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Counseling, advising, and support services

Counseling, Advising, and Support Services Center

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COVID-19 Update:
Services are available by appointment with a Counselor/Advisor. Schedule an appointment using STAR Balance.

Not a student? Use Prospective STAR Balance to schedule an appointment!

All visitors must wear a mask; do not visit the office if you are feeling sick.

Schedule an appointment for support with choosing or changing your major, registering for classes, or for assistance with admissions, financial aid, career, transfer, and student success strategies.

Program Counselor/Advisor
Accounting (ACCT) Grace Funai, gfunai@hawaii.edu
Administration of Justice (AJ) Kaleo Quintana, kaleopon@hawaii.edu
Agriculture (AGR) Karen Crowell, kcrowell@hawaii.edu
Architecture, Engineering & Construction Technologies (AEC) Karen Crowell, kcrowell@hawaii.edu
Autobody Repair & Painting (ABRP) Karen Crowell, kcrowell@hawaii.edu
Automotive Mechanics Technology (AMT) Karen Crowell, kcrowell@hawaii.edu
Business Technology (BTEC) Grace Funai, gfunai@hawaii.edu
Carpentry (CARP) Karen Crowell, kcrowell@hawaii.edu
Creative Media (CM) Kaleo Quintana, kaleopon@hawaii.edu
Culinary Arts (CULN) Karen Crowell, kcrowell@hawaii.edu
Diesel Mechanics (DISL) Karen Crowell, kcrowell@hawaii.edu
Digital Media Arts (DMA) Kaleo Quintana, kaleopon@hawaii.edu
Early Childhood Education (ECED) Larissa Leslie, larissa8@hawaii.edu
Electrical Installation and Maintenance Technology (EIMT) Karen Crowell, kcrowell@hawaii.edu
Electronics Technology (ET) Karen Crowell, kcrowell@hawaii.edu
Fire Science (FS) Kenoalani Dela Cruz, noa@hawaii.edu
Hawaiian Studies (HWST) Kaleo Quintana, kaleopon@hawaii.edu
Hospitality and Tourism (HOST) Grace Funai, gfunai@hawaii.edu
Human Services (HSER) Kaleo Quintana, kaleopon@hawaii.edu
Information Technology (IT) Grace Funai, gfunai@hawaii.edu
Liberal Arts (LBRT) Jeanne Batallones, jbatallo@hawaii.edu
Larissa Leslie, larissa8@hawaii.edu
Liberal Arts - Exploratory Business Grace Funai, gfunai@hawaii.edu
Liberal Arts - Exploratory Health Science Kenoalani Dela Cruz, noa@hawaii.edu
Liberal Arts concentrations Kaleo Quintana, kaleopon@hawaii.edu
Machine Welding and Industrial Mechanics Technology (MWIM) Karen Crowell, kcrowell@hawaii.edu
Marketing (MKT) Grace Funai, gfunai@hawaii.edu
Natural Science - BIO & PHYS (NSCI) Larissa Leslie, larissa8@hawaii.edu
Nursing & Allied Health (NURS, PN) Kenoalani Dela Cruz, noa@hawaii.edu
Substance Abuse Counseling (SUBS) Kaleo Quintana, kaleopon@hawaii.edu
Tropical Forest Ecosystem and Agroforestry Management (TEAM) Karen Crowell, kcrowell@hawaii.edu
Undecided / Undeclared Jeanne Batallones, jbatallo@hawaii.edu

 

Pearla Haʻalilio, haalilio@hawaii.edu
Ian Hirakawa, ian31@hawaii.edu

Services

New Student Orientation

Attend an orientation to ensure a smooth transition to Hawai'i Community College.

Returning and Transfer students, please use STAR Balance to schedule an advising appointment.

Scheduling Information

Student Success Workshops

Reach your personal and academic goals. Improve your study habits and gain strategies to overcome your challenges.

In-Class Workshops

On-Line Workshops

Ka‘ao Success

Kahuaola Basic Needs Center

Basic human needs like food, health, and financial security are important parts of student success. Contact Kahuaola to get assistance applying for SNAP food support, the HAWCC HINET program, and other resources. Come visit our food pantry and learn more about available programs.

Kahuaola

HINET @ Hawai‘i CC

Contact Information

Hours of Operation
  • Virtual Drop-in & Walk-Up Service Window (Hilo only)
  • Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • Phone
  • Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
  • *Office closed on holidays

  

Hilo

Counseling, Advising & Support Services
Hawaiʻi Community College
1175 Manono Street
Hilo, HI 96720-5096
Phone: (808) 934-2720
Fax: (808) 934-2721
Office: Manono Campus, Bldg 379-5A

Pālamanui

Office of Student Services
Hawaiʻi Community College-Pālamanui
P.O. Box 1327
Kailua-Kona, HI 96745-1327
Phone: (808) 969-8816
Fax: (808) 209-8022
Office: Elama Building

Department Chair

Larissa Leslie