Home About Rackham Office Directory Rackham Office Directory Find mailing addresses, phone and fax numbers, and email addresses of Rackham offices. Dean’s Office Student Services and Support Communications and Development Institutional Services Rackham Administrative Services Student Organizations Affiliated Units Governance Dean’s Office Deans Includes the dean, associate deans, assistant deans, and supporting staff, all of whom work with faculty, staff, and students from around the campus. Room: 1120 Phone: 734.764.4400 Fax: 734.615.3832 Email: [email protected] Staff The Rackham senior academic director and a team of Dean’s Office staff collaborate with the dean on the overall organization and management of Rackham Graduate School, including strategic planning and execution, resource management, and program development. Room: 1120 Phone: 734.764.4400 Fax: 734.615.3832 Email: [email protected] Faculty Awards Administers awards programs including the Distinguished Faculty Achievement Awards, Distinguished University Professorships, and more. Room: 1120 Phone: 734.615.0255 Fax: 734.615.3832 Email: [email protected] Student Services and Support Back to Top Academic Records and Dissertations Provides information and support to students and program staff and faculty by maintaining academic records, conferring degrees, and providing guidance regarding Rackham and university policies and procedures. Room: 0120 Phone: 734.763.0171 Fax: 734.936.3335 Email: [email protected] Admissions Provides information and support to applicants and program staff and faculty by overseeing the application process, issuing immigration forms I-20 and DS-2019, and providing guidance regarding Rackham and university policies and procedures. Room: 0120 Phone: 734.764.8129 Fax: 734.936.3335 Email: [email protected] Finance and Fellowships Administers financial support, grants, and fellowships for Rackham students. Coordinates financial activities for Rackham Graduate School. Room: 0120 Phone: 734.764.8119 Fax: 734.647.7535 Email: [email protected]. Graduate Student and Program Consultation Services (GSPCS) Advises students, faculty, postdoctoral fellows, and staff on matters related to emergencies, crisis situations, disputes, and academic misconduct, in addition to oversight for the mental health advocate and well-being program. GSPCS is a safe and confidential office. Room: 0540 Phone: 734.764.4400 Email: [email protected] Partnerships for Access, Community, and Excellence (PACE) This team focuses on creating vibrant climates in Rackham programs to advance the scholarship and experience of students. Room: 1530 Phone: 734.936.0360 Email: [email protected] Professional Development and Engagement Rackham offers opportunities, funding, and resources that prepare graduate students and postdoctoral fellows to access the wide range of careers available to them. Our Rackham professional development and engagement programs provide outlets for interdisciplinary experiential learning. Room: 1530 Phone: 734.647.4013 Fax: 734.936.2848 Email: [email protected] Help and Support If you encounter challenges or problems either academically or in your personal life during your time as a graduate student, there are many resources available at Rackham and the University of Michigan to assist you. Communications and Development Back to Top Communications Raises awareness about graduate education at U-M and supports Rackham offices in their efforts to communicate with students, faculty, and staff. Room: 3160 Phone: 734.647.3160 Email: [email protected] Please note: All questions regarding application materials or status should be directed to [email protected]. Development and Alumni Relations Builds and maintains relationships with Rackham alumni and donors in order to encourage engagement and financial gifts for graduate student support. Room: 1530 Phone: 734.764.1125 Fax: 734.936.2848 Email: [email protected] Institutional Services Back to Top Institutional Research Produces annual and periodic reports for each of the master’s and doctoral programs within Rackham. Room: 0120 Phone: 734.764.8221 Fax: 734.615.3832 Email: [email protected] Program Review Identifies opportunities to continuously improve graduate education at the University of Michigan, and manages several graduate student policies, grants, and fellowship activities. Room: 1120 Phone: 734.647.8236 Email: [email protected] Rackham Administrative Services Back to Top Facilities Ensures the maintenance of the Rackham Building and handles reservations and media support. Room: 0510 Phone: 734.764.8572 Fax: 734.763.6622 Email: [email protected] Finance and Fellowships Administers financial support, grants, and fellowships for Rackham students. Coordinates financial activities for Rackham Graduate School. Room: 0120 Phone: 734.764.8119 Fax: 734.647.7535 Email: [email protected]. Mail Services Receives applicant materials and manages incoming and outgoing mail for Rackham business. Room: 0504 Phone: 734.764.4402 Fax: 734.647.9378 Rackham Human Resources Administers all personnel issues related to Rackham staff, including hiring, performance management, timesheets, et cetera. Room: 0510 Phone: 734.647.5927 Fax: 734.647.9348 Email: [email protected] Rackham Information and Technology Services Provides technical support to Rackham personnel. Room: 3160 Phone: 734.647.4554 Fax: 734.763.6029 Email: [email protected] Rackham Strategic Evaluation and Assessment Team (RSEAT) The Rackham Strategic Evaluation and Assessment Team (RSEAT) has developed a standard process for continuous improvement for the graduate school portfolio, with annual evaluations to ensure alignment with Rackham’s stated mission and strategic vision. The team is also tasked with tracking our strategic vision’s progress and with evaluating new initiatives and proposals. Room: 1530 Phone: 734.647.4554 Fax: 734.936.2848 Email: [email protected] Student Organizations Back to Top Graduate Rackham International (GRIn) Rackham Student Government (RSG) Students of Color of Rackham (SCOR) Affiliated Units Back to Top Mary A. Rackham Institute (MARI) Michigan Society of Fellows Museum Studies Program Governance Back to Top Rackham Board of Governors The Rackham Board of Governors was established according to the terms of the Rackham bequest, which was accepted by the Board of Regents in September 1935. The bequest calls for the continued existence of this body. The president of the university serves as chair of the board, and the Rackham dean serves as secretary. The three other members serve six-year terms. The board itself approves the appointment of new members as vacancies arise. Rackham Executive Board The Rackham Executive Board is composed of elected faculty representatives who provide advice to the dean regarding the operations of the graduate school. The board’s responsibilities include oversight and authorization of academic policy and proposals for new degree and certificate programs, and decisions of Rackham faculty panels for student fellowships and awards.
