Del. Kathy Szeliga ’94
District 7
Q: How do four-year degree opportunities in Harford County contribute to the economic vitality of the area?
A: The TU/HCC partnership is a huge asset for the residents of northeastern Maryland. Students who graduate from the TU programs at HCC are most likely going to stay in the area and work locally. Allowing students to stay in the area to complete their education also creates opportunities for them to spend their money locally on rent, gas, restaurants, etc. It’s a win for students and a win for the local economy. I am very proud to have played a role in getting the TU four-year program established at HCC.
Q: What TU experience most influenced you?
A: My degree is in elementary education. The courses I took at TU taught by retired educators were exceptional. The wisdom and practical experience they shared were most helpful in the classroom setting.
Q: What would you most like TU to know about the state legislature?
A: Your voice and input are critical in shaping Maryland’s economy and future. Know who your legislators are, and let them know your views on issues that are important to you. Most legislators want to meet their constituents and hear from them. Be an interested and involved citizen if you want to have a government that works for you. If you are not speaking for yourself, someone else is speaking for you.
Alumni in Annapolis is a series of brief interviews with Towson University alumni who now represent parts of the state in the Maryland legislature. These interviews are part of the Towson Advocacy Program, which engages and educates friends, supporters and alumni of the university about Towson’s legislative interests during the General Assembly.
