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 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 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 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 Make appointment  |  Connect via Zoom
	Allessandra Soares Undergraduate Concentrations Coordinator 111 Thayer St, Office 217 Office Hours Tue.........11:00a - 12:00p Thur........10:00a - 11:00a Make appointment Connect via Zoom
Peer Advising
	Olwyn Kells IAPA Student Assistant B. A. International Relations '23 +1 631 304 1476 Office Hours Fri......11:00-1:00pm Add to your calendar
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