Staff in the Office of the Dean provide confidential advice and counsel on a variety of issues including faculty/student relationships, conflict negotiation, funding, academic progress, interpersonal concerns, and a student’s rights and responsibilities. They also provide clarification about Graduate Policies and Procedures.

For appointments with Dean Steve Lerman, contact Heather Fry. For appointments with Senior Associate Dean Blanche Staton, contact Amy Vaillancourt. African students may wish to contact Brima Wurie. Contact information is available in the staff directory.

Other resources to consider for individual advising include the graduate administrator in each department; MIT Medical; the Ombuds Office; Student Support Services; and the International Students Office.

See also Get Support published by the Division of Student Life and Resources for Students published by the Institute-wide Planning Task Force.