Student Services

Jacquelyn Werner, M.Ed.

Dean, Student Services

The Student Services Department provides a broad range of services to assist students in achieving their academic and life goals.
Mission Statement    


    
The mission of Harold Washington College Student Services is to serve as a network of student-centered support and resources, committed to complementing quality instruction to complete a balanced 2-year, urban college experience. We offer co-curricular support to students from recruitment to graduation and transfer.
                                  

The Harold Washington College Division of Student Affairs assists students in selecting an academic pathway that aligns with their career goals, provides ongoing support through completion and graduation, offers career and transfer assistance, provides wellness and food insecurity assistance, supports student clubs and organizations, supports students’ rights and due process, and provides support for veterans, undocumented students, and students with disabilities. Departments which fall under Student affairs include: the Access Center, Advising and Transfer, Career Services, Student Activities, TRIO Student Support Services, Veterans Services, and the Wellness Center.
           
                                   

Services 

  • Access Center: Establishes and provides academic accommodations and accessibility for students with documented disabilities.
  • Advising: Provides career assessments, goal setting, academic program assignment, education planning and course selection, and career and transfer support.
  • Career Services: Assists students with career exploration, goal setting, job readiness, and placement.
  • CTA ​U-Pass: Provides unlimited access to Chicago’s bus and rail system for students who qualify.
  • New Student Orientation: Provides a broad range of information about the college and programs of study, student policies and expectations, support services to help you succeed, and clubs and organizations which provide enriching experiences. First-time students or students returning after a break are also encouraged to register for a College Success course to learn tips and skills to help you succeed in college.
  • Student Activities: Supports the Student Government Association (SGA), student clubs, groups and organizations, various honors societies, arts, culture, and more.
  • Student Rights and Responsibilities​​: Oversees the student disciplinary process to ensure effective and fair application of City Colleges of Chicago student conduct policies in support of student rights and due process.
  • Transfer Resources Center: Assists students in planning for a smooth transfer to a 4-y​ear college or university.
  • TRIO Student Support Services​: Provides
    individualized support for participants, including study skills tutoring, course
    selection advisement, FAFSA assistance, financial literacy, transfer coaching, and clinical
    counseling. 
  • Undocumented Student Services: Ensures that Harold Washington College (HWC) provides you with the guidance and information you need to successfully pursue your education, and to provide faculty and staff with tools and resources to better assist you and your family.  While you may find answers to many of your questions as you navigate our website, we encourage you to reach your HWC Undocumented Student Liaison at hwc-undocuhelp@ccc.edu with your questions and comments. 
  • Veterans Services: Provides specialized services for Veterans and military-affilliated students. ​
  • Wellness Center: ​Provides a variety of services to support the we​ll-being of
    students, faculty, and staff. Including free and confidential counseling,
    psychological & learning evaluations, case management, referral to
    resources, and workshops. Wellness also hosts the Healthy Market, which is a
    food pantry for the campus community. 
  • Other Ways We Can Help​: Students experiencing medical related issues that require them to withdraw from courses; students seeking to change their record to show thier preferred name; and students required to submit a conduct report for college transfer or employment purposes, can find help in Student Services. Ask us how we can help you navigate processes!

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Faculty and Staff

Ainka Clepper, M.A.                   
Associate Dean, Advising and Transition Services                   
P: 312-553-5617
E: aclepper@ccc.edu
             

Joseph Hinton, M.A.                  
Associate Dean, Career Programs             
P: 312-553-3176
E: jhinton9@ccc.edu             


Luvia Moreno, M.A.                  

Associate Dean, Student Services                   
P: 312-553-5833
E: lmoreno113@ccc.edu

Pedro Nungaray, M.A.           
Associate Dean, Student Services                   
P: 312-553-5667
E: pnungaray@ccc.edu​

     

Felicia Robinson-Silas, B.A.               

Administrative Assistant, Student Services                   

P: 312-553-5663
E: frobinson-silas@ccc.edu
                

Jacquelyn Werner, M.Ed.          
Dean, Student Services                   
P: 312-553-5854
E: jwerner9@ccc.edu