Welcome from the NMT Dean of Students, (After normal business hours please call my cell phone, 575-517-7139. I am available
when needed).
On behalf of the New Mexico Tech Office of Student Life and the Dean of Students (DOS),
I would like to encourage Tech students to take advantage of our advocacy and support.
The mission of the Dean of Students is to engage students in their holistic education,
growth, and development through co-curricular enrichment opportunities.
We are committed to building and maintaining a vibrant community which is inclusive
and open to new and differing experiences and viewpoints. The DOS works with all students;
however, Dr. Aly El Osery, the Dean of Graduate Studies, specializes in our graduate student needs.
I serve as a resource network for faculty, staff, students and their families in times
of need. Life doesn’t always go as planned, and this office can help provide guidance
and advice to students experiencing challenges or a crisis in their lives.
These issues can range from:
Unresolved roommate conflictscomplaints
concerns or grievances
University policy violations.
Our goal is to treat students with dignity, and provide educational interventions
as appropriate to assist students in accomplishing their aspirations, and successfully
persist to graduation. Whatever the issue, the DOS is an excellent place to begin
seeking out advice, information and services.
Please feel free to contact me if I can be of service. My office's number one priority
is to make the student experience at Tech a positive and enriching one.
Now that you are a part of the New Mexico Tech Family you are never alone.
The Dean of Students (DOS) will send out absentee notifications on behalf of students
who submit the appropriate form and whose situations meet the appropriate criteria.
The student absentee notification request process is intended for emergencies and
circumstances beyond a student’s control.If you need to miss class for a non-emergency reason, notify your professors of your
absence directly.
Examples of circumstances beyond a student's control include:
Hospitalizations or terminal illness Death in the family Pregnancy/ parenting complications Family safety issues Crime victimization Interpersonal violence Military service
Examples of circumstances that do not constitute emergencies include:
Doctor or dental appointments Illnesses such as cold, flu, strep throat Work schedule conflicts Job interviews Conference attendance Weddings Family graduations
For chronic health conditions, students should contact Student Access Services for accommodations.
Documentation
Documentation is required prior to the absence notification when possible, or shortly
thereafter if prior documentation is not possible.
Students may request support from the Dean of Students Office for activities and events
directly related to their role as a student at NMT, or that create an opportunity
to enrich the experiences of the NMT community. Funding decisions are made on a case-by-case
basis, until each semester's funds are exhausted. Individuals, Groups and organizations
must complete one funding application for the group.
Under extremely unusual circumstances, a student may petition for a withdrawal without
prejudice. Students may not withdraw without prejudice from a course they are failing
due to plagiarism, cheating, or other disciplinary issues. Charges for tuition and
fees are not altered by such a withdrawal. (See NMT course catalog)
Dean of Students Office Fidel Center, Suite 236 Office: 575-835-5548 or Cell: 575-517-7139 deanofstudents@ngskmc-eis.net
I am available to meet with students or employees who need information or guidance
about all general non-academic student issues, call or email to set up an appointment.
After normal business hours please call my cell phone. I am available when needed.
