RECRUITMENT

Student services continually conducts recruitment activities throughout the district. High School recruitment activities create a level of awareness regarding opportunities for learning at Heartland Community College. Cooperation and communication with all district high schools and area vocational centers have been a goal of recruitment for Heartland Community College.

Visits to Area Schools

All 17 high schools and three area vocational centers are visited at least once each year. In most cases, two visits are made. At these visits a Heartland Community College representative acquaints students with degree offerings, occupational programs, certificate programs, developmental programs, opportunities for studies abroad, scholarship opportunities, and support services available to students attending Heartland Community College.

Participation in the High School Counselor Organizations

Heartland Community College advisors and staff participate in meetings of the McLean-DeWitt Regional Counselors Association, Livingston Area Counselors Association, and Lincoln Land Area Counselors Association.

Sponsorship of Area College Night

In the fall, Heartland Community College hosts college night for area high school students. More than 75 colleges and universities bring information about their institutions to share with area students. Heartland Community College also participates in college nights held at Lincoln Community High School and Pontiac Township High School during the school year.