Hawks Corner

Hello, HACC Hawks!

Welcome to the student newsletter. HACC is dedicated to providing news that matters most to you in an easy-to-read format. We will continue to share relevant information and keep you “in the know” as we serve and support you.

This newsletter is shared with all current HACC students.

Thank you!

HACC's Core Values

Excellence:

We set high goals and achieve them.
We consistently perform above our own and others’ expectations.
We provide exceptional service to all.

Innovation:

We challenge the status quo.
We continually strive to develop new and creative approaches to the education and training needs of our communities.

Inclusivity:

We promote respect, collegiality, diversity and empathy in all we say and do.
We nurture awareness and cultural sensitivity to create a climate of trust.
We create a learning environment that appreciates diversity.
We respect the shared governance decision-making process.

Integrity:

We behave in a manner consistent with our core values.
We are honest, open and truthful in our statements and actions.
We provide the most accurate information available in all communication.

Important GI Bill Reminder: Time to Verify Your Enrollment

Dear Student,

The deadline to verify your enrollment is approaching. To ensure you continue receiving your Monthly Housing Allowance (MHA) and/or kicker payments, verify your enrollment as soon as possible.

If you previously opted-in to text message verification, you should receive a text message from Veterans Affairs at the end of the month requesting that you verify enrollment.

If you continued to attend your courses or training over the past month, reply “Yes” to verify enrollment.
If you reply “No,” your file will be flagged for review.

NOTE: If your schedule or courses have changed, please contact us; so we can resolve any issues and avoid delayed payments.

If you are enrolled in email verification, you should receive an email from Veterans Affairs at the end of the month requesting that you verify enrollment. Follow the links in the email to notify Veterans Affairs of your enrollment status.

If you fail to submit enrollment verification for two consecutive months, your MHA/kicker payments will be stopped until you verify your enrollment.

If you need to verify your enrollment over the phone, opt-in to text verification, or enroll in email verification, you may call the Education Call Center (ECC) at 1-888-GIBILL-1 (1-888-442-4551) domestically or 001-918-781-5678 overseas.

For more information on enrollment verification, including an infographic with step-by-step instructions and FAQs, explore the Enrollment Verification website. All of this information will also be shared with affected students directly. To find your SCO, go to the GI BILL Comparison Tool and search for your school.

Thank you for your hard work and continued support of our GI Bill beneficiaries throughout this new process.

Respectfully,

Education Service

AskVA

Veterans Crisis Line

New Student Orientation is Here for YOU!

The team that brings you YOUR new student orientation is here to help you move seamlessly through the enrollment process.

The New Student Orientation team is always there to move students from admissions to registration while empowering them to knowledgeably and confidently interact with HACC resources and key personnel.

These student-centered professionals are communicating with students regularly through a variety of ways (including emails, text messages and phone calls) and are excited to work with all new students at the start of their educational journey.

Think of New Student Orientation as the office where you can go for help with all of your new student needs.

Don’t forget to:

Access Navigate To-Dos for reminders on important tasks to complete as a HACC student!
Check out Orientation Homebase, a comprehensive webpage that will help you confidently access key HACC services and personnel.

As a student, you can contact this office at any time via email at orientation@hacc.edu or 717- 780-2513.

Ultimately YOURS.

Join us! Seeking Students for “It’s On Us” Peer Education Program

Are you passionate about sexual assault and gender issues? Looking for ways to make a difference in our college community? Consider becoming a Peer Educator with It’s On Us!

It’s On Us is a collegewide student group made up of students serving to educate their peers about sexual assault and gender issues. Peer Educators do presentations and other activities aimed at helping fellow students learn about issues such as sexual assault, harassment, consent, healthy relationships and more! Training will be offered. This will be a great experience to add to your resume and help to make HACC a healthier, safer and stronger learning community.

We believe it’s on ALL of us to play a part in making our college community safe and inclusive. If you are interested in joining, please fill out this link for our signup list or use the QR codes on the poster. We will reach out to you to schedule info sessions to learn more. You can also contact Briana Legerlotz (bjlegerl@hacc.edu) with any questions.

Mental Health Matters

Happy February and congratulations on a great start to a new semester! We at HACC care about you and wish you mental wellness as you continue to strive toward your educational goals because we know that life happens and you’re more than just a student. To offer you more support, we’ve gathered some free events that may be helpful as you continue your spring 2022 semester!

Mental Health Matters | Multiple Dates Available @ 8:30 p.m. (see for more information on the registration page): https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mental-health-matters-tickets-161228744515?aff=ebdssbonlinesearch

Creating a Low-Stress Environment & Minimizing Crises | Feb. 10 @ 1 p.m. (registration required): https://www.eventbrite.com/e/creating-a-low-stress-environment-minimizing-crises-free-webinar-tickets-223689389987?aff=ebdssbonlinesearch

The Contours of Depression and Anxiety | Feb. 23 @ 5 p.m. (registration required): https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mental-health-series-the-contours-of-depression-and-anxiety-webinar-tickets-230849887227

Want to Help Us Improve Our Financial Aid Webpages?

We want to improve our financial aid webpages to better serve our students. However, we need your help.

We have TWO different assessments available. Could you please try one or both of them?

Navigational test: https://ows.io/tj/pv08h08x

This navigational test will help us assess how successful our website visitors are at completing top tasks.

Sorting test: https://ows.io/os/4vr67n3c

This card sort gives us an idea of how website visitors group the various topics together.

Transfer Services is Here to Help You with the Transfer Process

HACC's transfer team understands that obtaining an associate degree and transferring to a four-year college or university is the primary goal of many students. We are here to make sure that you achieve your transfer goals. Don't hesitate to contact us with your questions.

Phone: 717-270-4222 ext. 413353
Email: transfer@hacc.edu
Remote Services: Monday - Friday; 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Please note the hours are subject to change. Zoom: Schedule Appointment

Drop-in on Tuesday, 10 a.m.-noon: https://hacc.zoom.us/j/96027204419
Stay up to date about transfer events by visiting our virtual bulletin board at Transfer Events (hacc.edu)

How can YOU connect outside-of-the-classroom learning with YOUR career path here at HACC?

Experiential Learning allows you to do this in many ways. Career Services is here to help YOU Explore, Discover and Connect to a variety of experiences that allow YOU to choose a career path that suits YOUR skills and talents best!

Since a staggering 95 percent of employers said that candidate experience is a factor in hiring decisions, according to an annual survey by the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE), now is the time for you to consider your approach! Nearly half surveyed employers wanted new grad experience to come from internships or co-op programs. If you have completed internship, you will clearly have an edge over other candidates who haven’t. “Not only does participation in an internship make the student a more attractive candidate,” says NACE Executive Director, Marilyn Macke, “but it can also be an avenue to a job.”

So, how do you get started?

First, before you embark on an internship search you should consider doing an Informational Interview. This allows you to be in the driver’s seat as the interviewer. Now you will ask the questions for which you want answers about a particular career field or industry!
Second, once you consider doing an Informational Interview you should also really decide upon doing a Job Shadowing experience. This may or may not be done at the same time as the Informational Interview. Job Shadowing allows you to observe and experience a ‘day in the life of’ a career professional in the field or industry of your interest.
Third, now that you have spoken to a knowledgeable career professional and hopefully, also observed what s/he actually does in the workplace environment you may begin the Internship Search Process by consulting The HACC Student’s Guide to Internship Planning
Fourth, schedule an individual appointment to discuss informational interviews, job shadowing, internships or any other type of experiential learning opportunity here at HACC by calling 717-780-2433 or emailing careerservices@hacc.edu. Don’t forget, check out HACC’s Career Services webpages and the many resources we have available for you about internships and experiential learning here: https://www.hacc.edu/Students/CareerServices/internships-and-experiential-learning-opportunities.cfm.

We look forward to hearing from you soon!

Follow these Steps to Landing the Right Job or Internship for You! Tips from Career Services.

Whether you are graduating this May or simply looking for your next employment opportunity, Career Services is here to help you along any step of the way!

Step 1) Write a Strong Resume that highlights YOUR best skills and accomplishments. After writing a draft make an appointment with Career Services to have it reviewed.
Step 2) Prior to the job search, make sure your online presence is professional. Google yourself! According to a survey conducted by CareerBuilder in 2017, 70 percent of employers look up applicants online and use social media while screening candidates.

Step 3) Start the Job search process. Register and upload your resume to College Central Network (CCN): https://www.collegecentral.com/hacc/ Employers who express interest in HACC students and alumni are referred to CCN to post positions.
Step 4) Network and Learn how to create a LinkedIn account.

It’s estimated that about 80 percent of jobs are found through networking.

Step 5) Prepare for the Interview - Study Yourself, Research the Employer and Practice, Practice, Practice! Schedule a mock interview with Career Services: It is all about preparation!
Step 6) Stay positive! Remember the job search is a process, it will take time and dedication.

To schedule an individual appointment with the Career Services staff, please call 717-780-2433 or email careerservices@hacc.edu. Check out our Career Services webpage and the many resources we have available for you here: https://www.hacc.edu/Students/CareerServices/Handouts-and-Guides.cfm.

We look forward to assisting you!

How Will HACC Handle Weather Announcements during COVID19?

If there is a weather announcement regarding campus closures, it will only affect employees and students involved in on-campus classes and services. All other remote work, remote instruction and virtual learning courses will continue as scheduled.

Please see the “Weather Announcement Process During COVID-19” menu on hacc.edu/Weather for more information and our communication methods for notifications.

Bucknell University's Full-Tuition Scholarship

Are you interested in an opportunity to earn a full-tuition scholarship? Then here is your chance! Through the Bucknell Community College Scholars Program (BCCSP), you will be able to attend a six-week summer program.

During those weeks, you will take two classes and live on Bucknell's campus making new friends and experiencing all BU offers in and out of the classroom.

This unique opportunity takes place while you are completing your degree at HACC. After completing the summer program, students will return to HACC and register for classes to complete their associate degree. While finishing up at HACC, students can apply to Bucknell for a chance to be accepted and offered a full-tuition scholarship.

Eligibility qualifications:

Household income threshold of $60,000 for families; $30,000 for independent students
$45,000 for married couples
GPA of 3.5 or higher
Have completed a minimum of 12 community college credits as of Jan. 15, 2022
Have demonstrated leadership abilities, problem-solving skills and campus engagement

Image courtesy of Bucknell University

Deadline: Applications are being accepted now for all those interested and must be completed by Friday, March 4, 2022. Please apply here: BCCSP Application.

For answers to your questions, please reach out to us at transfer@hacc.edu.

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