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has been or may have been sexually harassed, assaulted, or impacted by another type of interpersonal violence such as dating violence, domestic violence, or stalking.

is experiencing financial difficulties, needs a job, or has financial circumstances that have changed.

GSAS
IBS
Heller: Assistant Dean of Academic and Student Services, Ravi Lakshmikanthan (kanthan@brandeis.edu)
Rabb School or email GPS Student Advising Team: GPSadvising@brandeis.edu
Student Financial Services
Emergency Funding
Student Employment
Dean of Students Office
Brandeis Counseling Center
Heller Fellowships and Scholarships for Admitted Students

does not have enough food to eat.

needs to see a doctor, a medical referral, or a specialist.

feels sad, anxious, worried, stressed or overwhelmed most days of the week.

Any graduate student experiencing distress can reach out to Jessica Basile, assistant dean of graduate student affairs (basile@brandeis.edu). Students can also work with Jessica to find the appropriate person to talk with in your department or GSAS specifically. If you would like to speak with someone within your own school:

GSAS: Assistant Dean of Graduate Student Affairs, Jessica Basile (basile@brandeis.edu)
Heller: Assistant Dean of Academic and Student Services, Ravi Lakshmikanthan (kanthan@brandeis.edu) or Associate Dean for Equity, Inclusion and Diversity, Maria Madison (mtm@brandeis.edu)
IBS: Kate Goldfield (goldfiel@brandeis.edu)
Rabb: GPS Student Advising Team: (GPSAdvising@brandeis.edu)

Brandeis-wide services include:

has experienced discrimination.

is in need of academic support or has been closed out of a class.

Graduate students who need academic support can always turn to Jessica Basile, assistant dean of graduate student affairs (basile@brandeis.edu) who can either help directly, or point you to the right resource. Generally speaking, if you're having an academic issue, it is best to first speak with your professor and/or your adviser. If that doesn't help, or isn't possible, you can turn to the program director or chair of the department. If that doesn't help or isn't possible:

GSAS: Assistant Dean of Academic Affairs, Alyssa Stalsberg Canelli (acanelli@brandeis.edu)
Heller: Assistant Dean of Academic and Student Services, Ravi Lakshmikanthan (kanthan@brandeis.edu) or Associate Dean for Equity, Inclusion and Diversity, Maria Madison (mtm@brandeis.edu)
IBS: Kate Goldfield (goldfiel@brandeis.edu)
Rabb School or email GPS Advising Team (GPSAdvising@brandeis.edu)

Brandeis-wide services include:

needs career counseling.

GSAS: Sue Levine (smlevine@brandeis.edu) or Marika McCann (marika@brandeis.edu)
Heller: Heller Career Development Center or contact Benny Belvin, Assistant Dean, Assistant Dean, Career Development, bbelvin@brandeis.edu, 781-736-3362
IBS: Career Strategies Center and Resources at Brandeis IBS
Rabb: [Does not apply to Rabb]

feels alone or feels as though they don’t belong.

wants to make friends and get involved on campus.

needs someone to talk to.

needs help with housing.

Graduate students live off campus: approximately 50% live in the Waltham area, while the other 50% live in surrounding cities and town, primarily in Cambridge or Somerville. Those in need of housing, or if you are having issues with housemates or your landowner, can contact Steve Weglinski, Assistant Director of Graduate Student Affairs (weglinski@brandeis.edu). Please also check out our housing resources website for more information.

For help off-campus

Call 911 in an emergency, with a follow up call to Public Safety at 781-736-5000.

GSAS
Heller: Assistant Dean of Academic and Student Services, Ravi Lakshmikanthan (kanthan@brandeis.edu)
Rabb: Graduate Professional Studies Student Policies or GPS Advising Team (GPSAdvising@brandeis.edu)
Brandeis Counseling Center
Brandeis Health Center

needs teaching support.

Graduate students who need support with pedagogy can turn to the Center for Teaching and Learning (CTL)
Often, the faculty in your program or the specific faculty member you are teaching with, can be very helpful in your pedagogical learning. If this is not the case, CTL is a great resource. If you are experiencing difficulties with the faculty you are working with, you can talk with your program director, your advisor, or with Jessica Basile, assistant dean of graduate student affairs (basile@brandeis.edu).

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