Jillandra "Dr. Jill" Rovaris, PhD
SAA Assistant Vice Chancellor
Executive Director of Student Health and Counseling Services
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Doctor of Philosophy in Counseling Psychology
Alliant International University, CA, Post Doc MSCP, Psychopharmacology
Harvard Graduate School of Education, MA, Management Development Program (MDP)
Xavier University, OH, MA, Counseling Education, BA, Psychology
Professional Experience
Dr. Rovaris is a licensed psychologist with over 35 years of leadership experience in the fields of College Student Health. She comes to us from Santa Clara University where she served as the Director of Health and Counseling. There she managed and oversaw the operations and the integration of services of the Cowell Center, which includes Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS), Student Health Services (SHS), Student Health Insurance Services, and Santa Clara University Emergency Medical Services (SCUEMS).
Special Area of Focus
Dr. Jill is steadfast in her student advocacy and commitment to inclusive, holistic, and equitable health care for all populations. She is concerned about caring for the whole person.