About the Student Affairs Office

Student Affairs staff

Contact Information

(434) 924-3737
Fax (434) 924-4672
Room SL109
@email

About the Office

The Office of Student Affairs offers individual counseling, administers policies regarding personal challenges students may encounter, works closely with student organizations and academic journal personnel, coordinates extracurricular activities, administers disability accommodations, and fosters interaction between students and faculty in a variety of settings. A wide range of support services is available to all law students as quality of life issues are addressed.

Some of the office’s specific services include:

Staff

 

Davies

Sarah E. Davies

Assistant Dean for Student Affairs

Sarah Davies oversees referrals and resources for disability accommodations, and offers academic support counseling and advising. She is the primary contact for law student emergencies/illnesses and personal support, manages the medical leave of absence process for students, and is a resource for Law School policies and procedures. Additionally, she contributes to the planning and implementation of commencement, orientation and student leadership development programs. Bio | Contact

Durkee

Megan Durkee

Director of Student Affairs

Megan Durkee offers academic support counseling and advising, is a contact for student emergencies/illnesses and other personal support, and is the primary contact for Community Fellows. She is a resource for Law School policies and procedures, and oversees and manages awards. She also contributes to the planning and implementation of commencement, orientation and student leadership development programs. Contact

Napier

Lisa A. Napier

Student Affairs Office Manager

Lisa Napier is responsible for advising students on general questions and providing student support. She contributes to the planning and implementation of Student Affairs events, commencement and orientation. She is also a licensed EMT.  Contact

Ourednik

Savannah Ourednik 

Assistant Director of Student Affairs

Savannah Ourednik is the primary contact for student organizations and academic journals. She assists with funding, reimbursements, event planning and leadership transitions. She is also responsible for Student Affairs events, wellness programming and student leadership development programs, and assists with commencement and orientation. Contact

Gibson

Kate Gibson

CAPS Psychologist

Dr. Kate Gibson, a psychologist with UVA’s Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS), is located at the School of Law and focuses exclusively on the mental health needs of law students. Her office in SL135C is accessible through the waiting room at SL135D. Dr. Gibson has been at CAPS for nine years and is a licensed psychologist. Contact

Painter

Karen Painter

CAPS Counselor

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