Hawks Corner

YOUR Library and Learning Commons is here for you!

• Need a place to study, research or use a computer? Library & Learning Commons spaces are open Monday-Thursday. For more information, check the Learning Commons Updates page.

• Need help with a class? Tutoring is available on-campus and online (via Zoom). For more information, see the Tutoring schedule.

• Need assistance with time management, organization or study skills? Academic Coaching appointments are available on-campus and online. Make an appointment today.

• Need help with locating resources? Make a Research Appointment with a Faculty Librarian.

• Need help with technology? User Support technicians are available on campus and remote. For more information, see the User Support page.

• Need to print? We have printing hubs setup at the campuses. Check the User Support Printing page.

• Need a place to meet with a group? Book a study room in YOUR campus library.

When learning challenges, a diagnosis, a medical condition, or even a temporary injury are keeping you from being able to manage coursework, there is available support at HACC. Maybe a bit of extra time on a test because of the need to read items a few times for it to “click” can make a difference or having a better understanding when hearing information rather than reading words leads to better test scores, Student Access may be able to help put a plan together that can help.

Learn more about us.

• For services and contact information, please go to https://bit.ly/StudentAccessServices

• Not yet connected to a SAS Coordinator? Go to: https://bit.ly/SASIntakeLin

My name is Heather Durham. I was enrolled in the Nurse Aide class at HACC. It was a very good class with lots of learning tools to help you prepare for the real work!

During my time in the class, I faced several obstacles with my hearing. I am particularly deaf and I wear 2 hearing aids. First, I was not able to hear from the regular stethoscope to take blood pressure; which is required to become a Nurse Aide. HACC made accommodations to allow the use of an amplified stethoscope and also provided one for me to use during the class. Secondly, when my hearing aid broke and I had trouble getting it fixed. With the help of Emanda Reiner and Kelli Christiana, we were able to get an appointment the same day to get it repaired and they allowed me to make up my missed time the next day in class. Finally, was the day after my hearing aid was repaired. The molding came off the hearing aid and got stuck in my ear. A group of fellow classmates saw how upset I was and worked together to get the part out of my ear.

Even after the class was over and I graduated, I was able to use what I learned to help do my job better. When taking my State Registry Exam; to become a registered nurse aide for the Commonwealth of PA, I was able to use the amplified stethoscope from HACC to help accommodate my hearing difficulties. I would like to say that if you’re facing an obstacle, just push through it and continue on your journey.

“Being challenged in life is inevitable, being defeated is optional.” ~ Roger Crawford

New Career Information on HACC’s Website

Up-to-date career information is now displayed on HACC’s academic program webpages.

As shown in the screenshot below, students can now see:

• A list of careers they can pursue

• Top skills needed for those careers

• Median salaries

• Current number of job openings in the region

• Projected outlook for those careers

This data is automatically updated on a quarterly basis.

ACTIVATE Your FREE student College Central Network (CCN) account to begin using all its unique career service resources and tools.

EVERY HACC student is provided with a FREE student CCN account when they begin their studies here at HACC. CCN is HACC’s Career Services Platform, where you can do the following:

• Research all topics related to career services via a document library, podcasts, and videos; Submit a resume for review

• You can search for and apply to experiences such as work-based learning, volunteering, internships, and various types of employment, including student employment here at HACC

• You may also find a variety of workshops, career and internship fairs, transfer fairs, STEAM Fest Days, and other events to attend

• Create an E-Portfolio

• Plus, you can even connect with a Mentor.

Typically, within the first several weeks after you begin your classes, you will receive an email to your Hawkmail email address inviting you to activate your CCN account.

When you receive that email, you will follow the directions to activate your CCN account. Your HACC ID number with the ‘H’ will always be your User Name. Then key in your Hawkmail email address OR the email address you initially used when you enrolled at HACC to begin securing your account. You will then be prompted to create your password and be instructed to sign into your account.

Once you sign in to your account, you will fill out the registration form, which is what creates your profile in the system. Initially, you only have to fill in the information with a RED ASTERISK next to the field. Once that form is submitted, you may then begin using your CCN account. If you have any questions or issues with activating your CCN account, email careerservices@hacc.edu. Visit the career services website for more information about Career Development & Transfer Services events.

We look forward to working with all of you!

www.collegecentral.com/hacc

The Men’s Basketball season is in full swing! Make sure to catch a game and support your HACC Hawks as they compete within the EPAC Conference and Region 19 of the NJCAA. For complete schedule and updates, please go to the HACC Hawks Athletic webpage, which can be found here.

The fall 2022 Esports Season has concluded on a high note for the HACC Hawks! Hearthstone player Raven Fisher “Two for one” secured his ticket to the NJCAAe Hearthstone Championship game after capturing the victory over Three Rivers College: 3-2. On Saturday, Dec. 10, 2022, Raven Fisher entered the Hearthstone Championship game against Hocking College Hawks. Both players battled back and forth to the finish, enduring four rounds in the championship match. In the fourth round, Fisher led with his Warlock against Hocking's Priest. Despite Hocking's strong start "Two for one" quickly established a board presence and began to overwhelm Hocking College with curse mechanics. This placed Hocking in a position where they were unable to recover. "Twoforone's" opponent emoted "You play like the Ancient Ones" and conceded, giving the Championship win to Raven "Two for one" Fisher. This was a monumental victory as it is the first Esports NJCAAe Tournament win for the HACC Hawks! #HACCProud #HACCYeah

The spring 2023 Esports season has begun, so make sure to cheer on your Hawks as they battle in the cyber arena!

Check out the Hawks in action and Hawk esports.

Weekly wellness classes and monthly programs will be provided to all HACC students, staff and faculty. A few exciting programs to look for are PSECU’s Lunch and Learn series, where participants will be entered to win prizes as they build confidence in their financial wellness. The series will go over topics such as Romance Scams, Scholarships, Loans and Financial Future. The Massage Therapy Studio will be offering Free 10-minute chair massages this spring, Feb. 28, 2023, and May 4, 2023, in Cooper. Ashia of Ashia Afro Cardio LLC. will return to provide a fun and upbeat Afro Cardio class from 6:30-7:30 p.m. in the Evans PE Center Room 107, Monday nights! These are just a few of the exciting programs coming up this spring 2023 semester. Make sure to check the Wellness Calendar on the Hawks website.

You don’t want to miss these fun opportunities!