Spotlights

The Spotlight articles showcase events and activities related to the diverse programs and offices within the Office of the Dean of the College.

ODOC Launches “Entryways into the Liberal Arts: The First-Year Academic Experience”

This year, we’ve created a special first-year experience designed specifically to help you navigate your new scholarly journey during this highly unusual and challenging semester. As a first-year student, we invite you to engage in the Princeton “Entryways” program, a singular opportunity to get to know Princeton’s academic culture and curricular offerings and to connect them with your own goals.

“Entryways into the Liberal Arts: The First-Year Academic Experience” offers special, immersive seminar courses especially for first-year students; a first-year class-wide weekly speaker series with distinguished faculty from across the University; and tailored mentoring experiences with peer leaders in your residential college community. These programs will engage you and your classmates in ongoing discussion about how Princeton’s academic community can help students discover their passions, thrive in their courses, achieve their goals, and most of all, connect their studies to our society’s most pressing concerns.

Announcement on Reopening of Campus, Fall 2020

A letter from Dean Dolan and Vice President Calhoun to undergraduate students to underscore President Eisgruber’s news about our plans for reopening campus in fall 2020.

Carlo Coppola, Italian, active ca. 1635–1672. The Pestilence of 1656, Oil on canvas , 76 x 99 cm. Princeton University Art Museum. Museum purchase, Caroline G. Mather Fund

Medical Anthropology In the Time of COVID-19

Image: Carlo Coppola, Italian, active ca. 1635–1672. The Pestilence of 1656, Oil on canvas , 76 x 99 cm. Princeton University Art Museum. Museum purchase, Caroline G. Mather Fund

Facing a world of uncertainty, this spring’s offering of Medical Anthropology (ANT/HUM 240) creatively transitioned to online instruction, becoming a vital forum for students to grapple with the life-altering COVID-19 pandemic.

Several service organizations in the Princeton area agreed to online collaborations with students for their final projects. Supported by Princeton’s Program for Community-Engaged Scholarship (ProCES), and the Pace Center’s Service Focus program, students addressed local health problems and developed research and communication materials that are relevant to community partners as they envision future work.

Join us for Princeton Research Day 2020

We are excited to announce that Princeton Research Day 2020 (#PRD20) will be taking place from May 5–7!

The Office of the Dean of the College Modified Office Practices

As of March 16, 2020

In the interest of supporting University goals for social distancing, we are asking students and colleagues to connect with the Office of the Dean of the College electronically.

For general inquiries, you can contact us at odoc@princeton.edu.

ODOC staff are available via email and Zoom.

Thank you for your support and understanding. Please email us, we are eager to assist you!

A Message from Dean Dolan and Vice President Calhoun

Plesae read the March 11, 2020 letter from Jill Dolan, Dean of the College and W. Rochelle Calhoun, Vice President for Campus Life and also continue to frequently check the Student FAQs on the COVID-19 website.

Emma Coley and Ben Press - Pyne Prize Winners 2020

Princeton University seniors Coley, Press win Pyne Prize

Princeton University seniors Emma Coley and Ben Press have been named co-winners of the 2020 Moses Taylor Pyne Honor Prize, the highest general distinction conferred on an undergraduate. They were recognized at a luncheon during Alumni Day on campus Saturday, Feb. 22. Coley's and Press's remarks from the luncheon are below. Read more about Emma Coley and Ben Press in this News at Princeton article.

Photos by Denise Applewhite, Office of Communications

Katherine (Kate) Stanton has been named director of the McGraw Center for Teaching and Learning and associate dean of the college

Katherine (Kate) Stanton has been named director of the McGraw Center for Teaching and Learning and associate dean of the college, effective February 24, 2020. She has filled this role on an interim basis since July 1, 2019.

University to offer Internship Milestone Credit beginning in Summer 2020

Undergraduate students concentrating in participating departments will be able to apply for Internship Milestone Credit beginning in summer 2020. This curricular change was approved the Committee on the Course of Study in the fall, following review of the recommendations of the Working Group on Internships and the Undergraduate Curriculum.

Princeton eliminates the summer savings requirement in financial aid awards for all undergraduates

Taking effect in the fall of 2020, Princeton financial aid awards will have a reduced total student contribution of $3,500 through the elimination of the summer savings expectation. The new student contribution will be based on the estimated cost of books and personal expenses, which are out-of-pocket costs directly managed and paid by students. As a result of this change, aid awards will be simplified and the amount due on the student account will be easier for both students and parents to understand.

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