College Quick Reference
A summary of the people, offices, and resources in the college of education who can help you get things done
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Technical & technology support
- Start Here: EdTech Portal
- Email: edtech-ithelp [at] umass [dot] edu (edtech-ithelp[at]umass[dot]edu)
- Office: EdTech, Furcolo W109, (413) 545-6981
EdTech can provide technical assistance with technology-related issues such as computer use, campus software, classroom AV, equipment loans, and network access. EdTech can also offer advice on technology purchases, help coordinate MSP computer replacements, and support purchases of equipment with startup funds.
Building and space issues
(e.g. reserving rooms, heat/air, door access, keys)
- Start Here: Facilities Portal
- educ-facilities [at] umass [dot] edu (Email: educ-facilities[at]umass[dot]edu)
- Office: Financial Services Office, Furcolo 114
Office supplies and other purchasing support
- Start Here: educbusiness [at] umass [dot] edu (educbusiness[at]umass[dot]edu)
- Office: Financial Services Office, Furcolo 114
For help accessing or ordering office supplies send an email to educbusiness [at] educ [dot] umass [dot] edu. Office supplies for the college are located in W262. Your UCard should allow you to access the room.
Communications within and about the college
(e.g. newsletters, mailing lists, advertising, social media, website, branding)
Start Here | Office | People |
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educcomms [at] umass [dot] edu (educcomms[at]umass[dot]edu) | Communications & Marketing Furcolo W106 | |
Communications Form |
Hiring and personnel issues
(e.g. hiring process, search support, time reporting, policies)
Start Here | Office | People |
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educhr [at] educ [dot] umass [dot] edu (educhr[at]umass[dot]edu) | Human Resources (HR) Office Furcolo W101 |
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Undergraduate programs
(e.g. advising, program requirements, advice, enrollments, academic support)
Start Here | Office | People |
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educadvisor [at] umass [dot] edu (educadvisor[at]umass[dot]edu), education [at] umass [dot] edu (education[at]umass[dot]edu) | Advising Center Furcolo 130 |
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Graduate programs
(e.g. program requirements, forms, policy interpretation, student support)
Start Here | Office | People |
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gpd [at] educ [dot] umass [dot] edu (gpd[at]educ[dot]umass[dot]edu) | Graduate Programs Office Furcolo W144 |
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Educator Preparation and licensure
(e.g. licensure requirements, licensure forms, TK20 support, policy interpretation, progress checks, program support)
Start Here | Office | People |
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edprep-help [at] umass [dot] edu (edprep-help[at]umass[dot]edu) TK20 issues tk20 [at] umass [dot] edu (tk20[at]umass[dot]edu) | Educator Preparation Office Furcolo S103 |
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Educational Policy, Research and Administration (EPRA) departmental logistics
(e.g. department coordination, course scheduling, student hiring, faculty personnel matters, tracking graduate student progress.)
Start Here | Office | People |
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EPRA department page | EPRA Department Furcolo N122 |
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Student Development (SD) departmental logistics
(e.g. department coordination, course scheduling, student hiring, faculty personnel matters, tracking graduate student progress.)
Start Here | Office | People |
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SD department page | SD Department
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Teacher Education Curriculum Studies (TECS) departmental logistics
(e.g. department coordination, course scheduling, student hiring, faculty personnel matters, tracking graduate student progress.)
Start Here | Office | People |
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tecs [at] umass [dot] edu | TECS Department Furcolo W205 |
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Program-specific issues and logistics
(e.g. requirements, course of study, program-specific advising & coordination)
Start Here | Office | People |
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Program pages | see program coordinator |
Teaching support, online program design, and logistics
(e.g. remote teaching support, new program development, current program support, online course design, platform support)
Start Here | Office | People |
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Digital Learning Resources page digitallearning [at] umass [dot] edu (digitallearning[at]umass[dot]edu) | Online Programs and Digital Learning Furcolo W106 |
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Online program student support
(e.g. recruitment, advising, tracking)
Start Here | Office | People |
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Higher Education Leadership online: International Education online: Early Grade Reading online: | Online Programs and Digital Learning contact via email |
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Grants and research support
(e.g. receiving, applying or monitoring grants)
Start Here | Office | People |
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educore [at] educ [dot] umass [dot] edu (educore[at]umass[dot]edu) | Office of Research and Engagement (ORE) Furcolo 114 |
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Questions about academic issues
(not covered above)
Start Here | Office | People |
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education [at] umass [dot] edu (education[at]umass[dot]edu) | Advising Center Furcolo 130 |
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Questions about the College
(Not sure who can help? Send your question here)
Start Here | Office | People |
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dean [at] educ [dot] umass [dot] edu (dean[at]umass[dot]edu) | Dean's Office Furcolo W111 |
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Where Can I Find
Resource | Maintained by |
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Academic Calendar | UMass Amherst Provost Office |
People & Offices | |
People at UMass Amherst (Peoplefinder) | UMass Amherst IT |
People in the College of Education | College of Education |
Directory of Offices - College of Education | College of Education |
Handbooks | |
Graduate Student Handbook - College of Education (pdf) | College of Education - Graduate Programs Office |
Higher Education Graduate Student Handbook (pdf) | College of Education - Higher Education |
MSLT Doctoral Program Handbook (pdf) | College of Education - MSLT |
Forms | |
Degree Forms and Milestones - College of Education | College of Education - Academic Affairs |
Faculty Additional Compensation Request - College of Education | College of Education - Financial Services/Human Resources |
Purchasing & Reimbursement - College of Education | College of Education - Financial Services |
Student Hiring Form | College of Education - Financial Services/Human Resources |
Communications Form - report news, request materials, submit website updates | College of Education - Communications |
Student Support Resources | |
Resources for Current Students in the College of Education | College of Education - Academic Affairs |
Resources for Current Undergraduate Students in the College of Education | College of Education - Undergraduate Programs |
Resources for Current Graduate Students in the College of Education | College of Education - Graduate Programs Office |
Library Resources for Education (LibGuide) | UMass Amherst Libraries - Steve McGinty, Education Librarian |
Communications | |
Communications and Marketing Resources (request form, news sharing, branding guides, templates) | College of Education - Communications |
Social media accounts for the College Facebook (UMassCollegeofEd) Instagram (@umasseduc) Twitter (@umasseduc) | College of Education - Communications |