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Open Educational Resources and the Strategic Plan

HACC’s One College, Uniting for Success strategic plan has two Open Educational Resource (OER) objectives that support HACC’s commitment to Retain Students & Foster Completion. With the HACC Foundation’s support, both strategic goals have been achieved and the outcomes for OER have been increased. The first goal’s outcome was 3 faculty-led projects, which increased to 30 faculty-led OER projects by the end of the strategic plan. The second goal was to provide free or low-cost textbook options for 25% of classes, which increased to 45% of classes.

The OER committee recognizes Tamara Girardi and Andrea Hartranft for their vision to build the OER structure at HACC before handing it over to Allyson Valentine and Karen Woodring, the new co-chairs of the OER committee. We’re all thankful for the OER committee’s members for their service to this college initiative: Lise-Pauline Barnett, Justin Bichler, Josh Eckenrode, Tamara Girardi, Valerie Gray, Jim Groff, Matt Harris, Andrea Hartranft, Jennifer Hummel, Carole Kerper, Darrell Lagace, Connie Ogle, Barb Stockland, Rob Swatski, and Robert Wagner. The OER committee is seeking new members representing the following departments: Math, Nursing, Business, Health Careers, and Engineering, Trades, and Computers. Please reach out to Allyson or Karen if you are interested.

The OER committee is pleased to announce the following faculty have completed their OER projects and were compensated for their work this summer:

Robert Fergesen (Engineering, Trades, and Computer Technology) Shop Measurement and Calculations (IA 107)
Valerie Bugosh, Sue Luchka, and Leisa McAlicher (Nursing) Health Assessment in Nursing (NURS 142)
Linda Beck (Communications, Humanities & the Arts) Exploring Public Speaking Accessible PowerPoint slides (COMM 101)
Sue Gao, Judy Sides, and Christine Nowik (English) Intermediate English Part 1 (ESL 030) & Intermediate English Part 2 (ESL 031)
Iva Balic, Valerie Gray and Heather Katzoff (English) Business Writing for Everyday Use (ENGL 106)
Crystal Scheib (Social Sciences) It’s more than Digging in the Dirt (ANTH 220)
Heather Burns, Connie Ogle, and Allyson Valentine (Social Sciences) Introduction to the College Experience (FS 102)

For more information about adopting, remixing, or creating your own OER project, please review the information found here. Project proposal applications will be accepted through November 5th.

ACT 48

This is an annual reminder to the college community that if you receive inquiries from students about submitting completed coursework to the PA Department of Education to have applied to ACT 48 teaching certification, please forward all requests to Erika Steenland, Curriculum Manager. Ms. Steenland and her Curriculum Management Office is the college's point-of-contact for the PA Department of Education's ACT 48 credentialing area and works with them throughout the year to submit student coursework applied towards their teaching certifications. She can be reached at ersteenl@hacc.edu or 717.736.4282.

School of Business, Technology and Industry (BTI) thanks faculty

The School of Business, Technology and Industry (BTI) thanks faculty in key and critical leadership positions in support of faculty service and professional development. We are very appreciative of all the faculty who have taken on additional responsibilities for the coming academic year. Your expertise is valued and your insight is key to our growth.

Economics Discipline Lead and Adjunct Faculty Liaison, Mihajlo Balic, professor, economics
Internships Lead, Rachel Gifford, assistant professor, business/management
Music Business Discipline Lead, Carole Knisely, assistant professor, music business
Assessment Lead, Megan MacIntire, assistant professor, marketing/management
Paralegal Studies Program Lead, Alexandra Makosky, associate professor, legal studies
Auctioneering, Hospitality and Management Discipline Lead, Dr. Michelle Myers, professor management Culinary/Baking Program Lead, Autumn Patti, assistant professor, culinary arts
Business Advisory Committee Coordinators, Richard Cordaro, assistant professor, business and Kathleen Pratt, professor, marketing/management Engineering, Trades and Computers Assessment Lead, Diane Bittle, professor, CIS
Engineering Discipline Lead, Kim Ketelsleger, professor mechanical engineering
Trades Discipline Lead, Don Stull, associate professor, automotive technology
Computer Technology Discipline Lead, Kari Meck, professor, CIS

Spring 2022 Course Options Survey Results

A survey was conducted of all current credit students to determine modes of delivery, campus, and time preferences for the Spring 2022 term. On Sept. 14, emails with individual links were distributed to 14,190 students who were enrolled at the College. Email reminders were sent on Sept. 17 and Sept. 20 to those who had not submitted a response. A total of 2,809 students completed the survey for a response rate of 19.8%.

This information was reviewed to ensure that students had flexibility in scheduling their classes for spring 2022. The College plans to survey each semester as we monitor the environment for safety. You may view the survey results here.

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