Academic Leadership
Dr. Eric Benjamin
Interim Vice President/Provost
Arts, Business, Education, English, and Social Sciences
240-567-5010

Interim Vice President/Provost
Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics
Email |240-567-7711

Dr. Brad Stewart
Vice President/Provost
Communication, Health Sciences, Health and Physical Education, and Humanities
Email | 240-567-1312
Mr. Steve Greenfield
Interim Vice President/Provost
Applied Technologies, Gudelsky Institute for Technical Education, and Workforce Development
and Continuing Education
240-567-2582

Vice President
E-Learning, Innovation, and Teaching Excellence (ELITE)
Email |240-567-6000
Arts; Business; Education; English; and Social Sciences
VISUAL, PERFORMING, AND MEDIA ARTS
Animation, Art, Digital Media & Web Technologies, Dance, Film, Graphic Design, Music, Photography, Theatre, Television/Radio
- Art (G & R) - Tendai Johnson, Chair
- Media Arts & Technologies (R) - Katie Hubley, Interim Chair
- Performing Arts (R) - Alvin Trask, Chair
- Visual and Performing Arts (T) - Norberto Gomez, Chair
BUSINESS, ECONOMICS, ACCOUNTING, COMPUTER APPLICATIONS, HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT, AND PARALEGAL STUDIES
Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, Paralegal, Management, Hospitality Management, Nutrition and Foods, Food Management, Computer Applications (business applications)
- Business, Economics, Accounting, Management, Computer Applications and Paralegal Studies (G & T) - Margaret Tabiri, Chair
- Business, Economics, Accounting, Computer Applications and Hospitality Management (R) - Hoa Nguyen, Chair
- Learning Centers
ENGLISH AND READING
English, Developmental English, Developmental Reading, Reading in Content Areas, Teacher Certification in Reading
- English and Reading (G) - Sharon Anthony, Chair
- English and Reading (R) - Teri Hurst, Chair
- English and Reading (T) - Charmaine Weston, Chair
- Learning Centers
EDUCATION AND SOCIAL SCIENCES
Anthropology, Criminal Justice, Education, Psychology, Sociology
- Anthropology, Criminal Justice, & Sociology (R & T) - Ginger Robinson, Chair
- Education and Psychology (R & T) - Lavena De La Rosa, Interim Chair
- Education and Social Sciences (G) - Andrew Herst, Chair
- School of Education (Collegewide) - Levena De La Rosa, Coordinator
- Learning Centers
Science; Technology; Engineering; and Mathematics
CHEMICAL AND BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES
Biology, Biotechnology, Chemistry
- Chemical and Biological Sciences (G) - Jennifer Capparella, Chair
- Biology (R) - Rebecca Thomas, Chair
- Chemistry (R) - Laura Anna, Chair
- Chemical and Biological Sciences (T) - Valerie Lantz, Chair
- Learning Centers
SCIENCE, ENGINEERING, AND TECHNOLOGY
Engineering, Computer Science, Networking, Cybersecurity, Physics, Geosciences
- Physical Sciences, Engineering, Computer Science, Cybersecurity and Networking (G & T) - Alla Webb, Chair
- Engineering, Physical, and Computer Sciences (R) - Helio Zwi, Acting Chair
- Learning Centers
MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS
Mathematics, Developmental Mathematics, Statistics
- Mathematics, Statistics, and Data Science (G) - Luc Desir, Chair
- Mathematics, Statistics, and Data Science (R) - Ingrid Brown-Scott, Chair
- Mathematics, Statistics, and Data Science (T) - Kimberly Fouche, Acting Chair
- Learning Centers
Communications; Health Sciences; Health and Physical Education; and Humanities
HEALTH SCIENCES, HEALTH, AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION
Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Emergency Preparedness Management, Fire Science, Health Information Management, Mental Health,Nursing, Health & Physical Education, Physical Therapy Assistant, Polysomnography (Sleep Medicine) Technology, Radiologic Technology,Surgical Technology, WDCE Non-credit Health Sciences
- Director of Nursing - Monique Davis
- Health Sciences (T) - Timothy Fuss, Chair
- Nursing (T) - Brenda Knopp, Chair
- Health Enhancement, Exercise Science, and Physical Education (Collegewide) - Beth Ridings, Chair
ENGLISH LANGUAGE FOR ACADEMIC PURPOSES, LINGUISTICS, AND COMMUNICATION STUDIES
ELAP, Linguistics and Communication Studies
- ELAP, Linguistics and Communication Studies (G) - Page Whittenburg, Chair
- ELAP, Linguistics and Communication Studies (R) - Ray Gonzales, Chair
- ELAP, Linguistics and Communication Studies (T) - Stacey Peterson, Chair
- Learning Centers
HUMANITIES
History, Political Science, World Languages, American Sign Language, Philosophy, Women’s and Gender Studies
- Humanities (G) - Jennifer Haydel, Acting Chair
- History and Political Science (R) - Joe Stumpf, Chair
- World Languages and Philosophy (R) - Ivonne Bruneau-Botello, Chair
- Humanities (T) - Maria-Elvira Luna Escudero-Alie, Chair
- General Studies Program (Collegewide) - Christina Gentile, Chair
- Learning Centers
- Academic Success Center
Applied Technologies; Gudelsky Institute for Technical Education; and Workforce Development and Continuing Education
APPLIED TECHNOLOGIES AND GUDELSKY INSTITUTE

Gudelsky Institute, Applied Geography, Architectural & Construction Technology, Interior Design, Landscape Technology, Automotive Technology, Building Trades Technology, Computer Publish. & Print Mgmt. Tech., Workforce Technologies
- Applied Technologies and The Gudelsky Institute for Technical Education (Collegewide) - Kara Guthro, Acting Chair
BUSINESS, INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, AND SAFETY

- Biotechnology
- Information Technology Institute: Cyber Security Certification, Software Applications, Internet/Web Design, Tech LEAP / Web LEAP, Programming/Networking, Computer Aided Design
- Management & Supervision: Clinical Trial Project Management, MCPS Teacher Training, Management/HR Certifications, Project Management Institute-PMP, Leadership Institutes Small Business/Entrepreneurship, Registered, Tax Preparer, Real Estate/Insurance, Green Business Forums, LEED Certification Prep., Personal Trainer Certification Hispanic Business Training Institute, Hospitality/Food Management Transportation Safety
- Institute: Commercial Driver License, Motorcycle, Driver's Education
- Grants: U.S. Department of Labor TAACCCT grant - $15 million MD State EARN grant - $150,000
Visit the WDCE Business, Information Technology, and Safety Website for more information
ADULT ESOL & BASIC SKILLS FOR COLLEGE AND CAREERS

- Adult ESOL & Literacy Grant Programs (AELG): Adult Basic Education, GED Test Prep, Adult ESOL, ESOL and Civics); Refugee Training Programs; Citizenship, Correctional Education, TESOL Training Institute; TechHire
- Workplus! Program: ESOL for Customer Service, ESOL for Healthcare Jobs, ESOL for Building Trades, Bridges to Technology; and Maryland I-
- BEST: Geriatric Nursing Assistant, Certified Apartment Maintenance Technician, Comp TIA A+
Visit the WDCE Adult ESOL and Basic Skills for College and Careers Website for more information
COMMUNITY EDUCATION AND EXTENDED LEARNING

- Alternative Certification for Effective Teachers, Early Childhood Education, English as a Second Language, Foreign Languages, Lifelong Learning Institute, Pathways to Success, Professional Development, SAT Test Preparation, Test Preparation, Transitions / Graduate TP, Workforce Access Programs, Off-campus credit programs, Youth Programs
Visit the WDCE Community Education Website for more information
Articulation, Transfer, and Academic Services; Assessment of Prior Learning; Dual Enrollment; Achieving the Promise Academy; Middle and Early College; the Montgomery County Public Schools Partnership Program for Support Professionals; and multiple external partnership efforts
General Education; Honors Program; Integrated Studies; Curriculum; Assessment; Academic Master Planning; Academic Catalog; Faculty Handbook; Student Course Evaluations; Montgomery Scholars; Renaissance Scholars; Center for Global Education; and Institute for Part-time Faculty Engagement & Support
Online Learning & Distance Education; MC Open; Libraries; and Training & Professional Development
Current Directory of Department Chairs for the 2023-2024 Academic Year
Chairs are your first line of communication for any departmental questions. They are a valuable resource for advice about your course of study, and can also provide guidance through various administrative processes. You are encouraged to reach out and communicate with them. Their contact information can be found below.
- Germantown Campus (PDF,
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- Rockville Campus (PDF,
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- Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus (PDF,
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