Introducing the Fall 2026 MC Impact Forum: Exceptional by Design

Building on this year's Convocation theme, Exceptional by Design, the Fall 2026 MC Impact Forum on November 19 will explore a central guiding question--how do we ensure all students experience what makes Montgomery College exceptional?

This 90-minute event is structured as one continuous conversation that follows the student experience along a natural continuum: Arrival, Belonging, Direction, Momentum, and Outcomes.

Hosted by President Jermaine F. Williams, the program features two interactive panel discussions:

Part 1--Finding Your Place at MC: Connection, Confidence, and Belonging

Facilitated by Dr. Tiffany Ray-Patterson, Senior Vice President for Student Affairs, this session explores students' earliest interactions, onboarding, and the vital role of community in fostering belonging.

Panelists:

• Dalia Lizama Raymundo -- Biotechnology Student
• Cheyanne Couch -- Behavioral Health Student
• Flor Romero-Slowing -- Counseling Faculty
• Astrid Correa Abdullah -- Raptor Central

Part 2--Finding Your Path Forward: Direction, Opportunity, and Momentum

Facilitated by Dr. Deidre Price, Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs, this session pairs student and faculty perspectives to examine how academic experiences help students discover their path and build momentum toward transfer and careers.

Panelists:

• Andrea Moran -- STEM/Health Sciences Student
• Elaine Akst -- Faculty, Natural Sciences and Engineering
• Student/alumni panelist -- Liberal Arts/Education Student (To be confirmed)
• Faculty panelist -- Liberal Arts/Education (To be confirmed)

Faculty and staff are encouraged to attend in person, although there is a virtual option available.

Event Details

• Date: Thursday, November 19
• Time: 2-3:30 p.m.
• Location: Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus, Cultural Arts Center, Theater 2
• Format: Hybrid (in person and livestream)