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Hesser College
Established 1900
Type Private, For-profit
Location Manchester, Nashua, Portsmouth, Salem & Concord, New Hampshire, United States
Former names Hesser Business College
Website www.hesser.edu

Hesser College is a for-profit college with several campuses in New Hampshire. It is owned by Kaplan, Inc. The college offers associate degree and bachelor degrees in various fields, including medical technician early childhood education, criminal justice, general studies, business and various art programs. The college claims a flexible class scheduling system tailored to a diverse group of students. The school is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC).[1]

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[edit] Campus locations

There are five locations for Hesser College — in Manchester, Nashua, Portsmouth, Salem and Concord. The Manchester campus has nine residence halls as well as a corporate office, a childcare center and a local television broadcast center including a radio station.[2] The full-time enrollment of the Manchester campus is 2,215, with 78% of the students receiving some financial aid.

[edit] Academics

Hesser College has a variety of programs for aspiring educators, and graduates have a high rate of employment in the industry.[3] The location of the Manchester campus, among the Hesser Commerce Center, enables students to have exposure to local businesses and potential internships not available in other locations and in other small colleges.[8] The college also incorporates a unique advisory program to ensure students choose appropriate fields of study based on their specific strengths.[4]

Hesser College also has what is known as the "Hesser Commitment", an innovative program that allows prospective students to attend the college in their selected field without any tuition obligation. When the introductory period is over, students have the option to continue their studies or drop out without having to pay for classes.[5]

Academically, Hesser maintains a relatively low student-faculty ratio for a college. The school has increased the fields of study it offers and encourages students to continue their education to improve their professions. Student life incorporates various sports teams, dorm life and student organizations. The urban setting provides numerous opportunities for student life and professional opportunities.[6]

The college offers multiple scholarships and financial aid, as well as federal work study programs to help prospective students pay for tuition and fees.[7]

The K.W.G. Memorial Library is an innovative media center that offers resources in hard copy and digital format. The library is accessible via online accounts for students and has content-specific catagories available for research.[8]

[edit] Community

The college is involved in various charities and non-profits across the state. Each year the college hosts "Hesserpalooza", a music and art festival that raises money for organizations that support victims of domestic violence.[9] The student radio station streams live daily without charge across the state.[10] Recently, Hesser College has also provided school supplies to needy students. The Concord campus recently organized a drive to collect supplies for disadvantaged High School students in Concord and Franklin.[11]

[edit] History

Founded as Hesser Business College in Manchester in 1900, Hesser College continues to follow the principle of providing individual encouragement and assistance to all students instilled by its founder, Joel H. Hesser. Hesser was a New Hampshire educator and businessman who believed in providing educational opportunities for every citizen.

Hesser College began to expand its educational services beyond the city of Manchester in 1975 when the first extension campus was opened in Nashua. In the decades that followed, additional campuses were opened in Portsmouth, Salem, and Concord.

In 2000 Hesser College celebrated its 100-year anniversary. In 2001 the college was approved by the New Hampshire Division of Higher Education to grant additional Baccalaureate degrees in Business Administration. In 2002 the school offered Bachelor of Science in Psychology degrees.

[edit] References

  1. ^ "Hesser College". StateUniversity.com. http://www.stateuniversity.com/universities/NH/Hesser_College.html. Retrieved October 31, 2011. 
  2. ^ IBS Student Radio Network welcomes Hesser College, Manchester New Hampshire.[1]
  3. ^ "Diversity and service-learning: A call for more research." M. Tschirhart, Journal of Nonprofit and Public Sector Marketing, 2002.
  4. ^ "Intrusive advising." J. Varney - Academic Advising Today, 2007 - mam.msstate.edu
  5. ^ Ben Conant (August 9, 2011). "Shedding some light on Hesser College". Concord Insider. http://www.theconcordinsider.com/article/by-ben-conant. Retrieved October 31, 2011. 
  6. ^ Profile: Hesser College.[2]
  7. ^ Stimulus Watch. MANCHESTER, NH HESSER COLLEGE[3]
  8. ^ Resources Profile - K.W.G. Memorial Library At Hesser College. [4]
  9. ^ Hesserpalooza raises money for Portsmouth non-profits. Wednesday, September 14, 2011.[5]
  10. ^ Hesser College Student Radio.[6]
  11. ^ "Hesser College looking for school supplies" By Sarah Palermo. Concord Monitor. August 14, 2011.[7]

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Coordinates: 42°58′20″N 71°28′10″W / 42.97222°N 71.46944°W / 42.97222; -71.46944 (Hesser College (Manchester Campus))


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