UMass Amherst Online MPH degree programs New Student
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UMass Amherst Online MPH degree programs New Student Orientation Module 2: Meet your Advisors & University contacts
Program Director • SPHHS Associate Dean for Academic Affairs • Director of Online MPH Programs • Senior Lecturer • Education: • BS University of New York College at Buffalo • MPH Hunter College • Ed. D UMass Amherst • Contact: • 413 -545 -1003 • gerber@schoolph. umass. edu Dr. Daniel Gerber
Why contact Dr. Gerber • Under normal circumstances students will not contact Dr. Gerber; however you may feel free to contact him in the following circumstances: • • • You reached out to Lori and did not get a response (always try this first!) You have a major issue with a course or a faculty member You are interested in working with him on an independent study project You are interested in career advice You spoke with Lori and would like additional information/advice or were not satisfied with her response
Primary Advisor • 2011 Graduate of UMass Amherst- MS in Epidemiology • Has served as Academic Director for the SPHHS online Programs since July of 2011 • Contact: Lori Peterson, MS • Daily EST 7: 30 am-3: 30 pm • 413 -545 -4530 • phonline@schoolph. umass. edu
Why contact Lori • The following are reasons you may want to speak with Lori: • • • Course planning Registration issues You need to take time off You are struggling in course/s and need a tutor or advice You want to visit campus You need information on graduation requirements You wish to add the Global Health Certificate to your course of study Personal/Financial issues Minor issues with a faculty member or course Career counseling
UMass Important Contacts • Financial Aid • 413 -545 -0801(I recommend calling first thing in the morning M, T, Th, &F 8: 30 am. Wednesday they open at 10 am) http: //www. umass. edu/umfa/ • Bursars-to pay your bill, arrange payment plans • Lyn Rice (413 -545 -0337 lrice@admin. umass. edu) • Veterans Benefits • Certification- Judy Gagnon-413 -545 -5792 • Veterans Resource Center-413 -545 -0939 http: //www. umass. edu/veterans/ • Ombuds Office (faculty concerns & academic honesty office) • 413 -545 -0867 http: //www. umass. edu/ombuds/students. php/ • Obtain a student distance ID card https: //www. umass. edu/ucard/content/distance-learning-id-card
