Hutchinson Community College Viewbook

Hutchinson

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1-888-go hutch • www.hutchcc.edu

Transfer programs

Academic programs that are recognized among the best in the state are something HutchCC is proud of. Our students can choose from more than 70 different programs, leading to Associate of Arts, Associate of General Studies and Associate of Science degrees.

Our transfer programs are accepted across the state, and HutchCC has transfer and articulation agreements with every Kansas Regents university and college, along with a variety of institutions across the country.

HutchCC transfer students consistently outperform “native” students in academic achievement at Kansas Regent schools.

Accounting Agriculture Pre-Architecture Art Biological Sciences Biology - Forestry Biotechnology Business Business Administration Chemical Technology Chemistry Pre-Chiropractic Computer Information Systems Computer Science Construction Science Criminal Justice Admin.

Pre-Dental Hygiene Pre-Dentistry Education •Elementary •Music •Physical Education & Coaching •Secondary Pre-Engineering English Exercise Science Family & Consumer Sciences •Fashion •Interior Design •Nutrition/ Dietetics Geology

General Studies Graphic Design History Journalism Pre-Law Liberal Arts Library Science Mathematics Media Communication & Production Pre-Medical Technology Pre-Medicine Meteorology Modern Language Mortuary Science Music

Music Theatre Natural Resource Mgmt •Environmental Sciences •Recreation Resources •Wildlife Biology & Fisheries Biology Nursing - BSN (AS) Pre-Occupational Therapy Asst Pre-Optometry Pre-Pharmacy Philosophy & Religion Pre-Physical Therapy Pre-Physician’s Assistant Physics

Political Science Professional Pilot Psychology Public Administration Social Work Sociology Speech Communication Sport Management Sports Medicine Theatre Pre-Veterinary Zoo Science

academics technical programs

Our variety of technical programs prepare graduates to enter the workforce, well-prepared and trained on the latest methods and equipment available. Our students train on high-tech equipment, in laboratories that are equipped with the latest technologies, providing hands-on experiences for student learning.

Our programs are advised by industry leaders, who ensure our programs are meeting employers’ needs and our students are workforce-ready. Our programs are also industry certified, increasing employment opportunities for our graduates.

Agricultural-Diesel Mechanics Auto Collision Repair Auto Mechanics Automation Engineer Technology Biotechnology Business Administrative Technology •Accounting Services •Office Support Business Management & Entrepreneurship •Sales Associate •Sidney’s Hairdressing College •Supervision

Computer Drafting •Architectural CAD •Machine Drafting Computer Support Specialist •General •Networking •Technician •Web Development Construction •Electrical •Residential Criminal Justice •Administration •Corrections •Law Enforcement Early Childhood Education

Emergency Medical Sciences -Paramedic Farm and Ranch Management Fire Science Health Information Management Healthcare Coding Specialist Healthcare Documentation and Transcription Specialist Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration HITECH •Implementation & Support Specialist •Workflow Management and Training Specialist

Industrial Electronics Industrial Mechanical Maintenance LPN to RN Online Bridge LPN to RN Traditional Bridge Machine Technology Manufacturing Engineering Technology Media Communication & Production Nursing-LPN (Full & Part-Time) Nursing - ADN Paralegal - Legal Assistant Paramedic to RN Bridge Pharmacy Technician

Physical Therapist Assistant Radiologic Technology Renewable Energy Technology Respiratory Therapist Surgical Technology Visual Media Design •Animation & Game Development •Graphic Design & Web Technologies Welding Technology

delivery methods Distance education is a big part of Hutchinson Community College. HutchCC offers more than 2,500 classes per year, in over 50 locations, utilizing traditional classroom environments, as well as the latest in high-tech methods to reach students from around the state and country. HutchCC’s distance education program is fully-accredited.

•Active distance education program, with online offerings in every major and discipline of study. We also offer complete online degree programs.

www.hutchcc.edu/online

•State-of-the art learning opportunities with the latest technologies available •Satellite centers in

Newton 316-283-7000

McPherson 620-245-0202

Fort Riley 785-239-2551

• 2+2 Online Degree programs with other institutions and unique dual-advising programs to ensure student success and transfer to other colleges and universities in a seamless transition from HutchCC to four-year programs throughout the state.

•Quick Term and Fast Forward classes give you access to 1-3 credit hour courses online, face-to-face, or through our new – HYBRID COURSES. Hybrid courses give you the combination of online convenience with face-toface interaction. Both allow you to complete your classes and degree quickly and conveniently.

The Student Success Center can help with academic advising, career placement and testing services; and also with personal counseling issues, to help our students adjust to college life smoothly.

www.hutchcc.edu/student-success-center The Disability Services office promotes equal educational opportunities, provides equal access to all institutional programs and services, and provides and coordinates services to students with disabilities.

www.hutchcc.edu/disability The campus JFK Library provides resources and services to support the curricular and, to a lesser degree, recreational interests of students. The library is housed in the Rimmer Learning Resource Center (RLRC). The RLRC is designed to promote student success, retention and graduation through a variety of services which include free tutoring, academic advising, open computer labs, learning communities and supplemental instruction.

www.hutchcc.edu/rlrc Students at HutchCC have the opportunity to be a part of a prestigious Honors Program. The program is one of the premier in the state and is student-centered, allowing students to take their education to a whole new level.

www.hutchcc.edu/honors

academic success

intercollegiate athletics Hutchinson Community College’s Blue Dragon athletic program has been a source of pride for the College and community.

With 12 intercollegiate sports and an acclaimed Spirit Squad to offer, the Blue Dragons play in the Jayhawk Conference, one of the toughest leagues and regions in the nation, and with great success.

Men’s Sports Baseball

Women’s Sports Soccer

Football

Softball

Golf

Volleyball

Basketball

Basketball

Cross Country

Cross Country

Track

Track

Blue Dragon Athletics is proud of our top notch facilities, including Gowans Stadium and the famous Hutchinson Sports Arena, home to the NJCAA National Men’s Basketball Tournament.

The athletics department has an impressive and long standing history of competing and winning in the Jayhawk Conference.

• Five national championship trophies:

Men’s basketball - 1988, 1994

Women’s Cross Country - 2001

Men’s Track - 1954, 1959 • More than 450 All-Americans since 1929 • 50 combined men’s Region VI championships • 14 combined women’s Region VI championships • An average of 14 Academic All-Americans per year since 1997 • 73 combined men’s Jayhawk Conference/Jayhawk West championships • 18 combined women’s Jayhawk Conference/Jayhawk West Championships • Men’s Basketball is the second winningest NJCAA program in history

winning records

financial aid

Perhaps at no other time has the cost of higher education been more important to students and their parents. HutchCC’s mission is to make a high-quality education affordable and accessible to all.

With one of the least expensive tuition and fee structures in the state, HutchCC remains an affordable, but quality, education option for students.

Our Financial Aid office is staffed by a group of professionals who are dedicated to assisting you with funding your education. Our staff is well-trained and keeps abreast of the latest information to help you find funding sources to finance your educational dreams. In addition, our staff takes pride in treating each student individually, and customizing funding plans to help make education an affordable reality.

1. Apply for Admission: www.hutchcc.edu/admissions 2. Complete FAFSA: www.fafsa.ed/gov. HutchCC’s code is 001923.

3. Submit any requested information to Financial Aid office.

www.hutchcc.edu/finaid

cost comparison

When you compare our fee structure to the larger institutions in Kansas, you will find that we are anywhere from one half to one fourth the cost.

Compare us to private institutions and you will be amazed by the savings.

Lower cost does not mean that you will sacrifice quality in terms of your education. By attending HutchCC, you will find that our low student-to-faculty ratio of 17-to-1 allows you to receive individualized attention from instructors who care about you. Faculty members will help you every step of the way and set you up for success during your first years of college.

Many of our students also choose to work while attending classes. Our Human Resources office can assist with career advice, help in finding a job, and job placement services that are available to our students.

www.hutchcc.edu/cost

scholarships

HutchCC awards more than 500 scholarships every year. Whether you are a full-time or parttime student, seeking vocational training or looking to transfer to a university, we have a scholarship that you may qualify for including: • • • • •

Academic Athletic Activity & Departmental Endowment Alumni & Friends Child Care

Nearly 75 percent of all HutchCC students receive some type of financial assistance to help meet their educational expenses.

Scholarships are awarded on a competitive basis. To be eligible for scholarships at HutchCC, students must complete: 1. Application for Admissions 2. Scholarship Application (located in DragonZone).

3. Additional information may be required for eligibility depending on the scholarship.

www.hutchcc.edu/scholarship

residence halls

Community is a key word at HutchCC, and you’ll be a part of that community as a student in our residence halls. Interact with your friends, and make new ones as part of a group of nearly 450 students that call our dormitories home.

HutchCC has an active campus life, with a variety of activities, planned by students for students.

Events like karaoke, movie nights, dances, recreational sports and other activities help students get to know one another and become a part of the family that is HutchCC. Our students enjoy recently renovated residence halls, with suite-style rooms, modern and comfortable lounge areas and strategically-placed technology hubs, that allow students to learn in comfort and style. Apartment style residence halls are available for close to fifty of our students. Each apartment has two-bedrooms with a shared living room, kitchen, dining room and bathroom.

www.hutchcc.edu/living-on-campus HutchCC Residence Halls have three meal plan options. Meals are provided Monday - Friday: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner; Saturdays & Sundays: Brunch & Dinner. The HutchCC menu has been custom-tailored to a unique dining experience for our students and is continually updated to introduce new cooking techniques and processes for the future, ensuring that each customized program is contemporary and always student-oriented.

clubs & organizations Bored is not a word you’ll use at HutchCC. We have something for everyone and every interest.

With more than 30 different clubs and organizations, no matter what your passion, we have a group for you. Our clubs and organizations provide numerous opportunities to fit in, test your leadership skills and have some fun, while making lifelong friends.

HutchCC also has a nationally-recognized student newspaper, The Collegian, and newsmagazine, The Dragon’s Tale, to keep students informed and aware of campus news and activities.

The HutchCC Debate and Forensics Team is considered to be one of the premier two-year programs in the nation. The team’s recent history includes multiple local, state, regional, and national championships in both debate and forensics. This is built upon a strong foundation with similar awards dating back over seventy years. The students are able to travel to competitions throughout the year at little to no expense, and all are welcome to try out for the team.

The Agriculture program has several successful clubs and organizations in it. Join the Block & Bridle Club, the Crops & Soil Judging Team or the Livestock Judging Team.

Our Student Government Association participates in governing school activities, providing social activities and representing the student body in student affairs issues with administration and faculty.

Safety is a top priority on the HutchCC Campus. A dedicated professional staff helps ensure student safety on campus. Security cameras and a well-lit campus grounds also provide a sense of comfort for students as they travel from place to place.

Campus also has its own Student Health Services which provides primary care for minor illnesses, injuries, family planning and health-related social issues for HutchCC students. The Student Health Services is open Monday - Thursday mornings and Wednesday afternoons. For more information, contact them at 620-662-7416.

The Dragon Wellness Center is a state-of-the-art fitness center available to HutchCC students in the basement of the Parker Student Union. The DWC is open to students seven days a week with a variety of hours depending on the day.

Intramural sports are available each season. Students can make new friends and enjoy friendly competition.

health, safety & Fitness

Community & Culture

Students can also enjoy attending or being a part of our award-wining fine arts performances.

Musical and theatre programs and a wide variety of artistic and intellectual events are held year round in the Stringer Fine Arts Center.

The Dillon Lecture Series brings newsmakers, intellectuals and entertainers from around the world to discuss a variety of issues and events.

Hutchinson has a vibrant arts community which holds events open to all, including art shows and fairs, outdoor concerts and events and other community cultural activities.

Music lovers will enjoy the variety of concerts, including well-known acts that perform yearly as part of the Kansas State Fair.

Students can also be involved in the community by volunteering for a variety of community groups and organizations through the HutchCC Volunteer Center.

www.hutchcc.edu/student-life

Hutchinson

Locals refer to it simply as Hutch, and soon, you will too. Hutchinson has a big-town atmosphere, with a small-town friendliness that makes it an ideal place to learn and live.

• Home to the Kansas State Fair • Cosmosphere: International SciEd Center & Space Museum • Strataca: Kansas Underground Salt Museum • Acres of parks provide numerous opportunities for biking, hiking and fishing • Salt City Splash, a full-featured water park located nearby • Variety of activites such as skating rink, bowling alley, movie theaters and more • The Dillon Nature Center • The Hutchinson Zoo • Rich cultural downtown area with free monthly art and cultural events, including Third Thursdays and Taste of Downtown • The Hutchinson Mall

For More Information on Hutchinson Community College visit our website:

Hutchinson Community College 1300 North Plum Hutchinson, KS 67501

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or contact our Admissions Office 1-888-GO-HUTCH ext.3535

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Hutchinson Community College is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association, 30 North LaSalle, Suite 2400, Chicago, IL 60602. www.hlcommission.org 312-263-0456 Our online AA, AAS and AS degrees are fully-accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. The college is a member of the American Association of Community Colleges. It is listed in the United States Office of Education publication “Education Directory, Part 3: Higher Education.”

NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATION HutchCC does not discriminate against students or employees on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age or handicap. Persons who feel that they have been harassed or discriminated against in this way are urged to contact the Affirmative Action Officer in Parker Student Union.