ACADEMIC DIFFICULTY

Students in academic difficulty may already be talking with someone in the Office of the Dean of Students. If you are concerned that a student is not making satisfactory progress (is having trouble finishing comps, is failing required courses, is behaving in ways which make the department feel the student is throwing his or her parents’ “money down the drain!”), you should call an associate dean of students to discuss the situation and come up with a plan. You should also call if you believe a student’s health, safety or personal well-being may be in jeopardy or if you simply need consultation on a student problem. Even if the issue seems minor, don’t hesitate to call – it may be part of a larger problem.

The class deans are:

Joe Baggot - freshman
Julie Thornton - sophomores
Cathy Carlson - juniors and seniors

Associate Dean of the College Elizabeth Ciner is also a good source of wise counsel.