High Impact Practices Initiative (HIPs)
At Seminole State College, High Impact Practices (HIPs) are integral to fostering deeper learning, student engagement, and academic success. HIPs are research-based instructional practices that promote active learning and real-world application, empowering students to achieve higher levels of academic and personal growth. Whether you're new to HIPs or seeking to enhance existing methods, our goal is to provide the resources, support, and guidance needed to integrate these practices effectively into your courses.
Purpose Statement
The purpose of High Impact Practices at Seminole State College is to ensure that students experience rigorous, engaging, and meaningful learning opportunities throughout their academic journey. By participating in HIPs, students gain valuable skills in critical thinking, collaboration, and professional readiness. We are committed to offering faculty the tools and support they need to implement HIPs, with the shared goal of advancing student success and retention.
Explore our resources, upcoming events, and faculty support options, and learn how you can contribute to creating high-impact learning experiences that have a lasting effect on students.
Hailee Handel, Coordinator, High Impact Practices, hosts a Faculty Support Hour every Thursday to assist faculty in the development and implementation of HIPs in their courses and to answer any questions along the way. This takes place weekly from 1 p.m.-2 p.m. in person in SLM L-214 or via zoom.
HIPs Impact
Student Impact
HIPs are also associated with student retention and engagement.
HIPs Upcoming Events and Programs
Fall & Spring HIPs Course Designation Form
- April 1st - Form Opens
HIPs Student Showcase
- April 14 at 11:59 p.m. – Submission form closes.
- April 15 – Faculty will be sent the names of students from their course who submitted videos. Faculty must notify the HIPs team by EOD if any student’s videos should not be published to the showcase.
- April 16 at 12:30 p.m. – Showcase Kickoff
- Join us for a one-hour Showcase Kickoff with an explanation on how to access and navigate the Padlet platform, hear from our keynote speaker, and students who have been impacted by High Impact Practices. Submit questions for the panel ahead of time or ask live!
- Faculty can Sign Up for the Showcase Kickoff.
- Students can join the Showcase Kickoff via Zoom.
- April 16 – April 23 – HIPs Student Showcase open!
- April 23 – Showcase Send-Off
- Join us for a one-hour Showcase Send-off announcing the winning video submissions and recognizing the success of all students and faculty who have participating in HIPs initiatives throughout the last year.
- Faculty can Sign Up for the Showcase Send-Off.
- Students can join the Showcase Send-Off via Zoom.
Fall & Spring HIPs Course Designation Form
- May 9th - HIPS Course Designation Form Closes