Student Affairs Team

Dr. Jennifer M. Cason
Assistant Dean of Student Affairs & Deputy Title IX Coordinator
Contact Jennifer
Emily Neutens
Assistant Director of Student Affairs | Graduate Division of Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Contact EmilyThe Student Affairs team strives to enhance students’ experiences and well-being by fostering supportive community environments, processes, and services that empower students throughout their educational journey to ensure personal, professional, and academic success. How quickly you progress through the journey depends on the nature of your degree and personal factors. The Student Affairs team is here during every phase of your educational journey.
Entry Phase (First Year)
Entry Phase: Graduate students become accustomed to the culture of graduate education, expectations of doctoral research, and understanding of the advisor/advisee relationship.

Integration Phase
Integration Phase: Graduate students begin to flourish when they acquire basic competency in their field of study and are comfortable and confident moving around new social spaces, including the introduction into communities of practice.

Enhancement Phase
Enhancement Phase: Graduate students turn theory into practice, produce new knowledge, and make investments to enhance themselves and the global good.

Culmination Phase
Culmination Phase: Graduate students begin their pathway to a professional role after graduation

Student Resources
A resource detailing the Emory health insurance options available to all degree-seeking students
ALTERNATIVE OPTIONS FOR HEALTH INSURANCE
A document outlining alternative options for students and their families beyond the Emory healthcare plan
A guide to your best commute to Emory's campus
* The information on many of these websites is not controlled or endorsed by LGS. We share them here as resources that may be helpful to LGS students.
Academic
Department of Accessibility Services
International Students and Scholar Services
Social
Office of Spiritual and Religious Life
Health, Safety and Wellness
Appointments: Student Health and Counseling
Emory Emergency Medical Services
Office of Respect (Sexual and Relationship Violence Prevention)
Counseling and Psychological Services
Student and Faculty Resources
A resource for faculty and staff seeking to understand how to provide accommodations for students and address the specific needs they may have.
A guide with best practices for faculty to empower students, support progress, intervene when appropriate and resolve issues
If you are a faculty member, staff member, or peer concerned about an LGS student, you can work with your Director of Graduate Studies (DGS) or Program Director (PD) to report your concerns.
Access Student of Concern Form