HACC Student Engagement Groups
What are Student Engagement Groups?
Student Engagement Groups are formed around shared interests, goals, or experiences to provide connections, support, and meaningful dialogue opportunities. These groups are platforms for building relationships, fostering engagement, and enhancing the student experience. All students are welcome to join a group that aligns with their interests or experiences. Want to join an existing Student Engagement Group? Fill out the HACC Involvement and Engagement Interest Form and the advisor will be in touch!
Current Student Engagement Groups:
- Jewish Student Association
The Jewish Student Association provides a space for students to connect, celebrate cultural traditions, and engage in meaningful dialogue while building a strong sense of community.
Contact: jsa@hacc.edu - Latin Student Group
The mission of the Latin Student Group is to build a supportive community for students by celebrating cultural heritage, fostering connections, and providing opportunities for engagement.
Contact: latinstudents@hacc.edu - ATLAS: Advocacy, Togetherness, Liberation, Allyship, Support
The ATLAS: Advocacy, Togetherness, Liberation, Allyship, Support works to provide support, visibility, and advocacy for LGBTQ+ students while fostering a welcoming environment for all.
Contact: lgbtq+@hacc.edu - Men of Connection & Integrity
Men of Connection & Integrity fosters academic achievement, leadership, and personal growth for male students.
Contact: moci@hacc.edu - Military and Veteran Affairs
The Military Veterans Affairs Student Engagement Group’s mission is to facilitate the inclusion of veterans, military members, and their families by supporting the recruitment, retention, comradery, and ongoing success of military veterans.
Contact: vaoffice@hacc.edu - Second Chances (Reentry and Justice Involved Students)
The Second Chances Student Engagement Group's mission is to provide a safe space of support and a place of belonging for students who have been incarcerated or have family members who are or have been incarcerated.
Contact: secondchances@hacc.edu - Women of Connection
Women Connection allows women to share experiences, build leadership skills, and foster personal and academic success.
Contact: caallen@hacc.edu
Starting a Student Engagement Group (SEG)
Requirements
- Group of 6-8 students in good standing who wish to foster shared community, connection, and engagement at HACC
- At least one staff/faculty member who has agreed to be the group advisor
- Email SEG@hacc.edu with:
- proposed SEG name
- mission statement and/or core values
- name/email of the staff or faculty member who has agreed to be advisor
name/email of students interested in forming the SEG
Student Engagement Group Resources
- Questions? Reach out to SEG@hacc.edu
- HACC Involvement and Engagement Interest Form
- SEG Budget Request Form
- SEG Student Leadership Transition Form
- Staff/faculty advisors and Student Leadership of SEGs should have access to the “Student Engagement Groups - Shared Drive” on Google with additional resources and templates. If you do not, please email SEG@hacc.edu to request access.
- Looking for something different? See the Student Government Association’s (SGA) page here for information about SGA and their clubs.
Advisor Responsibilities and Expectations
Advisors help student engagement groups succeed by assisting them to meet their goals. Some advisors actively participate in meetings, programming, and leadership development, while others maintain a more supportive, guiding presence.
The Advisor should:
- Review the group’s mission and goals to determine how best to support its success.
- Work closely with student leaders to provide guidance and assistance.
- Encourage accountability in leadership roles and responsibilities.
- Support and challenge students to think creatively when engaging the HACC community.
- Partner with student involvement staff to develop programming and initiatives.
- Be accessible and invested in the success of the group.
Advisors may serve as mentors, team builders, liaisons, mediators, motivators, or resource connectors.
