New Dean of Student Life Smita Ruzicka will focus on inclusion, mental health
Reporting about the SGA, not a record of it: The Johns Hopkins News-Letter published this and the SGA did not write it, file it, or approve it. The archive holds it because the article itself uses the phrase “student government”.
Summary
- This Johns Hopkins News-Letter article covers Smita Ruzicka’s appointment as dean of student life and her plans for inclusion, student leadership and mental health.
- The News-Letter reported that Ruzicka joined the University in August as the new Dean of Student Life, after the position had been vacant for six months.
- The paper reported that Ruzicka wants to take a broad approach to improving student life beyond academics.
- The article says she plans to work with student organizations on leadership and policy development.
- The reporter writes that Ruzicka plans to put recommendations from the Task Force on Student Mental Health and Well-being into action and address student resilience and stress.
- The article adds that Ruzicka has met with student leaders, including members of the Student Government Association and Graduate Representative Organization, and expects to work closely with these groups.