PACE Program - Academic and Career Services

The PACE program, sponsored by the Academic and Career Services Office, offers personal, academic, career, and engagement services, in one accessible location. The purpose of the PACE program is to assist students with: adjusting to campus life, improving academic performance, locating on and off campus employment, and preparing for entrance into career or graduate school. Stop by and see what is available!

Staff

Karry Richardson, Associate Dean

Karry Richardson serves as an academic and career advisor, referral counselor, and adjunct instructor.

Contact Dr. Richardson:
Email: krichard@hlg.edu
Phone: 573-629-3016

Student Mentors

Student Mentors assist students with understanding and utilizing university and community resources. Mentors are also available to help new students connect with the "HLG University Experience."

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Tutors

Tutors are available for individual, group, and supplemental learning sessions. Subjects vary according to need and tutor qualification.

FOCUS Assessment

FOCUS is a career guidance tool that assist students with with self-assessment and career exploration. Students can use FOCUS online, whenever and wherever they desire.

To register as a first-time user, click here, and enter the Key Code - Trojan05.
To log on as a return user, click here.

To download the FOCUS Student Orientation Presentation (Powerpoint File), click here

What the PACE Program Offers:

Personal

  • Initial consultation and referral assistance for students experiencing academic and/or personal issues.
  • Personal development resources, assessment tools, and booklets.
  • Financial Literacy Program | Learn Key Skills for Financial Success.

Academic

  • Disability Accommodations, click here.
  • College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) for receiving credit for what the student already knows.
  • Advisement and planning for students desiring and/or needing to improve academic performance.
  • Tutorial services in subjects determined by student need and/or tutor availability.

Career

  • On demand career webinars, click here.
  • On and off campus job listings, internships, and scholarships.
  • Career planning, job search, study abroad, scholarship, and graduate school resources.
  • Digital resume and portfolio program.

Engagement

  • Follow-up communication and contact of new students and commuters.
  • Assistance and/or mentoring for first-time freshmen, undeclared, or students with special needs.
  • Connection with the HLG University Experience: Assistance with co-curricular transcript development, academic degree plan, university experience checklist and much, more!

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