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In the Brooks School of Public Policy .
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Administration
- Colleen L. Barry, Dean
- Maria Fitzpatrick, Senior Associate Dean of Academic Affairs
- Kelly Musick, Senior Associate Dean of Research
- Jamila Michener, Senior Associate Dean of Public Engagement
- Jeff Niederdeppe, Senior Associate Dean of Faculty Development
- Christie Avgar, Assistant Dean of Enrollment and Student Services
- Sharon Sassler, Director of Undergraduate Studies
- Maureen Waller, Director of Graduate Studies
- Matthew Hall, Director of Cornell Population Center and Director of the MPA Program
- Michael Richards, Director of the Sloan Program
- John Cawley, Director of Cornell in Washington
- Tracey Thompson, Registrar
Office of Admissions, Student Services and Career Management
Assistant Dean of Enrollment and Student Services, Christie Avgar, ca333@cornell.edu
The Brooks School Office of Admissions, Student Services, and Career Management is dedicated to assisting students throughout their academic journey at Cornell University. The office is committed to ensuring that students excel academically, professionally, and personally during their time at the Brooks School. Students are encouraged to take advantage of the various resources and services available to fully benefit from their college experience.
The office can be contacted via email at Brooks-StudentServices@cornell.edu, by phone at (607) 254-3451, or in person at MVR 2201.
For specific inquiries, please use the following contact information:
Academic Advising:
The office offers comprehensive academic advising to help students navigate their course selections, understand graduation requirements, and plan their academic trajectory. Advisors work closely with students to ensure they are on track to meet their academic goals.
Admissions:
The office offers support to both first-year and transfer applicants for undergraduate programs, as well as professional graduate degree applicants.
Career Management:
The office assists students in exploring career opportunities, developing professional skills, and preparing for post-graduation endeavors. This includes resume building, interview preparation, networking opportunities, and connecting students with internship and job opportunities. Coursework to support career exploration includes PUBPOL 1112 - Career Explorations in Public Policy and PUBPOL 5009 - Career Management for Public Affairs .
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Programming:
The Brooks School is committed to fostering an equitable and inclusive learning community. Undergraduate programming includes our pre-summer scholars program among other opportunities.
Faculty Mentors:
The office works closely with Brooks School undergraduate and graduate faculty mentors focusing on helping students identify and leverage their strengths to achieve academic success and personal growth. Faculty mentors are experts in their field providing students with valuable insight as they select electives, consider research opportunities, navigate challenging coursework, and think about their academic goals.
Liaison, Advocacy, and Referral Services:
The office works closely with other university offices (i.e., Cornell Health, the Learning Strategies Center, the Office of Academic Diversity Initiatives (OADI), and Student Disability Services) to provide holistic support to students. This collaborative approach ensures students receive well-rounded guidance and resources throughout their academic journey.
Student Groups:
The office collaborates with various student organizations and groups within the Brooks School to provide a vibrant and supportive community for students. These groups offer opportunities for networking, collaboration, and personal development.
Student Support:
The office provides guidance and support to students facing academic challenges, personal issues, or other concerns that may impact their academic performance. While the advisors are not formal psychiatrists or therapists, they can offer assistance, referrals, and resources to help students address their needs effectively.
Student Committees and Organizations
Brooks School Ambassadors:
The Brooks School Ambassadors is a group of undergraduate students within the Brooks School who support the Office of Admissions, Student Services, and Career Management in various ways. Their responsibilities include assisting with new student recruitment and orientation, providing feedback on undergraduate initiatives, participating in group conferences with prospective students to offer insights from a student’s perspective, aiding in on-campus programs for high school and potential transfer students, engaging with prospective students, and assisting with letter writing. In addition, ambassadors attend regular meetings and serve as coordinators for activities.
For more information on Brooks School Ambassadors, please get in touch with Brooks-studentservices@cornell.edu.
Sloan Student Association:
The Sloan Student Association (SSA) plays a crucial role in connecting students with faculty, administration, and alumni through social and educational activities. The SSA’s primary functions include facilitating community involvement, offering professional development opportunities, and working towards national recognition of the Sloan program.
Off-campus, the SSA also provides volunteer opportunities for students to contribute to Ithaca and the local healthcare community. SSA officers regularly meet with program administration, participate in Sloan Alumni Association board meetings, lead the Sloan American College of Healthcare Executives student chapter, contribute to planning the colloquia series, and advocate for the program and its students.
The Sloan Student Association membership is open to students interested in health care and related fields. For more information, including details about the SSA Officers, please visit the Brooks School website.
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