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POLICIES 97 Department of Education) and is available in the Student Financial Aid Office. All financial aid awards are for one academic year and it is the student's responsibility to reapply each year. STUDENT RIGHT TO KNOW Beginning July 1st, 1993, federal law requires the disclosure of graduation and transfer rates of undergraduate students entering Howard Community College. The percentage of students entering HCC in Fall 2011 who graduated or transferred within three years was 29 percent. A detailed report is available in the college's Planning, Research and Organizational Development office. Note: The rate for transfer students includes those students enrolling in Maryland Public four-year institutions and some Maryland independent colleges. VALUING DIVERSITY Howard Community College is committed to valuing diversity and recognizes the critical role of an educational institution in preparing its students, faculty, and staff to become contributing members of the global community. "We acknowledge that diversity is more than a concept or philosophy; it is a way of being. Diversity is recognizing, appreciating, respecting, listening to and learning from the unique talents and contributions of all people." HCC's diversity programs will reflect and respect all differences in age, gender, sexual orientation, race, religion, ethnic backgrounds, and ability/ disability as well as the values of equal rights, equal access, and equal treatment. HCC recognizes the critical role of an educational institution in preparing all students, faculty and staff to become contributing members of the global community. In order to assure success, all members of the college community must vigorously accept their responsibility of supporting the college's strategic priority to incorporate diversity into the fabric of the institution. Diversity and affirmative action commitment originates with the board of trustees and filters throughout every facet of the institution. For more information visit howardcc.edu/ diversity.