David A. Ruth, Ph.D.
Dean of Students

Biography

Creese Student Center
3210 Chestnut St.
Suite 215
Philadelphia, PA 19104
tel.215.895.2501
fax.215.895.0240
ruthda@drexel.edu

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Areas of Responsibility

• Campus Activities
• Commuter Student Programs and Services
• Off-Campus Student Services
• Counseling, Health, and Wellness
• Fraternity and Sorority Life
• Interfaith Council
• International Students and Scholars Services
• New Student and Family Programs
• Multicultural Programs and Special Projects
• Student Conduct and Community Standards
• Residential Living
• Student Academic Resources
• Residence Life
• Student Counseling Center
• Student Immunizations
• Student Health Insurance Services
• Student Activity Fee Allocation

Mission
Student Life empowers all students to succeed in a world of constant change and technological advances by providing the services, activities, and resources that will enhance their intellectual, personal, professional, and social development.

Vision
Student Life is the essential resource and trusted leader for the delivery of co-curricular programs, services, and information to all students and other members of the University community.

Core Values
Advocacy We champion the needs and concerns of our students to provide a caring and just campus community.
Balance We encourage healthy lifestyle choices in response to daily challenges and competing priorities.
Challenge We purposefully engage others to consider what could be by encouraging them in "thinking outside the box" to create positive change.
Collaboration We partner with other University departments, working as a team, to maximize the campus life experience.
Inclusiveness We value, accept, and embrace all people in our community as demonstrated through our behaviors and established policies and practices.
Integrity We employ honesty and ethical decision-making practices in all that we do.
Learning We provide meaningful and insightful experiences that shape our personal and professional development.

Summary of Services

University City Main Campus
Dean of Students Office provide leadership and direction for Student Life, 13 functional areas, 60 professional staff

• New Student Orientation
• New Student Days
• Student Handbook
• Family Guide & Calendar
• Dragon Family Newsletter
• Advocate for and resolve student and family members concerns
• Commencement Planning
• Student Complaint and Grievance Resolution
• Multicultural Affairs-Diversity Programs
• Lil’ Sibs Weekend
• Family Weekend
• Dean of Students Annual Awards
• National Coalition Building Institute’s (NCBI) Chapter Director
• Professional Staff Development
• International Students and Scholars Services
• The Interfaith Council

Counseling and Health Services

• Provide all direct and indirect personal/psychological counseling services for students enrolled on the University City Main Campus.
• Offer outreach and workshops on mental health issues.
• Operate as a training site for master’s and doctoral level practicum students.
• Oversee, manage and train volunteers for the University City Main Campus Peer Counseling Helpline.
• Monitor contract with Drexel University Student Health Center; function as liaison between the College of Medicine Family Practice Physicians and Drexel University.
• Provide alcohol, other drug and health education for the University. Perform alcohol and other drug assessments (AOD) and provide educational intervention programs.
• Monitor and enforce compliance by all University City Main Campus students to the University Student Health Insurance and Immunization policies.

Fraternity and Sorority Life

• Interfraternity Council
• Panhellenic Council
• Bicultural Inter-Greek Council

Multicultural Programs and Special Projects

• Provides multicultural programs, resources and assistance to students.
• Serves as project manager for various on-going projects.

Student Conduct and Community Standards

• Manage the Student Judicial Process.
• Oversee the University Judicial/Appellate Boards.
• Oversee the Greek Judicial/Appellate Boards.

Office of Campus Activities

• The allocation and budget administration of the student activity fee.
• Off campus housing services.
• All student organization contracting and event planning.
• Commuter services and programs.
• Student organization recognition, programs and services.
• Recruitment, selection and training of Orientation Leaders, Commuter Assistants, Dragon Assistants and Graduate Assistants.
• University wide Leadership programs including CEO, CEO II and the University Lecture Series.
• Alternate spring break trips for students.

Residential Living Office

• Resident Assistants
• Learning Communities
• Social, education, recreational programming

Center City Hanhnemann Campus

Student Counseling

• Review and coordinate disability services for Drexel University students identified and diagnosed with psychological disabilities.

Office of Residential Life and Off-Campus Housing

• Management of Stiles Residence Hall.
• Provide off-campus housing resources to students.

Student Activities, Organizations and Services

• Planning and implementation of educational, social and recreational programs for students.
• Serves as the hub for student governments and organizations.
• Management of the sales of discounted tickets for various amusements, SEPTA tokens and other convenience items.

Student Counseling Center

• Provide short-term and long-term psychological services for students, including group and couples therapy.
• Provide workshops and seminars on various topics such as eating disorders, stress management and time management.

Center for Student Academic Resources

• Provide free tutoring and study skill assistance for all students in all programs.
• Provide a microcomputer lab, audio-visual aids, software, videos and anatomical models for students