ACADEMIC & STUDENT AFFAIRS
The School’s student support is organized into two complementary divisions: Academic Affairs and Student Affairs.
Academic Affairs oversees academic policies, student learning resources, faculty development, and course and instructor evaluations, and houses the Office of Student Success and Retention. For questions about curriculum, academic progression requirements, or student success and retention, contact Academic Affairs.
Student Affairs manages the co-curricular experience, including the Office of Admissions and Recruitment, orientation, student services such as health and counseling services, student governance, and activities. For questions about admissions, orientation, student services, and campus life, contact Student Affairs.
Academic Affairs
Diana Merendino, DPT, RRT, PT, RRT-NPS, RPFT, FAARC
Associate Dean of Academic Affairs for School of Health Professions & Sciences, Clinical Associate Professor of Cardiopulmonary Science
Work:
318-813-2931
Jennifer Ellis Smith, MBA, MEd
Director of Student Success and Retention, Instructor for School of Health Professios & Sciences
Work:
318-813-2904
Student Affairs
Madeline Barclay, EdD, MPH
Assistant Dean of Student Affairs for School of Health Professions & Sciences, Clinical Assistant Professor of Public Health
Work:
318-813-2908
Ashley Bagley
Director of Admissions and Recruitment for School of Health Professions & Sciences
Work:
318-813-1913
Student Disability Services
LSU Health Shreveport seeks to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 by providing reasonable accommodations to students with documented disabilities. Identification as a student with a disability is always voluntary. However, only those students who identify themselves to the University and/or present appropriate documentation of a disability are eligible for accommodations. View full policy at Administrative Directive 6.6: Americans with Disabilities Act.
Contact: Pamela Williams, Ed.D., ADA Coordinator at (318) 675-7073.
Student Success and Retention
The School of Health Professions and Sciences has a Learning Specialist devoted to helping students with time management, study, and active learning strategies. The Learning Specialist collaborates with students one-on-one to discuss their individualized needs. Appointments are typically 60 minutes and are offered in-person and virtually. Learn about Student Success services.
