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 Important Dates in October, are listed below:
October 1 Last day to apply for Graduation
October 15 Last day for 1st 7-week part-of-term classes
October 16 Final grades due for 1st 7-week part-of-term classes
October 16-17 Fall Break (No classes, College open)
October 18 Midterm grades for 14-week classes posted and available to students online
October 18 Classes resume – Follow Monday Schedule
October 23 Classes begin 2nd 7-week part-of-term classes
October 30 Priority registration for Military/Veteran students begins
For more events happening in October at HACC, click here.
Jeffrey Gaines to Perform at HACC and Raise Scholarship Funds
HACC’s Rose Lehrman Arts Center will become a soul music venue Oct. 7, 2023, as we welcome Jeffrey Gaines for a fundraising concert and meet-and-greet. The cost of your ticket will support students who are pursuing careers in the arts. All ticket sales and contributions will support HACC’s Jeffrey Gaines Scholarship for the Performing Arts. HACC students can purchase tickets for a reduced rate!
Don’t wait for tickets to sell out! For more information and to purchase tickets, please visit hacc.edu/JeffreyGainesConcert. Thank you for supporting HACC students.
ATTN: Fall 2023 GRADUATING students!!!
Apply to graduate by Oct. 1, 2023 to receive your diploma.
Commencement ceremony information will be sent to YOUR HawkMail in mid-October.
Mental Health Resources are Available to You!
Happy October, HACC Student! A new month brings on many things including cooler weather, busier workloads and other activities that tend to fill our “to-do” lists. This October, we wish to remind you of the mental health resources available to you through our counseling service, M&S EAP. They offer counseling services, as well as other resources that you may need including financial support, health and more. To find out what M&S EAP has to offer you, visit: www.hacc.edu/mentalhealth and follow the prompts to access these services. Be well and stay tuned to the HACC calendar of events to find more resources during the month of October!
Black Students Can ‘Be the Change’ through HACC Scholarships
In fall 2021, the PNC Foundation awarded a $112,500 grant to the HACC Foundation that provided full-ride scholarships for Black students enrolled in HACC’s Police Academy or Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Program. In spring 2023, the grant was expanded to provide full-ride scholarships for Black students enrolled in HACC’s Advanced EMT, Criminal Justice, Paralegal Studies Certificate and Paramedic programs.
Through these scholarships, the HACC Foundation covers all tuition and educational costs associated with these programs. That’s right - eligible Black students will go to HACC for free.
Please help us spread the word about this initiative so these scholarships can be awarded! Please visit hacc.edu/BeTheChange to learn more and share these materials with interested individuals.
It’s Time to Travel!
The HACC Alumni Association is hitting the road and offering a bus trip in partnership with AAA Travel, and you’re invited!
Please join us for the A Slice of Brooklyn Pizza Tour May 18, 2024, to benefit HACC students.
This trip is open to anyone, including (but not limited to) alumni, donors, employees, students and other supporters.
For more information, including trip details and how to sign up, please visit this webpage. We can’t wait to see you there!
Submit Your Writing and Artwork to The Copper Quill!
Do you enjoy writing poetry or short works of prose (fiction or nonfiction), taking photographs, and/or creating works of art? If so, please consider submitting your work to HACC’s online literary magazine, The Copper Quill, for possible publication in an upcoming issue! Feel free to reach out to us with questions at haccliteraryjournal@gmail.com and to submit your work via the following weblink.
Welcome Back from PTK!
As the fall semester begins, we’d like to welcome new and returning students! Whether you’re just starting out or have already invested some time here, we hope you find the information in this article beneficial and inspiring.
Have you heard of Phi Theta Kappa (PTK)? Did you receive an invitation to join but did not know if it was legitimate or what the benefits of joining are? Well, we are here to tell you that this honor society is legit and offers many tangible benefits to its members.
Phi Theta Kappa is the most renowned International Honor Society, exclusively for the benefit of community colleges. It strives to acknowledge academic excellence and encourage students to enhance their leadership skills. Every community college has its own unique chapter of PTK. Our chapter here at HACC is Alpha Nu Omega (ANO). The ANO chapter at HACC is entirely inclusive and aims to engage members with a focus on fellowship, scholarship, leadership and service. Our goal is to learn, support, celebrate and grow together.
Why Should You Join?
Members will be recognized at graduation and receive a PTK seal on their diploma
Members will receive a welcome packet containing the prestigious Golden Key Membership pin, a Certificate of Membership, and a PTK graduation tassel
Members will have access to nearly millions of dollars in PTK-exclusive scholarship opportunities (for both members in the community colleges as well as transfer scholarships)
Accountability and support, approximately 91% of PTK members stay on track and graduate
Members can join a network of over 3 million other PTK members worldwide
Join a community of like-minded individuals with similar goals and aspirations
Recognition during the induction ceremony
Opportunities to travel to regional and national conferences
A one-time fee of $85 to officially join the ANO chapter of PTK is required. However, if you are a recipient of the KEYS program here at HACC, you can request assistance with paying the one-time membership fee. There is also an opportunity for scholarship dollars to support your membership, just contact an advisor!
If you would like to become a member or have any further questions, please get in touch with one of our chapter advisors, who would be happy to help.
Gina Crance – Advisor, gcrance@hacc.edu
Olajiwon McCadney – Advisor, okmccadn@hacc.edu
Michelle Dixon – Chapter President, mrd89365@hawkmail.hacc.edu
Lauren Irwin – Historian/Treasurer, lai44930@hawkmail.hacc.edu
Jasmine Ramos – Vice President of Scholarship, jxr82982@hawkmail.hacc.edu
Kristin Kuhns – Vice President of Fellowship, ker29166@hawkmail.hacc.edu
Or for further reading about PTK, please visit https://www.ptk.org/
Interfaith Prayer Rooms at HACC
The Harrisburg and Lancaster campuses have dedicated interfaith prayer rooms. These rooms are open to all students and employees of all faiths for prayer and meditation. These rooms are provided particularly in response to our Muslim students’ request to have a safe and comfortable place to perform mandatory prayers throughout the day. Those who wish to utilize the room are encouraged to bring their own prayer rugs, however, mats are also available to use.
Locations:
Cooper 130 at the Harrisburg Campus
East Building 311B at the Lancaster Campus
Leader 158 at the York Campus
Students and staff may contact internationalstudent@hacc.edu with any questions.
Connecting you to Success!
YOUR HACC Learning Commons includes the Library, Testing, Tutoring and User Support. Together we are here to help!
Need a place to study, research or use a computer? The Learning Commons has added Friday hours in Gettysburg, Harrisburg, Lancaster and York. For more information, check our hours page.
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 technology? User Support technicians are available on campus and remotely. For more information, see the User Support page.
Need help with locating resources? Make a Research Appointment with a faculty librarian.
Need help with a class? Tutoring is available on-campus and online (via Zoom). For more information, see the Tutoring schedule.
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.
Join Our Amazing Team!
Do you remember your first semester at HACC? Were you nervous or overwhelmed? Do you want to help students turn their nerves into excitement and energy? Are you excited to share your story and what you have learned? Would you like to do all of this and develop your leadership skills, make new friends and get involved with the HACC community?
Learn why HAWKGuide and recent HACC graduate McKenzie Hall loved working with the NSO team:
“Being a student worker for the New Student Orientation team has helped me build interpersonal skills and leadership qualities. The greatest gift I received from the NSO team was their amazing support and encouragement throughout my educational journey. The flexibility of the job made it easy to find the balance between work life and school life. It was a pleasure meeting and working with Nakia, Ayelet, and Jenny as well as the other departments here at HACC, and the students that I had the opportunity to mentor.”
Search no more! Apply NOW to become a HAWKGuide with the New Student Orientation Unit!
Learn how to plan and implement new student orientation programs, improve your public speaking skills, collect and analyze data and more!
For more information, or to apply, visit College Central Network or email us at orientation@hacc.edu.
You Can Positively Impact Lives by Serving on the HACC Foundation Board of Directors
The HACC Foundation, a nonprofit organization established in 1985 to raise funds to support HACC, seeks professional, ethical, knowledgeable and hard-working individuals to join its Board of Directors.
The Board raises funds for the College; directs the business and financial affairs; and serves as the policymaking body of the HACC Foundation. The Board is comprised of business and community leaders, who are committed to raising funds for HACC students, programs and facilities.
Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply for membership on the HACC Foundation Board. Applications are accepted any time and should be submitted using an online application.
Please view these photographs to see why others enjoy serving on the HACC Foundation Board.
For more information on the HACC Foundation, visit haccfoundation.org.
Overwhelmed? The Learning Commons is Here to Help!
All campus Learning Commons spaces will be open 7:30 a.m.-5 p.m. during Fall Break (No classes, College open, Oct. 16-17).
For up to date open hours check the hours page.
The Tutoring Center offers academic coaching to students who would like to maximize their educational experience at HACC. We can help you with:
Time Management
Organization
Confidence
Transition to College
Test-taking Strategies
Note-taking
Make an academic coaching appointment today!
Need help with an assignment? Check out these resources.
For the latest updates, check out our new ViewSonic screens located at each campus Learning Commons!
Don't Forget to Check Out and Read the Bulletin Boards on Campus for Important Information!
Keep Informed About All Things HACC
Transfer Services October 2023 Events
Fall 2023 Transfer Fairs
Are you thinking about transferring to a four-year college or university, after HACC? Meet with/ representatives to explore your options!
If you answered yes, then attend HACC's fall transfer fair. Multiple college and university representatives will be there waiting to speak with you one-on-one about their transfer process and other opportunities. See below for the dates and times the transfer fairs will be hosted at your home campus.
Gettysburg on Wednesday, Oct. 4, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. (Multi-Purpose Room 130)
York on Thursday, Oct. 12, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. (Leader Corridor 130)
Lancaster on Wednesday, Oct. 25, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. (Lancaster East Room 203)
Harrisburg on Tuesday, Oct. 31, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. (Cooper Student Center Dining Room/Lobby)
Click here to see Transfer Services' Online Events Bulletin Board.
College/University Information Session
During the last two weeks in October, the Transfer Services team is hosting information sessions in Lancaster and Harrisburg. These information sessions allow one to meet with transfer admission counselors from various universities and colleges in one location. The representatives will provide information about their schools and offer you valuable tips about the transfer process.
Lancaster Campus: Sign up here
Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2023
Location: Main Building Room 222 or via Zoom
The first session is scheduled from 11 a.m.-noon (Info Session A)
Second, from 12:30 p.m.-1:30 p.m. (Info Session B).
Harrisburg Campus: Sign up here
Monday, Oct. 30, 2023
Location: Cooper Building Room 209 B/A
The first session is scheduled from 11 a.m.-noon (Info Session A)
Second, from 1 p.m.-2 p.m. (Info Session B).
The Transfer Services team will provide information about the specific colleges and universities in attendance closer to the event.
Fall 2023 College/University Campus Tour and Admission Presentation Visit
Greetings, HACC Students. Transfer Services has one last campus tour scheduled for this fall. If you want to visit Penn State Harrisburg with us in October, sign up today using your HACC email address.
Click here to sign up or scan the QR code.
You may meet us at the college or university or ride with the Transfer Service team on HACC's 15-passenger bus.
Penn State Harrisburg Wednesday, Oct. 18, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
The bus will leave from the Harrisburg Campus outside Select Medical Health Pavilion. Address: 61-99 Alumni Dr, Harrisburg, PA 17110
The time above indicates when we will depart and approximately return to the Harrisburg campus. Email transfer@hacc.edu or call 717-221-1750 ext. 211750 with your questions.
Bucknell Summer Scholars Information Session
Learn how to earn a full-tuition scholarship to attend Bucknell University while completing your degree at HACC! Students selected will spend six weeks of summer '24 living in Bucknell and taking two in-person classes. Complete the program, then you can apply to Bucknell and receive a full-tuition scholarship.
When: Monday, Nov. 6, 2023
Where: Harrisburg Campus Cooper 209B/A or Zoom
Time: 2 - 4 p.m.
Sign up here or scan the QR code:
Jump into Fall 2023 Career Connection Weeks!
The fall 2023 semester is underway with plenty of events created for our HACC students and alums to attend. In addition to all of the stand-alone workshops and events HACC’s Career Services Events webpage. Career Connections Weeks are coming to YOUR HACC location this October. Get ready to Explore, Discover & Connect to your current career field or a career field(s) of interest to you!
Attending HACC’s Career Connections Weeks offer you the opportunity to discover different career fields within majors/programs, explore a wide range of career fields generally, and connect with employer partners, faculty, staff and other students for career conversations, workshops, employer tabling, career and internship fairs, transfer fairs and more during the weeks’ variety of events at HACC’s campus locations in-person and virtually as well!
HACC’s Career Connections Week SAVE THE DATES
Gettysburg Career Connections Week Oct. 3, 4 & 5
York Career Connections Week Oct. 9, 10, 11 & 12
Lancaster Career Connections Week Oct. 23, 24, 25 & 26
Harrisburg Career Connections Week Oct. 30, 31 & Nov. 2
Lebanon Networking Event To be determined – stay tuned!
Where will the Career Connections Weeks take place at the local HACC Campus locations?
Career Connections Weeks events will take place throughout various buildings and virtually. So be sure to check each campus location for a building location (hallway, multipurpose room, lobby, quad, etc.), room number and/or Zoom link.
How to Prepare for Career Connections Weeks
The best way to prepare for Career Connections Weeks is to view the events on HACC’s Career Services Events webpage which is updated every semester OR you may log in to your student College Central Network (CCN) account to also see some of the posted events. If you haven’t activated your CCN account yet, watch the video.
If you plan to attend any Career and Internship Fairs, please make an appointment with a Career Education Advisor in advance (if possible) to update your resume. This way you can provide one to employers of your choice or at least be able to provide them with an electronic copy. Don’t fret because you can still speak to employers and ask questions without having a resume handy as well! Speaking of asking questions, come prepared after searching through the employers, speakers and/or presenters with a short list of questions to ask at any of the fairs (email us for some sample questions as well!).
You may either pre-register (via Navigate or email us) for an event or just arrive to participate. See you there!
For more information about Career Connections Weeks events, email careerservices@hacc.edu for assistance.
HACC students are invited to apply for on-campus employment through the Student Employment Program.
You can earn money by working on campus up to 20 hours per week. If you are interested in pursuing employment opportunities, the Student Employment Program can help! We have made the job search and application process easy to navigate.
The online job search can be found by visiting College Central Network (CCN) at www.collegecentral.com/hacc. If you have not done so already, please activate your CCN account. Your username is the beginning of your HAWKmail email address and your email is your HAWKmail.
Once logged in, search my school's jobs and filter job type by student employment. We offer positions in various departments across all five HACC locations that work with your class schedule.
Working on campus has its perks:
Flexible schedules
Opportunity to get major-specific experience
Mentorships with campus faculty and staff
Feeling more connected to HACC and making a difference at YOUR College
Develop soft skills that employers are looking for in recent graduates
With all those amazing benefits in mind, check out the current job postings on College Central Network (CCN) (www.collegecentral.com/hacc) and let the Student Employment Program know if you need help by contacting us at studentemployment@hacc.edu.
FAQs
How many hours can I work a week?
Up to 20 hours per week and on a flexible schedule
What happens after I apply?
Once a student application is received, it is forwarded to the hiring manager for review. If a student is chosen for an interview and selected to be hired, onboarding documents will follow (please reference the next two questions below for more information about onboarding). The Social Security On-Campus Authorization Form will be attached to the onboarding email for international students who do not have a social security number. The following will need to be completed on the form:
Fill out the top section.
Get your student employment supervisor to fill out the middle section.
Forward it to International Student Services at internationalstudent@hacc.edu for a signature before taking it to the Social Security Administration.
Detailed instructions are on the form.
Please Contact:
Start your application today, and if you need assistance, please let the Student Employment Program know by contacting us at studentemployment@hacc.edu.
Be In the Know
2023-24 HACC Student Handbook
Click on the image or here to view and download the student handbook.
HACC's Course Catalog
The HACC 2023-24 course catalog has a new look! Check out the 2023-24 course catalog and view this video to see some of the highlights of the publication.