Weekend College Student Resources
The Career Center
The development of career goals and the implementation of a plan that will ensure success in the intended field is a crucial part of the college experience. The Career Center, located in Hinsdale 101, can play an important role in that process. The Career Center can help with decisions about majors, jobs, internships, and graduate schools. With resources ranging from computer programs to an alumni career network, the Career Center is a valuable tool for every student, even if he/she has already chosen a major or career.
The Career Center is open on Weekend College Saturdays from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Kathryn Craig, Director of the Career Center (330) 569-5131
The Writing Center
The Writing Center, located in 217 Hinsdale, exists to support the College's comprehensive commitment to writing and offers information, services and programs for all students. Its goals are to enhance writing proficiency and foster permanent affection and respect for language.
The Center supports students as they work through a rigorous writing program that begins with Writing in the Liberal Arts and continues through the senior year. Trained writing assistants will read papers brought into the Writing Center during any stage of the writing process. They will help students clarify their thinking and achieve greater precision. The Center is not a remedial service, but a valuable resource for all Hiram writers. Contests, workshops, receptions, and a wide variety of other activities are also sponsored by the Center.
To schedule an appointment sign up outside the Writing Center while on campus or call the Weekend College office at (330) 569-5161.
Jeffrey Swenson, Director of Writing (330) 569-5997
Student Academic Services
The goal of Student Academic Services, located in Hinsdale 101, is to improve a student's academic and personal achievements. The services offered include academic advising and peer tutoring. Academic advising consists of goal setting, time management, and the development of study strategies for any academic project.
The Peer Tutoring Program links students who are having difficulties with students majoring in that area of study. Group study sessions are also coordinated through the Peer Tutoring Program. Contact the Peer Tutoring Coordinator as soon as you think you may be falling behind.
Frank Hemphill, Dir. of Student Academic Services (330) 569-5235
The Hiram College Bookstore
The Bookstore, located in the Kennedy Center, carries course materials as well as office and school supplies, software, clothing, gifts, general books, compact discs, cards, candy, and health and beauty aids. The Bookstore accepts cash, checks, MasterCard, Visa, American Express and Discover, as well as the Hiram Express Card. Students can order textbooks on line at the website listed above. The Bookstore hours can be found at their web page.
Bookstore (330) 569-5209
Fax Machine (330) 569-5479
Residence Education (On-Campus Housing)
Housing is provided as an optional service for Weekend College students. Students may stay in double-occupancy rooms in Gray-Bancroft Residence Hall or the Mahan Guest House on a space available basis. For more information contact the Weekend College Office. The Director of Residence Education is also available for students with questions or concerns about the facilities.
Liz Okuma, Director of Residence Education (330) 569-5950
The Weekend College Office (330) 569-5161
Study Abroad Opportunities
Hiram College offers from five to eight study abroad programs per year through the Hiram College Study Abroad Office located in Hinsdale Hall. Weekend College students are eligible to participate in the programs and brochures are available in the Weekend College Office.
Kimberly Mick, Coordinator of Study Abroad and Exchange Programs (330) 569-5160
The Hiram College Library
The Hiram College Library is open 7 days a week during the academic year. The Library's hours are available on their web page. It offers a variety of study spaces including group study rooms, individual carrels and comfortable lounge seating for students looking for a quiet and pleasant place to study. The Media Center, on the lower level, houses a collection of curriculum materials, videos, musical scores, CDs, DVDs and audio-visual equipment. Electronic resources from around the world, available through the Internet, augment the general collection, numbering 170,000-plus items. Hiram College is also a member of OhioLink. In addition, the library subscribes to approximately 800 periodicals and is also a U.S. Government Depository, receiving approximately 7,000 federal documents annually. A staff of professional librarians is available to assist you with anything from a simple informational question to scholarly research projects.
Front Desk (330) 569-5489
David Everett, Director (330) 569-5353
Media Center (330) 569-5360