Student Life
Student life includes New Student Orientation programs, student government association (SGA), student program board (SPB), The HCC Times (student-run news site), student clubs, the game room, and comprehensive programming that support the connection, empowerment, and wellness of HCC students. Each opportunity complements classroom learning through social, identity-affirming, experiential, and leadership experiences. Activities aim to center student input and participation to ensure that these programs are reflective of the interests of the student body. Students with a desire to get involved with Student Life as a leader, participant, or volunteer are strongly encouraged to do so.
Student life also plans several off-campus trips and offers discounts and services to students. Further information is available on the HCC website at howardcc.edu/student-life, the office's group page on Campus Groups, or by contacting them directly at 443-518-1420 or studentlife@howardcc.edu.
All student life programs are funded by student-generated fees.
Location: Second floor of the Student Activities Building (SA-200).
Student Government Association
The student government association (SGA) encourages student involvement in the shared governance structure of the college and serves as the student body's official voice. The SGA is comprised of the SGA president, officers, senators, and general membership. Working with the student life team, SGA is responsible for designating student funds to college clubs and organizations, as well as selecting specific themes and issues for programs brought to the college by the student body. Members of the SGA senate play a significant role in representing the student body in various college areas. All students are invited and encouraged to participate. For more information about SGA and how to get involved, e-mail SGA@howardcc.edu, visit the SGA Campus Groups site, or stop by the student life and student government offices.
Location: Second floor of the Student Activities Building (SA-200) above the Game Room.
Student Program Board
The student program board (SPB) is responsible for selecting, planning and implementing a diverse offering of social and educational activities for all HCC students. This board is led by the SPB coordinators and comprised of full and part-time students. Students wishing to serve on this board are invited to join by following SPB's Campus Groups page, emailing SPB, visiting the office, or attending one of SPB's regular meetings. Activities include, but are not limited to, dances, movies, concerts, lectures, films, cultural arts, and special events. For more information on how to get involved with SPB, e-mail SPB@howardcc.edu, call 443-518-4845, or stop by the student life and SPB offices.
Location: Second floor of the student activities building (SA-207).
The HCC Times
The student news site (The HCC Times) is published online by students for the college community. The student news site staff work with the many different departments on campus to keep the school population informed about school events, resources, and club activities.
The news site needs student participation and wishes to encourage any student having an interest in working on The HCC Times team to contact the site's staff or a student life staff member. Opportunities exist for experiences in photography, desktop publishing, layout and design, advertising, creative writing, and reporting. For more information on The HCC Times status, e-mail studentlife@howardcc.edu, call 443-518-1420, or stop by the student life office.
Location: Second floor of the student activities building (SA-200).
The Game Room
Howard Community College (HCC) credit -bearing students are invited to visit the Game Room throughout fall and spring semester at their leisure. The Game Room is equipped with widescreen TVs, pool tables, table tennis, foosball, board games, and video game systems free of charge for students. Students can also partake in any of the various events coordinated by the Game Room including tournaments. Students are required to sign-in upon entering the Game Room and must provide proof that they are currently enrolled by showing their student ID card with the current semester sticker. For more information, please call 443-518-2770 or email gameroom@howardcc.edu.
Location: First floor of the Student Activities building (SA-100).
Clubs
Clubs can be created and led by students who wish to explore topics and issues that relate to a particular interest. Club charter and club registration forms are available on Campus Groups and can be submitted each semester. If students have questions about how to start a club or register an existing one, they should contact the student government association at SGA@howardcc.edu or stop by the office of student life (SA-200).