Greetings, HACC supporters!
Disability Pride Month celebrates individuals with disabilities embracing their disabilities as important parts of who they are, with boldness and zero shame. It is also a time for the disability community to unite, uplift and amplify one another's voices - while denouncing ableism. Here at HACC, Central Pennsylvania's Community College, we recognize and value the unique and beautiful diversity disabled individuals bring to the HACC community, and beyond.
Welcome to our newsletter, HACC Yeah®! News
Greetings, HACC supporters!
We will continue to share relevant information and keep you “in the know” as we serve and support HACC students.
Please contact foundation@hacc.edu if you have any questions or need additional information.
Thank you!
Structural engineering technology is a field that challenges you to think big – think bridges, airport terminals, towers, massive commercial buildings, feats of modern technology and design!
The big picture for Tavian’s education could only come into view if it were affordable and convenient. That’s why he chose HACC.
Read more about Tavian on our website.
HACC Foundation donors provided funding to implement a text messaging feature in the computer system used to manage HACC’s relationships with future students.
The computer system houses admissions application data used by the Admissions Department. The new text messaging feature will serve to increase communication with future students regarding their next steps in applying to attend HACC. The initial planning stages include a text message notification to remind students to submit their application for admission to the College, while future implementations will prompt students to activate their HACC student account to enroll in classes. This outreach will greatly enhance the College’s student recruitment and retention efforts.
Text messaging is transformative and consistent with current trends in higher education. We will continue to seek ways to use this feature to support the College’s mission and ensure we are supporting and serving our future students well.
Through the CARE Center, HACC has created a culture of caring that views our students holistically. HACC celebrates the diversity of its student body and affirms that our students are parents, caregivers, employees, athletes, activists and so on. In HACC’s culture of caring, we also acknowledge our students' hardships and provide numerous supportive measures. This holistic approach aims to reduce the barriers preventing students from pursuing their educational goals and invites them into rich and rewarding learning experiences.
During the 2023-24 academic year, the CARE Center soared to new heights, thanks to all the support from the HACC community, our gracious donors and the surrounding communities.
Here are some highlights and points of pride on how HACC’s students were served during the 2023-24 academic year:
Facilitated over 6,000 student interactions providing immediate assistance while connecting students with long-term HACC and community resources for sustainable success.
Served 1,920 meals during FREE Meal Thursdays. FREE Meal Thursday is an opportunity for students on the Gettysburg, Harrisburg, Lancaster and York and campuses to receive nutritious meals during the fall and spring semesters. These meals began at 11:30 a.m. and were served while supplies lasted.
Provided 3,556 free student meals to students, in partnership with The Chef’s Apprentice (the student-run restaurant on HACC’s Harrisburg Campus) and the HACC Bookstore, by allowing students to eat one free meal (valued at $9) each week. This partnership demonstrated HACC’s focus on eradicating food insecurity and our proud commitment as a designated Pennsylvania Hunger-Free Campus.
Assisted over 300 students with transportation by providing monthly bus passes or access to gas cards.
Hosted numerous events focused on financial literacy, mental health, long-term community resources and career readiness.
Referred over 100 students to mental health services.
The CARE Center has helped create a #HACChasYourBack culture, which is evident as they support students. With your continued support, the CARE Center looks forward to continuing this work during the 2024-25 academic year to further impact the lives of HACC’s students.
A recent study by Lightcast found that HACC, Central Pennsylvania’s Community College, contributes $1.2 billion to the local economy annually through operational and student spending and increased alumni earnings. The study also found that for every dollar a student spends on their education at HACC, they receive nearly $5 in higher future earnings. To read more, please visit us here.
HACC, Central Pennsylvania’s Community College, added 840 graduates to its alumni network in May. The College joined 14 other Pennsylvania community colleges in graduating 7,530 students, an accomplishment recently highlighted by the Pennsylvania Commission for Community Colleges (PACCC). To read more, please visit us here.
The new HACC website (www.hacc.edu) is currently scheduled to roll out in early August! HACC yeah!
What does this mean for our website visitors? On Aug. 8, Aug. 9 and/or Aug. 10, you will notice:
Webpages may or may not appear.
Many links and webpages will be updated, removed or added.
The navigation will be updated.
A new look and feel will be implemented.
If you have any questions or need additional information, please complete and submit this online form:
Thank you!
Are you #HACCproud to be a graduate of HACC, Central Pennsylvania’s Community College? If so, we are proud to have you as a member of the HACC Alumni Association. To join the Alumni Association or update your contact information, please complete this form. Thank you!
You are invited to participate in the exciting HACC events we have coming up.
Please visit the HACC Events Calendar for more information. We will see you there!
HACC is looking for high-performing professionals ready to serve and transform the lives of students.
If you are interested in being a part of the HACC employee community, please visit our career site to view available positions.
Do you love HACC? Do you want everyone to know it? HACC yeah you do!
Please share your story with us and help others see what makes HACC so great!
We want to hear about how HACC has impacted your life and the people who helped you on your path to success.
It only takes a few minutes to share your story, but taking the time to share your experience can have a lasting impact on someone else, including future students who may be considering HACC. Don’t be shy!
Please:
Go to hacc.edu/Stories
Complete our brief online form (if you are a current HACC student)
Scroll down to the bottom of the page (if you are a HACC supporter, including an alumni or donor) and find the category that fits you
Share your HACC story with us
Note that your information may be shared in a variety of ways, including on HACC’s website and social media channels
