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

215-895-2501
ruthda@drexel.edu
Biography

David Ruth, Dean of Students, Student Life

Services

  • Advocate for students and their families

  • Orientation and commencement planning

  • Assist a wide array of student organizations including Greek Life and Student Government

  • Outreach and workshops on mental health

  • Alcohol, drug, and health education, assessments, and intervention programs

  • Monitor/enforce compliance for student health insurance and immunization policies

  • Enforce Student Code of Conduct and Hearing/Appeal Boards

  • Residential student engagement programming

  • Plan/implement educational, social, and recreational programs

  • International student compliance and acclamation

Student Affairs 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.

Student Affairs provides leadership and direction for 20 functional areas, 85 professional and support staff members, and 200 student employees.

Departments and services include:

Alcohol & Other Drug Education;
Campus Activities;
Center for Academic Success (CCHC);
Commuter, Graduate, & Transfer Programs and Services;
Counseling & Health;
Fraternity & Sorority Life;
Health Insurance & Immunization Programs;
Interfaith Council;
International Students & Scholars Services;
Multicultural Education & Outreach;
New Student & Family Programs;
Residential Living;
Student Conduct & Community Standards;
Student Counseling Center (CCHC);
Student Leadership Development;
University Student Life (CCHC); and
Victim Support and Intervention Services.