Global Education
The impact of a global experience is boundless, transformative, and lifelong. HACC supports high impact experiences in an interconnected global world by connecting educational opportunities with culture that enhances collaboration, understanding and appreciation. This impact can be felt on one’s personal and professional growth whether affective, behavioral, or cognitive. HACC has sponsored trips to a variety of locations around the world including China, Italy, UK, France, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Romania, Serbia, Spain and Morocco.
The Center for Global Opportunities & Education provides:
- Short-term for-credit courses, non-credit opportunities, and community-based learning experiences.
- Academic Partnerships – Collaborations with institutions to expand global and domestic learning opportunities.
- International Recruitment & Admissions – Support students seeking to study at HACC worldwide.
- Student & Scholar Services – Resources and guidance for international students throughout their academic journey.
- Cultural and Academic Enrichment Initiatives – Programs that enhance global awareness, cross-cultural learning, and student engagement.
The Center for Global Opportunities & Education is located in C202 of the Cooper Student Center on HACC's Harrisburg campus. You can contact the office by sending an email to global@hacc.edu.
Regular Fall/Spring Office Hours
- Monday: 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
- Tuesday: 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
- Wednesday: 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
- Thursday:8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
- Friday: 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. (remote work available by email or telephone only)
- Zhane’ McMillion
Coordinator, Global Opportunities and Education
zmmcmill@hacc.edu and global@hacc.edu - Olajiwon McCadney
Associate Vice President of Campus Life & Dean of Students okmccadn@hacc.edu - Jessika Greek
Coordinator, Intercultural Affairs
jgreek@hacc.edu
- Global Scholarship
- Examples include but are not limited to Globalizing capstones and courses
- Global Engagement
- Examples include but are not limited to: Internships and community-oriented service learning as well as experiential learning
- Global Leadership
- Examples include but are not limited to student globalizing leadership, domestic advocacy with global implications as well as global learning activities/programs
- Global Persepectives
- Students examine behavior and relations that influence global systems
- Students analyze how institutions and structures impact individuals and communities worldwide
- Students evaluate and reflect on overlapping systems in a global context both natural and human
- Global Exploration and Connection
- Students explore various cultural experiences and perspectives in a global setting
- Students engage with differing viewpoints to expand their understanding of the world
- Students examine identity in culture and societal structures
- Global Responsibility and Action
- Students identify challenges and their impact on global, national, regional, and local communities
- Students apply knowledge to address global challenges through informed decision-making and problem-solving
- Students explore opportunities for collaboration, professional growth, and meaningful engagement in a globally connected society
Preparation
- U.S. Passport
- Real State ID
- Global Entry
- TSA-Pre Check
- List of embassies in Washington, DC (By Country)
- U.S. Department of State’s Students Abroad web pages
- So you want to Study Abroad?-StudyAbroad.com Handbook
- International Student Exchange Program-Handbooks by Country
- Transgender TSA Checklist
- Travel Tips for Persons with Disabilities
Health & Safety
- COVID-19 Country Information
- U.S. State Department Students Abroad web pages
- Bureau of Consular Affairs Country Information
- Centers for Disease Control (CDC)
- World Health Organization (WHO)
- Study Abroad with a Disability
- Mental Health Considerations
Adjusting to New Surroundings
Inclusion Abroad
- Mobility International
- State Department LGBTI Travel Info
- Diversity Abroad Destination Guides
- Black and Abroad
- Diverse International Women of Color
