On behalf of the New Mexico Tech Office of Student Life and the Dean of Students Office
(DOSO), I would like to encourage Tech students to take advantage of our advocacy
and Student Services@Tech. The overall mission of the DOSO 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 DOSO works with all students however,
Dr. Aly El Osery, the Dean of Graduate Studies, specializes in our graduate student needs.
Also, the Dean of Students Office also serves as a resource network for faculty, staff,
students and their families in times of need. Life doesn’t always go as planned, and
our office can help provide guidance and advice to students experiencing challenges
or a crisis in their lives. These issues can range from unresolved roommate conflicts,
complaints, concerns or grievances, and 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 DOSO is a good place to begin seeking out advice,
information and services.
Please feel free to contact us if we can be of service. Our number one priority is
to make the student experience at Tech a powerful and enriching one.
The Dean of Students Office (DOSO) 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 victimizations 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 Disability 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. Groups and organizations must complete
one funding application for the group. Funds will not be awarded to multiple members
of the same group for the same event.
Under extremely unusual circumstances (for example, serious illness or death in the
student’s immediate family), 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)
Dr. Phaiah is available to meet with students or employees who need information or
guidance about all general non-academic student issues. Normal office hours are Monday
through Friday, from 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. but appointments also can be made outside
of these times.
On behalf of the New Mexico Tech Office of Student Life and the Dean of Students Office
(DOSO), I would like to encourage Tech students to take advantage of our advocacy
and Student Services@Tech. The overall mission of the DOSO 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 DOSO works with all students however,
Dr. Aly El Osery, the Dean of Graduate Studies, specializes in our graduate student needs.