Graduate Catalog - New Jersey City University

32 GRADUATE CATALOG 2013-2016 NEW JERSEY CITY UNIVERSITY
ACADEMIC SUPPORT PROGRAMS
GRADUATE STUDENT ADVISEMENT
Students admitted as non-matriculated
(conditional) degree-seeking, certification/
certificate and/or for courses only should
contact the academic department offering
the courses in their respective areas of
interest for advisement.
When a student is formally admitted to
a degree program (matriculated), a faculty
advisor is appointed to the student by the
Office of Graduate Studies (as per selection
by the Graduate Coordinator of the
student’s degree program).
The faculty advisor has the following
responsibilities:
1. Assist students in the selection of
courses within the framework of course
and credit requirements that will meet
their needs and interests.
2. Approve all course selections and recommend
substitutions or waivers, if any.
All changes must be approved by the
Dean of Graduate Studies and Continuing
Education.
3. Certify to the appropriate department
chairperson that the candidate has met
all requirements for graduation.
4. Refer to the appropriate department
chairperson any questions regarding the
curriculum and policies of the department’s
graduate program.
OFFICE OF ACADEMIC SERVICES FOR
EVENING STUDENTS (OASES)
Gilligan Student Union Building, Rm. 109
201-200-2233
http://web.njcu.edu/sites/oases
oases@njcu.edu
Ms. Luceand Cuba, Coordinator
lcuba@njcu.edu
Fall and Spring Semester Hours:
Monday through Thursday
2:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Winter Intersession Hours:
Monday through Friday
8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Summer I and Summer II Session Hours:
Monday through Thursday
12:45 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
The Office of Academic Services for
Evening Students (OASES) serves as the
evening administrative office and provides
evening students and full-time and adjunct
faculty a centrally located resource center.
The office assists students in accessing
academic support services, provides access
to general University information, makes
available various administrative forms,
and coordinates telephone inquiries to the
University after 4:30 p.m. In an effort to
respond to the changing needs of evening
students, OASES relates the concerns of
evening students to the appropriate managerial
administrator.
The office hours above are subject to
change in response to the needs of evening
students. Please contact OASES to confirm
hours of availability or for further information.
OFFICE OF CONTINUING EDUCATION
Hepburn Hall, Rm. 201
201-200-3089
conted@njcu.edu
http://www.njcu.edu/dept/continuinged/
Ms. Queen Gibson, Assistant Director
The Office of Continuing Education
in the Office of Graduate Studies and
Continuing Education provides non-credit
courses and workshops for adults and children.
Non-credit courses for adults include
courses in computer applications, web
development and design, sign language,
test preparation and other topics. In addition,
non-credit course sequences leading
toward professional certification and/or
licensure are offered. These include courses
leading toward certification in alcohol and
drug counseling and real estate. The Office
of Continuing Education also creates
opportunities for the auditing of NJCU
undergraduate courses (especially in ESL
and modern languages), and administers
various off-campus locations for both
credit and non-credit courses.
Through its “Kids on Campus” program,
the Office provides educational and
enrichment opportunities for children
in grade kindergarten through grade 8.
Offerings for children include courses in
computers, creative arts, math, reading,
science, Spanish enrichment, swimming,
and courses geared toward preparation for
various standardized tests.
Several non-credit workshops for K-12
educators are offered through our Professional
Development Institute for Educators
(PDIE). These workshops are offered
on campus, off campus, and online.
The Office of Continuing Education is
registered with the New Jersey Department
of Education as a New Jersey professional
development provider.
The Office of Continuing Education
welcomes suggestions from individuals and
groups regarding potential offerings. Suggestions
and comments should be sent via
e-mail to conted@njcu.edu.
OFFICE OF INTERNATIONAL
STUDENTS AND STUDY ABROAD
Grossnickle Hall, Rm. 303
(201) 200-3022
http://web.njcu.edu/dept/oissa
Craig Katz, Director
internationalstudents@njcu.edu
New Jersey City University welcomes a
growing community of graduate students
from around the world. The Office of
Interna-tional Students and Study Abroad
provides support services for F-1 visa
students. Our mission is to make your
experience at NJCU a rewarding one by
providing a wide range of services, including
help in maintaining your F1 student
status and adjusting to life in the U.S. If
you have any questions, please feel free to
contact us.
OFFICE OF SPECIALIZED SERVICES
AND SUPPLEMENTAL INSTRUCTION
(OSS/SI)
Karnoutsos Hall Room 102
201-200-2091 (OSS)
201-200-2557 (SI)
http://web.njcu.edu/programs/oss/
Jennifer Aitken, Director
jaitken@njcu.edu
Jazmin Zegarra, Coordinator
jzegarra@njcu.edu
Joan Serafin,
Supplemental Instruction Coordinator
jserafin3@njcu.edu
Fall and Spring Semesters,
Winter Intersession Hours:
Monday through Friday
8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., by appointment