Office of Education and Student Affairs

The Office of Education and Student Affairs provides student support based on current need, trends in student life and academics, and physical, mental and emotional well-being. It is the hub of the rural rotation, a 30-year-old program that teams pre-doctoral students with private practitioners, in their clinics, for six weeks of additional skill development with an Appalachian patient population. The side-by-side mentorship with experienced professionals also opens up additional available appointments where oral healthcare opportunities are limited. The executive dean for education and student affairs, a part-time position, is essential in planning for Commencement, ensuring students have met requirements needed. The office is responsible for the an annual career fair which is financially self-sufficient and is an informal resource in connecting hiring practices with graduating students.