Student Affairs


Joining The Chicago School means joining a community of supportive professionals dedicated to creating and maintaining an inclusive learning environment that allows students to take full advantage of their academic and co-curricular programs. The Chicago School supports prospective and current students by offering a variety of comprehensive programs and services designed to help students achieve their academic goals. A multitude of resources are available to ensure students' smooth transition into The Chicago School as well as provide assistance throughout their educational experience.

Visitors are encouraged to read more about the activities and services available for all students.


Changing the Face of Latino Mental Health

Though Latinos are the nation’s largest and fastest growing ethnic group, health care professionals who understand the unique needs they face are scarce. A nationally recognized Chicago School initiative headed by Dr. Hector Torres is teaching students culturally relevant approaches to Latino health care and, in turn, changing the mental health playing field.
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Latino Mental Health

Dr. Michele Nealon-Woods

“Students need more than just technical tools; they need to be guided in understanding how their own belief systems and their level of psychological self-awareness influence their current and future competencies.” -Michele Nealon-Woods, President, The Chicago School of Professional Psychology

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Dr. Breeda McGrath

“A parent who is dealing with job loss may be using all of his cognitive resources just to cope, and has very little left over for the kids. And while kids don’t understand all of it, they...feel a sense of loss.”-Dr. Breeda McGrath, Associate Professor, School Psychology

Dr. Breeda McGrath