You can also check out the UMass Web Site. Many of the department sites offer biographies of their faculty members. This feature enables you to identify a person whose specific interests and expertise correspond with your educational goals. Finally, the most obvious candidates for the role of your sponsor are those professors teaching the courses you take within your field. Since sponsors receive no extra compensation or special recognition from the University for guiding you in our program, you should make good use of their time by approaching them with a clear sense of what you want from them and what you offer in return.
Many faculty members welcome the opportunity to work with experienced, highly motivated adults.
Suggesting good courses. Sharing their degree planning and prior learning experience with you. Offering support and encouragement. For a comprehensive list of links of interest to UMass students, go to the Current Students page on the main UMass Web Site. They will help you set up a placement file, write a resume, schedule job interviews, and other activities associated with turning your learning into a livelihood.