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The Harcum College Admissions Team
Dr. Nicola DiFronzo-Heitzer
Dean of Admissions
Nicola DiFronzo-Heitzer graduated from Widener University in 2007 with an Ed.D in Higher Education Leadership, from Loyola College in 1995 with an M.S. in Clinical Psychology, and from Rutgers University in 1993 with a B.A. in Psychology. Nicola has always been in the field of education, first as a Diagnostician/Counselor at a community college in Baltimore, as a School Community Liasion in Philadelphia, and as an Assistant Director and eventually an Associate Director of Admissions at Thomas Jefferson University.
Nicola enjoys Harcum's "family atmosphere and the ability to work closely with the students and their families through the entire admissions process." Her goals as the Dean of Admissions at Harcum are "to continue to increase our student body through innovative recruitment and program development, while still offering a personal touch to our prospective students and their families," Nicola says. She would also like "to increase retention by making sure Harcum is 'the right fit' for our incoming students." In Nicola's free time she enjoys spending time with friends and family, "usually over a good meal," she says, and reading; Nicola has been an active book club member for the past eight years. Nicola's other interests include dancing, traveling and "spending as much time as I can with my husband and our beautiful new son," she says. Nicola will be working with students interested in STARS Nursing. Contact Nicola DiFronzo-Heitzer:
Melville Hall, First Floor
(610) 526-6153
ndifronzo-heitzer@harcum.edu Rachel Bowen
Assistant Director of Admissions 
Rachel Bowen has been working in the field of Admissions since she earned her Bachelor of Arts in Television and Film Production from DeSales University in Center Valley, PA in 2004. Rachel likes Harcum because of the intimate learning environment available to its students; “Harcum is small with a lot of hands on instruction,” says Bowen. In her position as an Admissions Counselor, Rachel’s goal is simply: “to do the best job that I can do.” Some of Rachel’s favorite pastimes include trips to the stadium to see the Phillies play and relaxing spa vacations. A very interesting fact about Rachel is that her great grandmother babysat Elvis Presley! Rachel will be working with students primarily interested in Day Nursing, Dental Hygiene, Dental Assisting with EFDA, Medical Lab Technician, Histotechnician, Human Services, General Studies *To learn about the EFDA certificate program contact the Office of Continuing Studies at 610-526-6100. Contact Rachel Bowen: Melville Hall, First Floor 610-526-6157 rbowen@harcum.edu Jill Tyburski Admissions Counselor .JPG)
A seasoned Admissions professional, Jill has held various enrollment positions at colleges across the Boston, MA area. In 2004, Jill earned her Bachelor of Arts in Communications from Lynchburg College in Lynchburg, VA, and in 2010 she earned her Masters of Education from Cambridge College in Cambridge, MA in 2010. “I like that Harcum faculty and staff put the interests of students first,” says Jill. She particularly appreciates Harcum’s small campus atmosphere--“where students have the opportunity to stand out.” Jill hopes to make our application process a positive experience for students; “Attending College is a big step,” she explains, “and I want students to feel comfortable.” In her free time, Jill enjoys yoga, reading, traveling, and spending time with family and friends. During her junior year of college, Jill had the exciting opportunity to study abroad in Florence, Italy, and encourages everyone to visit Italy if given the opportunity! Jill will be assisting students interested in Veterinary Technology, Animal Center Management, Radiologic Technology, Physical Therapist Assistant (Day and Evening), and Occupational Therapy Assistant Contact Jill Tyburski: Melville Hall, First Floor 610-526-6056 jtyburski@harcum.edu Katy Frishmuth '10 Admissions Counselor .JPG)
A recent Harcum graduate, Katy Frishmuth earned her Associate of Science in Fashion Merchandising in 2009, and came back to complete her Associate of Science in Fashion Design in 2010. Through her involvement with Harcum College C.O.R.E, Katy previously served as a Student Ambassador in Harcum’s Admissions Office from 2008 – 2010, during which time she became a valued and vital member of the Admissions team. “I like the closeness of Harcum’s community,” Katy explains; ”It is nice to work intimately with pleasant people who are more than willing to help you out." Katy aims to inform prospective students of the Harcum experience through first-person perspective; “I want students to be just as excited to further their education as I was when I started at Harcum in 2007.” In her free time, Katy enjoys a variety of hobbies including running, hiking, camping, fishing, painting, sewing and cooking. An advocate for travel, Katy recently journeyed through 9 different countries in Europe with a long-time middle school friend. Katy will be working with prospective students interested in Evening Nursing, Retail (Fashion Merchandising), Fashion Design, Criminal Justice, Early Childhood Education, Neurodiagnostic Technology, and Interior Design. To contact Katy, stop by her office on the first floor of Melville Hall, or call x6105. Janelle L. Williams Admissions Counselor .jpg)
Janelle Williams earned her B.S. degree in Business Administration from Cheyney University, and her Master’s degree in Public Administration from Penn State University. A service-oriented individual, Janelle is a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc, a service sorority whose purpose is to “provide assistance and support through established programs in local communities.” Janelle is also the former co-chair of the Harrisburg Area Delta G.E.M.S (Growing and Empowering Myself Successfully), a community service program geared towards inspiring and enriching young women ages 14-18.
"I like that, at Harcum, [the student] experience is ‘personalized’” Williams says; “everyone here knows you by name; you’re not just a number.” Janelle’s goals as an Admissions Counselor are “to help the college achieve its admissions goals by increasing diversity and student retention.”
In Janelle’s free time, she enjoys scrapbooking and photography. Janelle’s favorite movie is “The Notebook,” and her favorite books include The Bible and The Purpose Driven Life by Rick Warren. Janelle especially enjoys traveling to places with “islands and pretty water… like Jamaica,” she says. Janelle will be assisting students interested in the Business Program (Business Administration, International Business, Sports Management, and Entrepreneurship), Legal Studies, Allied Health Science, DAY Nursing Contact Janelle Williams:
Melville Hall, Second Floor
610-526-6106
jwilliams@harcum.edu For other Admissions questions, please contact: 
Joann Mirigliano Office Manager Melville Hall, First Floor 610-526-6048 jmirigliano@harcum.edu 
Ann Gallagher Enrollment Coordinator Melville Hall, First Floor 610-526-6104 agallagher@harcum.edu 
Katherine Preston Administrative Assistant Melville Hall, First Floor 610-526-6169 kpreston@harcum.edu
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