Everything you wanted to know

Program news, job opportunities and conference and event information will be posted on the program bulletin boards in the hallway adjacent to the program office (W-4-128A).

If you have something to post, please pass it along to our Program Coordinator [in order to post flyers across campus, permission is granted at the Office of Student Life where the flyers will be dated and stamped.]

Bursar’s Office

x 7-5350

Location: CC-4-4300

http://www.umb.edu/students/bursar/

Campus Map

The UMB website at http://www.umb.edu/parking_transport/directions.html has helpful links

Campus News

Latest Campus News and announcements: http://csc.umb.edu/Community_FrontPage.htm

Career Resource Library ##

x 7-5429

Location: CC-1-1100

http://www.careers.umb.edu/library.html

Career Services ##

Includes resume writing and interviewing techniques
x 7-5519

Location: CC-1-1100

http://www.careers.umb.edu/

Child Care Center ##

Available in back of University’s Student Handbook

x 7-6195

Location: Harbor Point

http://www.umb.edu/students/childcare/index.html

Code of Student Conduct

http://www.umb.edu/students/student_rights/code_conduct.html

Computer Labs

http://www.umb.edu/it/tech/labs/genuse/index.html for info on the Healey Library general use labs.

Graduate students also have a lab on the fifth floor of the library which is open when the Healey Library is open. http://www.umb.edu/it/tech/labs/grad/index.html

See the full list of UMB IT labs at http://www.umb.edu/it/tech/labs/index.html

Conduct, Code of Student

http://www.umb.edu/students/student_rights/code_conduct.html

Continuous Registration

http://www.umb.edu/students/student_rights/grad_academic_regulations.html

Copy machines

Coin-operated copy machines are located on the first floor of McCormack Hall (near the Beacon Fitness Center) as well as in the library. At Quinn Graphics (Q-LL), you can leave copies and instructions for staff to complete.

*Core faculty, List of

See DisRes Student Handbook, Section Dispute Resolution Contact Information

http://www.disres.umb.edu/faculty-and-staff.php for bios

Counseling Center (Health Services)

x 7-5690

Location: Q-2-039
http://www.umb.edu/student_services/health/services/counseling/index.html

*Course Descriptions

See DisRes Student Handbook, Section Course Descriptions

http://www.disres.umb.edu/courses.php

*Course Schedule

See DisRes Handbook Section Fall 2007 Course Schedule

http://www.disres.umb.edu/schedules.php

CPCS Dean

Dean Adenrele Awotona

x 7-5652

Adenrele.awotona@umb.edu

Wheatley Hall, 4th Fl., Rm. 147

*Credits

*Degree credits

See DisRes Student Handbook, Sections Program of Study for Masters Program: Worksheet and Program of Study for Certificate Program: Worksheet

http://www.disres.umb.edu/masters-program.php and

http://www.disres.umb.edu/certificate-program.php

Maximum credit load

http://www.umb.edu/students/student_rights/grad_academic_regulations.html

*Degree Requirements

See DisRes Student Handbook, Sections Program of Study for Masters Program: Worksheet and Program of Study for Certificate Program: Worksheet

http://www.disres.umb.edu/masters-program.php and

http://www.disres.umb.edu/certificate-program.php

*Dispute Resolution Student Council RPA

RPA advisor Chuck Henriques in the Student Life Office

Charles.Henriques@umb.edu

x-7948

Disability Services (Ross Center)

x 7-7430

Location: CC-2-2010

http://www.rosscenter.umb.edu/

*Final Project

http://www.disres.umb.edu/masters-program.php

See DisRes Student handbook section The Master's Project

Early Learning Center (Child Care)

x 7-6195

Location: Harbor Point

http://www.umb.edu/students/childcare/index.html

*Elective Courses

See DisRes Student Handbook, Section Other Elective Opportunities

Employment (Student Employment Office)

x 7-6320

Location: CC-4-4300

*F07 Course Schedule

http://www.disres.umb.edu/schedules.php

*FAX machine

Students can send and receive facsimiles through our office; please consult our Program Coordinator.

Our FAX number is 617-287-7412.

Fellowships (Office of Fellowships Advising)

x 7-5220

Location: CC-1-1412 (Honors Area)

Contact: Susan.gore@umb.edu

Financial Aid Services

x 7-6300

Location: CC-4-4300

http://www.umb.edu/students/financial_aid/

Handbook available at the One-Stop Center (CC-UL) or at website noted above.

Full-time status (9+ credits)

http://www.umb.edu/students/student_rights/grad_academic-regulations.html

GEO (Graduate Employee Organization)

aka “Graduate Student Union”

Current contract: http://www.umb.edu/administration_finance/hr/labor/agreements.html

UAW Local 1596, GEO UMass Boston chapter

Room Q-2-81A

Contacts: Jason Pramas, Chair; Brandynn Holgate, Vice-Chair

Email: geo@umb.edu

phone: 617-287-3109

Getting Around campus

The UMB website at http://www.umb.edu/parking_transport/directions.html has helpful links.

GPA (Grade point average)

See Graduate Bulletin http://www.umb.edu/admissions/grad_catalog/academicregs.html#4

*GSA (Graduate Student Assembly)

x 7-7975

Location: CC-3-3400

http://www.gsa.umb.edu and

Dispute Resolution Student Council RPA, the DisRes RPA

Contact RPA advisor Chuck Henriques in the Student Life Office

Charles.Henriques@umb.edu

x-7948

Grades (Graduate Graduating Policy)

http://www.umb.edu/students/student_rights/grad_academic_regulations.html

Graduate Assistantships

http://www.umb.edu/academics/graduate/assistants.html

and Human Resources

Graduate Student Assembly (GSA)

x 7-7975

Location: CC-3-3400

http://www.gsa.umb.edu and

Dispute Resolution Student Council RPA, the DisRes RPA

Ccontact RPA advisor Chuck Henriques in the Student Life Office

Charles.Henriques@umb.edu

x-7948

Graduate Studies

Associate Provost William Hagar

x 7-5775

William.hagar@umb.edu

Wheatley Hall, 2nd Fl, Rm 24

http://www.umb.edu/academics/graduate/

Grievance Procedures

http://www.umb.edu/students/student_rights/grad_grievance.html

Informal Conciliation, Formal Conciliation, Final Disposition

Health Education and Wellness Program

x 7-5680

Location: CC-2-2100

http://www.umb.edu/student_services/health/services/wellness.html

Health Services

x 7-5660

Location: Q-2-040

http://www.umb.edu/student_services/health/

Counseling

x 7-5690

Location: Q-2-039

http://www.umb.edu/student_services/health/services/counseling/index.html

Housing Referral Service

x 7-6011

Location: CC-4-4415

http://www.umb.edu/students/housing/

Hungry?

See UMB Campus Dining info at http://site.www.umb.edu/sodexho/index.html

Incomplete Grades

http://www.umb.edu/students/student_rights/grad_academic_regulations.html

International Student Services

x 7-5500, Fax: 617.287.2963

Location: CC-1-1100

http://www.iss.umb.edu/

*Internships

See DisRes Student Handbook, Course Descriptions, DisRes 690Mediation Internship

IRB (Institutional Review Board)

See Office of Research and Sponsored Programssee

http://www.umb.edu/orsp/irb/

Institutional Review Board (IRB)

See Office of Research and Sponsored Programs

http://www.umb.edu/orsp/irb/

Leave of Absence Policy

http://www.umb.edu/students/student_rights/grad_academic_regulations.html

Learning Disabilities (Ross Center)

x 7-7430

Location: CC-2-2010

http:www.rosscenter.umb.edu/

Library

Circulation: x 7-5900

Hours: x 7-5903

www.lib.umb.edu

*MA Degree in Dispute Resolution

See DisRes Handbook, Section Program of Study for the Master of Arts

Main UMB

phone: 617.287.5000

www.umb.edu

Call this # or check website for snow closing information.

*Masters Project

http://www.disres.umb.edu/masters-program.php

See DisRes Student handbook section The Master's Project

*Masters Project Timeline

See timeline/tracking sheet

Maximum credit load

http://www.umb.edu/students/student_rights/grad_academic_regulations.html

Mental Health Counseling

x 7-5690

Location: Q-2-039

http://www.umb.edu/student_services/health/services/counseling/index.html

Office of Graduate Studies

x 7-5700

Location: Q-3-069A

http://www.umb.edu/academics/graduate/

Office of Research and Sponsored Programs

x 7-5370

Location: Q-2-015

http://www.umb.edu/orsp/index.html

IRB (Institutional Review Board)

http://www.umb.edu/orsp/irb/

Parking and Transportation

x 7-5041

http://www.parking.umb.edu/

Part-time Status (1-8 credits)

http://www.umb.edu/students/student_rights

See Full-time or Part-time Status

Plagiarism

http://www.umb.edu/students/student_rights/code_conduct.html

Probation, Academic

http://www.umb.edu/students/student_rights/grad_academic_regulations.html

Program Fee

http://www.umb.edu/students/student_rights/grad_academic_regulations.html

See Continuous Registration

To fill out form: http://www.cct.umb.edu/programfee.pdf

Public Policy PHD with DisRes concentration

http://www.disres.umb.edu/programs.php and http://www.publicpolicy.umb.edu/PROGRAM.HTM

Reading, Writing, Study Strategies Center ##

x 7-6550

Location: CC-1-1313

www.academicsupport.umb.edu/rwsscenter.htm

Readmission

http://www.umb.edu/students/student_rights/grad_academic_regulations.html

Registration Procedures

http://www.umb.edu/students/student_rights/grad_academic_regulations.html

Research and Sponsored Programs, Office of

x 7-5370

Location: Q-2-015

http://www.umb.edu/orsp/index.html

*Research Assistantships

See DisRes Student Handbook, Section Assistantships and Financial Aid

Retaking Courses

http://www.umb.edu/students/student_rights/grad_academic_regulations.html

Ross Center for Disability Services

x 7-7430

Location: CC-2-2010

http:www.rosscenter.umb.edu/

Sponsored Programs

x 7-5370

Location: Q-2-015

http://www.umb.edu/orsp/index.html

Statute of Limitations

http://www.umb.edu/admissions/grad_catalog/academicregs.html#7

Statute of Limitations Policy

Student Conduct

http://www.umb.edu/students/student_rights/code_conduct.html

Conduct Violations, Misconduct Procedures, University Misconduct Sanctions

Student Employment Office

x 7-6320

Location: CC-4-4300

E-mail: ses@umb.edu

Student ID

After registering for courses, visit their office on the third floor of the campus center.

Location: CC-3-3300

x 7-7957 for extended hours at the beginning of the semester

A valid Student ID with current semester stickers are required to use the library,

fitness center, to purchase discount tickets. etc.

Student Housing Office

x 7-6011

Location: CC-4-4415

Student Life Office

x 7-7950

Location: CC-3-3403

also see GSA (Graduate Student Assembly)

*Style Guidelines

We use the APA (American Psychological Association) style guide for bibliographies, references, etc.

http://www.disres.umb.edu/APAStyle.htm

Telephones

You can dial any campus office from any house phone by dialing 7 and then last four digits of the phone number.

To get an outside line, dial 9; to call long distance, you need an account code.

*Transfer Credit

See DisRes Handbook, Section Courses taken at other Universities and Graduate Bulletin

http://www.umb.edu/admissions/grad_catalog/academicregs.html#4

Tuition/Billing questions

In person: Visit the One-Stop Center located on the upper level of the UMB Campus Center.

Or the Bursar’s Office: Located on the 4th Floor of the UMB Campus Center.

x 7-5350

Location: CC-4-4300

http://www.umb.edu/students/bursar/

Withdrawal

Withdrawal from courses

http://www.umb.edu/students/student_rights/grad_academic_regulations.html

Withdrawal from the university

http://www.umb.edu/students/student_rights/grad_academic_regulations.html

*Writing Assistance

http://www.disres.umb.edu/APAStyle.htm

See Graduate Writing Center:

x 7-6550

Location: CC-1-1300

http://www.academicsupport.umb.edu/graduatewritingcenter.htm

*Topics as they pertain to the Dispute Resolution Program.

##Typically for undergraduate students only.