New Mexico Tech

Office of The Dean of Students

Welcome from the NMT Dean of Students,
(After normal business hours please call my cell phone, 302-438-3103. I am available when needed).

On behalf of the New Mexico Tech Office of Student Affairs and the Dean of Students (DOS),
I would like to encourage Tech students to take advantage of our advocacy and support.

The DOS works with all students; however, Dr. Aly El Osery, the Dean of Graduate Studies, specializes in our graduate student needs.

The mission of the Dean of Students is to engage students in their holistic education, growth, and development through co-curricular enrichment opportunities.

The Dean of Students is committed to building and maintaining a vibrant community which is inclusive and open to new and differing experiences and viewpoints.

The Dean of Students provides support in the following ways:

Assist students in navigating academic concerns, financial challenges, housing instability, mental health issues, physical health concerns, food insecurity, family difficulties, and other hardships that may impact their college experience.
Provide advocacy and support to students facing various hardships including non-clinical medical/mental health needs, pre/post hospitalization through Absentee Notifications.
Serve as primary student advocate for students navigating grade disputes, conflicts with professors, questions related to university policy, and other areas of conflict.
Collaborate with university departments and external agencies to ensure students receive appropriate resources and support.

Please feel free to contact me any time. 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.

Jennifer (Jenn) Chapman

Dean of Students Forms and Policies

Absentee Notification

Absentee Notification Form

Absentee Notification Policy

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.

Student Funding Request

Student Funding Application Form

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.

Withdrawal Without Prejudice

Withdrawal Without Prejudice Form

Withdrawal Without Prejudice Policy

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)

NMT Student Code of Conduct

Academic Integrity Policy and Procedures

Guide to Conduct and Citizenship for Students (Non-Academic Student Code of Conduct)

Bringing of Charges - Student Code of Conduct Reporting Form

techConnect - Student Engagement Software

Contact Information

Dean of Students Office
Fidel Center, Suite 236
Office: 575-835-5548 or Cell: (New #) 302-438-3103
[email protected]

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.