Dean of Students

Watch: A special message from the staff of The Office of the Dean of Students

Welcome! 

On behalf of the Division of Student Affairs, I am happy to welcome you back to the start of an exciting Fall semester. If you are going to be on campus you will notice several differences that have been put into place as a result of the current COVID-19 pandemic.  Our mission is to ensure your safety as you focus efforts on the successful completion of your courses. The mission of the Office of the Dean of Students to support students both in and outside of the classroom through general advisement, advocacy, special programs and events, problem-solving, as well as implementing the NJIT Student Honor Code and policies under the Title IX. The entire Dean of Students team exists to create opportunities for student support and engagement. 

NJIT is uniquely positioned to attract a diverse intersection of the brightest minds to participate in solving the world’s most challenging problems. Our students have the capacity to innovate, to bring rich new perspectives to important endeavors. The Office of the Dean of Students has a crucial role to play in mobilizing the resources of the campus and broader community to help our students to achieve success and fulfill their vast potential.

As Highlanders, we recognize that this semester will be unlike any other but we are ready to weather any storm. Despite the fact that we are in virtual mode with limited face to face opportunities, you can still get connected with campus events and student organizations. The Office of Student Life is available to assist you in making those connections. Click on the following link to check out some of the daily events https://njit.campuslabs.com/engage/events. 

It is truly an honor to serve as the Dean of Students at NJIT. Please contact us if you are having difficulties, if you have a great idea for improving student life on campus or if you are simply unsure about where to turn for help.  I encourage you to explore our webpage to learn more about the many services we provide. Go Highlanders

Dr. Marybeth Boger
Dean of Students

COVID-19 Code of Student Conduct Rules and Regulations Requirements/Guidelines for Students

Student Compliance Guidelines

With the ongoing pandemic happening across the world and within our nation, the health, wellbeing and safety of our students, staff and faculty at NJIT is paramount. We are prepared to welcome our students back but in order to do that effectively, we will be adhering to strict guidelines as stated by Governor Murphy of New Jersey in an executive order to our community. As a community member of NJIT, we have a responsibility to protect the health and safety of all members by behaving in a manner that reflects and embodies our core values of integrity, civility and social responsibility. 

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has indicated that COVID-19 is thought to spread mainly through close contact from person-to-person (within about 6 feet). It further confirms that through respiratory droplets produced, if and when an infected person coughs, sneezes, laughs or talks, these droplets can land in the mouths or noses or eyes of people who are nearby and then possibly infect the respiratory cells.

The most important measures to limit the spread of the virus are maintaining physical/social distance of six feet or more at all times and by wearing face masks. See CDC use of masks

https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prevent-getting-sick/diy-cloth-face-coverings.html

All students should take very seriously the responsibility of preventing and limiting the spread of COVID-19, and abide by the directives given by the President and the other constituencies such as the Office of the Dean of Students. 

To this end, the following guidelines have been put in place for instructional spaces and it is extremely important that these guidelines are followed at all times:

Face Masks - “Your mask may protect them. Their mask may protect you”

• The university has provided two face masks coverings at no cost to students, staff, and faculty. You can also wear your own. It is a mandatory directive that all students, faculty, and staff wear face masks/coverings in classrooms and in any common campus areas where people congregate. The masks must cover the nose, mouth and chin. 
• Recommended protective face masks are encouraged outdoors especially where physical distancing is not possible.
• Face coverings with exhalation valves or vents are not effective and therefore not acceptable. 
• A face shield may be added to a face covering for additional protection but is not considered an effective alternative.

Classroom Instruction

• Instructors are expected to ensure compliance with the face covering directive and other protocols as directed by the university such as physical distancing in their learning spaces. The requirement that students wear a face covering in classrooms should be reinforced by each instructor in their course syllabus and articulated at the first class and afterwards.
• Instructors may ask students who are out of compliance with the face covering requirement to leave class and attend remotely. **Repeat infractions or uncooperative individuals should be reported to the Office of the Dean of Students and/or Public Safety.
• Students must always use the designated seats for that class period (red or blue), and classrooms will be cleaned before any seat is reused to ensure students always sit at a clean desk.

Social Gatherings

• **Parties or gatherings of any kind (fraternity/sorority, residence halls, clubs, etc) are strictly prohibited. Failure to comply with this directive may result in individual and/or organization sanctions.  Student clubs, orgs and individual students allegedly violating the code will be reported to the Office of the Dean of Students and/or Public Safety for possible adjudication..

The Office of the Dean of Students with oversight over Student Conduct and Academic Integrity hopes that there will be absolute compliance from our student community regarding the guidelines for limiting the spread of COVID-19. However, should students not observe or adhere to the new behavioral guidelines stipulated, once it is reported as a violation of the Rules and Regulations Requirement as is outlined in the Student Code of Conduct, the violators will be adjudicated accordingly.

REPORT a COVID-19 Non-Compliance Violation here: 

NJIT Maxient Report Form - https://cm.maxient.com/reportingform.php?NJInstofTech&layout_id=5

NJIT Return to Campus Module:

It is required that ALL students (graduate and Undergraduate complete the NJIT Return to Campus COVID-19 Safety Module: What I need to know and do. It can be accessed via the link provided.

https://canvas.njit.edu/ 

For information on the Student Code of Conduct policies, please click on the following link https://www.njit.edu/dos/policies/conductcode/article9.php

COVID-19 Bulletin

If you think you have been exposed to COVID‑19 and develop a fever and symptoms, such as cough or difficulty breathing, or other flu like symptoms, call your healthcare provider for medical advice.

Information and updates related to NJIT’s response to COVID-19 (coronavirus) can be found at https://www.njit.edu/coronavirus.

NJIT  will implement three modes to deliver courses in fall 2020:

Converged mode:  - Synchronous online: - .Online: The plan is for the great majority of 100- and 200-level classes to be offered in a converged model. The majority of lecture courses at the 300- and 400-level will be offered in the synchronous online mode. .. [read more]