Student Handbook 2010-2011 - Holyoke Community College

of any vehicle parked in violation of regulations oncampus after 4 p.m. shall be subject to an additional$30 penalty in lieu of tow.7. All towing resulting from parking violations is doneat the student’s expense.8. College records, grades, and transcripts will be withheldfrom those students who do not pay their fines.No overnight parking on campus is permitted.Parking for Students With DisabilitiesDON 139, (413) 552-2417In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act(ADA), special parking accommodations for disabled personswith Registry-issued HP plates or placards are availableat HCC. Such persons should bring their vehicle registrationand a copy of their placard to the Office for Studentswith Disabilities and Deaf Services (OSD/DS) (DON 131,(413) 552-2417). Students may receive assistance from theWelcome Center in the evenings.Accommodations for permanently disabled people who arewaiting for a placard may also be arranged on a short-termbasis through OSD/DS, but applicants must apply for thestate placard. Persons with acute injuries or illnesses requiringtemporary accommodations may apply at OSD/DS in theDonahue Building, (413) 552- 2417. Evening students mayapply at the Welcome Center. Recent documentation from aphysician is required.Pathways Program(413) 552-2857/2346The Pathways Program helps promising students to succeedat HCC and prepare to earn their baccalaureate degreefrom a selective liberal arts college, such as Mount Holyoke,Smith, and Amherst Colleges. It provides a variety of services,including academic advising, assistance with the financialaid (“FAFSA”) and scholarship applications, guidancethrough the transfer process, and mentoring.ScholarshipsDON 101, (413) 552-2182The HCC Foundation, Inc. has more than $100,000 inscholarship funds to award—80 endowed scholarships forstudents of all ages and abilities. Every student—full-time,part-time or transfer—is encouraged to apply. For more information,please stop by the Foundation office, email sdoyle@hcc.edu, or visit www.hcc.edu. For more information onfinancial aid, see page 20.School-to-Career TransitionCo-op and Career Services DepartmentKittredge 319, (413) 552-2387School-to-Career transition is a federal initiative that providesan opportunity for a seamless path of work and learningbeginning in high school and continuing through college.Students enter the job market upon graduation from HCC orcontinue on to a four-year college or university.Senior WaiverFR 271, (413) 552-2054Seniors 60 years and older have the opportunity to taketraditional classes offered at HCC on a space-available basisthrough its elder tuition-free policy. For all credit courses,eligible seniors pay a non-refundable educational servicefee of $50 per semester. Seniors will register during the twoweeks before the start of the semester. Those electing to usethe waiver must enroll through an academic advisor in FR271.Service LearningDON 357, (413) 552-2369Service-Learning (SL) is a way to earn college credit forcommunity service. The Office of Service Learning (SL) canadvise students about courses that offer SL as a requirementor option. The office can also make contacts with communityservice agencies and organizations. Club members seekingto fulfill community service requirements may contactthe coordinator for suggestions about where and how to meetthat obligation. Students who are eligible for the federalwork-study program may find a work placement in the communityby contacting Dorothy Blair at (413) 552-2064.STRIVE: Student Support ServicesDON 235, (413) 552-2332 /2505Student Support Services is a nationwide TRIO programdesigned to provide assistance to low-income, first-generationcollege and disabled students. Staff members work withnew and continuing students to ensure progress towards theattainment of an associate degree, a certificate, and/or atransfer.Student Account ServicesFR 201, (413) 552-2556The Student Account Services Office is open 8:30 a.m.–6p.m., Monday–Thursday; and from 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m., onFriday. All fees and tuition are paid in the Student AccountServices Office or online at www.hcc.edu select “My HCC.”For information on fees, see page 25.16