2012-2013 Student Handbook

alumni, friends, law firms, corporations, and foundations. The Development team oversees the “If Not for Mitchell� Scholarship Drive launched in 2008 to raise endowed scholarships for current and future students, and works in partnership with various department to ensure good stewardship of the generous support given to the college.

Marketing The Marketing team publishes the highly regarded William On Law magazine (two issues per year) for alumni and friends of the law school and a monthly online e-newsletter The team maintains the college Web site and creates publications and other marketing materials for student recruitment, alumni relations, career development, fund raising, faculty, and many other college departments and functions.

It works with local and national media to publicize and promote news about events and accomplishments of faculty, students, and the college as a whole.

22.9 Media Services The Media Services (AV) Department is able to secure audio and video copies of all classes.

Contact your instructor for permission and ask your instructor to contact the Media Services Department to make arrangements. Please do not ask the college to make arrangements beyond these circumstances: religious holidays, accidents or illnesses that lead to hospitalization.

Because of the limited resources and time constraints, the college strongly recommends that students try to make arrangements (audio recording or computer notes) with fellow students.

22.10 Office of Multicultural Affairs At William Mitchell, diversity is vital to our success. We recognize, express, and value differences in order to build a vibrant learning community and an inclusive profession where all individuals feel welcome and respected. William Mitchell College of Law is committed to diversity among students, faculty, and staff. We understand the need for all in the legal system to appreciate the cultural context of different constituencies and work toward eliminating the barriers in the educational and legal systems. That is why we look at multiculturalism and diversity as something that is encouraged and welcomed in our campus and the community. This office is responsible for developing opportunities and encouraging students, faculty, and staff to explore cultural differences and viewpoints. Throughout the year, the office sponsors programs designed to broaden the perspectives of the entire campus community and enhance the legal education environment. For more information see http://web.wmitchell.edu/diversity/multicultural-affairs-office/ .

22.11 Student Services The Office of the Dean of Student Affairs and Student Life provides leadership for the following student services offices: Office of Financial Aid, Office of the Registrar, Counseling Services, and Career and Professional Development. Specific responsibilities of the Office of the Dean of Student Affairs and Student Life include developing and implementing policies and procedures that enhance student life; advancing a student-centered culture; ensuring a climate supportive of students coming from diverse backgrounds; and monitoring and analyzing student academic success. The Dean provides academic counseling to students, and serves as the primary liaison to student organizations. The Dean is also responsible for counseling students; evaluating student service programs; and keeping and analyzing statistics related to student academic success. Student Services seeks to provide students with convenient service and information pertaining to all college matters.

Unless otherwise noted, the following forms are available in Room 119:  Address and name changes