The Director of Graduate Studies will work with the student and, when appropriate and desirable, the Area Advisor or chair to reach a solution. In extraordinary circumstances, students may wish to go directly to the Chair , and are encouraged to do so when the issue is highly confidential. Students should be aware, too, that the Academic Services section of the Graduate Division can be helpful in explaining and helping students to satisfy university policies, as well as in solving academic problems. However, before consulting with the Graduate division, students should first seek help within the department. Department Policies Telephones Students may use the phone in the conference room for local calls if no meeting is in progress.
Limit calls in number and duration.
Personal phone messages Office phones are very busy and we cannot take personal calls unless it is extremely important or concerns a family emergency. Mail All students will be assigned mailboxes in the department. Other students will be assigned a mailboxes in the locker room. Changes of address Students who move during the school year or change their phone number must inform the Graduate Program Assistant and update the information via the GOLD system so a current address and phone number is always on record. Photocopying The photocopy machine is to be used only by TAs and Associates for teaching related materials.