Meet Our SSSP Staff
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Please click a name below to learn more about each of our staff. Ccome in to see any one of the friendly staff members and let them help you achieve your goals.
Melissa Johnson, Ph.D. SSSP Director
974-7618, johnsmel@hawaii.edu
Dr. Melissa Johnson has a Ph.D. in Higher Education. She welcomes students
to come in to talk about academic or personal issues, big or small;
the meaning of life and any other sundry questions.
Janis Shirai, Academic Coordinator MA
974-7617, janis@hawaii.edu
Janis has been with the Student Support Services Program since 1994.
She will be glad to assist you with academic advising, financial aid
counseling, and whatever general questions you may have about the University
of Hawai`i at Hilo.
Barbara Bostwick, Academic Counselor MA
974-7619, bostwick@hawaii.edu
Barbara welcomes you to the new SSSP website. With a Master's degree
in Occupational Studies, if you have not yet declared a major or are
planning to change your major please come in to see her soon. She looks
forward to meeting each of you personally! If you are looking for ways to improve your studying skills review
these great studying guides and strategies.
Norine Hisashima, Clerk
974-7616, norine@hawaii.edu
Norine has been with the University since 1989, providing clerical
support, the majority of it with the Student Support Services Program. She'll be happy
to help you schedule appointments with either the staff or tutors, answer
general questions or assist you with using the student computers.