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Prince George’s Community College highlights enrollment gains, nursing success and campus projects; seeks matching county funds
Summary
Dr. Felicia D. Williams told the County Council subcommittee that Prince George’s Community College served about 27,000 students, posted a 100% NCLEX pass rate for its nursing cohort and is requesting county matching funds tied to a favorable CAED funding formula allocation of $4.6 million.
Prince George’s Community College President Dr. Felicia D. Williams told the Prince George’s County Council Education and Workforce Development Subcommittee on Feb. 24 that the college served nearly 27,000 students last year, has grown short-term credential completions and recorded a 100% NCLEX pass rate for its nursing graduates.
The presentation to Vice Chair Ingrid Watson and two subcommittee members emphasized workforce-aligned short programs such as the Team Builders Academy, which Dr. Williams credited with connecting graduates directly to employers including Washington Gas and Pepco. "We have been staying true to our commitment to our student first mantra," Dr. Williams said.
Why it matters: County funding decisions and matching allocations affect the college’s ability to expand short-term, employer-aligned training, complete capital projects and pursue statewide initiatives the college says will drive enrollment and local workforce development.
Dr. Williams gave a high-level demographic and performance snapshot: the college serves just under 27,000 students, about 30% full time and more than 70%…
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