The Clay Center at VSB/The O'Donnell Center for Professional Development

Bartley Hall, Room # 1054 610-519-5532

The Clay Center at VSB, named in honor of VSB alumnus, faculty member and Dean Emeritus Alvin A. Clay, is a “one-stop-shop” resource where all academic support and informational resources are available to help undergraduate business students reach their goals. The Center is home to the Charlotte and James O'Donnell '63 Center for Professional Development. These resources help business students to explore and develop their educational and career goals, and to successfully apply their unique talents and knowledge to become a lifelong learner and socially-responsible member of the global business community.

THE CLAY CENTER MISSION
The Clay Center at VSB is dedicated to facilitating the intellectual, professional, and personal growth of all undergraduate VSB and Business Minor students by providing:

  • educational planning and academic advising
  • professional and personal development programs and resources
  • experiential learning opportunities

The Clay Center, a community based on integrity, ethics, compassion and mutual respect, is committed to:

  • championing a diverse and inclusive community to create an even greater sense of belonging for everyone
  • guiding students as they identify their educational, professional, and personal goals
  • empowering students to evaluate and pursue opportunities that support their goals
  • creating a culture that promotes student responsibility and accountability
  • partnering with the university community to meet the needs of our students
  • continuously assessing the needs and interests of our students and the VSB business community, and adapting Clay Center services accordingly.

LINKS TO THE CLAY CENTER SERVICES

For more information, visit our website or email claycenter@villanova.edu or call the main office at (610) 519-5532.