The Office of the Dean of Studies is here to support you throughout your academic journey. Our office helps you navigate your studies, connect with resources, and find the guidance you need to thrive. We work closely with your dons and faculty to help you plan your academic path and make steady progress toward your degree. Your class dean is also available for one-on-one conversations to talk through academic policies, explore course options, or talk through questions specific to your situation. If you ever need extra support, we’ll help connect you with the right people and programs across the college.

For more detailed information about the Office of the Dean of Studies and our functions, refer to the Undergraduate Academic Policies and Procedures section of the Student Handbook.

We're here to help you make the most of your academic experience!

The Committee on Student Work

One of the key partners in our work is the Committee on Student Work (CSW). This standing committee includes five faculty members, the deans of studies, the registrar, and two elected student senators. CSW reviews academic progress at the end of each semester, sets and evaluates academic policies and procedures, hears appeals for exceptions to academic rules and screens candidates for competitive postgraduate scholarships and fellowships. Students seeking an exception to an academic policy must submit a formal petition for review by the committee.

Dean of Studies Office

Main Office: Westlands 2nd Floor, Room 207

Phone: (914) 395-2249

Email: deanofstudies@sarahlawrence.edu 

 

Beverly Fox

Dean of Studies

Senior Class Dean

bfox@sarahlawrence.edu

914.395.2251

Westlands, 207A

Schedule an advising appointment with Dean Fox

 

Rachelle Rumph (she/her)

Rachelle

Senior Associate Dean of Studies, Director of the Learning Commons 

Sophomore Class Dean

rrumph@sarahlawrence.edu

914.395.2250

Westlands, 207B

Schedule an Advising Appointment with Dean Rumph

 

Nahal Kaivan (she/her)

First Year Dean

nkaivan@sarahlawrence.edu

914.395.2590

Bates, 220

Schedule an Advising Appointment with Dean Kaivan

 

Melinda Perlo Cohen (she/her)

Associate Dean of Studies, Director of Prehealth Program & Fellowships

Junior Class Dean

mcohen@sarahlawrence.edu

914.323.6005

Bates, 320A

Schedule an Advising Appointment with Dean Cohen 

 

Melissa McCarter

Administrative Assistant

mmccarter@sarahlawrence.edu

914.395.2249

Westlands, 207