SCHOOL OF 2012-2013 - St. George's University

Student Support Services
In accordance with its mission, the University is fully committed
to the creation and maintenance of an environment conducive
to academic success for all students. A wide range of student
academic and nonacademic support services are offered to ensure
that the University is in partnership with each student to provide
support for success.
Dean of Students
C. V. Rao, PhD, Dean
The mission of the Dean of Students Office (DOS) is to encourage
and enable students to achieve academic success, and to exhibit the
highest standards of professionalism in their chosen fields of study
at St. George’s University by providing support and guidance in both
academic and nonacademic areas. From orientation to graduation, it
assists all students in the University including the School of Medicine,
the School of Veterinary Medicine, the School of Arts and Sciences,
the Graduate Studies Program, and other University programs.
The DOS Office accomplishes its mission by providing guidance in
both academic and nonacademic areas, enabling students to freely
access the services and support mechanisms needed to achieve their
professional goals, and enhance their personal growth during their
tenure at St. George’s University.
The DOS Office is responsible for monitoring the academic progress
of all students, providing information and advice regarding the
satisfactory academic progress and professional standards. Additionally,
the DOS enforces the student code of conduct as described in the
SGU Student Manual. All students who have cognitive or non-cognitive
concerns are provided with a wide range of support services, and the
DOS serves as a student advocate in accessing needed services on
or off campus. For additional ongoing support, matriculated students
are assigned a faculty advisor as part of the Faculty Advisor Program,
which is administered by the DOS. The advisor becomes personally
acquainted with the student’s goals, strengths, and challenges. He or
she serves as a source of support and advice throughout the student’s
tenure at the University.
“Let’s Talk Teaching”
Program
The Department of Educational
Services has established a faculty
development program that provides
faculty members with different
avenues for exploring new advances
in pedagogy, classroom and
laboratory technology, and course
delivery. Through workshops and
individual consultation, the program
supports instructional faculty in
their goals of developing techniques
to enhance student learning and
retention; defining learning styles to
identify individual needs; reciprocal
assessments of colleagues in
mutual support; and sustaining the
vitality, passion, and enthusiasm that
captivate and motivate students to
strive for their personal best.
School of Medicine
Student Support Services
The DOS supports nearly 50 student organizations that enhance
student life by promoting a variety of activities with a range of goals:
religious, cultural, professional, political, social, and academic.
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