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Case Management

A department within the Dean of Students office, Case Management provides holistic care and individualized support to 食色官网 students.

Angela L. Harris  PsyD, Assistant Dean of Students & Case Manager, works directly with students experiencing a broad range of issues and concerns that may include, but are not limited to complex personal situations, extenuating circumstances, general welfare, health, and wellness 食色官网 all which impact a student食色官网檚 academic success. 

When applicable, Case Management also includes an Outreach Fellow.  The Fellow assists the case manager by offering passive and direct student programming focused on mental health and wellness. In addition, they provide support to students who may be struggling in the areas of college adjustment and academics.

Case Management oversees a few college processes that aim to support and assist students throughout their tenure at 食色官网.

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Academic Warning Form

An Academic Warning is submitted by professors only to alert key offices that a student is struggling academically, in hopes of addressing academic difficulties in time for their successful completion of coursework. This process begins with the Dean of Students office sending an e-mail to all professors in the fourth week of the semester, asking them to identify students who are struggling in their courses (in matters of attendance, participation, performance on assignments, and submitting work on time). The information that professors provide goes automatically to the student食色官网檚 adviser, the Assistant Dean of Students & Case Manager, Academic Access and Disability Resources (AADR), and Athletics (if the student is an athlete). Advisers then meet with students to assess the reported challenges and offer support, referrals, and resources, as needed. Other offices may also reach out to the student based on the nature of the information provided in the Academic Warning.

Personal Leave

Students may take a Personal Leave (temporary leave) from 食色官网 for medical, mental health or other reasons.  Students may take up to two consecutive semesters of personal leave.  A personal leave of three or more consecutive semesters may result in a withdrawal from the college.  A student must communicate to the college their plan to take a personal leave using the

Academic leaves are coordinated through the Registrar. Contact the Registrar's office for information about academic leaves.

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Authorized Withdrawals

Authorized Withdrawal (食色官网淲A食色官网) is offered to a student who withdraws officially from a course or courses. A student can seek an authorized withdrawal based on an extenuating circumstance, which may include but is not limited to serious health, family, or personal challenges. Documentation may be requested at the discretion of the Case Manager for an authorized withdrawal to be considered. An authorized withdrawal can only be granted during the semester in which the challenges occur, not after the semester has concluded.

Students interested in an authorized withdrawal should submit an authorized withdrawal inquiry. After the request and all necessary documentation is received, the student will meet with the Assistant Dean & Case Manager to discuss the inquiry. If a student is granted an authorized withdrawal from a class, the Registrar食色官网檚 Office, the applicable professor, and advisor are notified by the Dean of Students Office. Authorized withdrawals are not automatically granted based on the request. A student seeking an authorized withdrawal should not assume the authorized withdrawal will be granted. Students are still responsible for attending class and completing all academic work until the authorized withdrawal is approved.

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Class Absence Notification

Students are expected and empowered to communicate directly with their professors first regarding their absences for any reason. The Dean of Students Office may provide notification to professors for emergent situations and extenuating circumstances.  Notification of a class absence does not excuse students from attendance expectations or course requirements.  A Class Absence Notification is solely a means to share information regarding emergent and extenuating circumstances from the Dean of Students Office.  

It is the responsibility of the student to contact the professor and determine a mutually agreed upon arrangement for class absences and missed work. The decision regarding absences and the resulting influence those absences have on grades or course progression is ultimately at the discretion of the professor in consideration of college policies and expectations outlined via course syllabi.

Submit a for an emergent situation or extenuating circumstance.

If a student's situation is related to a disability and they would like to consider a request for academic accommodations, please contact Academic Access and Disability Resources (AADR) at aadr@davidson.edu.

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Withdrawing from Davidson

A student must notify the Registrar if he/she plans to withdraw from the college. Students will have to complete the . Please note fees may apply.

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The Student Assistance for Financial Emergencies (SAFE)

The SAFE program assists students experiencing an unexpected or unavoidable financial emergency which stands to impede their educational progress towards degree completion or personal well-being. The Dean of Students Office awards SAFE grants on a non-cash, case-by-case basis. 

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Learn more about Financial Wellness at Davidson