Carroll Community College names new president in unanimous vote

The Board of Trustees of Carroll Community College late Monday announced the appointment of Dr. Rose Mince as the institution’s fourth president following a unanimous vote by the board.

Mince’s tenure as president began July 6.

Mince succeeds Dr. James Ball, who served as president for the past decade. Under his leadership, the college achieved significant milestones and strengthened its reputation as a cornerstone of higher education in the region.

She joined Carroll Community College in 2017 and served in various leadership positions, including associate president, provost, vice president of academic and student affairs and dean of the faculty.

Mince oversaw the college’s academic and student support areas, strategic planning, institutional research and online learning, engaged at the regional and national levels. She is a past chair of the Maryland Council of Community College Chief Academic Officers and has been active in advancing transfer initiatives statewide.

Mince has more than 35 years of progressive community college experience, which includes academic and student support, strategic planning, institutional research and online learning. Before becoming president, Mince’s responsibilities included ensuring the viability of credit programs, supervising the recruitment and development of faculty, overseeing the assessment of general education and program-specific student learning outcomes, recruiting, advising and supporting students, planning and deploying technology resources, maintaining efficient and cost-effective scheduling of classes, and providing oversight to all Institutional Research.

Mince holds a doctorate from the University of Maryland, College Park with a major in human development and a concentration in learning theory; a Master of Science from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro with a major in physical education and concentration in teaching behavior; and a Bachelor of Science from the University of Maryland, College Park with a major in physical education and a concentration in teacher certification K-12.

She is a respected presenter and author of multiple articles in academic journals. With her wealth of experience and dedication, she is known for her collaborative approach and her commitment to fostering a supportive and inclusive campus environment.