Cecil College
Cecil College’s Vice President for Academic Programs, Christy Dryer, DNP, manages a multi-faceted division as a vital member of the College's senior leadership and the President's Cabinet. Dr. Dryer serves as the senior liaison to academic program committees and primary advisor on academic matters, providing future-oriented, innovative and strategic leadership for the College's educational programs.
The Vice President of Academic Programs supervises and provides academic leadership for deans, department chairs, and faculty, directing development and implementation of strategic and operational plans for Academic Programs that support the College vision and mission, and prepares the annual budget for Academic Programs in alignment with the College's strategic plan.
Before becoming Vice President for Academic Programs, Dr. Dryer was the Dean of Nursing and Health Professions at Cecil College, where she was responsible for the overall management and supervision of the Associate Degree Nursing program, Licensed Practical Nursing program, non-credit healthcare career programs, Physical Therapist Assistant program, Health, and Physical Education division, and the Fitness and Wellness Center.
Dr. Dryer earned her Doctorate of Nursing Practice from the University of Maryland after completing a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and a Master of Science in Nursing, with a focus in education, from the Indiana University of Pennsylvania and the University of Delaware, respectively.
She is a licensed Registered Nurse in the State of Delaware and is a Certified Nurse Educator under the National League of Nursing.
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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.