The Graduate School Office of Academic and Student Affairs, under the guidance of Associate Dean Jan Allen, works with faculty and students on issues related to:

• academic policy and programs
• academic integrity and misconduct
• responsible conduct of research
• petitions requesting exceptions to graduate school policy (Code of Legislation)
• academic program and student status
• new programs and revisions to existing programs

Schedule a Meeting

Jan is available to meet with students to discuss academic status, mentoring relationships, and other issues. You may email (jan.allen@cornell.edu) or call 607-255-7374 to make an appointment.

Programs

Jan’s professional development programming for graduate students includes:

• Academic Writing Programs
  • Dissertation, Thesis, and Proposal Writing Boot Camps
  • Productive Writer Biweekly Email and Sign Up
  • Write-Ins
  • Productive Writing Workshops
  • Writing Support for International Students through ELSO
• Fellowship Application Writing Workshops and Tips
• Productive Fellowship Writer Mailing List
• Nature Masterclasses (scientific writing support)
• Interdisciplinary Research and Ethics Programs
• Three Minute Thesis Competition
• Community Engagement Programs
  • Pie with the Deans
  • Gratitude Project