Dr. Jennie C. Hunter-Cevera, acting secretary for the Maryland Higher Education Commission, brought greetings from Gov. Larry Hogan and asked guests to think about how leaders from three counties came together to create one great community college that has blended the distinct characteristics of each of the counties. “The concept was groundbreaking and the result is a model to be replicated. Talk about effective and efficient use of taxpayer dollars and a great return on the investment. The College of Southern Maryland is a vibrant hub of aspiration, learning and workforce training… it is an educational home where many students can launch a lifetime of success,” Hunter-Cevera said.