Student Engagement

Through both classroom and extracurricular activities, Hood stresses the development of leadership skills. Hood students are encouraged to develop the skills they need to become effective contributors to their families, professions, communities and society. Noncredit workshops and programs, in addition to credit coursework, offer strong support for the development and acquisition of leadership skills and knowledge. Training is provided for key leaders by selected offices in the division of Student Life.

The assistant director of student engagement for diversity, equity and inclusion advocates for underrepresented student populations such as students of color, veteran students, students with disabilities and LGBTQ+ students. The assistant director also advocates for social justice and equity for all students through campus policy review and reform and the inclusion of best practices. The Diversity Coalition, a council of students advised by the assistant director of student engagement for diversity, equity and inclusion is chaired by the Diversity Chair, a voting member of the Student Government Association executive board.

The Office of Student Engagement & Orientation is located in the Student Life Suite on the second floor of the Whitaker Campus Center and can be reached at 301-696-3580 or 301-696-3563 or by emailing studentengagement@hood.edu.