#  Additional Resources for Students, Scholars, Faculty, and Staff 

 



go to [General Resources](#general)  
go to [Resources for Undergraduates](#undergrad)  
go to [Resources for Graduate Students](#grad)  
go to [Resources for Research Scholars](#scholars)  
go to [Resources for Facuty and Staff](#fac-staff)



 

**GENERAL RESOURCES**

- [**Academic Resource Center**](https://academicresourcecenter.harvard.edu/)  
    617-495-5734  
    *Supports students as they learn, grow, and engage in the educational opportunities available at Harvard. Resources include academic counseling, peer tutoring, ESL peer consultation, consultation and reflective practice, and more*.
- [**Counseling & Mental Health Services (CAMHS)**](https://camhs.huhs.harvard.edu)  
    (617) 495-2042 (Smith Center)  
    *Provides counseling and mental health support for students who are experiencing some measure of distress in their lives. Available to students who have University-provided health care.*
- [**Disability Access Office (DAO)**](https://dao.fas.harvard.edu/)  
    617-496-8707  
    *Works in partnership with Harvard faculty, staff, and students to develop and implement accessibility plans based on individualized assessments of student needs*.
- **Physics Department Leadership**  
    Cumrun Vafa, Chair of the Department (<physicschair@fas.harvard.edu>)  
    Despina Bokios, Executive Director ([despina\_bokios@fas.harvard.edu](mailto:despina_bokios@fas.harvard.edu))  
    *The Chair and Executive Director will provide guidance and support, listens to your concerns, and helps you determine the next steps. Feel free to email or use the Physics Department* [*Anonymous Feedback*](https://harvard.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_5aROhZhqcm5qSb4) *portal to contact them*.



 

**RESOURCES FOR UNDERGRADUATES**

- **Physics Undergraduate Program Team:**  
    Sonia Paban, Director of Undergraduate Studies (<sppaban@fas.harvard.edu>)  
    Anna Klales, Associate Director of Undergraduate Studies ([aklales@g.harvard.edu](mailto:%20aklales@g.harvard.edu))  
    Dionne Clarke, Undergraduate Program Administrator (<dlclarke@fas.harvard.edu>)  
    David Morin, Physics Concentration Advisor (<djmorin@fas.harvard.edu>)
- [**Harvard College Dean of Students Office**](https://dso.college.harvard.edu/)  
    617-495-4327



 

**RESOURCES FOR GRADUATE STUDENTS**

- **Physics Department Graduate Program Team**  
    Melissa Franklin, Director of Graduate Studies (<melissafranklin@g.harvard.edu>)  
    Hannah Belcher, Graduate Program Administrator (<hbelcher@fas.harvard.edu>)  
    Lisa Cacciabaudo, Graduate Program Administrator (<cacciabaudo@fas.harvard.edu>)
- **Director of Student Services**  
    [Katie Mulroy](https://gsas.harvard.edu/person/katie-mulroy) ([Katie\_mulroy@fas.harvard.edu](mailto:Katie_mulroy@fas.harvard.edu))
- **Dean of Students**  
    [Lakshmi Clark](https://gsas.harvard.edu/person/lakshmi-clark) ([lakshmi\_clark@fas.harvard.edu](mailto:lakshmi_clark@fas.harvard.edu))



 

**RESOURCES FOR POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWS AND RESEARCH SCHOLARS**

- [**Office Of Postdoctoral Affairs**](https://postdoc.fas.harvard.edu/)  
    *Helps postdocs reach their career and professional development goals, builds the postdoctoral community, and serves as a resource to campus constituents on postdoc life and work.*
- [**FAS Postdoctoral Association**](https://postdoc.fas.harvard.edu/PDA)  
    *A community by and for the postdocs of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences at Harvard University, Cambridge campus*.



 

**RESOURCES FOR FACULTY AND STAFF**

- [**Harvard Public Affairs &amp; Communications (HPAC)**](https://hpac.harvard.edu/)  
    *Serves as a resource when issues of media coverage or reputational risk are involved.*
- [**Employee Assistance Program**](https://hr.harvard.edu/wellbeing)  
    *Offers free, confidential emotional and mental health support for employees and their household members, available 24/7.*
- [**Office of Labor and Employee Relations (OLER)**](https://harvie.harvard.edu/labor-and-employee-relations-department)  
    *For policy-related questions, and for issues involving HUCTW (non-exempt) employees*.
- [**Staff HR Consulting Support**](https://hr.fas.harvard.edu/pages/hr-consulting)  
    *For guidance around best practices and for advice regarding options and potential next steps.*