Student Handbook 2010 2011 - School of the Museum of Fine Arts

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SECTION FOUR: Administrative Matters
Personnel
Administrative Departments
The following is a listing of all administrative departments at the Museum School. If dialing from outside
of the School, dial 617-369- and then the 4-digit extension listed below.
Academic Affairs (x3612 or x3833)
The Academic Affairs Office is available to provide help and information on academic program planning
and to facilitate communications between students and faculty. Academic Affairs also serves as the
School’s liaison to Tufts University and provides applications, advising, and registration information for
degree programs and academic courses.
Specific functions or duties performed by the office include the following:
° Oversight of all advising programs
° Information about and applications for the undergraduate degree programs offered in
partnership with Tufts University
° Academic planning: advising on academic requirements, selecting academic courses, and
managing course load
° Academic resources such as writing workshops, Tufts computer labs, tutorial services, and
referrals to specialists for testing and/or counseling for students with learning disabilities
° Handle all matters pertaining to the studio faculty
° Unsatisfactory progress issues with Studio Diploma, degree, and Post-Baccalaureate
students
° Leave of Absence and Withdrawal requests
° Pre-approval and processing of studio and academic transfers for currently enrolled students
Of particular interest to students is the handling of course evaluations, faculty resumes, faculty location
information, and grievances concerning faculty. The office is available to help with any problems
regarding faculty members and can facilitate a meeting between a faculty member and a student. In
addition, students interested in serving on any of the School’s committees can contact the office for
meeting schedules.
Admissions (x3626)
The Admissions Office plans the recruitment and enrollment activities for prospective students.
Specific functions or duties performed by the office include the following:
° Issue initial visa application materials to incoming international students
° Oversee merit scholarships for incoming students
° Host National Portfolio Days
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Alumni Relations (x3622)
The Alumni Relations Office sponsors events and activities to strengthen the ties between former
students and the Museum School community.
Art Education Office (x3613)
The Art Education office provides oversight of and administers for the MAT program. The office is located
at the Mission Hill Building.