BASE: Building Academic and Social Excellence

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Mission of BASE 

To assist our students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) with a successful transition to Stark State College, and give support and tools that will aid in their success at Stark State College and beyond. 

How it works 

  • Student expresses interest in the program and contacts Disability Support Services.  
  • Student will complete an interview with Disability Support Services Counselor.  
  • Each instructor gets a brief informational profile on the student: Strengths, Weaknesses, Recommendations  
  • Student meets with a Disability Support Services counselor at least once a week to go over:  
    • Time management 
    • Communication with instructors 
    • Academic check-in 
    • Preparing for projects and assignments 
    • Exploring Stark State’s campus and community resources 

BASE program contact 

Kathleen S. Spicer, M.Ed., TTW, CBI 
Counselor, Disability Support Services  
330-494-6170 ext. 4663 
kspicer@starkstate.edu  

Disability support

Contact DSS

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Disability Support Services
6200 Frank Ave. NW
North Canton, Ohio 44720

phone

330-494-6170 ext. 4935

fax

330-305-6629 (FAX)

mail

disabilityservices@starkstate.edu

Community partnership

Visit the Ohio College2Careers website for more information

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