Class Attendance

Absence policy Regular and prompt class attendance is considered to be a crucial part of the learning process at the Eastman School of Music. For this reason, attendance policies for courses and ensembles are determined and managed by the faculty and departments. In all cases, it is a student’s responsibility to notify faculty in advance…

Audition Days

All degree programs at Eastman require an audition, an interview, or both, as part of the admission process. Auditions and interviews afford the opportunity to assess the qualifications of each applicant for admission to the School.  They also give applicants the opportunity to evaluate Eastman as a place of study. The main audition season is…

Academic Probation

At the end of each semester, the Satisfactory Academic Progress Committee meets to review undergraduate students’ grades to ensure timely progress and completion of degree requirements and expectations. The Committee consists of the Senior Associate Dean of Academic and Student Affairs, Associate Dean of Academic and International Affairs, Registrar, Associate Dean for Admissions & Enrollment Management,…

Academic Policy Handbook

Available on the Registrar’s Website, the Academic Policy Handbook documents ESM’s current academic policies.  It is a helpful reference if you have an academic question.  Policies are updated as decisions are made by the UCC (Undergraduate Curriculum Committee), the GRC (Graduate Research Committee) and the GPC (Graduate Professional Committee). Revised, September 2017 ← Faculty Resources Table…

Committee Structure and Membership

Leadership Groups Department Chairs Department Representative Term Expires Joan and Martin Messinger Dean Jamal J. Rossi   Sr. Associate Dean of Academic and Student Affairs John Hain   Associate Dean of Faculty Affairs Reinhild Steingröver   Chamber Music Anne Harrow June 2025 Composition Ricardo Zohn-Muldoon June 2024 Conducting & Ensembles William Weinert June 2024 Humanities…

Room Reservations

Procedure for Faculty or Staff Reserving a Classroom (excluding Room 120) or Meeting Room If you wish to reserve a meeting room or classroom (except ESM 120), you may make your request online. Once course class schedules are secured, typically two weeks before the start of the semester, room reservations will be made on a…

Parking

The closest parking area is the East End Garage with two entrances on Scio Street and one entrance on East Main Street.  Faculty and staff parking in the East End Garage is partially subsidized by Eastman — payment can be made by payroll deduction or credit card.  Faculty and staff can sign-up at the Information Window in Lowry Hall.…

Ordering Supplies and Equipment

Ordering Office Supplies Staples Advantage is the current University-approved office supply company. Consult the departmental assistant to place an order for office supplies or furniture. Ordering Equipment For equipment orders, first contact the department chair for approval. The chair or departmental assistant will help place the orders. Revised, August 2016 ← Faculty Resources Table of Contents

Keys

Audio-Visual Classroom Equipment Cabinet Keys The majority of classrooms at Eastman are equipped with Internet access, cassette deck, CD player, turntable, DVD/VCR, monitor and display, either projector/screen or TV.  Most equipment is stored in locked cabinets.  If you need access to the cabinet in your classroom, please go to your department assistant for keys.  Also…