The college has many programs in place to enrich the lives our community's indivuals, organizations, and institutions. Below are some of these programs.
Appreciating diversity means acknowledging that people think, act, interact, and learn differently. The Diversity Awareness Committee (DAC) promotes valuing the impact those differences have on our community. These differences stem from factors such as socio-economic status, language, personal beliefs, political views, age, race, color, religious creed, physical and mental abilities, sexual orientation, ancestry, marital status, gender identity, etc.
As a group of dedicated faculty, staff and students, we draw from the remarkably broad spectrum of backgrounds and experiences of Housatonic's community members, as well as that of the Greater Bridgeport Community, to contribute to the academic, professional and cultural life of the campus.
In addition, the DAC helps to develop standards by which to measure diversity appreciation and awareness, sponsors diversity workshops that address topics such as classroom dynamics, bullying and religious tolerance. It partners with other campus committees and groups to enhance programming.
American Men's Studies Association Advances critical study of men and masculinity through teaching research and critical practice in the field of men's studies
HRC International International section of HRC’s website which focuses on LGBT issues around the world, not only here in the US.
It Gets Better “The It Gets Better Project’s mission is to communicate to lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender youth around the world that it gets better, and to create and inspire the changes need to make it better for them.”
GLBT National Help Center Provides support, community connections, and resource information to people with questions regarding sexual orientation and/or gender identity.
The Bilerico Project Intelligent political and cultural commentary on LGBT issues.
The Advocate A leading gay news source, operated by Here Media, which oversees other leading LGBT resources, like Out Magazine and Gay.com.
Latin American Studies Association Promotes intellectual discussion and teaching on Latin America, the Caribbean and its peoples throughout the Americas
Publications
Diverse Issues in Higher Education Seeks to build educational, cultural, social and economic structures that will allow every individual to achieve his or her full human potential
In an effort to combat food insecurity, Housatonic Community College provides students with three opportunities to receive healthy and nutritious non-perishables items, fresh vegetables & fruits and groceries.
Programs are open to all students and based on the honesty system and no proof of need is required.
Please wear a mask during pick-up.
Questions? Email us at
Pantry
Location: Lafayette Hall, L207, 2nd floor
Walk-Ins Welcome - Sign-up not necessary! Students will be able to self-select items.
Dates & Hours:
Please check the website weekly, hours may change
Please check site for changes.
Students must present their school ID and be registered for classes in order to receive food. Students in need are welcome to visit The Pantry twice a month and receive a total of 20 items per month. Students are encouraged to bring their own grocery bag.
HCC Food Pantry is sponsored by Housatonic Community College Foundation and made possible with generous support from Stop & Shop
Fresh Food Days
Walk-Ins Welcome - Students will be able to self-select a variety of fresh vegetables and fruits.
Dates & Hours:
Please check back.
Farmer's Market Vouchers available in LH A214 Monday thru Thursday.
PLEASE NOTE: Food truck is canceled until further notice.
Mobile Food Pantry
Fall 2022 Schedule
Check back for Fall 2022 Schedule
Location
900 Lafayette Boulevard (pick up/drop off area next to the parking garage).
How does it work?
This will be conducted in a contactless and drive-through manner, and is open to current students, staff and faculty.
Mobile Food Pantry is a monthly visit made by The Storehouse Project
PBS SciGirls - The SciGirls Seven” Recommendations":
In addition to the TV series, SciGirls, “The Big Idea’ presentation outlines 7 recommendations on how to encourage girls to think about STEM careers:
SciGirls 7 Big Idea Recommendations:
Girls benefit from collaboration, especially when they can participate and communicate fairly.
Girls are motivated by projects they find personally relevant and meaningful.
Girls enjoy hands-on, open-ended projects and investigations.
Girls are motivated when they can approach projects in their own way, applying their creativity, unique talents and preferred learning styles.
Girls’ confidence and performance improves in response to specific, positive feedback on things they can control – such as effort, strategies and behaviors.
Girls gain confidence and trust in their own reasoning when encouraged to think critically.
Girls benefit from relationships with role models and mentors.
The critical thinking skills and applications of Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math (STEAM) are fundamental to the current and future workforce. STEAM is the newest approach in connecting national STEM initiatives with art. STEM + Art = STEAM. (stemtosteam.org)
Why STEAM?
Job opportunities in STEAM are consistently on the rise and in order to succeed in these STEAM areas students are required to have a strong and innovative foundation.
Why Housatonic?
Students interested in Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math (STEAM) can find over 40 associate degree and certificate opportunities at Housatonic Community College.
Mission Statement
Housatonic Community College wants to properly prepare our students for the economic future by educating and producing a strong foundation in STEAM. Students at Housatonic Community College can choose from over 40 associate degree or certificate options under the Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math disciplines. We as a college want our students to be up-to-date and equipped for a seamless transfer to a four year institution and for the future labor market. Student success is the result of college and professional readiness. Housatonic Community College is in gear to move full STEAM ahead!
Looking to change your major to a STEAM pathway? Click here. Do you want to become a STEAM student or find out more information, please contact STEAM Coordinator, Robin L. Avant at .
Achieving Diversity and Inclusion in College STEM/STEAM
By supporting underrepresented students in STEM, colleges can better follow through on their economic promises to enrollees. Closing racial and gender education pay gaps depend on closing STEM education gaps.
Carnegie STEM Excellence Pathway is provided by Housatonic Community College in collaboration with Carnegie Science Center, Pittsburgh, PA, USA HCC is an Achieving the Dream Leader College, ranked by the Aspen Institute among nation’s top 150 community colleges for 2017
Please wear a mask during pick-up.
