Sarah Lawrence College

Office of the Dean of Studies

At Sarah Lawrence College, the Office of the Dean of Studies:

  • Oversees the academic programs and progress of students
  • Assists faculty in advising and guiding students toward completion of their degrees
  • Establishes and publicizes standards for all students
  • Supports First Year Studies teachers and their donning
  • Conducts an annual review of the Student Handbook
  • Meets regularly with staff from other student-centered departments
  • Works with the faculty-student Committee on Student Work

The Committee on Student Work reviews each student's academic progress at the end of every semester; sets and evaluate academic policies and procedures; hears student appeals for exceptions to academic policy; reviews student plans for leaves of absence and off-campus study programs; and screens candidates for postgraduate scholarships and fellowships.

Meet the Staff

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Beverly Fox

Dean of Studies and Senior Class Dean

914.395.2251

E-mail Beverly
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Rachelle Rumph

Senior Associate Dean of Studies, Director of the Learning Commons, and Sophomore Class Dean

914.395.2250

E-mail Rachelle

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Melinda Perlo Cohen

Associate Dean of Studies, Director of Prehealth Program & Fellowship Advising, and Junior Class Dean

914.323.6005

E-mail Melinda

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