Student and Faculty Resources
Student Affairs Team
Dr. Jennifer M. Cason
Assistant Dean of Student Affairs & Deputy Title IX Coordinator
Contact Jennifer
Our Handbook is the authoritative statement of LGS policies and requirements.
Flourishing at Laney
Graduate school is more than coursework and research; it’s a season of growth, challenge, and becoming.
Flourishing at Laney is an initiative that recognizes graduate students thrive when academic rigor is paired with wellbeing, mentoring, professional development, and a strong sense of community.
Mission Statement: The 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.
We see graduate education as having four phases – and we are committed to helping students successfully navigate each phase of their journey. How quickly you progress through the stages depends on the nature of your degree and personal factors.
- Entry Phase (First Year): Graduate students become accustomed to the culture of graduate education, expectations of doctoral research, and understanding of the advisor/advisee relationship.
- Integration Phase (Second Year): 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 (Third & Fourth Years): Graduate students turn theory into practice, produce new knowledge, and make investments to enhance themselves and the global good.
- Culmination Phase (5+ Years): Graduate students begin their pathway to a professional role after graduation
Academic Resources for Students and Faculty
a. Emory Academic Support Resources
b. Academic Engagement: Guidance for Faculty
- Note: A guide with best practices for faculty to empower students, support progress, intervene when appropriate and resolve issues.
a. International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS)
b. English Language Support Program (ELSP)
Support Resources
- The LGS Student of Concern form is intended for non-emergency situations. If a student is experiencing a crisis or requires immediate assistance, please contact the appropriate emergency resources rather than waiting for the form review process. Student Intervention Services Crisis Response Line: (404) 430-1120 or Emory Police Department: (404) 727-6111.
- Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) provides confidential mental health support and crisis assistance for Emory students 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Students can call CAPS at any time to speak directly with a mental health professional, receive urgent support, discuss concerns, and develop a plan for next steps. CAPS Mental Health & Crisis Support: (404) 727-7450 (available 24/7/365; students can speak directly with a mental health professional at any time) TimelyCare TalkNow: On-demand, 24/7 access to a mental health professional from anywhere in the world for enrolled Emory students.
a. Emory Wellness and Support Resources Guide document
b. Food Security
c. Student Health and Health Insurance Resources
- Student Health Services (SHS)
- Emory University Student Health Insurance Plan (EUSHIP)
- Alternative Options for Health Insurance document
d. Student Wellbeing
LGS provides robust benefits to students, including resources for caregivers:
- Emory Childcare Network
- Childcare Consultations
- Back-Up Care Advantage Program