New Mexico Tech

Office of The Dean of Students Success

Welcome from the NMT Dean of Students,
(After normal business hours please call my cell phone, 575-517-7139. I am available when needed).

Image of Dean of Students Jennifer Chapman 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 overall mission of the DOS 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.

Also, as the Dean of Students, 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 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 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.

Jennifer (Jenn) Chapman

Dean of Students

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: 575-517-7139
deanofstudents@nmt.edu

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.