Utica Campus

General Directory

Campus Services and Facilities

Utica Campus General Directory

FOR WHERE PHONE

Administrative Services… … … … . Administration Building… … … … … … 601-885-7002

Enrollment Specialist… … … … … . Administration Building… … … … … … 601-885-7026

Adult/Continuing Ed… … …… … . Strong Technology Building… … … … … 601-885-7147

Basketball (Men) … … … . .… … . . Boyd Gym… … … … … … … … … … 601-885-7015 

Building & Grounds Info … … … … Maintenance… … … … … … … . . 601-885-7080/7205

Bookstore… … … … … … … … . . Student Union… … … … … … … … … 601-885-7069

Cheerleaders… … … … … … … . . Student Union… … … … … … … … … 601-885-7082

Advisor* (Academic) … …… … … Administration Building… … … … … … 601-885-7022

Advisor* (Career Technical)… … … . Administration Building… … … … … … 601-885-7128

Dean of Instruction … … … … … . . Administration Building… … … … . 601-885-7003/7004

Dean of Students … … … … … … Student Union… … … … … … … . 601-885-7005/7006

Federal Programs… … … … … … . Technology Building… … … … … … … 601-885-7055

Financial Aid… … … … … … … . . Administration Building… … … … … … 601-885-7012

Housing (Men) … … … … … … … Student Union… … … … … … … … … 601-885-7177

Housing (Women)… … … … … … Residence Hall… … … … … … … … . . 601-885-7177

Librarian… … … … … … … … . . Wm. H. Holtzclaw… … … … … … … . . 601-885-7034

Music Choir… … … … … … … … Fine Arts Building… … … … … … … . . 601-885-7079

Mailroom… … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … 601-885-7144

Public Relations… … … … … … . . Student Union Building -RY… … … … … 601-857-3322

SGA… … … … … … … … … … . Student Union… … … … … … … … … 601-885-7005

Student Services… … … … … … . . Student Union… … … … … … … . 601-885-7005/7006

Student Services Support/Trio… … . . Workforce… … … … … … … … … … 601-885-7045

Talent Search Director…… … … … . Student Union… … … … … … … … … 601-885-7165

Title IX-Sexual Misconduct

   Deputy Title IX Coordinator …… . . Student Union… … … … … … … … … 601-885-7005

Transportation… … … … … … … Bus Shop… … … … … … … … . . 601-885-7080/7054

WOIA… … … … … … … … … . . Fine Arts Building… … … … … … … . . 601-885-7136

Recruiting… … … … … … … … . Student Union… … … … … … … … … 601-885-7009

*Counselor for students with disability needs

CAMPUS SERVICES AND FACILITIES

STUDENT LIFE AND SERVICES

The Utica Campus, which is an HBCU, is characterized by a warm and friendly atmosphere that is conducive to moral, social, civic, cultural and intellectual development. Student life in and beyond the classroom is designed to enable students to become happy, productive, and successful citizens through active participation in extra-curricular activities and the instructional program. The Utica Campus provides the following services to aid the growth and development of its students.

INSTRUCTION AND INTERVENTION EQUALS RETENTION AND GRADUATION (I2=RG)

The I2=RG Program is designed to support the overall mission of Hinds Community College by providing academic college transfer programs that lead to an Associate’s degree and fulfill the first two years of a Bachelor’s degree. This grant-funded program aims to strengthen academic achievement and increase retention at Hinds Community College, Utica campus. This activity strives to provide quality student services and programs that engage in college life.

TRANSPORTATION

Transportation is provided to students who live in the supporting counties of Hinds, Claiborne, Copiah and Warren of Hinds Community College. College owned and operated buses transport students to and from school on a daily basis, arriving on campus at approximately 8:10 a.m. and departing at 4 p.m.

By full cooperation on the part of the drivers, students and parents, as well as school authorities, it is certain that efficient bus service can be maintained for the students riding the buses at the Utica Campus. The following rules are in place for students utilizing Transportation Services on campus:

1. The school bus is defined as a classroom on wheels and students are to conduct themselves in a classroom-like manner.

2. The driver is responsible for maintaining order among the transported students and will enforce rules and regulations.

3. Students are to be ready when the bus arrives and leaves.

4. Loudness and profane language are not allowed.

5. No one is allowed to use tobacco while on the college bus.

6. Emergency doors are only to be opened in the case of an emergency.

7. Students are not allowed to ride with arms or body parts outside of the bus.

8. Only students on the regular route are to ride unless written permission is obtained by the Dean of Students.

9. The bus will leave the college’s loading zone promptly at 4 p.m.

10. After students have exited the bus, they cannot re-enter until the end of the school day.

BOARDING OF BUSES

Each student is required to wear a current and valid Hinds ID in plain view each time they board the bus. If a student loses their ID while off campus, they can board the bus if they provide the bus driver with their name and ID Number. Upon arrival to campus, the driver will give the name to the Dean of Students. Before going home, the student must obtain a student ID from the appropriate office BUS ID Students riding the bus must have a valid ID indicating that the required bus fee has been paid.

MEALS FOR RESIDENT STUDENTS Meals are served in the cafeteria at regular hours except during holiday periods. A schedule of meals is posted at the beginning of the semester. Visitors and guests of students who eat in the cafeteria are required to pay for their meals. All students living in the residence halls are required to purchase a 19 meals per week plan. Meal plan fees will be assessed to all students living in the residence halls. The record of such meal plan is contained on the student’s ID. The meal plan is non-transferable and the student’s ID card must be presented to the cafeteria cashier to be scanned at each meal. Persons who do not present a valid Hinds ID containing a meal plan therein will be required to pay cash for their meal.

DINING CENTER HOURS

Monday-Friday

Breakfast … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … . 7:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.

Lunch … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … . . 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Dinner … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … . . 4:30 p.m. – 6 p.m.

Weekend Hours

Brunch … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … . . 10 a.m. – 12 noon

Dinner … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … 4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.

Summer Hours

Breakfast … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … . 7:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.

Lunch … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … . . 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Dinner … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … . . 4 p.m. – 5 p.m.

Pizza Hut Hours

Monday – Friday - Lunch … … … … … … … … … … … … … 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Monday – Friday - Dinner … … … … … … … … … … … … … 4 p.m. – 7 p.m.

Saturday and Sunday … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … . . closed (Will be closed on school holidays)

HEALTH

Realizing the importance of good health to students’ educational progress and future welfare, the College offers every possible advantage to preserve and promote physical well-being. Serious illnesses and accidents are referred to a local physician or hospital for treatment. The campus nurse is available on Monday-Thursday in the Health Clinic from 8 a.m – 5 p.m.

LIBRARIES AND ARCHIVES

The William H. Holtzclaw Library is located at the corner of Charles Bell Boulevard and School Drive. It is across the street from the former Hinds Agricultural High School. The library houses over 27,000 print and non-print items. The special collections include: The William H. Holtzclaw Jr. Black Heritage Collection, The Utica Normal and Industrial Institute Archives, The Graphic Novel Collection, and The Children’s Collection. Students have access to items from any of the six (6) campuses of Hinds Community College through the online public access catalog (OPAC). Computer and wireless access are available. Students may borrow laptops to use in the library. Printing is available through the WEPA (wireless everywhere, print anywhere) kiosk located just outside the children’s room on the first floor. Printing costs $.10 per page for black/white prints and $.20 per page for color prints. Students are provided with $10 per semester for printing purposes by Hinds.

Fall/Spring Semester Hours Monday – Friday: 7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

BARNES AND NOBLE BOOKSTORE

Books, supplies, dry goods, and other non-perishable items are available to students in the Bookstore. The bookstore hours are Monday–Thursday from 7:30 a.m – 4:30 p.m. and Friday 7:30 a.m. – noon.

BARBERING AND COSMETOLOGY

The Cosmetology Student Salon is a state-of-the-art facility that offers full-service hair, nail, and skincare. These services are available to the college community at a low cost. Students that are members of SGA and Royal Court receive complimentary services during homecoming. The Cosmetology Department is located on the upper level of H.H. Davis Building. Barbering is located in the lower level of the H.H. Davis Building

QUALIFICATIONS MR AND MISS UTICA

Mr. and Miss positions are elected by majority of the voting body for the Hinds Utica Campus. For the position of Mr. and Miss Utica Campus, the following qualifications must be met:

1. Must be a current student on the Utica campus, enrolled in 12 or more hours, and completion of 30 (Sophomore Status) hours at Hinds Community College.

2. Must have and maintain a 2.8 GPA.

3. In good standing with the college (scholastically, fees paid/payment plan, no student conduct issues)

4. Resume - Including a list of organizations/clubs, activities the student has participated in, [and service projects], while in College.

5. If a Mr. and Miss Utica Freshman and Mr. and Miss Utica Sophomore are elected, the following qualifications must be met:

a. Must be a current student on the Utica campus, enrolled in 12 or more hours.

b. Must have and maintain a 2.5 GPA

c. In good standing with the college (Scholastically, fees paid/payment plan, no student conduct issues)

d. Resume that includes a list of organizations, clubs, activities and service projects that detail the student’s involvement.