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Harper College Faculty on the Remote Learning Essentials

August 04, 2020

Harper Faculty on the Remote Learning Essentials Harper Stories Here we are at the start of a new adventure. This isn’t the semester that any of us had in mind, but no matter who you are or what you’re feeling, we are here to support you every step of the way. Not only does that support come in the form of virtual tutoring, advising and counseling services – it’s here whenever you need it from our awesome faculty. To get you started on the right foot, Harper faculty came together to share the five essential items for succeeding in a remote learning environment. Read More

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Parents and Family Members - Supporting Student Success

July 22, 2020

COVID-19 is a pandemic that changed the sense of normalcy in many aspects of life, including education. Often, education is an in-person experience with hands-on and observation opportunities, so that students see first-hand how things work. Here are some tips and strategies to support your college student during this time. Read More

Paralegal Janet Tan

Adult learner at career crossroads finds fresh start with Harper’s paralegal studies program

July 16, 2020

After two decades of teaching, Janet Tan wanted a change. She found her experience and interests were a fit with the Paralegal Studies program. But she had a perception that she might be too old to return to college. Read More

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PASO teaches Latinx families about ins and outs of Harper College

July 15, 2020

PASO, which helps families of Latinx students navigate Harper College, was born out of an initiative to recruit Latinx students, keep them engaged and persist in college, while providing families the resources necessary to help support them. "There are a lot of families who are in need of help, and this gives them the opportunity to ask questions in a comfortable setting," student Lucia Rios says. Read More

2019-2020 cohort of the Social Justice Leadership Certificate program

Social justice leadership program helping employees advance Harper's DEI work

July 09, 2020

To better approach the difficult work of diversity, equity and inclusion and effect systemic change, a group of Harper College employees are committing themselves to understanding and advancing social justice. Now in its third year, Harper’s Social Justice Leadership Certificate program continues to grow as the country finds itself in the midst of significant sociocultural change and a global pandemic that are shining a light on issues of equity. Read More

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Supporting our international students

July 08, 2020

Harper College is dedicated to finding a solution for our international students to continue their studies with as little disruption as possible. Read More

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Imagine: Harper College Fashion Show Spring 2020 Review

July 06, 2020

Harper College Fashion Design students share their work through "Imagine," the 2020 Fashion Show Spring Review. Read More

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Harper College launches COVID-19 Contact Tracers course

July 02, 2020

Harper College is offering a free, online COVID-19 Contact Tracing course to help meet the anticipated need for contact tracers in the state of Illinois. The 10-hour class starts July 13. Read More

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Reflecting on two landmark Supreme Court decisions

June 24, 2020

Dr. Claudia Mercado and Monica Meneses share the personal impact on their family of two recent U.S. Supreme Court decisions – one to strike down the administration’s effort to eliminate the DACA program, and the other protecting LGBTQIA+ employees from discrimination. Read More

Gabriela Sanchez taking online courses from home

Harper College students grateful for CARES Act funding

June 23, 2020

Thanks to the federal funding provided by the CARES Act and distributed by Harper College, about 4,400 students have received financial support aimed at helping them to successfully transition to online coursework. Read More

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