Inclusion, Diversity and Belonging

At HACC, inclusion and diversity are integral to the educational success and continued professional growth of every student and employee. The Office of Inclusion, Diversity and Belonging was founded in 2016 with this focus in mind. Keeping with our core values, our work implants the value of inclusivity to our institutional identity and creates an atmosphere of belonging in our institutional narrative. Our aim is to make HACC a welcoming, equitable and affirming environment that empowers everyone as life-long learners. We strive to break down barriers and promote equity and belonging throughout the College.

The Office of Inclusion, Diversity and Belonging responds to the needs of our students. We are available Monday through Friday, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. We offer on-campus appointments, Zoom, email and phone connections.

Through the Office of Inclusion, Diversity and Belonging, and partnering with other departments and organizations across all five campuses, HACC hosts numerous inclusion and diversity-related events, including presentations, panel discussions, performances and trainings. Please visit the College calendar for more information.

Who Are We?

The Office of Inclusion, Diversity, and Belonging includes three major departments.

• The Student Access Services Department breaks down barriers for students’ access to education. Student Access Services serves students who need accommodations for permanent or temporary disabilities, as well as pregnant and parenting students. Employees who need accommodations should contact the Office of Human Resources. The Student Access Services Department also includes: 
  • The CARE Center
  • Keystone Education Yields Success (KEYS) Program
• The Student Engagement and Belonging Department supports and serves students throughout their HACC experience. We provide experiences that promote and encourage inclusion and belonging. Units within the department:
  • International Students
  • Military and Veterans Affairs
  • Community Standards and Student Engagement
• The Diversity Studies and Intercultural Student Success Department includes:
  • Men of Color Initiatives
  • Harrisburg Promise program
  • Diversity Faculty Fellows initiative
  • Global Opportunities and Education
  • Student Involvement 
  • Wellness, Athletics, Retention, and Engagement (W.A.R.E.)

Messages to the Community

• Statement from John J. “Ski” Sygielski, Ed.D., MBA, president and CEO of HACC - HACC Has No Tolerance for Racial Terrorism – #StopAsianHate
• Statement from John J. “Ski” Sygielski, Ed.D., MBA, president and CEO of HACC - HACC: Uniting Against Racial Injustice
• Statement from the Faculty Senate Cabinet of HACC - Black Lives Matter Statement
• Diversity and Inclusion Statement by HACC’s Classified Employee Organization
• Statement from John J. “Ski” Sygielski, Ed.D., MBA, president and CEO of HACC - HACC is the Community’s College