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This page contains SMLR student advising and career services contact information along with university resources and announcements.
Students may experience unique challenges as they progress through their academic careers. Rutgers has a number of resources to assist you. If you need support in one of the following areas, we encourage you to utilize the following resources:
- Victim and Mental Health Support
- Academic Support
- Financial Emergency Support
- Requests for emergency assistance support should be directed to the Dean of Students
DEI Training, Resources, and Involvement
- Diversity Education Network
- Rutgers LinkedIn Learning
- How to Engage Meaningfully in Allyship and Anti-Racism
Division of Student Affairs
Universitywide Communications and Resources
- Messages from Rutgers President Holloway and the University Administration
- Main University COVID-19 Webpage and Resources
- Information for International Students
- Rutgers New Brunswick Essential Information: Current Students
Health and Wellness Information
- COVID-19 Vaccine and Booster Webpage - Requirements for Fall 2022, information on scheduling vaccine and booster shot appointments, and how to upload documentation
- Rutgers University COVID-19 Information Website - Health and safety information
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) COVID-19 webpage - information on steps to prevent illness, symptoms, and common questions
SMLR Student Advising Resources
Student counselors and career specialists are available to assist you remotely. Student services contacts are listed below for each of SMLR's academic departments. Where there are multiple contacts listed, please refrain from emailing more than one individual with your request or question.
Human Resource Management Department
Undergraduate programs:
Shuenn “Grace” Tien, Student Counselor
In-person MHRM program:
Dave Ferio, Director
Rebecca Tinkham, Student Counselor
Online MHRM program:
Hadi El-Farr, Director
Allison Kushner, Student Counselor
Labor Studies and Employment Relations Department
Undergraduate programs:
Amy Marchitto, Student Counselor
Talia Schank, Student Counselor
Graduate programs:
Akhila Naik, Director of Student Services
Fran Ryan, Graduate Director
Admissions info: mleradmissions@smlr.rutgers.edu
Ph.D. Program in Industrial Relations and Human Resources
Jessica Methot, Director
Bethany Dennis, Program Coordinator
SMLR Library (Carey Library) in the Labor Education Center
The SMLR Library in the Labor Education Center is open to students, staff and faculty. Please see the Carey Library webpage for hours. For additional information and remote assistance, contact Julie Peters, Library Director.
SMLR Career Services
Len Garrison, Associate Director
Mayelin Torres, Career Management Specialist
Teresitia Walters, Career Management Specialist
Note from SMLR Career Services: SMLR Career Services is available to provide virtual career advising. If you would like assistance reviewing your resume, cover letter, internship/job search strategy, or interviewing techniques, please continue to schedule appointments via Handshake.
