Student Handbook 2010-2011 - Holyoke Community College

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Joint Admissions ProgramsThe Joint Admissions Program applies to students whomatriculated prior to fall 2009. To receive the benefits ofthe Joint Admissions Program, students are required tocomplete their associate degrees by August 2013 and mustmatriculate at a Massachusetts state college or Universityof Massachusetts campus by fall 2014. Students enrollingfall 2009 or later will find information on the new statewidetransfer policy in this section of the Handbook underTransfer Opportunities.LabsAcademic Computing Lab (DON 142), (413) 552-2359Adaptive Lab (FR 149), (413) 552-2156Anatomy and Physiology Lab (Marieb 220), (413) 552-2526Biology Today Lab (Marieb 226), (413) 552-2517Botany Lab (Marieb 308), (413) 552-2518Chemistry Lab (FR 375), (413) 552-2514Environmental Lab (Marieb 106), (413) 552-2523Hospitality Management Lab (FR 261), (413) 552-2380Language Lab (DON 148), (413) 552-2794Learning Lab (DON 248), (413) 552-2103Microbiology Lab (Marieb 220), (413) 552-2526Nursing Lab (Marieb 118), (413) 552-2110Pharmacy Tech Lab (Marieb 202), (413) 552-2053Physics/Engineering Lab (FR 369), (413) 552-2513Veterinary Science Lab (Marieb 236/240),(413) 552-2507 and (413) 552-2516Videoconferencing Lab (DON 104), (413) 552-2082Note: Not all labs are available on a walk-in basis. Please consultwith department office before using.LibrarySemester Hours:Monday–Thursday, 8 a.m. –8:30 p.m.Friday, 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m.Saturday, 10 a.m.–2 p.m.Non-semester hours: as postedThe mission of the library is to ensure that students becomeefficient and effective consumers of information. To thatend, the library provides a wide selection of books, journals,audiovisuals, and online databases selected to support theacademic programs of the college.Reference librarians are available Monday through Fridayand on Saturday during the academic year to assist with studentresearch needs and to provide instruction in informationliteracy. In addition, students are able to borrow materialsfrom the following members of the Cooperating Librariesof Greater Springfield: American International College, BayPath College, Elms College, Springfield College, SpringfieldTechnical Community College, Western New EnglandCollege, and Westfield State College. Students may alsorequest material from the C/W MARS library network andhave it sent to the HCC library for pickup. C/W MARSincludes over 140 academic, public, and special librarieslocated in Central and Western Massachusetts.A valid HCC ID card is required for borrowing HCClibrary resources, for accessing HCC library databasesfrom home, for borrowing material from CLGS libraries,or requesting material online from C/W MARS libraries.Policies governing the circulation of library materials areavailable from the circulation desk and are posted on thelibrary webpage.Overdue materials charges: the day taken out, $2 per day thereafter. In addition to the service charges above, a $2 flat fee will beassessed for material more than a month overdue.It is important to keep student library accounts in goodstanding because delinquent students are denied borrowingprivileges and are not issued grades, diplomas, or transcripts.In exceptional cases, the dean of library services reserves theright to limit the number of items that a student may borrowif the student has demonstrated a consistent abuse of circulationprivileges at the HCC Library or any other C/W MARSlibrary. Full borrowing privileges will be restored at the endof the semester if the student has no outstanding obligationsto any C/W MARS library.Library material is considered state property and any studentresponsible for its defacement will be treated according tothe Student Code of Conduct.Multicultural Acadmic Services (MAS)(413) 552-2346/2539The Multicultural Academic Services helps transitioningstudents find the pathways that will help them succeedin college. Its bilingual/bicultural staff serve all students,but reaches out to students who are transitioning from theEnglish as a Second Language (ESL) program and incomingstudents from two local high schools (AVANZAA College).The program provides academic advising, promotes under-14
standing of the College Catalog and programs of study, offersworkshops and orientations, referrals, and connections tocultural resources.My HCC (Student Self-Service)www.hcc.edu, FR 221, (413) 552-2000All students registered for credit classes at the college areprovided a personal email account.The HCC services page contains links to student email andonline services (self-service) accounts. The college will usethis email account or the messaging system to send communicationsto the student body. Student email addresseswill be recorded in the college’s electronic directories andrecords. Students are responsible for reading official collegeemail and messages in a timely fashion.New accounts may take up to 24 hours after registrationto be created. The MyHCC icon on the HCC homepage(http://www.hcc.edu) and on the E-Institute website (http://webtide.hccdl.org) will bring you to the HCC Services page.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 HCC Online Services area (tab) of the portal containspersonal academic information and access to the following:View and Print: Directions (manuals), including information on IDs andpasswords for these services, can be found on the HCCServices page: https://myportal.hcc.edu.For help signing on to MyHCC, stop by the WelcomeCenter, Frost 221, phone, (413) 552-2000 or for online help,email dlhelp@hcc.edu, phone (413) 552-2124.New DirectionsFR 232, (413) 552-2065New Directions is a support program for women returningto college (age 24+), young mothers of any age,and female veterans. The program provides admissioncounseling, enrollment, help with “red tape,” orientationworkshops, academic advising, career and transferguidance, and ongoing support. New Directions studentshave access to study space and computer assistance in theElaine Marieb Center. The program also helps identifyand encourage women interested in exploring transfer toSmith or Mount Holyoke College.Office for Students With Disabilities and DeafServices (OSD/DS)DON 131, (413) 552-2417Students with disabilities are guaranteed equal access to collegeprograms and services. The Americans with DisabilitiesAct and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973prohibit discrimination on the basis of disability. The collegeprovides accommodations for students with documented disabilities.Requests for educational accommodations shouldbe made through the OSD/DS (DON 139), (413) 552-2417(536-0602 TTY). Students who need auxiliary aids foreffective communication and/or other educational accommodationsin programs and services of HCC are invited tomake their needs and preferences known to the (OSD/DS).For information on parking for disabled students, please seeinformation below.ParkingStudents who park on campus must register their vehicle.This may be done one of two ways.Online Vehicle RegistrationYou may register your vehicle online by going to theMyHCC Section of the HCC website (www.hcc.edu) andlogging in, using your student identification number andyour password. You will then be prompted to enter yourdriver's license number and your car registration number.Then, you will be get a receipt, which you should print outand bring to the Campus Police Department, room 214. Thepolice will issue a parking decal.In-person Vehicle Registration1. Register the vehicle with Campus Police (EBuilding during the day, at the Frost Buildingswitchboard during the evening). Bring valid vehicleregistration.2. Maintain valid parking decals on the vehicle.3. Park in the designated student parking lots and inaccordance with the current traffic rules and regulations(available in Campus Police Department, EBuilding).4. Obtain a temporary parking pass for temporary cars.5. Students will be fined for failing to register a vehicleor not displaying a decal.6. Vehicles parked in tow zones, fire lanes, faculty/stafflots, playing fields, lawn areas and other restrictedareas will be towed from 6 a.m. to 4 p.m. The owner15
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