You should contact the Graduate Advisor for: 

• Academic records
• Childcare Reimbursement requests
• Cubicle assignments
• Employment records
• Forms and petitions
• General guidelines on advancing, defending, and filing paperwork
• Practice qualifying exams
• Referral to campus resources
• If you are thinking about submitting a petition to Graduate Divison
• If you are looking for guidance on submitting paperwork for advancing or defending
• If you are looking for guidance on submitting a request to go on academic leave or filing leave
• If you have a general question regarding University policy regarding Graduate students or TAs
• If you have had an issue with your paycheck (TAs only)
• If you need help with regards to departmental resources including keys, email, cubicle, mailbox, and academic files.

You should contact your Faculty Graduate Advisor for: 

• You are looking for general advising regarding your degree progress and/or academic goals
• A problem rises affecting your academic work
• There is a change in your study plan or degree objective

Alan oversees: 

• Academic Personnel
• Human Resources
• Budget & Finance
• Payroll
• Facilities
• Development
• Procurement
• Student Affairs