Harper College

Overview

Harper College is a public community college located in Palatine, Illinois, serving the northwest suburbs of Chicago. Established in 1965 and opening its doors in 1967, it has grown to become one of the largest community colleges in the United States, with over 35,000 students enrolled each year in both credit and non-credit programs.

The college offers a wide range of academic programs, including associate degrees, certifications, and advanced career training. It also provides workforce training, professional development, and continuing education classes. The institution is committed to preparing students for successful careers and facilitating their transfer to four-year universities. The campus spans 200 acres and features notable facilities, such as the Avanté Center for Science, Health Careers, and Emerging Technologies. Since its inception, Harper College has awarded over 86,000 degrees and certificates, emphasizing its significant role in education and workforce development.

Basic Information

Contact Details

• Phone: +1 847-925-6000
• Website: harpercollege.edu
• LinkedIn: linkedin.com/school/harpercollege

Key Focus Areas & Initiatives

• 40 associate of applied science degree programs
• associatetransfer degree programs
• continuing education seminars & career training
• 100 career certificate programs
• harper business solutions customized training
• wojcik conference center
• career and technical education
• student diversity
• associate degree programs
• dual credit programs
• harper college learning and career center
• regional workforce training
• regional partnerships
• career training
• community college
• financial aid
• adult learner programs
• online courses
• harper college student portal
• harper college library resources
• workforce development
• continuing education
• campus expansion
• junior colleges
• community engagement
• regional economic impact
• education
• student demographic diversity
• harper college police
• educational access
• student support services
• harper college accreditation
• associate degrees
• harper college campus construction
• certification programs
• partnerships with high schools
• harper college strategic plan
• adult education
• harper college foundation
• higher education
• academic transfer programs
• student resources
• services
• academic calendar
• educational foundation
• wioa programs
• student enrollment
• student success initiatives
• online learning
• harper college blackboard
• scholarship funding
• regional employer collaboration
• regional education hub
• campus facilities
• public community college
• professional development
• degree programs
• certificate programs
• scholarships
• student support
• academic advising
• career services
• workforce training
• international students
• tuition payment options
• transfers to universities
• student life
• events calendar
• library services
• academic resources
• applicants
• enrollment process
• community education
• early alert programs
• skills training
• esl programs
• student engagement
• sports and athletics
• campus resources
• sustainability initiatives
• cultural events
• workshops
• information sessions
• academic support center
• tutoring services
• student organizations
• health and wellness
• student tech support
• virtual tours
• live chat assistance
• military benefits
• internship programs
• class registration
• peer mentoring
• student employment opportunities
• local partnerships
• research assistance
• dual credit
• academic transfer
• regional workforce
• harper college learning center
• harper college library
• professional training & coaching
• education management
• e-learning
• internet
• information technology & services
• computer software
• health, wellness & fitness

Technologies Used

• .NET
• ACL
• AWS SDK for JavaScript
• Altium 365
• Apache
• Atlas
• Azure Linux Virtual Machines
• Blackboard
• Blackboard Collaborate
• Blackboard LMS
• Bootstrap Framework
• BriteVerify
• C#
• CAT
• Canva
• Commission Junction
• Constant Contact
• Ellucian Banner Finance
• Expo
• Facebook Login (Connect)
• Facebook Widget
• Formstack
• Gem
• Git
• Google AdSense
• Google Tag Manager
• Google translate API
• Google translate widget
• McAfee Total Protection for Data Loss (DLP)
• Micro
• Microsoft Azure Hosting
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Office
• Microsoft Office 365
• Microsoft OneNote
• Microsoft Outlook
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Microsoft Sharepoint
• Microsoft Teams
• Microsoft Teams Rooms
• Microsoft Windows Server 2012
• Microsoft Word
• Mobile Friendly
• Oracle Analytics Cloud
• Outlook
• Pipedrive
• React Redux
• Remote
• Ruby On Rails
• SAP SuccessFactors Onboarding
• Salesforce
• Salesforce CRM Analytics
• Salesforce Live Agent
• SchoolMessenger Social Media Managment
• SharePoint
• Siemens MRI
• Siemens SIMATIC S7
• Typekit
• Varnish
• VueJS
• Webex
• Xray
• YouTube
• Zen Planner

Affiliated Organizations & Regional Branches