Academic and Career Services
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Hiram College is committed to helping students achieve intellectual excellence and learn social responsibility, by working with them to create personally rewarding goals and providing them with the tools and resources they may need to manage themselves and the demands of college life both inside and outside the classroom.
To do this, Hiram College offers various student academic services that serve and assist students through their academic careers at Hiram College by advising them for their courses, providing academic support via tutoring, the Writing Center, student development courses and programs, career, internship, and job exploration, and more.
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Support Services
The goal of advising at Hiram College is to support the whole student, fostering their academic, personal, and professional development over their career at Hiram. The advising office supports the College’s advising system and provides convenient drop-in or online advising support for all students.
Support services include tutoring, academic coaching, and more. The student academic support team will work with students to find what best meets their needs, whether that’s finding a tutor, working on time management skills, or exploring study skills.
The Career Center at Hiram College is committed to assisting our diverse population of students and alumni in becoming more effective and prepared professionals.
International student services is dedicated to providing support to prospective and current international students.
The Office of Student Disability Access (OSDA) at Hiram College is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive learning environment where students with disabilities can fully participate in college life. The office works collaboratively with students, faculty, and staff to determine and provide reasonable accommodations, promote access to academic and campus experiences, and support students in developing the skills and self-advocacy needed for college success. OSDA serves as a resource for students throughout their Hiram experience, ensuring that disability-related needs are addressed with respect, confidentiality, and individualized support.
Writing assistants are trained and experienced peer writing tutors available to help you with papers at any stage in the writing process. Writing assistants are from a variety of majors and can help with writing papers from any discipline.
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Emerging Scholars
The Emerging Scholars program provides academic, social, and cultural enrichment. Courses and activities are tailored to enhance academic performance and provide sustained support for selected students during their first year of study.
Contact Us
Dr. Brittany Jackson
Assists with academic support/tutoring, Emerging Scholars, advising, Moodle, and Residence Life
330.569.6114
jacksonb1@hiram.edu
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Nicole Gatrell
Assists with advising and international student support
330.569.5388
gatrellnr@hiram.edu
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Dr. Terri Jackson
Assists with career exploration, internships/Hiram Connect, and Handshake, resume and cover letter building
330.569.5182
jacksonta@hiram.edu
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