Academic Leadership

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) - Maurice Shihadi, 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
• Psychology (R & T) - Tracey Smith-Bryant, Chair
• Education and Social Sciences (G) - Andrew Herst, Chair
• Early Childhood Education Programs (Collegewide) - Sonia Pruneda-Hernandez, Chair
• Learning Centers

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

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) - Melissa Sprague, 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) - Sarah Campbell, 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 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) - Chantal Vilmar, 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

• Meet the Team

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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, )
• Rockville Campus (PDF, )
• Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus (PDF, )