Campus Resources
A student resource center focused on supporting students who are experiencing homelessness, food insecurity, or legal issues.
Thrive
Liberal Arts Major Andrea has finished all of her Gen Eds and is looking for an easy elective to take in the fall. She has narrowed her choices down to Ceramics or Drawing but is unsure of which course she should take. What office should Andrea visit?
Advising
Not only is this person the first open queer president of Holyoke Community College, they are also the first woman of color President in the College’s History.
President Cristina Royal
This SAMP staff member loves to teach women how to change their own flat tire.
Brooke
The ideal day you should submit your SSTA timesheet.
Wednesday
Offering academic and personal advising, this program assists students with the transfer process. One of its popular slogans is “Dream Big!”
Pathways
Part time student Liam is struggling with his classes. He says nothing is wrong, but reports feeling down, unmotivated, and worthless. What office should you refer to Liam?
CHD
The name of HCC’s partner that helped create the “HCC MGM Culinary Arts Institute” that prepares students for careers in anything related to culinary arts, hospitality services, or travel and tourism.
MGM
Known to stop and sniff any and all plants within eyesight, this person has 21 indoor houseplants.
Catie
A pitch made under 60 seconds that briefly outlines SAMP and persuades them to engage in our program.
Elevator Speech
Approved by the Department of Early Education and Care, this resource is a safe, fun space for children to play while their parents take class!
Itsy Bitsy Child Watch
Coming into her second year at HCC, Criminal Justice Major Mary is looking to be more involved in Student Life and governance on Campus. She has thought about joining a new club, or even the Student Senate! What office should Mary visit?
Student Engagement
A dual enrollment program at Holyoke Community College in which high school students who have dropped out (or are at risk of dropping out) take college classes for credit in both high school and college.
Gateway to College
Born in North Africa, this person’s first language is French.
Veronica
The four key points that makeup the STAR method of answering interview questions.
Situation, task, action, result
This office works to make college and learning accessible to everyone. One of its main focuses is to create academic accommodations that fit the individual needs of the student.
Office for Students with Disabilities & Deaf Services
International Student Lia is struggling to understand her options for paying for school. She has heard about different grants and scholarships like the Pell Grant and Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant, but does not know if she is applicable. What office should you refer to Lia?
Financial Aid
A designation given to HCC in the fall of 2016 after our Hispanic student enrollment surpassed 25%.
Hispanic Serving Institute
his SAMP staff member has worked as a stable hand. They were responsible for driving a tractor and shoveling manure all summer long.
Brooke
The three core values of SAMP.
Leadership, professional development, and community
A federally funded program, the goal of this program is to increase the college retention and graduation rates of its participants and help students make the transition from one level of higher education to the next.
TRIO
New student Carter has registered for classes, submitted their Covid-19 proof of vaccination, but is having trouble waiving their health insurance. What office can help Carter waive their health insurance?
Student Accounts
Holyoke Community College and the Cannabis Community Care and Research Network (C3RN) announced the creation of the Cannabis Education Center to provide education and training opportunities to HCC students interested in working in the state's newly legalized cannabis industry in this year
2019
Decades before their gay awakening, this person dated actor Richard Dean Anderson, who you may know from the movie MacGyver.
Veronica
The code you use when you are reporting hours that were worked remotely during normal work hours.
TEL