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College Staff
List of College Ten staff by unit.
Helen Shapiro
Provost
(831) 459-5852, hshapiro@ucsc.eduHello and welcome! My name is Helen Shapiro, and I am the Provost of College Ten. The Provost is the academic administrator for the college. That means I supervise the academic programs of the college including the college courses, academic advising, academic standing, academic integrity, college honors and distinction programs, and graduation. I hope to see you around College Ten!
Deana Slater
CAO
(831) 459-5034, dslater@ucsc.eduHello and welcome to College Ten! My name is Deana Slater, and I am the College Administrative Officer (CAO) at College Ten. I oversee student life and administration at the college which include a variety of areas such as residence life, college programs, budget, facilities, and supervising our wonderful staff. Our college theme is Social Justice and Community. Please join us in shaping our College Ten community.
Jessica Lawrence
Assistant to the Provost
(831) 459-5852, jlawren2@ucsc.eduHello, and welcome to College Ten! My name is Jessica Lawrence and I am the Assistant to the Provost. I help to coordinate the Core Course, other college courses, and some college-sponsored events. I also manage the Colleges Nine and Ten merchandise. If you would like to schedule an appointment with the provost or order a College Ten hoodie, feel free to contact me.
Jane Hartman
Assistant to the CAO
(831) 459-3149, jhartman@ucsc.eduWelcome to College Ten! My name is Jane Hartman. I am the Assistant to the CAO. I am located in the College Ten Administration office, 117 Social Sciences I. I look forward to speaking with you on the phone, or meeting you when you stop in to say hello.
Robin Kirksey
Financial Coordinator
(831) 459-3765, kirks@ucsc.eduMy name is Robin Kirksey and I am the Financial Coordinator for Colleges Nine and Ten. I take care of all the thrilling details of purchasing and analyzing expenditures at the two colleges. I make sure that the expenditures are charged to the correct accounts, also insuring that all proper guidelines are being followed during every step of the process.
Bob Taylor
(831) 459-5726, rjtaylor@ucsc.edu
Hi, my name is Bob Taylor, and I am the Senior Academic Preceptor. I'm primarily responsible for the academic advising program for College Ten. From the time you are admitted to the university until the time you are ready to graduate, our advising office is here to explain requirements and policies, refer you to support services, and to help you achieve your goals. Advising is an important component of your undergraduate education and I am here to support your success in college. I am available on a drop-in basis in Social Sciences 2, Room 150.
Olivia Chan
Academic Adviser
(831) 459-3868, oychan@ucsc.eduWelcome to College Ten! My name is Olivia Chan and I am one of the College Ten Academic Advisers. I, along with the other Academic Advisers and Academic Peer Advisers, am here to help you with any general academic advising questions (non-departmental major questions) you may have. I look forward to meeting you!
Sara Branley
Academic Adviser
(831) 459-3943, sbranley@ucsc.eduHi, my name is Sara Branley and I am an academic adviser for College Nine and College Ten. As a UC alum, I know that college can be an exciting and sometimes confusing experience. It's my job to help you understand university policies, answer general academic advising questions, and prepare you to be successful throughout your whole time at UC Santa Cruz. I look forward to meeting you!
Karen O'Hanlon
College Assistant & Mailroom Manager
(831)-459-3474, kohanlon@ucsc.eduHello. My name is Karen O’Hanlon and I am the College Assistant for Colleges Nine and Ten. I will greet you when you enter our office and will be happy to help you to schedule appointments with the advisors. I also manage the mailrooms for both colleges, so if you need help with a mailroom question, please feel free to contact me.
Wendy Baxter
Director of Academic and CoCurricular Programs
(831) 459-3142, wbaxter@ucsc.eduHello College Ten students and friends! My name is Wendy and I work in the Cocurricular Programs Office (aka "The CoCo"). I take great satisfaction from working with our amazing team of students and staff to provide a broad range of opportunities for students to explore the theme of our college, build leadership and other skills, find community, and get involved. Check out the Cocurricular Programs section to learn a bit about what we do, and please drop by the Coco any time - whether just to see what we're up to, learn a bit more, or dive right in! We are located right next door to the College Nine Mailroom in Social Sciences 1. I would also be happy to make an appointment to meet with you - just pop me an email or give me a call.
Rachel Ogata
CoCurricular Programs Assistant
(831) 459-1253, rogata@ucsc.eduHello, my name is Rachel Ogata and I am the Cocurricular Programs Assistant for College Nine and College Ten. I work in the Cocurricular Office with a fantastic team of staff and students. As an undergraduate, I was affiliated with Oakes College and started working with the students and staff of College Nine and College Ten through the Practical Activism Conference. Now I consider myself very fortunate to work here, helping to develop and implement our programs and classes.
Jose Reyes-Olivas
CoCurricular Programs Coordinator
(831) 459-5854, olivas.jose@gmail.comHello and welcome to College Ten. My name is Jose Reyes-Olivas and you may remember me from my dealings with SOAR. I work in the College Ten Co-Curricular Programs office and I assist in designing and implementing programs at College Ten.
Abbey Asher
Service Learning Coordinator
(831) 459-1237, aasher@ucsc.eduHello. My name is Abbey Asher and I am the Service-Learning Coordinator for College Ten. If you would like to get involved in the outlying community through making a meaningful contribution, I am the person to see. Volunteering in the community enriches your academic learning. I encourage you to explore this opportunity with me!
Kyoko Freeman
College Programs Coordinator
(831) 459-3853, kbfreema@ucsc.eduHello, my name is Kyoko Freeman and I am the College Programs Coordinator. I work with staff and students to plan programs and activities that are of interest to students and the college community. I enjoy working with students and feel privileged be able to provide opportunities for engagement outside of the classroom. Click on the activities tab to find out more about the programs and activities office.
Tim Barbour
Assistant College Programs Coordinator
(831) 459-4465, tbarbour@ucsc.eduHi! I'm Tim Barbour, the Assistant College Programs Coordinator. I work with students & staff to plan and implement some of the cooler events here at College Nine and College Ten. I'm also probably the first person you'll be talking to when you contact the Programs & Activities Office. Shoot me an email, give me a call, or just drop by.
Chris Salerno
Reservations and Events Assistant
(831) 459-5844, resc9c10@ucsc.eduThe meeting spaces available at College 10 accommodate everything from student group activities to large events. I'm thrilled to be part of a team responsible for executing these exciting programs. Please visit the Activities section of this website and see what we have to offer. You can even request a reservation online and I will follow up quickly to address your needs. It's my pleasure to be of service offering these venues as a destination for your event.
Sarah Woodside
Associate College Administrative Officer
(831) 459-5034, sarahcw@ucsc.eduHello and welcome to College Ten! I am the Associate College Administrative Officer, which means that I oversee all the Residential Life and Housing functions for the College in addition to managing the student conduct process for our students. Check out our Residential Life section to find out more about our welcoming housing units and exciting programs. I have a strong passion and professional background in Social Justice and Community and look forward to engaging in the theme with you. Please come by my office in the Residential Life and Housing Office (Hague, 1st Floor) anytime!
Amanda Cook
Coordinator for Residential Education
(831) 459-5668, alcook@ucsc.eduMy name is Amanda, and I am the CRE for College Ten Residence Halls. I am here to work with our community developmentally as a supervisor, educator, and role model. I am excited to work with students on social justice issues and the transition to college. Additionally, I supervise the all-student-run Cafe Revolucion: the College Nine and Ten late night cafe located in Amnesty House (R5). Stop by my office in the College Nine Residence Halls (R1), room 1130, anytime.
Monica Gandhi
Housing Assistant
(831) 459-3834, mxgandhi@ucsc.edu, 9housing10@ucsc.eduHello, my name is Monica Gandhi and I am the Interim Housing Office Coordinator for Colleges Nine and Ten. My basic duties are managing many of the day to day activities at the Residential Life and Housing office which include: lockouts, key card access, billing, answering student questions and many other housing issues. Please feel free to contact me with any questions or just stop by and introduce yourself! I look forward to speaking with you.
Reggie Shaw
Coordinator for Residential Education
(831) 459-4201, rshaw1@ucsc.eduGreetings, my name is Reggie Shaw and I am the CRE for the College Nine and College Ten Apartments. My role is to serve as support, referral, and coordinate the development of students within the apartment community. The apartments staff and community contains both College Nine and College Ten continuing and transfer students. I supervise 5 Community Advisers (CAs) that provide programming and go through extensive training in handling crisis and judicial issues that occur during the year. Please feel free to come visit me in my office located in the College Nine Residence Halls (R1) Rm. 1130. You may contact me by phone (831) 459-3795 or by email at rshaw1@ucsc.edu.
Mirabai Hutton
Coordinator for Residential Education
(831) 459-1388, mwhutton@ucsc.eduHi! My name is Mirabai Hutton and I am very excited to be working with the International Living Center (ILC) as the area's Coordinator of Residential Education (CRE). My job is to help manage the ILC and facilitate the the development of the ILC community. I am responsible for supervising the student staff members working in the ILC; for coordinating the application and selection process; for managing room assignments and facilitates issues; for helping with programs and community development opportunities; to advising and enforcing campus policies, etc. I am always happy to meet with residents or people interested in the ILC, and you can always get a hold of me emailing, calling, or dropping by my office!
Patrick Dugan
Housing Coordinator
(831) 459-3767, pdugan@ucsc.edu, 9housing10@ucsc.eduWelcome to our community! My name is Patrick Dugan and I am the Housing Coordinator for College Nine and College Ten. My main responsibilities are to help you with your current and future housing accommodations. Whether you are looking for housing or wanting a room change, I am the person to see. My office is in the College Nine & College Ten Housing Office located in College Nine. I'm looking forward to meeting you!