Saint Louis University’s major administrative divisions and offices provide services, resources and leadership to support teaching, research, health care and service activities. Guided by the University’s mission, these units work strategically to make SLU’s operations as efficient and effective as possible.
The President’s Cabinet is composed of the leaders of each administrative office, along with a representative from the deans and a representative from the clinical chairs in the School of Medicine. The cabinet advises the President on important University matters and works closely with trustees, deans and other vice presidents to advance SLU’s strategic priorities.
Academics
Mike Lewis, Ph.D.
Provost
314-977-2193
provost@slu.edu
The Office of the Provost provides leadership for SLU’s academic enterprise, including all colleges, schools, degree-granting centers and libraries. The office promotes faculty excellence and advances student learning and outcomes. The office also fosters collaboration across academic disciplines and fields of knowledge to address the pressing challenges of our time.
Athletics
Chris May
Director of athletics
314-977-3167
sluadmay@slu.edu
The Department of Athletics supports 18 NCAA Division I sports programs, along with cheer and dance teams and the pep band. The department focuses on three objectives — educate, compete and build community — and emphasizes values of trust, commitment to excellence and caring on a foundation of gratitude. SLU Athletics serves a key role in fostering the Billiken spirit among the campus, alumni and the broader communities.
Business and Finance
David F. Heimburger
Vice president and chief financial officer
314-977-3139
david.heimburger@slu.edu
The Division of Business and Finance is charged with the careful stewardship of Saint Louis University’s financial resources, including SLU’s $1.8 billion endowment. The division provides a wide array of financial services to the University’s academic units and administrative divisions. It also directs parking, purchasing, real estate and travel, among other areas.
Compliance and Ethics
Jessica Evenson
Vice president for compliance and ethics
314-977-5774
jessica.evenson@slu.edu
SLU's Office of University Compliance and Ethics promotes the highest standards of ethical, moral and lawful practices. The mission of Saint Louis University and the Jesuit tradition guides these efforts.
Diversity and Innovative Community Engagement
Rochelle Smith
Vice president for diversity and innovative community engagement
314-977-4586
rochelle.smith@slu.edu
The Division of Diversity and Innovative Community Engagement helps SLU forge stronger bonds of common human purpose and shared values across the distinctions of race, class, gender, sexual identity and faith. The division’s areas of responsibility include the Cross Cultural Center for Global Citizenship, the Center for Global Citizenship, Center for Social Action, the Diversity Speaker Series and the annual MLK Tribute. The division also oversees SLU's fulfillment of the Clock Tower Accords, which commit the University to actively strengthening diversity, inclusion and equity on our campuses.
Enrollment Management
Robert Reddy
Interim vice president for enrollment management
314-977-8191
robert.reddy@slu.edu
SLU’s Division of Enrollment Management works to recruit and retain the highest caliber of talented and diverse students. Admissions and financial aid are just a few areas the division oversees. It also administers services specially tailored to support the University’s low-income, first-generation, military and international students.
Fundraising and Alumni Engagement
Sheila M. Manion
Vice president for development
314-977-2306
sheila.manion@slu.edu
The Division of Development supports the University’s strategic priorities by garnering philanthropic support for student scholarships, teaching positions, capital projects, academic initiatives and more. In addition, the division seeks to engage alumni in the life of the University through a wide range of programs and events.
Facilities Services
Michael A. Lucido
Vice president for facilities
314-977-3199
michael.lucido@slu.edu
The Division of Facilities Services is responsible for planning, building, maintaining and enhancing SLU’s 270-acre, 130-building campus in midtown St. Louis, as well as the School of Law building in downtown St. Louis. The division’s staff members coordinate construction, grounds, custodial services, maintenance, parking, real estate and transportation, among other areas.
Human Resources
Mickey Luna, J.D.
Vice president for human resources
314-977-2358
mickey.luna@slu.edu
The Division of Human Resources at SLU is committed to ensuring that the University is an outstanding place to work. Overseeing hiring, compensation, benefits, and personnel matters, the division also offers learning and development programs designed to expand employees’ skills and further their leadership abilities.
Information Technology
Kyle Collins
Vice president and chief information officer
314-977-5353
kyle.collins@health.slu.edu
The Division of Information Technology Services is the primary provider of computing resources, services and support at SLU. In addition to software, hardware, wireless networks and information security, the division works with colleges, schools and administrative units to implement practical solutions for complex technology needs.
Legal Affairs
Danielle T. Uy, J.D.
Vice president and general counsel
314-977-2506
danielle.uy@slu.edu
The Office of the General Counsel is the principal representative for legal matters involving SLU. Managing all litigation in which the University is a party, the office also reviews contracts and leases, and assists with audits and compliance matters. Additionally, the office serves as the primary liaison between the University and state and federal elected officials.
Marketing and Communications
Clayton Berry
Interim co-director for marketing and communications
314-977-7117
clayton.berry@slu.edu
The Division of Marketing and Communications is the central unit charged with managing the Saint Louis University brand. The division provides internal clients with a variety of content, design and consultation services. In addition, the division connects SLU and the greater St. Louis region through community relations efforts.
Medical Affairs
Christine K. Jacobs, M.D.
Vice president for medical affairs and dean of the School of Medicine
314-977-9801
christine.jacobs@health.slu.edu
The Office of the Vice President for Medical Affairs advances the University's academic mission in the SLU School of Medicine and the Center for Advanced Dental Education (CADE). The office promotes excellence in education, research, clinical care and community engagement through professional development, collaboration and a focus on social justice.
Mission and Identity
David Suwalsky, S.J.
Vice president for mission and identity
314-977-7065
david.suwalsky@slu.edu
SLU's Office of Mission and Identity ensures that the principles and traditions of Catholic, Jesuit higher education, and the mission and core values of SLU are integrated into operations, structures, programs and practices, and the formation of its students, faculty, staff, administration and board members. To further its goals, the office sponsors several programs, on and off campus, each dedicated to the intellectual and spiritual growth of the participants, and all in the Jesuit tradition.
Research
Ellen K. Barnidge, Ph.D.
Interim vice president for research
314-977-7742
ellen.barnidge@slu.edu
The SLU Research Institute and the Office of the Vice President for Research (OVPR) work hand-in-hand to provide support at every stage of the research process. Established in 2018, the Research Institute has placed SLU on the path to becoming a preeminent Jesuit research university, providing critical funding for researchers and forging new partnerships across the region. OVPR oversees all aspects of sponsored research, assisting researchers in finding grant opportunities, identifying commercial applications for their novel ideas, and maintaining an ethical and safe research environment.
Student Development
Matt Goodwin, Ph.D.
Interim vice president for student development
314-977-2226
matthew.goodwin@slu.edu
The Division of Student Development ensures that every student at SLU receives a holistic experience in the Jesuit tradition. Its many programs range from residential living to public safety. The division also houses the Dean of Students Office. Nationally recognized for its commitment to diversity, the division also empowers students to become global citizens who strive for a better world.
Additional Members of the President’s Cabinet
Each semester, a school or college dean and a School of Medicine clinical chair serve on the President’s Cabinet. In fall 2024, these members are:
- Leslie McClure, Ph.D., dean, College for Public Health and Social Justice
- M. Yadira Hurley, M.D., interim chair, Department of Dermatology
