James LaCalle, 63, was appointed president of Harford Community College in May 2005 after more than 35 years at the school, working mostly in the continuing education and training division. He earned a bachelor?s degree in physical education from Springfield College in Massachusetts, a master?s degree in guidance and counseling from Johns Hopkins University and a doctorate in higher education administration from American University in Washington.

Q Are community colleges ? particularly Harford ? becoming more viable in the scope of higher education?

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