Philosophy and Objectives of Student Affairs Work at Hinds Community College Counseling Services
The philosophy and objectives of student affairs work are listed in the Student Handbook.
Counseling Services
The Counseling Office provides ongoing advisement and pro-active developmental counseling services.
Advisement
When serving as advisors, counselors assist students in choosing and planning their course work as it pertains to Hinds Community College and/or prospective senior college requirements. Counselors assist students in choosing majors and careers, and in meeting their educational and occupational goals.
- Academic advisement and educational planning
- Career guidance and exploration
- Outreach services in the form of workshops, presentations or seminars with various student groups and classes
- Students may run program evaluations on academic and technical majors at My.Hindscc.edu
- Hinds utilizes and recognizes the Articulation Agreements between the MS Board of Trustees of State Institutions of Higher Learning and the MS State Board for Community and Junior Colleges Board. These documents are found on the College’s website at http://www.hindscc.edu/Admissions/get_enrolled/programs_of_study/transfer/default.aspx.
Counseling Services
Counselors are also available to help students with personal difficulties through individual counseling or to assist students in finding appropriate medical, social or psychological services when needed.
- Personal counseling
- Counseling for drug and alcohol problems or referral for treatment through the College Assistance Program (CAP)
Orientation: Programs, Credit Course and Web Resources
Hinds orientation programs are designed to answer students questions and to provide vital information. While at HINDS students may meet informally with faculty, staff, and administrators; visit with student orientation leaders and other traditional and non-traditional students in small and large group sessions; and learn of the wide variety of available academic, social, and personal opportunities. Student group leaders are trained to help residence hall students understand policies and procedures; and to find assistance and services as new students at Hinds.
Orientation course requirements effective fall 2007:
- Full-time students (both first-time and transfers) will be required to take the orientation class (LLS 1312 , RST 1312 or RSV 1312 ) the first fall or spring semester they attend Hinds (unless a transfer student has successfully completed an orientation class at a previous institution).
- Students who fail to earn a passing grade in Orientation must re-enroll every fall or spring term until credit in the course is earned. Students who stop attending class will receive a grade of “F” for non-attendance.
- All new first-time residence hall students must also attend the Residence Hall Orientation (cost $30); attend all required floor meetings, register in and successfully complete the required Orientation Class.
- Any student (first-time, transfer, and part-time) who begins at Hinds Fall 2007 and following will be required to take the Orientation course in order to graduate from the College. Orientation is a graduation requirement in all Programs of Study.
The Orientation course teaches success skills for college, employment and personal finances. The financial portion of class is an integrated computer and Web-based financial life skills program. Students will have a full semester of access to the NavPoint’s Student Financial Lab online financial education training.
Disability Services
Hinds Community College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and activities. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Dr. George Barnes, Vice President, Utica Campus, 34175 Hwy. 18, Utica, MS 39175; 601.885.7001.
Hinds Community College seeks to comply with the letter, intent and spirit of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990. Section 504 and ADA require institutions not to discriminate against students with disabilities and to make all offerings and programs of the college accessible.
Hinds Community College provides reasonable accommodations for students with disabilities through Disability Support Services (DSS). DSS verifies eligibility for accommodations and works with eligible students who have self-identified and provided current documentation.
Students should schedule an appointment with the designated DSS staff member on their respective campus to establish a plan for reasonable accommodations and services.
Raymond Campus
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857.3310 |
Jackson Nursing Allied Health |
371.3519 |
Utica Campus
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885.7045 |
Rankin Campus |
936.5544 |
Jackson ATC Campus
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366.1405 |
Vicksburg Campus |
629.6807 |
Housing
( Housing application can be located at www.hindscc.edu/Documents/Application_for_Housing.pdf)
Hinds Community College provides comfortable housing accommodations for students who sign up to live on the Raymond or Utica campuses. Residence halls broaden students‘ educational experiences by providing a home away from home where students develop friendships that last a lifetime.
Requirements for Campus Housing
Students must meet all of the following requirements within 15 days of the first day of classes:
- Register and maintain 12 or more hours (3 or more per summer term). Transitional Students who must take 15 hours must include LLS 1151 . Classes held in a traditional classroom setting must make up at least 75% (3 of 4) of semester hours taken during a semester.
- Residents are required to purchase a 19 meal-per-week meal plan as long as they reside in residence halls. Meal plans are placed on each student’s account once they receive a room assignment. Meal plans run Friday through Thursday of each week.
- Students living in a residence hall must maintain a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 or better at Hinds. Students that have previously enrolled at HCC must have a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or better at Hinds before he/she can be assigned a residence hall room. First time students must earn and maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.0 at HCC by the end of their first semester of enrollment. Transitional students must pass a minimum of 7 hours with a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or better. Grades will be checked at mid-term; those not having a 2.0 GPA or better will receive a warning notice.. Students not having an HCC cumulative GPA of 2.0 or better by the end of the semester will not be permitted to live on campus until their Hinds cumulative GPA has improved to a 2.0 or better.
- Students may be required to show proof of payment before checking into the residence hall. All fees are due 10 days before the first day of class. See https://hindscc.acalogadmin.com/preview/content.php?catoid=2&navoid=48&previewfor further payment information. If proof of payment is not shown by the student on check-in day, the student will lose his/her room assignment.
- All students who live in student housing must attend “Housing Orientation” (Raymond) or “Off to a Good Start” (Utica) which consists of a one or two day session prior to the beginning of the semester. Students must attend all required floor meetings.
- Students who are new to campus must enroll in LLS 1312 , RST 1312 , or RSV 1312 Orientation, the first fall or spring term they attend. Students who fail to earn a passing grade in Orientation their first term must reenroll every fall or spring term until credit in the course is earned. The course is designed to help students succeed in college life and to be financially responsible citizens. Students who do not attend class or do not properly withdraw will receive a grade of “F” for non-attendance.
- Students must be at least 17 years of age to live on campus, unless given special permission be the Dean of Students on the Raymond or Utica campus.
- A conviction for a sex offense will result in the applicant being ineligible for housing. All other felony convictions will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis by the Dean of Students and the Director of Housing. Dean of Students and the Director of Housing have the discretion to deny on-campus housing to an applicant who has been convicted of a felony, if it appears that the applicant has a personal history that presents an unacceptable risk to the residence hall community. Failure to answer and initial the felony question on the student housing application form will result in on-campus housing being denied.
- Transitional students residing on campus will be required to attend supervised study sessions.
Residence Halls Rules and Regulations
For specific information concerning applying for campus housing as well as rules and regulations, please refer to the housing section of the Student Handbook.
Raymond Campus - Halls for Women
DAVIS HALL is a five-story building housing 255 women students, and is staffed by resident assistants and a hall director. Each floor has a lounge with a television, couches and tables overlooking a courtyard designed to provide natural light to all five floors. All corridors and lounges are carpeted. Tile baths are located on each floor. Each bedroom accommodates two students and is furnished with mounted bookshelves, built-in desks, beds, chests of drawers and individual closets
HARDY-PURYEAR HALL is a four-story, brick building housing 200 women students and is staffed by resident assistants and one hall director. Each floor has a carpeted lounge and central bath area. The residence hall room accommodates two students, and is furnished with beds, study desks, chairs, individual chests of drawers and individual closets.
MARSHALL HALL is a two-story brick building housing 94 honor (ACT 21 or HCC GPA at or above 2.5) female residents and is staffed by a hall director and resident assistants. Rooms are arranged in four-bedroom suites, each with ceramic tiled bath, spacious cabinets and closets. The lounge is located at the central entrance and is furnished with a television and modern furniture.
PICKETT HALL is a two-story brick building housing 91 honor male and female residents. The residents must have a minimum/maintained 3.0 grade point average or higher and have no demerits to be considered for residency in Main Hall. If space is available, new incoming students will be considered who have an ACT score of 27 or higher. In 1988 the historical building was totally renovated. Pickett has four, seven, and eight-person suites with bedroom/bath areas upstairs and stairwells that open to living areas. Adjacent to these gathering places are kitchenettes equipped with a refrigerator, microwave, sink, table and chairs. Pickett is staffed by a hall director and resident assistants.
Raymond Campus - Residence Halls for Men
GREAVES HALL is a three-story brick building housing 180 male residents. Each room is equipped with beds, desks, chairs, chests of drawers and closets. The building is staffed by a hall director and resident assistants.
SHEFFIELD-WOOLLEY HALL is a four-story brick building housing 200 male residents. Each floor has a carpeted lounge and central bath area. The building is staffed by resident assistants and a hall director. Each bedroom will accommodate two students and is furnished with beds, study desks, chairs, closets and chests of drawers.
WILLIAMS HALL is a nine-suite, two-story brick building housing 136 male athletes. Each room is equipped with beds, desks, chairs, chests of drawers and closets. The building is staffed by resident assistants, coaches, and a hall director.
AMENITIES - Coin operated washing machines and dryers are easily accessible to all students residing in residence halls. Each residence hall is equipped with Wi-Fi, cable connection, vending machines, and daily cleaning of common areas by the Housing and Residence Life custodial staff.
Utica Campus - Residence Halls for Women
MAGGIE DUNSON HALL accommodates 138 female students. This three-story modern complex is divided into suites, each with a two-way intercom system, a large sink, spacious locker-equipped closet for each occupant, bathroom, built-in drawers and study desks. The three floors of Maggie Dunson Hall overlook a free-flowing brook.
NEWTON-WALKER HALL is also a three-story complex. It is designed to house 69 women students and 69 men students. Unlike a co-ed dorm, a large spacious brick corridor separates the men’s and women’s quarters. A resident assistant is provided for each floor. Each suite has a private bath. Entry into each suite is from the outside only. Newton-Walker overlooks the tennis courts. Located in the residence hall complex is a laundry room with a two-way intercom system, vending machines, and continuous soft music. Its location is easily accessible to any residence hall student.
Utica Campus - Residence Halls for Men
B.E. LEWIS HALL is a modern three-story complex comprised of suites. Each suite comes equipped with a private bath, a large study desk, spacious chest of drawers and a private closet for each occupant. It also has a two-way intercom system. Each floor has at least one resident assistant. This attractive complex, which overlooks Grantham Baseball Field, houses 138 male students.
Learning Resources Services
Learning Resources is an integral part of the instructional, intellectual, and cultural life of Hinds Community College. The Hinds Community College Learning Resources Centers are located at each of the College‘s six locations. Their collections are reflected in the online district catalog of the College that is administered and maintained by the Central Office Staff. The Learning Resources Centers have pleasant and comfortable atmospheres for reading, class preparation, and browsing. They have computers for access to newspaper and magazine articles as well as online searches. An excellent collection of books, periodicals, newspapers, audiovisual materials, and computer resources is available for patron use. Microfilm reader/printers and photocopiers are also available at some locations.
Hinds Community College Learning Resources Centers are committed to serving all members of the Hinds community. Special problems or special needs can be met at any public desk. Several carrels in each Center accommodate wheelchairs. Visually impaired patrons will find a variety of equipment to aid their studies. Borrowing privileges are available to individuals holding a valid HCC ID card and are also extended to other users upon approval of the staff. Books may be checked out for a period of two weeks (except as indicated at the end of a semester) and may be renewed if not requested by another patron. Reserve items, which are kept at the circulation desks, are items upon which circulation restrictions have been placed. In general, reserve items are to be used in the Centers and may be checked out for home use only when the Learning Resources Centers are closed. Learning Resources has the right to revoke access privileges for non-compliant users.
Periodicals add a wealth of material to the Centers‘ collections. The Learning Resources Centers at Hinds subscribe to over 900 periodicals. Current issues of the magazines are arranged on open display shelves in the Centers. Older issues of the periodicals are available in paper, microform, and/or electronically with periodical indexes provided for student use. The periodical collection is restricted to “in-house” use.
Computerized library services include the SIRSI online catalog, electronic cataloging, circulation, reserve, and interlibrary loan systems, and online database search capabilities. Additional databases and 24/7 library reference service can be obtained with internet access to the state-wide Magnolia Project and the virtual community college MELO web site.
The Black Heritage Collection, housed on the first floor of the Holtzclaw Library at Utica, is an outstanding special collection. Examples include the archive collection of the Utica Normal and Industrial Institute and archives of the founder of the Utica Campus, William H. Holtzclaw. The College Archives and Special Collections Department is located at the McClendon Library, Raymond Campus. Most special collections are acquired through bequests but often emphasize the liberal arts character of Learning Resources.
Service-oriented staffs provide assistance in the use of all material resources. The professional librarian is an information scientist who, in addition to providing individual reference and research consultation, teaches library research methods to various classes of student, faculty, and community users. For operating hours refer to the library web site at http://lrc.hindscc.edu or the Student Handbook.
eLearning
The eLearning department encompasses the areas of Distance Learning, Instructional Technology, and Media Services. The goal of the department is to support the instructional technology needs of faculty and students as well coordinate and administer the development and delivery of Internet based courses. This is accomplished by providing instructional technology resources through traditional media services and expanded computer based instructional methods. For more information please see our eLearning website at www.hindscc.edu/Departments/instructional_technology.
Instructional Technology
The area of Instructional Technology provides support to district faculty and staff in their efforts to develop creative, innovative, and engaging teaching and learning environments that foster an atmosphere of critical thinking and collaboration among students. Instructional Technology is available to faculty, staff, and students for technology-related professional development training and learning opportunities.
Located in the McLendon Library Media Center, the department is open during the college operation hours, 8 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday. The department supports instructional software such as Blackboard Academic Suite, Respondus, Wimba, Pronto and more. IT offers an open computer lab for students, two computer labs and three lecture style classrooms for faculty, staff and other college personnel.
The department also offers a variety of training designed to support faculty, staff, and students. Instructional Technology also offers Instructional Design assistance. Instructional Design is the systematic development of instructional specifications using learning and instructional theory to ensure the quality of instruction. . For a complete listing of training dates and times please see the Professional Development Institute (PDI) Calendar at http://www.hindscc.edu/Faculty_Staff/PDI If you find the training dates and times do not meet your needs please visit http://www.hindscc.edu/Departments/instructional_technology/instruction_tech/Training.aspx and complete our Training Request Form.
Media Services
The Department of Media Services on the Raymond campus serves as a central distribution and production center for non-print materials for the College. The Department, located on the ground floor of the McLendon Library, operates an open learning lab equipped with audio/video equipment and computers running instructional-related software. Students may use the learning lab at any time during these normal hours of operation:
Monday - Thursday: 7:45 AM to 9 PM
Friday: 7:45 AM to 4:30 PM
Sunday: 4 PM to 8 PM
In addition to the learning lab, the Department provides multimedia classrooms, a Polycom video conferencing unit with full multimedia capabilities, a computer training classroom, teleconference facility and a technology resource center for instructors. The Media Services Center also houses a graphics production and video editing facility and television studio. When using the Media Services Center, students must scan-in using their Hinds identification card and students must provide identification whenever called upon to do so. Patrons are expected to maintain an atmosphere conducive to learning with no loud talking, no food or drink and no tobacco products permitted. Cell phones are not allowed in the Center.
Honors Institute
The mission of the Hinds Community College Honors Institute is to provide an enhanced and supportive learning environment for students who desire to excel in the areas of scholarship, leadership, and service. Programming provides a variety of experiential and collaborative learning opportunities; special advising; internships; opportunities to participate in cultural events, field trips, study abroad and social activities; as well as access to the Honors Center (library, student lounge, classroom and break room). HI offices and programs are located on the Raymond Campus.
For Information
To receive additional information about opportunities available through Honors Institute programs, contact Kristi Sather-Smith, Director of IHLIS, at 601.857.3531 or honors@hindscc.edu. Information about the Honors Institute is also available on the Hinds web site at www.hindscc.edu.
Honors Institute Student Profile
The traditional Honors Institute freshman is an outstanding student in high school who is selected for participation based on ACT score, high school GPA, and involvement in extracurricular activities. However, individuals of many differing backgrounds enter the program each year. Adult learners enrich the Honors Program through their maturity and past experience. International students are also encouraged to submit applications.
Honors Program
Students in the Honors Program enjoy the advantages of priority enrollment, specialized advising with a designated Honors counselor, and smaller classes taught by top teaching faculty. Many students enrolled in the Honors Program choose to live in the residence halls designated specifically for them.
Honors credits are marked on the student‘s official college transcript and program graduates earn Honors seals for their college diplomas and special regalia to wear at graduation.
Students graduating from the HCC Honors Program have a mean GPA of 3.5, and the majority of graduates are awarded partial to full scholarships when they transfer to colleges and universities.
Honors Program Admission Criteria
Student’s Entry Status
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GPA |
Composite
ACT score |
Letter of
Recommendation |
High school graduate
1st semester at Hinds, high school transcript only
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3.5
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25
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2
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Current Hinds CC student
Credit on Hinds CC transcript
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3.5
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XXX
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2
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Transfer student
Based on college transfer credit from another college
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3.5
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XXX
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2
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Enrollment in the Honors Program
To enter the program, students must contact the Honors Center and:
- Submit a completed Honors Program application (available on the Hinds website and in the Honors Center, on the 2nd floor of the Administration Building)
- Submit a personal resume
- Submit two letters of recommendation from former instructors
- Pay a $15 program fee
- Schedule an interview with the Honors Institute Dean
To be a member in good standing in the Honors Program, students must enroll in at least one honors class and the Honors Forum each semester, earn an A or B in all honors classes, and maintain an overall 3.0 GPA.
Honors Courses
A wide range of honors sections are offered in the core curriculum areas. Honors classes typically have a small student to teacher ratio, encouraging students to become outstanding independent learners, capable of critical thinking and self expression. Global, cultural and aesthetic experiences are provided along with opportunities to expand skills in acquiring, organizing and maintaining information. A complete course description for each honors section is available upon request from the academic department or the Honors Center.
Honors Sections
General Biology
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English Composition
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Calculus
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General Chemistry
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World Literature
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Speech
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Art Appreciation
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World Civilization
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Interpersonal Communication
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Music Appreciation
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American History
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Orientation
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Honors Contracts
If an honors section is not available in a particular course of study, students can arrange to earn honors credit through an Honors Contract. Working with the close advisement of faculty and honors Center staff, students are assigned a prescribed curriculum of individual study as an ancillary to the regular classroom course work. All contracts must be approved in advance by the faculty member and Honors Institute Dean.
Honors Forum
In Honors Forum, students meet weekly to discuss current issues and examine how these issues impact their lives and communities. Speakers, activities, and events engage students in an interdisciplinary study topic. All students in this class are required to complete ten (10) hours of community service each semester.
Enrollment in the Forum is open to any student who is a member of the Honors Program and/or member of any of the HCC honor societies: Phi Theta Kappa, Mu Alpha Theta, Alpha Beta Gamma, Beta Beta Beta or Psi Beta.
The Honors Forum is designed with the development of particular intellectual and personal abilities, as listed below:
- Information Acquisition and Organization (the ability to acquire, organize and maintain information).
- Critical Thinking (abilities that include analysis, logical reasoning, problem-solving, and decision-making).
- Communication (the ability to read, write, speak, listen, and interpret information clearly and precisely using conventional as well as electronic media).
- Collaborative Learning (the ability to work effectively as part of a team).
- Global, Cultural, and Aesthetic Understanding (the opportunity to gain a broadened perspective through global, cultural and aesthetic experiences).
- Personal Skills (development of personal qualities such as individual responsibility, time management, integrity, sociability, self-esteem, and strong work ethic).
Honors Program Scholarships
Honors Program students earn a $150 scholarship by enrolling in one honors section or contract and the Honors Forum each semester. For each honors class added, the scholarship amount increases, up to $350.
Leadership Program
The Leadership Program within the Honors Institute provides leadership development opportunities within college, local, regional, and state communities. Graduates from the program prove to be very competitive for sizeable merit-based scholarships at colleges and universities.
Enrollment in the Leadership Program
To join the Leadership Program, students must have an ACT of 21 and/or a college GPA of 3.0. Applicants must contact the Honors Center and:
- Submit a completed Leadership Program application (available on the Hinds website and in the Honors Center, on the 2nd floor of the Administration Building)
- Submit a personal resume
- Submit two letters of recommendation from former instructors
- Schedule an interview with the Honors Institute Dean
Leadership Course and Scholarship
The Honors Institute offers a variety of leadership opportunities and courses for study. Students are awarded scholarships upon the completion of each course.
Leadership and Organizational Skills II-IV
1-hour credit per course
Scholarships awarded upon the successful completion of each course
LEA 1821
Students work as a group to complete a leadership project. Activities and readings focus primarily on management of self. Students will learn how to be proactive, especially in the areas of time management, goal setting, developing a positive self image, and mapping a college plan and goals. Students will study leadership styles, how to conduct effective meetings, and how to work successfully with members of a team.
LEA 2811
Students in this course will complete a Meyers Briggs type indicator and determine how type influences verbal and non-verbal communication as well as the function of the individual in groups. Students work in teams to organize and complete service-learning projects. Emphasis is on practical learning. As students complete the group project, they will learn techniques for managing time and stress, how to plan and execute a project, as well as how to set and achieve goals. Students will begin planning for transfer to a four-year institution by starting a scholarship search.
LEA 2821
Becoming polished and ready to move on into upper level education is a primary focus of the course. Students will complete scholarship searches and paperwork necessary for transfer and will work on interviewing techniques and the rules of proper business and social etiquette. Students will refine the service-learning project begun in the first semester. All leadership training materials will be compiled into one portfolio of work that will be displayed on Honors Awards Day.
Leadership Development
3-hours credit per course
Scholarships awarded upon successful completion of course
LEA 1813 /LEA 1823 Leadership Development
This course is designed for students who hold leadership positions at the college. Using current research, hands-on activities, film, and classic literature, students will examine the principles of effective leadership. Students will develop a personal leadership philosophy. The Leadership Development Course is based on the Phi Theta Kappa Leadership Development Studies Program and instructors are certified by Phi Theta Kappa.
LEA 2913 /LEA 2923 Leadership Development–Recruiting and Public Relations
This course familiarizes the student with his/her responsibilities as an active/engaged global citizen. Civic engagement, servant-leadership, and communication skills are developed. Experiential learning is a major component as students work directly with college, state, and national leaders
International Study
International study courses offered each year through the Honors Institute help the college to fulfill its goal “to provide educational experiences that will enable students to become effective global citizens.” Students who take advantage of these opportunities experience significant personal growth and become more adaptable global citizens with a greater appreciation for different cultures. The experience provides an important addition to the student‘s resume, opening the door to more scholarship and employment opportunities.
The Honors Institute international study courses focus on a variety of topics, nations, and global regions. Course content typically includes a short-term international study tour, pre-tour preparation, post-tour assessment/discussion as well as research and presentation assignments guided by an HCC faculty member. Credit hours (1-6 hours) vary for each class.
Students participating in an Honors Institute international study program must complete an International Studies Application and submit two references. In addition, all travelers must sign a Liability Waiver as well as a Permission for Emergency Treatment statement. All participating students are required to purchase medical emergency travel insurance, offered at a very reasonable cost.
Details of Hinds‘ ongoing international study programs in England, Costa Rica, and Russia are available on the “International Studies” portion of the Hinds website at www.hindscc.edu. For additional information, contact the Honors Institute offices at 601.857.3531 or honors@hindscc.edu.
International Counselor
The Honors Institute employs an International Student Counselor. Students who come to Hinds from other countries can contact the counselor for help with arranging class schedules or filling out government documents. For more information, contact the Honors Institute offices, located on the 2nd floor of the Raymond Campus Administration Building; phone 601.857.3531; or, send an e-mail to honors@hindscc.edu or to Mrs. Sharon Leggett at spleggett@hindscc.edu.
British Studies Program
Hinds Community College is a member of an academic consortium of several colleges and universities in the southern and southwestern United States supporting an international study program entitled the British Studies Program. The British Studies Program is a residential summer session offered annually during July and August in London. Students are housed at the University of London, King’s College.
The session offers undergraduate and graduate course work in a wide range of academic disciplines including humanities, business, education, and fine arts. Participants also have ample free time for independent travel.
In the regular four and one half week session, participants enroll for six semester hours in the academic discipline of their choice. Students attend lectures led by eminent British scholars, artists, business leaders, and government officials. A portion of the class is also devoted to supervised research. As much as possible classes are conducted in field trip settings.
The six credit hours earned through the British Studies Program are awarded by The University of Southern Mississippi, and are transferable upon request.
Students can learn more about the program by contacting Hinds Community College‘s British Studies Coordinator, Cameron Beech at 601.857.3670 or Cameron.Beech@hindscc.edu.
Phi Theta Kappa
Phi Theta Kappa is the international honor society for two-year colleges. Each Hinds location has its own Phi Theta Kappa chapter with student officers that head committees and teams. Events and activities sponsored by Phi Theta Kappa are developed within the society‘s “hallmarks” of fellowship, scholarship, leadership and service. Members are eligible for Phi Theta Kappa transfer scholarships offered by all colleges and universities in the state. To join Phi Theta Kappa, students must have a 3.5+ cumulative GPA on 12 transferable hours. Induction ceremonies are held every semester. To contact the Phi Theta Kappa Chapter on your campus, search the “Student Activities” link on the Hinds website. For additional information, contact the Honors Center at 601.857.3531 or honors@hindscc.edu.
Campus Services and Service Facilities
Information concerning the following services and facilities can be found in the Student Handbook:
Bookstores |
Health Services |
Cafeteria/Deli/Eagle‘s Nest Grille |
ID Card |
Campus Police Department |
Laundry |
College Office Hours |
Lost and Found |
Complaint/Grievance Procedure |
Motor Vehicles on Campus |
Post Office |
Discipline |
Dress Code |
Eagle Ridge Golf Course/Raymond Lake |
Student Organizations by Campus
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