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Academic Communities

Academic Communities offer students an opportunity to connect with peers and educators who have similar academic, personal and career interests including First Year Interest Groups .

Students are offered learning experiences both inside and outside of the classroom including career mentoring, guest lecturers, interactive teaching, study groups, film discussions and excursions off campus.  These activities are intended to help students set goals and achieve academic success.

Each Academic Community is supported by an online meeting place in Blackboard, which is an online vehicle for faculty and students to communicate. All students are welcome to join any academic community by signing up on the My Community tab on Blackboard.

Check the following Academic Communities for events and other information.

For questions about the Academic Communities initiative contact Kristie Crumley, director of Student Life, at 410-386-8500 or kcrumley@carrollcc.edu .

First Year Interest Groups

First Year Interest Groups (FIGS) provide a connection to learning in three courses focused on a common career theme. Students register for all three courses and can round out a full-time schedule by selecting courses from college catalog to fulfill General Education requirements. 

Students have the opportunity to interact and study with the same group of students in these three classes, and have the benefit of three or more faculty members working together to guide successful learning. Plus, each FIG is associated with the corresponding Academic Community.

FIGS provide a smart advantage to pursing a career path! These courses are intended for first-time, full-time students.

Carroll Community College offers four FIGS each Fall semester:

  • Deciding on Business
  • Exploring Elementary Education
  • Examining Health Careers
  • Investigating Criminal Justice

For additional information about any FIG contact an academic advisor in A102, or review the Fall semester class schedule.

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