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Welcome to Hutchinson Community College

STUDENT SUCCESS CENTER

Committed to success for everyone, the Student Success Center at Hutchinson Community College is ready to help you succeed in your educational career. Our knowledgeable staff is trained and prepared to provide excellent academic support and is available to counsel students in the academic and life skills needed to succeed at the collegiate level.   To see what the Student Success Center can do for you, check out our brochure.

Advising

Academic advising services are provided to all students who have not declared a major. HutchCC advisors are here to assist you in reaching your personal and academic goals by providing one-on-one mentoring and advising.

Personal Counseling

If you are experiencing personal difficulties, social problems, or trouble performing to your potential, seek assistance from HutchCC's Professional Counseling staff. Social work services are also provided.

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Career Exploration

An essential part of your college experience involves an exploration of your interests, skills, and values as well as a search of the jobs and careers available. Career Zone is our official resume and job posting service.

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Welcome to Career Zone!

career zone

Hutchinson Community College uses College Central Network as its official resume and job posting service. Please select the icon above to:

  • Search and apply to local and national full-time, part-time and internship opportunities
  • Create and upload your resume and career portfolio to make available to employers
  • Access event announcements, career advice documents, podcasts, videos and articles

Go to Career Zone

Tutoring

Everyone needs help now and then to understand difficult concepts, to get schoolwork organized, or to move past a mental block. To help you succeed in your classes, HutchCC has many tutors whom you can visit for free, based in the Rimmer Center.

Tutoring Services

Accessibility Services

The Accessibility Services coordinator at HutchCC collaborates with students, administrators, faculty, and staff to ensure access to reasonable and appropriate accommodations for academic programs, student involvement, and residence life.

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Testing & Assessment

Unlock your academic potential at HutchCC's Student Success Center through our personalized testing and assessment services. Discover your strengths, identify areas for growth, and pave the way for your educational success. Visit us today to start your journey!

Testing Options

Study Skills Support

Our Student Support Specialists offer one-on-one appointments to help you build effective academic skills.  Get support with study strategies, note-taking, time management, and organization to help you succeed in your courses.

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Academic Advising

Academic advising services are provided to current and prospective students who are undecided or interested in a General Studies curriculum by professional academic advisors in the Student Success Center.  Students who have declared a college major are advised by advisors from their academic department and may contact the department chair to speak to a departmental advisor.  Academic advisors help students set practical and realistic academic goals; interpret academic assessment results; and provide information about degree options, course selection, enrollment restrictions, and transfer options.

HutchCC Advisors

DJ CHASTAIN
Director of Advising and Career Development
chastaind@hutchcc.edu
620-728-8100
1-888-GO-HUTCH

BERNADETT DILLON
Academic Adv/Coord Title IX, VI, & Compliance
dillonb@hutchcc.edu
620-728-8163
1-888-GO-HUTCH

ERIN ELLIS
Developmental Academic Advisor - Athletics
ellise@hutchcc.edu
620-665-3439
1-888-GO-HUTCH

DEBRA GRABER
College Counselor/Associate Professor
graberd@hutchcc.edu
620-665-3581
1-888-GO-HUTCH

STACI UNRUH
Academic Advisor/Student Support Specialist
unruhst@hutchcc.edu
620-665-3365
1-888-GO-HUTCH

DAWN HENDRIX
Academic Advisor
hendrixd@hutchcc.edu
620-665-3579
1-888-GO-HUTCH

How Do My Credits Transfer?

The college offers a comprehensive parallel program of freshman-sophomore requirements for baccalaureate degrees in four-year institutions. Students who will be transferring to a baccalaureate-granting institution should study that institution's catalog, consult with their advisor, and enroll in community college courses that satisfy transfer requirements.

Transfer Credits

Make an Appointment

To schedule an appointment please contact:

MICHELLE WORTHAM
worthamm@hutchcc.edu
620-665-3377
1-888-GO-HUTCH

Personal Counseling

Professional counselors provide a confidential and empathetic environment in which students may seek assistance with issues they face. Personal counseling services are designed to assist students with emotional and behavioral problems that may interfere with the successful attainment of college goals. Typical counseling needs among college students include stress and anxiety, alcohol and drug abuse, loneliness, eating and sleeping issues, and relationship problems. Students in need of long-term or clinical psychological treatment are referred to outside agencies and services.

Crisis Information

If you are experiencing a mental health emergency and need professional intervention, the 24-hour mental health crisis number is 988. Visit the 988 Lifeline webpage for more information or to chat live with a representative 

Social Work Services

Social work services, located in Parker Student Union, provide resourcing for various student needs. Resources may be shared related to college supports, financial services, rent assistance, mental health symptoms, substance abuse issues, and other needs. Beyond immediate resourcing, students may set up ongoing appointments to work towards their own goals in various areas of life and process progress and any further needs.

Close to 40% of college students in the U.S. deal with food insecurity.  This can force them to choose between books and food. Studies have shown that students perform better in the classroom when they are not dealing with hunger.

The HutchCC Blue Dragon Food Pantry is open in the Rimmer Learning Resource Center for HutchCC students to stop by to pick up food and hygiene products (shampoo, bar soap, laundry detergent, etc.). There are also “pop up” pantries around campus and at outreach locations.  If a student has a greater need, stop by the Student Success Center in the Parker Student Union for more information.

Download our list of HutchCC and community resources

For more information about Social Work Services, call 620-665-3377.

Counseling Staff

DEBRA GRABER
graberd@hutchcc.edu
620-665-3581
1-888-GO-HUTCH

BAILEY GOODMAN
goodmanb@hutchcc.edu
620-728-8162
1-888-GO-HUTCH

JENNIFER KREHBIEL
krehbielj@hutchcc.edu
620-665-3333
1-888-GO-HUTCH

LANETTE ESTILL
estilll@hutchcc.edu
620-665-3562
1-888-GO-HUTCH

Career Zone

Hutchinson Community College uses College Central Network as its official resume and job posting service.

Go to Career Zone to

  • Search and apply to local and national full-time, part-time and internship opportunities
  • Create and upload your resume and career portfolio to make available to employers
  • Access event announcements, career advice documents, podcasts, videos and articles

Career Exploration

The Student Success Center assists current and prospective students in exploring career options, gathering personal and occupational information, and making informed career decisions. Students can meet with trained Student Success Center staff to clarify their interests, values, strengths, and goals while learning how these factors connect to potential career paths.Career exploration services may include:

  • Interest, personality, and work-values assessment
  • Guided interpretation of assessment results
  • Exploration of majors and career pathways
  • Goal setting and decision-making strategies
  • Navigation of career resources

There is a $25 fee for career assessment testing for individuals who are not currently enrolled at Hutchinson Community College. Current students may complete assessments at no cost.

Students may also explore careers independently using the resources provided below.

For more information or to schedule an appointment, contact the Student Success Center at 620-665-3377.

 

  • ED 110 Career Decision Making

    ED110 helps students make informed career choices by combining self-reflection with real-world occupational information. In this course, you will:

    • Explore your interests, values, and abilities and how they relate to potential careers
    • Learn to interpret current and projected job market data
    • Develop a set of career options that align with your personal strengths and goals
    • Gain skills that are useful throughout your career, including in the event of a career change
  • ED 115 College Orientation with Career Exploration

    This course introduces students to strategies for college success while helping them explore potential career paths. In this class, you will:

    • Learn college-level study skills, time management, and goal-setting techniques
    • Explore healthy lifestyle habits that support academic and personal success
    • Identify your interests, values, skills, and personality traits to guide career decisions
    • Connect self-assessment insights with career exploration activities
  • BU 120 Job Search and Retention

    BU 120 equips students with the skills needed to successfully find and maintain employment. In this course, you will:

    • Learn how to complete applications and write effective resumes
    • Develop interviewing techniques
    • Explore methods for developing job leads and networking
    • Research career opportunities, job requirements, and career ladders
  • Career Links

    Career Research Links

    Explore a variety of reliable online resources to research careers, assess your interests and skills, and plan your future. These tools can help you connect your personal strengths to potential occupations and understand labor market trends.

    Key Resources:

    • O*NET OnLine – Career Exploration Tool
      Search hundreds of occupations to learn about required skills, work activities, education, and job outlook. Includes assessment tools to match your interests and strengths with career options.
    • My Next Move – Career Search & Interest Profiler
      Browse careers by keyword or industry and use the Interest Profiler to get personalized career suggestions based on your preferences and experience.
    • BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook
      Access detailed information about jobs, including duties, education, pay, and projected growth. Learn what it takes to succeed in a variety of fields.
    • ExploreHealthCareers.org
      Find comprehensive, up-to-date information about health professions, including education pathways and job descriptions.
    • Glassdoor
      Research companies, salaries, and interview experiences to prepare for job searches and career planning.
    • Accredited Schools Online
      Discover accredited colleges and degree programs online, with guidance on finding quality programs that support your career goals.
  • Career Resources

    It takes several resources to get you on the path to the career of your dreams or simply the first career of your choosing.  Below is a list of many of those resources.  You can pick and choose from the options below or simply download and follow the table of contents in The Job Preparedness Handbook.

    1. Building a resume
    2. Cover letter writing
    3. Application completion
    4. Creating an elevator speech
    5. Interview Preparation
    6. Job search techniques
    7. Mock interviewing
    8. Portfolio creation
    9. Social media hazards
    10. Understanding hard skills vs. soft skills
    11. LinkedIn - Create Account

    The Job Preparedness Handbook contains information on the above items and more content.

    If you have any questions or need further support, email or call Career Services Coordinator Rick Kraus at 620-728-4464 or krausr@hutchcc.edu for an appointment.

Accessibility Services

The Accessibility Services Office, located in Parker Student Union, provides and coordinates services to students with disabilities, promotes equal educational opportunities, and provides equal access to all institutional programs and services. Accommodations are provided on an individualized, as-needed basis as outlined in the Accommodations Handbook. Students requesting accommodations must submit the accessibility services application and provide current documentation regarding the nature of his or her disability and the need for accommodation. Examples of accommodations include exam accommodations, note-taking, sign language interpreting, and the use of special equipment.

HutchCC encourages students to be as independent as possible on campus and to use those services which help maximize learning. So that services are in place on the first class day, early contact with the Accessibility Services Office for students with disabilities is encouraged.

Make an Appointment

To schedule an appointment please contact:

LISA JOLLIFF
Director of Accessibility Services
jolliffl@hutchcc.edu
620-665-3554
1-888-GO-HUTCH

ANGIE FINN
Accessibility Testing Specialist
Accessibilityservices@hutchcc.edu
620-665-3307
1-888-GO-HUTCH

Links for Accessibility