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College of Southern Maryland expands early-college pathways, warns of state funding recalculation that could cut $1.6 million

2651788 · February 13, 2025
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College of Southern Maryland officials described rapid growth in early-college and dual-enrollment programs, student supports and transfer agreements, and warned a state funding recalculation could reduce CSM’s state funding by about $1.6 million without a hold-harmless provision.

College of Southern Maryland leaders updated the Southern Maryland Delegation on expanded early-college and dual-enrollment pathways and said the college is pressing lawmakers to preserve community-college funding formulas.

Dr. Wilson of the College of Southern Maryland said CSM launched a five-year strategic plan built on three pillars — access, persistence and mobility — and has nearly tripled its early-college enrollment from 67 to 181 students. "We are thrilled about the growth in the dual enrollment and the early college pathways," Wilson said, describing programs that allow juniors and seniors to earn both high-school and college…

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