Career Resources McCourt has excellent career resources for current students and for alumni . Be sure to check your GU email account for the Office of Career Development and Alumni Engagement’s weekly “McCourt School of Public Policy Career News” email, an essential resource full of internship listings, upcoming employer information sessions, skills workshops, and more. The McCourtConnects! database (use your GU login) is your one-stop-shop to find jobs, connect with employers, and RSVP for upcoming career events on campus. Anything in the weekly email mentioned above will also be in the McCourtConnects! database. You should schedule an appointment with someone from the Office of Career Development and Alumni Engagement (listed below) as soon as possible to discuss your goals and start planning for your internship or post-graduation job search. For international students, we recommend checking out this document , part of our Cheat Sheet Series, on student employment. Office of Career Development and Alumni Engagement Meet the McCourt School's Career Development Team! Briana Green, Director, Director of Career Development and Alumni Engagement Email: bhg6@georgetown.edu Phone: 202-687-7968 Location: Old North 103 Lynda Jones, Director, Assistant Director of Career Development Email: lj451@georgetown.edu Location: Old North 105 Scheduling an Appointment You can schedule counseling appointments in McCourtConnects ! To create a counseling request click on the “Calendar” tab on the top navigation bar and then click on the “Counseling Appointment” tab and click “Request New Appointment”. Set the Counseling Type filter to view available counselors and to set additional filters. Click on a date to see available appointments and select the desired time. Once a time is selected, the details will appear and click “Submit Request”

Physical and Mental Health Resources For mental health emergencies: During business hours, call 202-687-6985 (Monday-Friday 9am-5pm); After-hours: Call (833) 960-3006 to be connected through a page operating system to a trained behavioral specialist who will provide problem-solving support to help you manage your emergency. For other health emergencies / ambulance: If you are on the Main Campus experiencing a life threatening medical emergency, dial (202) 687-4357. If you are on the Law Campus experiencing a life threatening medical emergency, dial 911. Student Health Services Due to COVID-19 the Student Health Center is not accepting any walk-in appointments at both Main & Law Center Campus. If you need an appointment or to speak with a nurse or provider please call us at 202-687-2200 or message us through the portal at https://mymedstar.org If you are unable to reach a live person during business hours please leave a message and we will return your call within an hour. Location: Ground Floor, Darnall Hall, Suite G20 Student Health Center Website Student Health Insurance Portal & FAQ Counseling and Mental Health Support If you are having a psychological issue and need counseling, you should contact the Georgetown’s Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) . Many students come to CAPS when they experience life events or academic pressures that leave them feeling anxious, confused, lonely, angry, depressed or overwhelmed. When those feelings persist for more than just a few days, it is often helpful to speak with an unbiased, objective professional. Some students come only for consultation about how to help a friend or family member. Any personal issue that is troubling a student may be discussed in counseling. Location: Ground Floor, East side of Darnall Hall (Note: Take the footpath to the east side of Darnall Hall.) Visit studenthealth.georgetown.edu for more information about physical and mental health services for Georgetown students.

Student Organizations AfriKa AfriKa: African Policy Student Association is a recently founded student organization at the McCourt School of Public Policy and the first of its kind to focus on African policy issues. Our goal is to provide knowledge and enhance interest and awareness on African policy and development. We organize several activities during the academic year such as seminars, movie screenings or panels on topics related with the continent. Professors on public policy, political science or economy participate in our events as guest speakers. Whether you're a new or returning student, the African Policy Students Association welcomes everyone to be a member. Our hearts are wide and our joy is contagious. Let's talk policies and politics that affect the African continent!

Food Resources for Students at McCourt Hoya Hub The Hoya Hub food pantry is a resource for any member of the Georgetown University community experiencing food insecurity. It is a pantry stocked with non-perishable food items, available to anyone who needs food on an immediate, emergency basis. No Hoya should go hungry; the Hoya Hub is a place to pick up nutritious food to cover short breaks or other unplanned gaps in access to meals. Looking to Support Hoya Hub or Get Involved? Make a financial gift to the Hoya Hub Donate Needed Items Questions? Please contact hoyahub@georgetown.edu **COVID-19 NOTE** During the period of online instruction during the Coronavirus pandemic, Hoya Hub has been relocated to McShain Kitchen, adjacent to McShain Large. Food items are stocked in the cabinets and on the countertop. A GOCard is needed to access the building. If you have issues accessing the space, please contact GUPD at (202) 687-4343 or Georgetown Event Management Services (GEMS) at eventmanagement@georgetown.edu . For issues related to the Hoya Hub inventory or other needs, please contact hoyahub@georgetown.edu . Food Security Survey In Spring 2020, the Food and Health Research at McCourt (FaHRM) student organization surveyed the McCourt student population following a report that 54% of undergraduate students at Georgetown experienced food insecurity. Findings from the survey and policy recommendations for the McCourt community can be found in the final report presented to Dean Cancian. MSA and FaHRM have committed to increasing food security for all graduate students at McCourt through student organization programming and advocating for increased resources with McCourt's Administrative Leaders. Copy of 2020 Food Insecurity at McCourt Report Questions? Email FaHRM and MSA

McCourt Student ProgramMing Calendar

About MSA The McCourt Student Association (MSA) serves as the student government at the McCourt School of Public Policy. MSA works to facilitate communication and collaboration among students, administrators, and faculty as well as to enhance the academic, social, and professional experiences of McCourt students. Throughout the year, MSA oversees all student organizations and promotes ingenuity and engagement by funding student-driven initiatives that extend graduate learning beyond the classroom. MSA-sponsored programming ranges from skills workshops, volunteering opportunities both on and off campus, networking opportunities with alumni, and the annual State of McCourt town hall. MSA also builds community at McCourt by hosting social and diversity events including an international potluck and cultural festival, trivia nights, election watch parties, and the annual end-of-year student gala and graduation dinner. To ensure that student feedback is incorporated into every aspect of academic and student life, MSA regularly collects feedback from McCourt students through surveys and open forums and meets with McCourt administrators to guarantee the best possible experience for all students.

Title IX & Sexual Assault (Discrimination and Harassment) Webinar on Department of Education's New Title IX Regulations Georgetown University Title IX News & Updates What do to in the Case of Harassment or Discrimination? Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (“Title IX”) prohibits discrimination based on sex in any educational programs, which includes sexual harassment or any acts of sexual misconduct. Title IX requires the University, upon becoming aware of any incident of sexual harassment and misconduct to respond appropriately to protect and maintain the safety of the University community, including students, faculty, and staff. Georgetown University is committed to providing a safe and hospitable environment for all members of its community. Sexual Misconduct subverts the University’s mission and threatens permanent damage to the educational experience, careers, and well-being of students, faculty, and staff. Georgetown University prohibits sexual misconduct, including sexual harassment, sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking. Sexual Misconduct serves as resource for students, faculty, and staff on issues relating to sexual misconduct, discrimination based on sex, and discrimination based on pregnancy, including options for getting help ; the University’s policies against sexual misconduct ; how to report sexual misconduct ; the University’s Sexual Misconduct Reference Guide ; and information on getting involved in campus initiatives . For all situations above, you are welcome to reach out to the following staff members for advice and support. With the exception of situations involving sexual misconduct, your conversations can remain confidential: Assistant Director of Student Affairs Jacci Clevenger ; Director of Academic Affairs Nirmala Fernandes ; Assistant Dean of Academic & Student Affairs Leslie Evertz ; Other staff or faculty with whom you feel comfortable.

MSA Initiatives for 2022 - 2023 Academic Year New initiatives will be decided and announced by the new MSA board soon!

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IMPORTANT EVENT PLANNING FORMS Event Registration Form Post-Event Evaluation Form "I Spent Money" Form

Event Planning & Reimbursement This page contains important event-planning resources for student organizations. When an organization associated with the McCourt School of Public Policy plans an event, it must typically go through the following steps. Important Updates New Calendar: Georgetown recently launched a new events calendar system . If you would like to post an event to the calendar on the McCourt School website, please contact Cristal Clark to have it posted. If you are having a major event, and would like to have it posted to the main University calendar, please use this event submission form . Virtual Event and Recording Release Form: If you are hosting a virtual event with a speaker from outside Georgetown, and you plan to either webcast that event or record it for posting on a Georgetown website at a later date, you must have the speaker fill out the Georgetown University Virtual Event & Recording Release Form . Please don’t hesitate to contact Cristal , Su or Lauren if you have any questions. Event Check List (Required) - a PDF of this document is available here Register your event with McCourt (two weeks ahead preferred)! Email the MSA Secretary to confirm receipt of the Event Form and to provide graphics or a flyer for the Weekly McCourt Newsletter. Weekly newsletters are sent out Mondays at 8:30am. In order to have your event highlighted in the newsletter, you must provide the necessary details to the MSA Secretary by Thursday at 12pm. Reserve Space in Old North by Andy ; for non-Old North use this form . If you’re serving alcohol, please fill out the TIPS (Alcohol) Request Form . Please refer to McCourt's Alcohol Policy for guidance. Complete the I Spent Money form if you made any payments. Fill out the Post-Event Evaluation Form . Reconcile your DBC payments and email the receipts here. Optional items Apply for reim bursement for personal expenditures - the process of submission is included on the associated document. Reserve Equipment if needed. Tax exemption forms Maryland Sales Tax Exemption DC Sales Tax Exemption Virginia Sales Tax Exemption Marketing for your Event Weekly McCourt Newsletter Email the MSA Secretary with events by Thursday at 12:00 PM to be included in the following week’s Newsletter. Please include the name of the event, time, the event's location, RSVP details, a description of your event, and any associated flyers. McCourt Calendar Refer to the Google calendar about a week after you submit your event form. Your event’s location, time, and RSVP details will have been added. Contact the MSA Secretary if you have any questions. MSA Social Media Contact the MSA Secretary if you have any questions about advertising events via MSA social media channels. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter! Our social media accounts are accessible at the bottom of this web page. Graduate Student Government’s weekly email Fill out the Graduate Event Information Form to have your event included in GradGov’s weekly email You can also refer to the following cheat sheets: Student Communications Entrepreneurial Event Funding Event Planning

Student Resources at McCourt Academic Support at McCourt Get information on applying for disability support, as well as the McCourt Writing Center and other academic resources. Also includes link for International Student Resources. VIEW MORE Career Resources Learn more about the Office of Career Development and Alumni Engagement at McCourt and the McCourt Connects portal. VIEW MORE Food Resources Learn more about Food Resources on and around Georgetown's campus including the Hoya Hub Food Pantry. VIEW MORE Physical & Mental Health Resources Get in-the-know on emergency phone numbers and associated resources for Student Health Services and CAPS. VIEW MORE Title IX & Sexual Assault Resources Check out Georgetown's webinar on how they are responding and adapting to the new Title IX regulations. Includes links for Sexual Assault Resources and Support Systems at McCourt and Georgetown. VIEW MORE