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Campus Resources

Teaching Support Resources

• Derek Bok Center for Teaching and Learning – supports excellence in teaching in the FAS through consultations, collaborations, and a range of programming for faculty and graduate students.
• Office of Undergraduate Education – is responsible for the administration of the undergraduate curriculum at Harvard, working with academic departments and individual faculty to deliver a transformative educational experience for our students.
• Mindich Program in Engaged Scholarship – provides consultations and pedagogical support for courses with engaged and community-driven approaches, modules and assignments.
• Academic Technology for the FAS – ​​supports the thoughtful use of digital methods and tools in teaching and learning throughout the FAS.
• Education Support Services (ESS) – supports classroom audiovisual systems within the FAS, and provides consultation and training to faculty.
• Harvard Library – provides access to and instruction with a variety of resources, tools, and technologies for courses.
• FAS Registrar – is responsible for course catalog records, grades, classroom assignments, and course and exam scheduling.

Student Support Resources

Academic resources for students

• Academic Resource Center (ARC) – provides academic coaching, peer tutoring, and workshops to help students study effectively, manage time, read strategically, and more. The ARC supports undergraduate and Harvard Griffin GSAS students.
• Harvard College Writing Center – offers help for undergraduates with any aspect of their writing, from specific assignments to general writing skills. 
• Harvard Library – provides research assistance, consultations and workshops to help students navigate Harvard’s vast library system, scope projects, identify credible resources, and develop the skills they need to be savvy consumers and creators of information.
• Students may benefit from discipline-specific help rooms and supports, such as the Math Question Center and the Language Center.
• Disability Access Office (DAO) – partners with Harvard College and Harvard Griffin GSAS students with disabilities to identify barriers and implement plans for access.

Mental health resources

• Harvard Counseling and Mental Health Services (CAMHS) – provides counseling and support for students with mental health concerns.
  • Advice from CAMHS on identifying and helping students in distress
• Crimson Folders – tools that enable faculty, staff, and TFs to recognize and support students experiencing mental health challenges at each of the Harvard schools.

For concerns about college students

The Resident Deans are the academic deans for Harvard undergraduates, and are responsible for the academic and personal welfare of undergraduates. If you have concerns about an undergraduate, please contact the student’s Resident Dean, either through the Midterm Progress Report Tool, or directly via email or phone. You can find each student’s Yard or House affiliation on your course roster.

• Resident Deans of First-Year Students
• Allston-Burr Resident Deans – for sophomores, juniors, and seniors

For concerns about graduate students

• Contact the Harvard Griffin GSAS Office of Student Services, an on-call team that works with the Dean of Students to respond to student issues across GSAS.
• Faculty can also consult the Harvard Griffin GSAS Crimson Folder, which offers resources and guidance for faculty who are assisting students in distress. 

Comprehensive lists of student support resources

• Harvard College Dean of Students Office: Resources for student support – provides advice for undergraduates about finding support for academics, health and wellness, social and community connection, career advising, and help in an emergency.
• Bok Center Guide to Supporting Undergraduates – offers instructors a curated list of student support resources. 
• Faculty Handbook: Addressing Student Problems – offers guidance on how to address problems including neglect of academic work and dishonesty in course work; as well as contact information for relevant administrative offices.

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Academic Integrity

Harvard College students are asked to affirm their awareness of the Honor Code at multiple times throughout the semester, including registration, at final exams, and upon submission of final papers and projects. The Faculty Handbook provides guidance on reporting incidents of possible academic dishonesty by undergraduates and graduate students.

• For questions or concerns related to academic integrity for undergraduates, reach out to Harvard College Office of Academic Integrity and Student Conduct (OAISC) 
• For questions or concerns related to academic integrity for graduate students, reach out to the GSAS Student Services Office or the GSAS Administrative Board.
• Faculty Handbook: Dishonesty in Course or Academic Work

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Teaching Resources Across Harvard

• The Harvard Initiative for Teaching & Learning (HILT) maintains a list of teaching and learning centers across Harvard. 
• If you are teaching at the Division of Continuing Education (DCE), you may benefit from their Teaching Support.

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IT Help

FAS is served by several technology providers, offering support in a variety of areas of focus and to different audiences. For more detailed information, visit IT at the Faculty of Arts and Sciences.

• HUIT Service Desk and Walk-In Support Center for help with email, calendaring, file sharing, and other collaboration tools; academic and administrative technology services; networking, information security; digital accessibility resources; and more.
• For classroom AV support or consultation, please email ess@fas.harvard.edu. For emergencies, call (617) 495-9460.