Dean of Students Celia Bergman

Dear SSA Students,

Welcome to the Dean of Students’ web page for current SSA students.  This page is intended to provide you with the information you need to successfully navigate your studies at SSA as well as your everyday life while an enrolled student.  From student life and academic resources, scholarships, fellowships and student loans, to career planning services, you will find important information to support you during your time as a student.

As Dean of Students, my overarching responsibilities include: admissions and financial aid; registration; administration of academic and student life policies; monitoring of students’ academic progress; orientation and commencement; and support of career planning and professionalization activities. 

I am delighted to serve as your Dean of Students and hope that you will always feel free to bring any questions or concerns you may have to my attention. I will be communicating with you via email throughout the year, but many of the documents and forms that I will write to you about will be posted on this website as well. You may always write to me personally. I am also available for office appointments during the week. To schedule an appointment, please call 773-702-1135.

I am delighted that you are a part of the SSA community, and I look forward to working with you throughout your time at SSA.

Sincerely,

Celia M. Bergman, PhD
Dean of Students
School of Social Service Administration

Dean of Students Staff:
Laura Elk-Weist, Associate Dean of Students
Michael Jogerst, Assistant Dean and Director of Career Services
Laura Chavez-Hardy, Director of Admissions
Mary Debose, Assistant Director of Admissions
Sarina Carrillo, Admissions Specialist
Jasmin Jenkins, Administrative Specialist/Project Manager