Student Handbook 2010-2011 - Holyoke Community College

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It is extremely important that students log into this system,as it is an important communication tool between student,professor, and administration. Also, urgent college-wideinformation and announcements concerning closings andevents are transmitted through this medium.The PhoenixThe Phoenix is the HCC student newspaper and covers topicsof student interest.Pulp City - Art and Literary MagazinePulp City is a student literary magazine published at the endof each academic term. Students interested in writing or inthe graphic arts are encouraged to contribute to the publication.Contact Dave Champoux (DON 363, (413) 552-2364,dchampoux@hcc.edu) if you are interested in submitting apiece of writing. Contact Beverly Wodicka (C 322, (413)552-2572) if you are interested in submitting a piece of artworkor photography.WCCHThe HCC radio station, WCCH, operates a Class D educationalFM stereo broadcast station at 103.5 on the dial.Those interested in publicizing an event or organization maydrop off material at the station, located near the studentlounge on the first floor between Donahue and Frost buildings,or call (413) 552-2488.Campus Police DepartmentE Building, (413) 552-2400The Campus Police Department is staffed by full-time commissionedpolice officers. Officers are on duty 24 hoursa day, 365 days of the year, and each is a graduate of theMassachusetts Criminal Justice Training Academy or theMassachusetts State Police Training Academy. All havebeen trained in emergency medical procedures. Each officerundergoes continuous training to upgrade skills. Campuspolice work closely with state and local police.The mission of the Campus Police Department is to providethe highest level of safety, security, and service to the collegecommunity. In order to carry out this mission, officers areexpected to do the following:8 hendcriminal offenders, conflict, procedures, Massachusetts General Laws, the rulesand regulations of the Registrar of Motor Vehicles,the Constitution of the Commonwealth ofMassachusetts, and the Constitution of the UnitedStates of America.Campus police have the authority to apprehend and arrestanyone involved in illegal acts on campus. If the offense iscommitted by a student, campus police may also refer theindividual to the Dean of Students' Office. The dean willconduct a preliminary investigation and determine the needto appoint a disciplinary board.Information regarding campus safety and security is providedto new students at orientation sessions each semester.Additional information is available at the Campus PoliceDepartment, in E 212 or at http://www.hcc.edu/campus/safety.html.Career ServicesKittredge 322, (413) 552-2387/2597Career services include career exploration, planning, counseling,job search, and placement. The workshops, printmaterials, and computerized career resources in the CareerCenter help students to choose a career path based upontheir abilities, interests, academic background, and jobmarketinformation.The center has print and computerized resources for careerexploration and the assessment of student interests andaptitudes. Students also access the Massachusetts CareerInformation System (CIS), and FOCUS computerized assessmentprograms for information on specific occupations and alisting of careers/majors for which they would be best suited.In addition, they access the college central network for jobsearch information. Software programs in the Career Centeralso include resume writing and job-listing system thatprovides information on job openings with area employers.Career workshops are offered on a regular basis, and studentsare encouraged to use the center’s resources during theirentire time at Holyoke Community College. Internet accessis also available. Placement packets are available for graduatingstudents.Students interested in transfer information have accessto the CollegeSource software that provides informationon virtually all U.S. colleges and many others worldwide.Students who choose to transfer should consult with thecollege’s transfer counselor or attend a group workshop.Computerized financial aid information is also available.Center For Academic Program Support (CAPS)DON 240, (413) 552-2584The Center for Academic Program Support (CAPS) providesfree tutoring and other support services to help studentssucceed in their classes. Tutoring is available Mondaythrough Friday in a variety of subjects on a walk-in basis andby appointment. Please visit or contact the CAPS Center
for tutoring schedules (DON 240, (413) 552-2584). Walkintutoring for writing and math is available daily in theWriting Center and the Math Center from 9 a.m.–6 p.m.,Monday– Thursday, and 9 a.m.–2 p.m. on Friday. CAPSalso offers individual professional counseling, study skillsassistance, supplemental instruction, study groups, and workshops.CAPS Math CenterDON 246, (413) 552-2596The Math Center offers free tutoring for any college mathcourse and math topics related to science, business, health,and other fields. The center offers help with course content,study procedures, problem-solving strategies, and waysto overcome math anxiety. The Math Center also offersMath Mini Prep classes which prepare students for the CPT(Computerized Placement Testing). Handouts, math textbooks,videos, and software dealing with algebra, basic math,calculus, and other topics are available. Additionally, onlinetutoring is available at http://etutoring.org.CAPS TutoringDON 244, (413) 552-2416Free, one-on-one or small-group tutoring is available for anycourse HCC has to offer (depending on tutor availability).Tutoring addresses such concerns as understanding coursecontent, reading textbooks, preparing for tests, or writingpapers. Tutoring is available during both day and eveninghours; call for more information. Appointments can bescheduled two weeks in advance. Additionally, online tutoringis available at http://etutoring.org.CAPS Workshops and SeminarsDON 240, (413) 552-2416/2584Small group instruction is offered throughout the academicyear on topics designed to improve a student’s progress atthe college. Topics include stress management, assertiveness,note-taking and test preparation. Schedules and announcementsfor these events are posted on college bulletin boardsand are often published in the Phoenix.CAPS Writing CenterDON 238, (413) 552-2599The Writing Center offers students walk-in consultation andassistance related to any college course that requires writtenassignments, such as essays, research papers, or literary analysis.The center also offers workshops covering writing andresearch projects. Handouts, videos, and software are availableon the writing process, grammar, punctuation, and othertopics. Additionally, online tutoring in writing is available athttp://etutoring.orgChild CareThe Kids Place (413) 538-7742Child care services are available on campus through TheKids Place, located on the campus access road between parkinglots E and F. The Kids Place provides year-round earlychildhood programs for a fee (vouchers accepted) to studentswhose children are between the ages of four weeks and sevenyears of age. The center opens at 7 a.m. daily. Parents need toregister and enroll their children.Clubs and Student ActivitiesDON 102 (413) 552-2060HCC encourages students to become involved in thewide variety of activities and organizations on campus.Participation in these clubs often provides students with newskills, knowledge, and friendships. For those transferring to afour-year institution, involvement in one or several organizationscan add significantly to a student profile.The formation of extracurricular organizations is encouragedby the college. Clubs will vary in activity from year to yearand a current listing of clubs and their advisors appears onpage 6.In September and January, a club fair is held in the courtyardand the cafeteria. Advisors and members of clubs are presentto answer questions. This provides the opportunity for studentsto join the club of their choice.There are a variety of procedures and policies governing theoperation of clubs, student transportation, and student activitieson campus. The HCC Club Manual outlines the policiesand procedures of clubs on campus and can be obtainedthe Student Activities Office (DON 102). The HCC travelpolicy is available in the Student Affairs Office (FR 224) orat the Bartley Center. Call (413) 552-2161 for more information.Computing FacilitiesHCC has extensive computing facilities available for use byany HCC student with a valid ID. HCC alumni with writtenauthorization from the alumni director may also use thecomputer center.To use the computer labs, students must register in the logbookand agree to use the facilities within the guidelines ofthe college’s acceptable use policy (www.hcc.edu/about/college_pol.html).Students must also sign out when they arefinished. Student ID cards will be held until students leavethe lab. Open lab users of DON 142, 144, and 146 must registerin DON 142. The list of computer labs and their schedulescan be accessed on the HCC website at http://www.hcc.edu/campus/computerlabs.html9
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