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At the outset, all students in the Cornell Jeb. E. Brooks School of Public Policy are enrolled through the College of Human Ecology. Many of the Policies and procedures in CHE apply for students in the Brooks School of Public Policy. (See CHE Policies and Procedures here).
Faculty Advisors
Students are assigned a faculty advisor. Students may change advisors by working with the director of undergraduate studies in their major.
Faculty advisors are available to discuss course requirements and sequences, useful electives inside or outside the school, as well as future goals and career opportunities. It is the student’s responsibility to make sure that his or her course selections meet graduation requirements for the major, the college, and the university. The Director of Undergraduate Studies is available to answer questions about the advising system and the undergraduate majors. Students who are exploring alternative majors should work closely with college counselors in the Office of Admission, Student, and Career Development in CHE.
Office of Admission, Student, and Career Development
The Office of Admission, Student, and Career Development (ASCD) (1210 MVR Hall) is a center for undergraduate freshman and transfer admission activities; new student orientation activities; academic advising; personal advising; and career development advising, exploration, and programming; interpretation of college policies; study abroad; and multicultural student programs.
Personal counseling, including exploration of problems or concerns of a personal nature, is available to all students. These ASCD counselors, however, are not psychiatrists or therapists; they are available to help students understand and navigate the Cornell system, and to offer guidance, perspective, assistance, and referral. Discussions are completely confidential. Appointments may be made online, through the receptionist in ASCD or by calling (607) 255-2532 and are scheduled in advance for 30-minute intervals.
In addition, ASCD provides advising support for several student organizations, including Human Ecology Ambassadors, the Association for Students of Color, the Pre-professional Association toward Careers in Health, and the Orientation Committee. Primary responsibilities of the office are listed below:
Academic advisement. This resource is provided to all students as a complement to faculty advising. Counselors assist in course scheduling, academic planning, selection of a major, graduation requirements, and related issues.
Undeclared majors. Students who have not yet declared a major work closely with counselors in the Office of Student and Career Development, (1210 MVR Hall).
If you have general ideas about what you would like to study, or what you would like to do after college, then you have probably already narrowed your choice of majors. If you have, then choosing one of those majors as a tentative first home in the college is appropriate.
- You will be assigned a faculty advisor by your department.
- You will receive departmental invitations and communications.
- You may change your major at any time.
- You must choose a major by the end of your sophomore year.
Career counseling. Career counseling is designed to help students clarify the relationship between personal skills, abilities, and career goals. Services are offered on an individual or group basis. Counselors assist in identifying career outcomes of the majors, developing networking skills, suggesting course work appropriate to various career goals, and assisting students in their general internship and job searches.
Post-graduate advisement. Material and advice pertaining to graduate and professional schools, graduate entrance examinations, courses of study, and career outcomes is readily available.
Students with disabilities. The College of Human Ecology is committed to assisting students with disabilities; accommodations are available to students who have registered with the Office of Student Disability Services (420 CCC). You are encouraged to contact SDS before your arrival on campus in order to arrange services in time for your first semester. Support within the college is available through the Office of Student and Career Development, (1210 MVR Hall).
Financial aid. Students who encounter financial difficulty may discuss their needs with a counselor. Complete information is available from the Office of Financial Aid, 203 Day Hall.
The Human Ecology Alumni Association Student Grants. Students in the college can apply for these competitive grants to further their academic interests through independent research, community outreach, conference travel, and limited summer study related to career preparation/professional development. Applications are available on the college website.
For much more information on the policies and procedures that apply to current Brooks School of Public Policy students, as well as the resources and opportunities available from the CHE ASCD, please see the College of Human Ecology Policies and Procedures site.
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