edu
4 UMUCLaunches B.S. inCriminal Justiceand CertificatePrograms atUSMHA new undergraduate criminaljustice program is set to beginat USMH along with threenew certificate programs in thepublic safety field. During ameeting held at USMH in lateApril, University of MarylandUniversity College (UMUC)officials announced that a B.S.in Criminal Justice and certificate programs in CorrectionalAdministration, SecurityManagement, and CriminalJustice Intelligence will begin atUSMH this fall.“This area of the state has many criminaljustice career opportunities, and USMHis very pleased to offer these programsat our center. It is important to bringprograms to USMH that meet workforcedemands in our region, and the UMUCcriminal justice program does just that,”said USMH Executive Director Dr. DavidWarner.Acclaimed Jazz Musician andPoet Entertain USMH CommunityIntensity, passion, prose andrhythm – these wordsvibrantly describe the “Wordsand Music” event held at theUniversity System of Marylandat Hagerstown in April tocelebrate National Jazz Monthand National Poetry Month.At the event, renowned jazz musician,Joshua Bayer and local acclaimed poet,Hope Maxwell-Synder shared their talentswith community members and USMHstudents and staff.“The arts can inspire so much inpeople,” Dr. JoEllen Barnhart, USMH associate executive director said. “Givingour students and community the chanceto talk one-on-one with a publishedauthor and allowing them to escape for alittle while into the world of jazz is whatbringing a cultural event to USMH is allabout,” she continued.Hope Maxwell-Snyder read from herrecently released book, “The HoudiniChronicles,” which depicts a love affairbetween Harry Houdini and his muse,The new program announcement occurred during a UMUC Lunch & Learnmeeting, in which UMUC administration,Hagerstown law enforcement, and community leaders networked and discussedUMUC’s fire science, criminal justice,emergency management, homelandsecurity, and environmental managementprograms.The realignment of the criminal justiceprogram offered at USMH has been ongoing since March when Frostburg StateUniversity (FSU) officials announced theycontinued on page 5university system of maryland at hagerstown discover your optionswho falls in love with him after seeinghis picture on the Internet. She alsoread from her published play, “The BackRoom,” which is based on true events thatunfolded in Latin America during guerillawarfare. A Sheperdstown, W. Va., resident, Hope founded the Sotto Voce PoetryFestival in her hometown and serves ascreator and director of Somondoco Press,an independent publishing company.Hope has a doctorate in Spanish literature from the University of Manchester inEngland.Joshua Bayer performed jazz hits fromhis third album, “New Voice: Old Voice.”Joshua is a jazz bassist, guitarist andcomposer. He has performed at venuessuch as The Kennedy Center for thePerforming Arts, The Detroit Opera House,Blues Alley, the Harlem RenaissanceFestival, The World Jazz Festival and theNew York Museum of Modern Art.In between songs, Bayer explained thecomposition and make-up of the song hehad just performed. At one point a studentasked him why he chose a career in jazzversus classical music. Bayer answeredthat people gravitate to what they arepassionate about. He also discussed thesimilarities and differences between jazzand classical music, explaining jazz isbased in classical music but draws onimprovisation.
5Bursts of ColorImaginary, spontaneous, urgent, bursting with color – this is how Anna Glodek,a Maryland oil and watercolor artist,describes her paintings. Glodek’s “NewBeginnings” figure and flower painting exhibit will be displayed in the USMH Libraryuntil June 5.Glodek paints figure and flower compositions that “fit somewhere between realismand abstraction,” she said. Describing herinspiration, she said, “When I look at flowers, I see a dance of petals and leavesfolding into each other, opening and closing, coming together or pulling away.”She said she likes to use a thick application of oil paint to create multiple layersand uses the palette knife to move paintDisplayed in USMH Libraryaround. The medium of watercolor, “allows me to be contemplative, yet playfulat the same time. I like the softness andquietness of building an image with transparent veils of color, especially in paintingthe human form.”Glodek has had her paintings displayedin the Foundry Gallery in Washington,D.C., and in October 2007, she had a soloshow at the gallery. She has participatedin group shows at Glen Echo NationalPark, the MOCA Gallery in Georgetown,and the Foundry Gallery.She has studied at the SmithsonianInstitute, the Torpedo Factory inAlexandria, VA, and across Maryland withabstract, watercolor and figure artists.“Anna’s paintings are filled with intensecolor, texture and shapes. The patternsshe creates in the paint are visually intriguing and appealing. We are extremelypleased to display her work in the USMHLibrary,” said USMH Director of LibraryServices Jennifer Clement.USMH Executive Director David Warnersaid, “Attracting regional artists to exhibittheir work in our library is an importantcultural component of our center. We invite the community, students, faculty andstaff to come into the library to enjoy andreflect upon the artwork.”To view her collection visit the FoundryGallery Web site at http://www.foundrygallery.org/Glodek/index.htmNew Criminal Justice Program to Begin in Fall ‘09continued from page 4would partner with UMUC to phase outthe FSU criminal justice program offeredat USMH and make way for UMUC’s program. UMUC’s criminal justice programfocuses on educating students about theprinciples of crime and justice, trends incrime and criminal conduct and methodsof prevention, along with basic skills,methods, and procedures of the criminaljustice system. FSU’s degree in criminaljustice will continue to be available at theFrostburg campus.for all current and future students.”All students currently working towardthis degree at USMH from FrederickCommunity College (FCC) andHagerstown Community College (HCC)have been informed of the transition andwill have the option of completing the program through either FSU or UMUC. UMUCstaff will work to ensure that each studenthas the necessary academic advisementand other services needed to provide aseamless transition to the new program.“We are excited about making our criminaljustice degree program accessible tostudents in Hagerstown, in order to betterserve the educational needs of studentsin the region, while optimizing the use ofresources at both UMUC and FrostburgState University,” said UMUC PresidentSusan C. Aldridge. “We have worked extensively with Frostburg State University toensure a smooth and seamless transitionFor more information on UMUC’s criminaljustice programs visit http://www.umuc.edu/programs/undergrad/ccjs/ or contactNancy Hernandez, UMUC team associatein the office of Maryland Operations atUSMH at 240-527-2711 ornhernandez@umuc.edu.UMUC is the second-largest university inMaryland, serving 90,000 students andoffering undergraduate and graduateprograms online and on-site. As demandgrows for flexible, high-quality degreeprograms, the Board of Regents projectsthat UMUC's enrollments will grow by 101percent by 2015.In addition, UMUC is the 12th largestdegree-granting university in the UnitedStates and one of the largest publicproviders of online higher education in thenation, offering more than 120 undergraduate and graduate programs available online and on-site, and more than 90undergraduate and graduate degree andcertificate programs and certificates fullyonline. The university offers classroombased instruction at more than 20 onsite classroom locations throughout theWashington, D.C., metropolitan area andhas more than 150 worldwide locations.for more information, log on to www.hagerstown.usmd.edu
6 Diving Into the DeepUSMH Staff Member, Scott Thomas, Explores the GlobeDo fish have personalities? Posethis question to USMH ITSpecialist Scott Thomas and youwill get the answer yes, indeedthey do. Scott has been scubadiving across the Caribbean andaround the world to Fiji, and hisunderwater adventures, at anywhere from 30 to 155 feet deep,are rich with stories about creatures that the average person willnever see. Creatures that makeyou wonder if the vast oceansof our planet are really anotherworld.resort we stayed at offered an underwaterphotography class,” he explained. Now,Scott takes his camera on every trip.“The more you do it, the better you get atit,” he said of underwater photography,and with trips logged on his passport toBelize, Honduras, Cozumel, Curacao, andthe Turks/Caicos, Scott has had wonderful opportunities
Towson nursing pro-gram at USMH in the fall of 2006. A Baltimore-area resident, Ashley chose to attend the Towson program at USMH, instead of on the home campus because of the “smaller student-teacher ratio and more personal relationships between the teachers and students. There is also a close-knit bond formed between stu-dents,” she said.
