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Kilohana: The Academic Success Center

Amelia Shapiro, Director of Academic Support
Mookini Library, Room 123
(808) 933-3421

Kilohana’s mission is to support all UH Hilo students and faculty by providing resources that enrich the academic experience and support student success within, and beyond, the classroom. We currently offer a variety of services across campus, including

  • course-specific assistance
  • tutoring
  • seminars & workshops
  • placement testing resources

In addition to the services above, the new center, which will open spring 2010 in Mookini Library Room 123, will offer print and electronic resources for students and faculty, provide additional tutoring and Supplemental Instruction, and host workshops for students and faculty.

Kilohana is “information central” for all academic support services. Students, faculty, staff, and community members are encouraged to contact us for information about academic support at UH Hilo. For current schedules and detailed information, please visit our website: www.uhh.hawaii.edu/kilohana/.

The Math Tutoring Lab

College Hall 5
(808) 933-3472

The Math Tutoring Lab offers free, walk-in tutoring to all students needing help with mathematics or with mathematical concepts from other areas. We also offer the math placement exam throughout the semester during open hours. The lab is open during fall, spring, and summer sessions; hours vary by semester.

Tutors are students majoring in mathematics or one of the other natural sciences who have demonstrated a keen interest in math and a desire to share what they have learned with others.

The Math Tutoring Lab has fourteen computers with MathCAD & MINITAB software and access to the Internet. The casual atmosphere, aimed at lowering “math anxiety,” makes the Math Tutoring Lab an ideal location for students to discuss homework and study for exams. For more information about the Math Tutoring Lab, please visit http://www.uhh.hawaii.edu/academics/math/mathlab/.

The Writing Center

Karla Hayashi, Coordinator
Mookini Library, Room 239
(808) 974-7545

The Writing Center assists students with academic writing assignments in all disciplines. Trained peer tutors help students discover and develop topics, generate information to support ideas, organize information, refine their writing style, and edit their own papers. Tutors can also review a previously graded assignment to help students improve future performance.

The Writing Center, open during fall and spring semesters, is located inside the Mookini Library PC Lab in Room 239. The Center is closed on holidays and semester breaks.

The Learning Center (TLC)

Guy Kimura, Coordinator
Lower Level, Mookini Library Building
(808) 974-7532

Operated by Hawaiʻi Community College, TLC provides numerous services to the students of both UH Hilo and Hawaiʻi Community College, including free tutoring, make-up testing, instructional computer programs, and access to the Internet. Students need to show their student ID with Banner number at the front desk upon arrival at the Center.

Other General Learning Resources

Language Lab

Kanakaʻole Hall 272

Students taking language courses may use PC-based language learning programs and/or multimedia for Spanish, French, Chinese, Japanese, Hawaiian, and English as a Second Language.

Departmental Student Resource Centers

Several departments make centers available where students can hold study group sessions, get special help, or access a PC:

  • Education: UCB 314
  • Geology Department: College Hall 118
  • History Department: UCB 333
  • Nursing Department: UCB 200
  • Psychology Department: UCB 244
  • Sociology/Political Science: UCB 332

Student Development Programs

The Office of Student Affairs offers a number of programs to assist identified populations with educational services:

These programs are described in the Student Affairs chapter of this Catalog.