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Grant Hall, Room 138
5228 Charlotte Street
(816) 235-2900
conservatory@umkc.edu

Manager of Student Services: Helen Perry

The Conservatory’s Student Services areas include help with admissions and scholarship as well as advising. Staff assist students with curricular and co-curricular concerns and act as liaisons with other University offices. Information needed to complete the admission, audition, or enrollment processes can be obtained in this office.

418B Bloch Executive Hall
5108 Cherry Street
(816) 235-2217
bloch@umkc.edu

Director of Student Services:  Nancy Wilkinson

Staff assist undergraduate students with non-advising, curricular and co-curricular concerns, provide notice of academic standing, coordinate commencement and act as liaisons with other University offices.

Bloch Graduate Programs Office, located in 418 Bloch Executive Hall, helps current and prospective graduate students plan their program of study, register for coursework, and stay on-track for graduation. They also serve as resources to connect students with other campus offices as needed.

Office of the Dean
Scofield Hall, Third Floor
711 E. 51^st Street
(816) 235-1136
shss@umkc.edu

Associate Dean of Undergraduate Programs:  Toya Like
Associate Dean of Faculty Affairs and Graduate Programs: Jennifer Phegley

The Associate Deans work to meet the curricular and co-curricular needs of undergraduate and graduate students and promote student success.

Through the dean’s office, coordination and support are provided for numerous areas related to academic programs, including: curriculum and program modification and development; assessment measures; academic standards, grading and appeals; academic dishonesty and student conduct; scholarships; catalog production; student recruitment and enrollment management; articulation efforts; online education; student success and retention; and commencement exercises.

In addition, the Associate Dean of Graduate Programs reviews and approves graduate committee appointments, committee changes, and graduate programs of study; and coordinates with the School of Graduate Studies for the appointment of doctoral, graduate, and adjunct graduate faculty.

Office of Student Programs
Dental School, Room 420
650 E. 25th Street
(816) 235-2080
dentistry@umkc.edu


Assistant Dean for Student Programs: Richard Bigham

The Office of Student Programs (OSP) at the School of Dentistry functions within three primary areas of focus and responsibility: admissions/recruitment, student records and student support services.

Representative services/activities provided by the OSP include identification and counseling of potential applicants, processing applications to the school, registration and maintenance of student records, initial assistance in financial aid and counseling and housing. 

The majority of students’ needs and services are provided directly by the office. For others, office personnel furnish initial assistance, with subsequent referral to other student affairs offices (e.g., º£½ÇÂÛ̳’s Counseling and Testing Center, Career Services, Financial Aid and Scholarships Office, etc.), as necessary. In this regard, the OSP serves as a liaison with these University departments. 

The OSP is also responsible for oral health careers pipeline programs. Through the components of these programs, prospective students are exposed to the career opportunities within the field of dentistry and provided guidance to strengthen their candidacy for admissions and success in our degree programs.

Office of Student Services
Education Building, Room 129
615 E. 52nd Street
816-235-2234
seswps@umkc.edu

Director of Student Services:  Brad Martens

The School of Education, Social Work, and Psychological Sciences Student Services office mission is to facilitate student success by providing quality services and support in the spirit of building a community of learners. The office is a referral and resource for all students in the School of Education, Social Work, and Psychological Sciences. The office assists with recruitment events, contact with prospective students, freshmen and transfer orientation, admissions to teacher education, scholarship materials, commencement, certification, and other student-centered activities.

Atterbury Student Success Center, Room 120
5000 Holmes Street
(816) 235-1301
umkcsgs@umkc.edu

Program Manager:  Sarah Beach
Senior Program Manager:  Michelle Heiman

The School of Graduate Studies (SGS) is the academic home for students enrolled in the Natural Sciences and Interdisciplinary Ph.D. programs, monitoring student progress and providing a variety of support services for the students enrolled in the programs.  SGS coordinates training for international Graduate Teaching Assistants, administers a number of annual fellowships and award competitions at the graduate level, and offers workshops and seminars throughout the academic year.  SGS hosts prospective student yield events, new student events, and current student support programming, including but not limited to the Three-Minute Thesis competition. Staff members advise students seeking information about graduate study and direct prospective students to the appropriate academic unit’s principal graduate advisor.  For Ph.D. program information and the international GTA certification, contact Michelle Heiman. For thesis/dissertation formatting and graduate/doctoral faculty status, contact Sarah Beach. For other inquiries, email umkcsgs@umkc.edu.

Office of Student Services
School of Law, Room 1-200
500 E. 52nd Street
(816) 235-1644

Director of Law Student Services: Ashley Swanson-Hoye

The School of Law is committed to its students’ success.  This begins with the School’s Admissions Office. Along with the Faculty Admissions committee, it endeavors to recruit and admit students who are likely to succeed, are a good “fit” for º£½ÇÂÛ̳ and who add to the diversity of the School. Our Registrar is the primary contact for current students, providing assistance with student records, course selection, registration, grades and other matters related to the academic process. 

The Associate Dean for Students interacts with students regarding academic requirements, application of academic rules and policies, the course schedule and part time and full time status. Every student has a faculty advisor/mentor who assists with career development and course planning, and the Associate Dean reviews each student’s proposed schedule to insure fairness in the course selection process and each student’s progress toward the degree.

The School’s Director of Student Services works in conjunction with the Associate Dean for  Students. The Director oversees the Registrar and Student Services Administrative Assistant, works closely with students on matters relating to non-academic counseling, assistance with problems that arise during the year, exam administration, exam rescheduling, disability accommodation (as liaison to the campus office), and general non-academic support.  The Director also works with the School’s many student groups and coordinates programs regarding bar admissions, character and fitness screening and the bar exam.  Academic support needs of students are addressed by the Director of the Academic Strategies Program, a member of the faculty who oversees the program and provides individual assistance to students in developing effective law school study skills. 

The Professional and Career Development Center assists students in planning their careers and executing their job searches for part-time, summer and permanent employment.  The Office presents numerous programs that introduce students to the many areas of practice and non- practice use of the J.D. degree.  It runs the on-campus interviewing program and maintains lists of job openings.  The Center also coordinates the School’s Pro Bono/Public Service Honors Program.

Office of Student Affairs
School of Medicine, Room M4-205
2411 Holmes Street
(816) 235-1900
medicine@umkc.edu

Assistant Dean, Student Affairs: Cary Chelladurai

The School of Medicine’s Office of Student Affairs coordinates a variety of support services that are available to all medical students and are in line with the competencies expected of a º£½ÇÂÛ̳ School of Medicine graduate. These services include but are not limited to academic and career counseling, financial planning, personal support, enrichment activities, student events and student organizations and activities. The School of Medicine has at least 25 student organizations and a number of traditions and activities.

Academic Advising

The School of Medicine has a number of personal and academic support systems in place to assist students at all levels of the program.

• BA/MD and MD 

  Education team coordinators with offices on the Volker campus help first- and second-year students in curriculum planning and guide them to appropriate resources to support

  their success. Students work in groups of 10-13 students under the guidance of a physician-scholar (or docent) who instructs the students in medical coursework during the first two years and who also serves as a role model and physician mentor. Additionally, 10-12 Year 2 students are selected as peer mentors to the Year 1 class. These students are selected because of their past academic performance and their success in integrating themselves into life at º£½ÇÂÛ̳ and the School of Medicine.

  Additional education team coordinators work with year 3 through 6 students on the School of Medicine campuses in Kansas City and St. Joseph. During this time, students work in groups of 12-14 students on a team assigned to a docent who teaches and counsels throughout these years of the curriculum. Teams are assigned an education team coordinator to advise about course selection and personal concerns in consultation with the docent. In their third and fourth years, students are partnered with older students who serve as senior partners.

  Additional campus resources are available to students in the areas of counseling and support including the º£½ÇÂÛ̳ Counseling and Testing Center. Staff regularly meet with students individually, in class meetings and in multiple orientation settings to discuss relevant and timely policies, processes and resources. 

• Graduate

Office of Student Services
Health Sciences Building, Suite 2319
2464 Charlotte Street
(816) 235-1700
nurses@umkc.edu

Associate Dean for Students:  Sally Ellis Fletcher, PhD, RN, FNAP, FADLN
Director of Student Student Services: Casey Bauer, M.A.Ed.

º£½ÇÂÛ̳ School of Nursing and Health Studies (SoNHS), Student Services is committed to the academic success for all students by providing equitable service, building strong rapport, and working closely with faculty in all SoNHS degree programs. The Office of Student Services provides numerous services to meet the needs of current students and individuals desiring admission to the varied SoNHS programs. This office coordinates all student lifecycle activities related to recruitment, admission, enrollment, registration, graduation, and other student support services, including SoNHS scholarships, stress relief, and career options. In addition, the Office of Student Services assists nursing student organizations directly or as a liaison providing referrals to appropriate departments to ensuring the needs of students are met.

Graduate Senior Student Service Coordinators are integral members of the Student Services team.  These critical professionals advise and assist graduate students through their academic careers.  SoNHS Student Services serves as a liaison with the Roo Advising Department for undergraduate students advising.  Many resources can be identified on the website.

SS&C Student Services Center
336 Flarsheim Hall
5110 Rockhill Road
(816) 235-2399sse@umkc.edu

Assistant Dean of Student Affairs:  Marjory Eisenman

The SS&C Student Services Center in the School of Science and Engineering provides a valuable resource for both prospective and current SSE students. Information about admission, academic advising, tutoring, career services, scholarships, and student organizations and teams can be obtained by contacting our office.

Office of Student Affairs
Health Sciences Building (HSB), Suite 1219
2464 Charlotte Street
(816) 235-1613
pharmacy@umkc.edu

Associate Dean of Student Affairs: Steven Stoner
Director of Student Affairs: Shelly Janasz

The Office of Student Affairs (OSA) at the School of Pharmacy provides those essential services that develop, maintain and support currently enrolled undergraduate and professional students, as well as pre-pharmacy and pharmacy assurance program students desiring admission to the º£½ÇÂÛ̳ School of Pharmacy. The School of Pharmacy offers the Doctor of Pharmacy degree and participates with the School of Graduate Studies offering of the interdisciplinary Ph.D. emphasis areas in pharmaceutical sciences and pharmacology.

Student support services include, but are not limited to, academic advising, instructions and aid throughout the admission process, short-term counseling referral, assistance in identifying scholarships, financial aid, part-time employment, and finding tutorial assistance. The OSA tracks records retention, registration and progression, certifies enrollment and degree completion and provides assistance to student organizations with professional projects. The Pharmacy Office of Student Affairs works closely with the director of alumni affairs within the School in developing programs that link current students and alumni. Staff and administrators in the office also serve on a number of School and University committees and task forces, and are responsible for drafting reports to pharmacy agencies such as the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy and the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education. In addition, Office staff participate in recruiting events and functions held regionally and state wide, provide summer outreach programs for underrepresented students and host campus visits throughout the year. Staff in the Pharmacy Office of Students Affairs act as advisors for the º£½ÇÂÛ̳ Pre-Pharmacy Society, Pharmacy Student Council, and individual Pharm.D. Class Offices.

The Student Affairs office at the School of Pharmacy coordinates activities with other departments in the Division of Student Affairs to provide programs of special interest to pharmacy students. The office also works as a liaison to other academic units and student affairs’ departments on campus, as well as state licensing boards. It assists the School of Pharmacy faculty in administering curricular functions, class scheduling, admissions and retention policies and faculty advising.

Several events and programming activities are facilitated through the office throughout the year including, but not limited to: pharmacy summer camps, pharmacy assurance workshops, numerous success and wellness workshops designed to assist and support pharmacy students, the admissions interview process, doctor of pharmacy orientation, professional dedication ceremony, pharmacy career day, scholarship awards ceremony, graduation awards celebrations and commencement.