Watson Institute at Brown University
International and Public Affairs

Advising

IAPA uses a multi-dimensional structure for academic advising. The structure provides students with comprehensive advising and mentoring.
For general inquiries about International and Public Affairs please send an email to iapaprogram@brown.edu.

General Concentration Advising from the Faculty Committee

Members of the IAPA faculty committee are available to meet with students during designated IAPA office hours to provide information on:

  • General concentration issues, including selecting specializations, opportunities for experiential learning, pursuing an honors thesis, and more;
  • Which courses count for or meet concentration requirements;
  • Credit applications (for study abroad credits, transfer credits).

Individual Faculty Advising

Each IAPA student is assigned to a Watson faculty advisor. Advising assignments appear on ASK. Students are encouraged to meet with their advisors during office hours to discuss:

  • General concentration issues, including selecting specializations, opportunities for experiential learning, pursuing an honors thesis, and more;
  • Course selection.

Administrative Advising

IAPA staff members are available to meet with IAPA concentrators to help students with issues including:

  • Updating information on ASK;
  • Concentration deadlines and procedures.

Peer Advising

IAPA peer advisors provide valuable insight to IAPA concentrators on curricular and extra-curricular opportunities to engage with international and public affairs.

Office Hours and Contact Information

Faculty Concentration Advising

Susan Moffitt

Susan Moffitt

Director of Academic Programs
IAPA DUS
111 Thayer Street, Office 318
+1 401 863 9335

Office Hours
Mon.........9:30a - 10:30a
Fri...........9:30a - 10:15a
Make appointment

Edward Steinfeld

Edward Steinfeld

Director of the Watson Institute for Academic and Public Affairs
IAPA Director
111 Thayer Street, Director's Suite
+1 401 863 3596

Office Hours
Wed.........2:00p - 3:00p
Fri..........11:00a - 12:00p
Email Laurie_Jordan@brown.edu for appointments.

Administrative Advising

Anita Nester 

Anita Nester

Manager Undergraduate Concentrations
111 Thayer St, Office 220
+1 401 863 3244

Office Hours
Tue.........9:00a - 10:00a
Wed........3:00p - 4:00p
Thur........11:00a - 1:00p
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Allessandra Soares

Allessandra Soares

Undergraduate Concentrations Coordinator
111 Thayer St, Office 217

Office Hours
Tue.........11:00a - 12:00p
Thur........10:00a - 11:00a
Make appointment
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Peer Advising

Olwyn Kells

IAPA Student Assistant
B. A. International Relations '23
+1 631 304 1476

Office Hours
Fri......11:00-1:00pm
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Honors and Fellowship Advising

Claudia Elliott

Senior Lecturer in International and Public Affairs
280 Brook Str, Office 218
+1 401 863 1071

Office Hours
Tue......2:00-3:30pm
Make appointment