Major Advising in the SFS
During the first two years in the SFS, students receive general academic advisement from deans and faculty on core requirements and academic development. Once a student selects a major, advising becomes more specialized in order to assist students in constructing a coherent plan of study within their area of concentration.
Curricular Deans
Each major has a curricular dean, responsible for administering the major program and advising students on all matters relating to major study. The curricular dean begins working with students on the major declaration process during the second year and continues advising students until graduation. Curricular deans have specialized knowledge of their major programs and are familiar with course offerings, faculty specializations, and overseas study programs appropriate for study in the major.
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Culture & Politics: Dean Gregory
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International Economics: Dean Kaneda
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International History: Dean Gregory
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International Politics: Dean Kasper
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International Political Economy: Dean Kaneda
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Regional & Comparative Studies: Dean Gregory
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Science & Technology in International Affairs: Dean Murphy
Faculty Field Chair
Each major in the SFS is associated with a field committee composed of the faculty members who are the key professors for the program. The chair of the field committee serves as the director of studies. Field committee chairs are prime sources of information and advice about the curriculum of each major, graduate studies, events linked to the major, and other subjects of interest to students. All students are urged to get to know the professors who serve in this capacity.
Faculty Mentors
When second year students declare a major, they have the option of participating in the SFS faculty mentor program associated with the major field committees. A student and faculty member must each agree to participate and sign the Faculty Mentor Agreement Form. The faculty member agrees to act as an advisor to the student until graduation. Faculty mentors help students construct a coherent plan of study. Mentors can offer guidance on course selection, research and thesis formulation, graduate study and career plans. Students generally select a faculty mentor who specializes in an area that is of particular interest to the student.