Howard Community College

126 of elections. For more information, visit howardcc.edu/students/student_life/ voter_registration/index.html. MEDIATION AND CONFLICT RESOLUTION CENTER Room CL-145 443-518-1888 Everyone has conflict in their lives—and many conflicts, particularly interpersonal ones, can be resolved rather than ignored or allowed to continue troubling us. The Mediation and Conflict Resolution Center offers free and confidential services to all students who need assistance in resolving such conflicts as: neighbors making too much noise late at night; roommates disagreeing about what is appropriate behavior, and apartment tenants arguing about parking spaces. MCRC services are also available to students' families. MCRC does not resolve student concerns involving faculty or student services; these are handled by the college's grievance procedures. Mediation is the primary process MCRC uses to help student's resolve other conflicts. This process involves the parties to the conflict telling their stories to each other and a neutral, objective mediation team which facilitates: dialogue, exploration of underlying issues, brainstorming solutions to the conflict, and reaching an agreement that meets the needs of both parties as much as possible. Mediation sessions are held at days, times, and locations that are convenient to the parties involved in the conflict. NEW STUDENT ORIENTATION The New Student Orientation program prepares students for the critical first year of college. By providing important information about academic policies and procedures, college services and student activities, the New Student Orientation program helps students avoid potential obstacles to the achievement of their goals while enhancing the enjoyment of campus life. Students have the opportunity to meet college faculty and staff, as well as fellow students. Comprehensive in-person New Student Orientation programs are conducted prior to the fall and spring terms. An online orientation is provided as a supplement to the in-person sessions and can be found at howardcc.edu/orientation. In addition to the general New Student Orientation, some programs may require orientation sessions. Additionally, specific workshops are offered by various departments throughout the entire semester for both new and returning students. Further information is provided to students as part of the enrollment process and through the Office of Student Life. For more information, please call 443-518-1420. PAYROLL OFFICE Room RCF-207A 443-518-1864 Fax 443-518-3102 Hourly and student employees are paid on the 15th and last day of each month. If the pay date falls on a weekend, the effective date of the payroll is the Friday before. Hours worked are entered through the online time entry system on myHCC. HCC uses electronic payment of wages, via either

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