Lucy Clunes, PhD,
Vice President of Student Affairs
The mission of the Office of Student Affairs is to create a dynamic and inclusive campus community that supports students’ personal, social and academic growth. Our goal is to provide each student with a strong infrastructure that promotes student success. We also encourage and expect all students to accept individual responsibility for their own personal, professional and academic development.
This is accomplished by providing support and guidance in non-academic areas. From orientation to graduation, the Office of Student Affairs assists all students in the University including the School of Medicine, the School of Veterinary Medicine, the School of Arts and Sciences, the School of Graduate Studies, as well as other University programs.
The Office of Student Affairs accomplishes its mission by providing guidance in both academic and non-academic 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 Office of Student Affairs 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 Office of Student Affairs serves as a student advocate in accessing needed services on- or off- campus.
The office of Student Accessibility and Accommodation Services (SAAS) is located in the Office of Student Affairs with Ms. Kate McLaughlin as Director. SAAS provides support to students with disabilities. The mission is to consider requests for accommodation, determine student eligibility, and if appropriate, provide reasonable accommodation. This may include accommodation in the classroom (i.e., exam accommodation), in housing, or accessible parking/transportation. To request an accommodation, a completed application form and supporting documentation is required. More information regarding the application process and documentation guidelines can be found at https://www.sgu.edu/student-support-services/student-accessibility-accommodation-services/?highlight=accommodation (students not admitted) or https://myuniversity.sgu.edu/groups/student-accessibility-and-accommodationservices/ (admitted students). Other services provided include peer- support groups and assistance with applying for accommodation on the USMLE Step exams. The office is open 8am–5pm, Monday–Friday, and walk-ins are welcome.
The Office of Student Affairs supports nearly 80 student organizations that enhance student life by promoting a variety of activities with a range of goals: religious, cultural, professional, sports and recreation, social, and academic. In addition, campus wide Athletics and Wellness programs are coordinated through the Office of Student Affairs.