Cecil College
A lifelong resident of Cecil County, Dr. Mary Way Bolt began her college education at Cecil College by earning an associate degree in nursing in 1986. She returned to the college in 1990 as a member of the nursing faculty and was promoted to nursing department chair, director of nursing education, acting dean of instruction, and associate dean for nursing, allied health and health services.
Bolt, who was named vice president of academic programs in 2004, earned a bachelor's degree in nursing from the University of Maryland Baltimore County, a master's in community health nursing from the University of Maryland Baltimore, and a doctorate in higher education and leadership from Widener University.
Cecil College
Located in North East, Maryland, Cecil College is a comprehensive, open admission, learner-centered institution providing career, transfer and continuing education coursework and programs. Founded in 1968, the College is governed by a Board of Trustees that is appointed by the governor and is fully accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools and the Maryland Higher Education Commission. Offering more than 90 degrees and certificates, the College anticipates and meets the dynamic intellectual, cultural and economic development challenges of Cecil County and the surrounding region. In addition, Cecil College has articulation agreements with more than 30 universities and colleges, both in Maryland and outside of the state.