How To Get Started in Implementing High Impact Practices Into Your Course at Seminole State College

Integrating High Impact Practices (HIPs) into your course can significantly enhance student engagement, learning, and retention. Seminole State College is committed to providing faculty with the resources, support, and guidance needed to implement these transformative practices effectively. Whether you're new to HIPs or looking to refine existing methods, this page offers a step-by-step guide on getting started, including access to resources from leading experts like Dr. George Kuh, funding opportunities, faculty support, and the process for applying for HIPs course designation. Explore the tools and programs available to ensure your courses have a lasting impact on students.

Resources for Getting Started

The Introduction to HIPs Canvas Course is the best first step for faculty interested in learning about High Impact Practices (HIPs) and pursuing HIPs Course Designation at Seminole State College.

This self-paced course provides an introduction to the HIPs initiative at SSC, explains the different HIPs categories, and helps faculty explore how High Impact Practices can be intentionally incorporated into their courses.

By completing the course, faculty will:

  • Build a foundational understanding of High Impact Practices and the HIPs initiative at SSC
  • Explore the HIPs categories and what makes a practice “high impact”
  • Learn strategies for incorporating HIPs into their courses
  • Identify opportunities for their own courses to incorporate High Impact Practices
  • Become prepared to complete the HIPs Course Designation Form

The course also counts as Category II Professional Development and can be used toward Faculty Annual Evaluation Goals.

Ready to Get Started?

If you are considering designating a course as a HIPs course, the Introduction to HIPs Canvas Course is the best place to begin. The course will give you the foundational knowledge and resources you need before submitting a HIPs Course Designation Form.

Request Enrollment in the Introduction to HIPs Canvas Course

Once your enrollment request is submitted, you will receive access to the Canvas course and can complete the training at your own pace.

Dr. George Kuh

Dr. George Kuh is the founding director of the National Institute for Learning Outcomes Assessment. He is also an adjunct professor at the University of Illinois and the chancellor's professor emeritus at Indiana University. He is an expert in student engagement, assessment, institutional improvement, and college and university cultures. Dr. Kuh has published four books in the last 20 years, including “High-Impact Practices” (2008) and “Ensuring Quality & Taking High-Impact Practice to Scalee” (2013) produced as part of the AAC&U LEAP initiative.

Please use the below resources to learn more about High Impact Practices and starting the process of implementation.

Resources From Seminole State College

HIP Category Specific Resources:

Looking for more individualized support?
Contact Hailee Handel to schedule an appointment with Hailee and a HIPs Ambassador in your field of study to receive more tangible, hands-on experience with HIPs implementation.

Looking for group support, workshops, and learning opportunities?
Visit our home page for all upcoming HIPs focused events, programs and workshops.

The HIPs course designation form opens twice a year, in December for the Summer and Fall semesters and in August for the Spring semester. The upcoming timeline is listed below. The application is not meant to be a barrier, but instead to ensure the integrity of the Seminole State High Impact Practices initiative. If there are any concerns with the validity of an application and before denying the application, the HIPs team will reach out to the faculty member with some suggestions and opportunities to work together towards meeting the expectations of a High Impact Practice course.  

 Timeline for HIPs Course Designation – Spring 2027

  • August 1, 2026 – Course Designation Form Opens
  • September 1, 2026 – Course Designation Application Closes
  • October 1, 2026 – Notification Sent to Selected Faculty 

This form includes the five Applied HIPs (Capstone Projects, Collaborative Projects, Intensive Writing, Service Learning & Community Based Learning, and Undergraduate Research & Creative Inquiry) PLUS Experiential Learning: Clinicals & Practicums. (Internship designations are provided by Career Services)

Sample Course Designation Form Submissions

Taxonomy & Course Designation Form Walkthrough
Use the below video as a resource to see how to use the HIPs Taxonomies as a resource when completing your HIPs Course Designation Form

You can download a copy of the word document to work on your responses before submitting to the Microsoft form.

Contact

High Impact Practices Initiative (HIPs)
407.708.2797