College Leadership
Representative Faculty Chairs for CPS Departments
Criminal Justice - Dr. Gail Hurst, Chair
Counseling - Dr. Rhonda Norman, Chair
Health Services Administration - Dr. Peter Mallow, Chair
Occupational Therapy - Dr. Carol Scheerer, Chair
School of Psychology - Dr. Kathleen Hart, Chair
School of Education - Dr. Brett Burton & Dr. Delane Bender-Slack, Co-Directors
Social Work - Dr. Jaylene Schaefer, Chair
Sport Science and Management - Dr. Dustin Thorn, Chair
MESSAGE FROM THE DEAN
Welcome to the College of Professional Sciences at Xavier University!
In the College of Professional Sciences (CPS), our commitment to exceptional teaching and mentoring drives us. We focus on scholarship and service in a variety of fields that make a direct and meaningful impact on others. We intentionally strive to create a learning experience that supports all students, incorporates a broad range of perspectives, and fosters an environment of belongingness. In alignment with Xavier's Statement of Purpose to "form students who change the world for the better," we are united across our diverse areas by the shared mission of changing human lives for the better.
CPS is a vibrant community of over 120 accomplished faculty, staff, and administrators, and more than 1,700 students across 12 undergraduate majors and 21 graduate programs. Our dedication to academic and inclusive excellence is reflected in our nationally-accredited programs and challenging curricula, which ensure that our graduates are well-prepared to lead, serve, and champion equity in their communities with the requisite expertise and qualifications to obtain professional licensure. Experiential learning is at the heart of our approach, with a rich array of field placements, internships, research experiences, and clinical opportunities across our programs.
In addition to our degree offerings, in the College of Professional Sciences we actively engage in serving the Cincinnati area both directly and through numerous community partnerships, we advance scientific knowledge through research in our scholarly disciplines, and we collaborate on interprofessional education initiatives.
I invite you to explore all that the College of Professional Sciences at Xavier University has to offer, and encourage you to reach out to us to learn more.
All for One!
Dr. Amy Overman
Dean, College of Professional Sciences