Greetings, HACC supporters!
Sept. 15-Oct. 15 is National Hispanic Heritage Month. This month serves to celebrate the histories, cultures and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South America. Here at HACC, Central Pennsylvania's Community College, we stand in support of and solidarity with the remarkable members of the Hispanic community.
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Greetings, HACC supporters!
We will continue to share relevant information and keep you “in the know” as we serve and support HACC students.
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HACC Receives Funding of $500,000 from the Pennsylvania Department of Education
In August 2024, HACC was notified by the Pennsylvania Department of Education that the College was awarded $500,000 to replace electrical panels at a campus. HACCyeah!
To learn more, please read the Central Penn Business Journal article.
HACC Foundation donors provided funding for two Engineering Career Day events for local high school students.
The HACC recruitment events were held at the Harrisburg and Lancaster campuses to bring awareness to students who are considering engineering or technology-based programs in college. Students participated in general and industry sessions, where they were introduced to the different disciplines, gained an overview of the journey to become an engineer and participated in hands-on activities to explore their interests. They also received guidance from the HACC Admissions Department regarding the dual enrollment and admissions process, along with details about the many services that HACC offers to students.
The events provided these exciting and positive outcomes:
Engaged 250 potential future students across 24 high schools in HACC’s service region
Generated feedback from 88% of students who indicated moderate to high interest in pursuing a career in engineering or engineering technology-related fields
Resulted in a majority of student attendees expressing that the event increased their interest in an engineering career
Provided valuable data to HACC’s Admissions Department
The impact of this engagement has far reaching effects. The Admissions Department will conduct analytics over the next three years to determine the number of student attendees who apply for admission to an engineering discipline at HACC. Fulfilling and innovative career opportunities await HACC’s future students.
HACC Foundation Donors provided funding for updated computer hardware, making it possible for students to engage in project-based learning initiatives with some of the latest modernizations in the information technology field. The hands-on experience allowed students to assemble a system unit with the hardware components described in the current textbook editions. By working with the hardware in real-life situations, students can better connect theory with practice.
The project-based learning approach ignited collaborations between HACC peers and promoted a sense of community and belonging for students. Recently, students enrolled in a computer hardware course were able to present a lesson on computer memory to Dr. John J. "Ski" Sygielski, HACC’s president and CEO, and guide him through the memory installation on two different motherboards.
The HACC Foundation continues to support HACC in its mission to keep students at the core. Creating meaningful experiences and opportunities, like these, will keep students engaged and have a positive outlook on their progress and success after HACC.
Calling all HACC alumni!
Would you like to volunteer at HACC’s Commencement ceremony? To sign up to volunteer, please complete and submit this online form:
https://www.cognitoforms.com/HACC2/CommencementCeremonyVolunteerSignUpForm
HACC Foundation Honors Gary Laabs as Director Emeritus
The HACC Foundation, a nonprofit organization established to raise funds in support of HACC, Central Pennsylvania's Community College, honored a long-time Board member recently. The HACC Foundation Board voted to approve Gary Laabs as director emeritus. To read more, please visit our online newsroom.
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.
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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:
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