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INTRODUCTION
NMSU
Department of Astronomy
Department Handbook
2019-2020
Handbook in
PDF format
INTRODUCTION
COMPONENTS OF THE ACADEMIC PROGRAM
Research
Classes
Teaching
Teaching expectations
Public Outreach
Suggested Milestones in the Graduate PhD Program
Job awareness and expectations
Time expectations
PERSONNEL
Faculty
Research Associates
Postdoctoral Assistants
Department Staff
Apache Point Observatory
Sunspot Solar Observatory
FACILITIES
The Astronomy Building
Department Library/Visitors office
Observatories
Apache Point Observatory
Sunspot Solar Observatory
Campus Observatory
Tortugas Mt. Observatory
Computers
External access
Laptops and internet access
Email
Web pages
Backups
DEPARTMENT TALKS AND EVENTS
Colloquiua
Pizza lunch
astro-ph
Seminar class
Research group meetings
Tea time
ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS AND POLICIES
Course Offerings and Requirements
Astronomy Department Courses
Out-of Department Courses
Astronomy PhD Degree Program
Summary of Course and Credit Requirements
Research credits
Special Cases and Exceptions
Initial advisor and committee
Departmental Examinations for Ph.D. Students
Masters Degree Program
Academic probation
ETHICS
Professional behavior and a discrimination-free workplace
Academic ethics
FINANCIAL ISSUES AND SUPPORT
Graduate Assistantships
Teaching assistantships
Research assistantships
Other funding opportunities
Residency
Benefits and policy
Purchases and travel
INFORMATION AND COMPLAINTS
Jon Holtzman 2019-08-23
