Staff in the Dean's Office provide confidential advice and counsel on a variety of issues including faculty/student relationships, conflict negotiation, funding, academic progress, interpersonal concerns, and a student's rights and responsibilities.

The Dean's Office also provides clarification about policies and procedures described in Graduate Policies and Procedures.

For appointments with Dean Steven Lerman, contact Heather Fry. For appointments with Associate Dean Blanche Staton, contact Elizabeth Miller. African students may wish to contact Brima Wurie.

Other MIT resources include the graduate administrator in each department, MIT's ombudspersons, and staff in Student Support Services and MIT Medical.