President Jasken’s senior leadership team and cabinet members have been integral to establishing and maintaining close relationships with the City of Westminster and Carroll County. The senior leadership team continued the annual breakfast on campus with the Westminster City Council, and cabinet members attended every city council meeting to ensure that the college remains actively engaged in the community.
Since 2011, McDaniel has partnered with the Boys & Girls Club of Westminster (BGCW) for its holiday party. In 2022, about 50 McDaniel student volunteers attended the party for more than 200 BGCW members.
A new tradition on the Hill was “Pie with the President,” which stemmed from President Jasken’s desire to host a holiday event with as many faculty and staff members as possible. On the last day of classes before Thanksgiving break, employees were invited to an open house event including mulled wine, coffee, hot cider, charcuterie, and holiday cookies. The event was made more special by a partnership with JeannieBird Baking Company, who supplied 117 pies for those who signed up to take a fresh pie home to enjoy with their families for the holiday.