Academic Affairs Staff
Staff in the Office of Academic Affairs support faculty and other academic staff in their efforts to educate students to shape culture through the practice and critical study of the arts. We are dedicated to improving educational resources across the college, working closely with deans, program chairs, faculty, instructional support areas, and the Office of Student Affairs to enhance student learning.
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- Academic Affairs Functional Teams
- Academic Operations, Information Systems and Curriculum Management
- External Engagement, Partnerships & Programs
- Graduate Affairs & Community Engagement
- Undergraduate Program Management, Academic Services & Curricular Events
- Academic Affairs Divisional Leadership & Staff
- Academic Deans
- Divisional Staff
- Youth Programs & Continuing Education
- Academic Program Advising & Planning
- Learning Resource Center
- Faculty Affairs & Records
- Exhibitions & Public Programming
- Academic Affairs Leadership
Academic Operations Functional Teams
Academic Operations Functional Teams are teams of project managers working under a director to provide support in key administrative operations areas throughout the academic year.
Academic Operations, Information Systems and Curriculum Management
This team
- Serves as the primary administrative partner for the BSO, Technology Services, Library Services, Student Records, and Enrollment Management;
- oversees all academic systems (Workday, Coursdog, e-Catalog, Moodle, Portal, Vault);
- manages course scheduling and curriculum changes for all programs;
- and creates and maintains training documentation, guidelines, and videos for faculty and staff.
![M. Rothfeld.jpg](https://portal-media.cca.edu/images/M._Rothfeld.2e16d0ba.fill-150x150.jpg)
Mike Rothfeld, Senior Director, Academic Operations, Information Systems and Curriculum Management
![Nicholas James Whittington.jpeg](https://portal-media.cca.edu/images/Nicholas_James_Whittington.2e16d0ba.fill-150x150.jpg)
Nicholas Whittington, Senior Project Manager, Academic Operations, Information Systems and Curriculum Management
![Daniel Thomas Headshot](https://portal-media.cca.edu/images/ID_Card_Photo.2e16d0ba.fill-150x150.jpg)
Daniel Thomas, Project Manager, Academic Operations, Information Systems and Curriculum Management
External Engagement & Programs
This team
- Works with the Divisional Deans and Advancement to coordinate external partnerships, sponsorships, and grants for all programs;
- oversees student internships processes and corporate relationships;
- manages public events, external communications, and social media;
- and serves as the primary administrative partner between the Divisional Deans, Advancement, CAPL, Career Services and MarCom.
![Cecilia Ng-Newman](https://portal-media.cca.edu/images/Screen_Shot_2021-07-20_at_4.19.20_.2e16d0ba.fill-150x150_JbAAlvg.png)
Cecilia Ng-Newman, Senior Director, External Engagement, Partnerships & Programs
![Nina V. Headshot small.jpg](https://portal-media.cca.edu/images/Nina_V._Headshot_small.2e16d0ba.fill-150x150.jpg)
Nina Vukic, Senior Project Manager, External Engagement, Partnerships & Programs
![CCA LOGO](https://portal-media.cca.edu/images/1614813046578.2e16d0ba.fill-150x150.jpg)
Project Manager, External Engagement, Partnerships & Programs
Graduate Affairs & Community Engagement
This team
- Works with Graduate Chairs and Divisional Deans to plan advising, recruiting, and Student Services for all graduate programs;
- manages the TA process, Student Travel Awards, scholarships, and field trip funding for graduate programs;
- oversees DEIB initiatives, graduate community engagement events;
- and are the primary administrative partner with OSBI, Graduate Admissions and Student Affairs.
![ShawnJ West](https://portal-media.cca.edu/images/SJW_Headshot_Current-B-1.2e16d0ba.fill-150x150.jpg)
ShawnJ West, Director, Graduate Affairs & Community Engagement
![D Beeman.jpg](https://portal-media.cca.edu/images/D_Beeman.2e16d0ba.fill-150x150.jpg)
Dave Beeman, Senior Project Manager, Graduate Affairs & Community Engagement
![Jason Morris](https://portal-media.cca.edu/images/Jason_Morris.2e16d0ba.fill-150x150.jpg)
Jason Morris, Project Manager, Graduate Affairs & Community Engagement
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Trey Gallaher, Project Manager, Graduate Affairs & Community Engagement
Undergraduate Program Support and Curricular Operations
This team
- General admin support for all undergraduate programs;
- manages curricular events (i.e Junior Review) & exhibitions (i.e End of Year Exhibition) and final crits planning;
- provides support for YPCE in the summer semester;
- and is the primary administrative partner with Studio/Shops/Facilities Operations, Exhibitions, and Undergraduate Admissions.
![John Jenkins, Executive Assistant to the Provost](https://portal-media.cca.edu/images/Jenkins.2e16d0ba.fill-150x150.jpg)
John Jenkins, Director, Undergraduate Program Management, Academic Services & Curricular Events
![Christie McGee Headshot Design Division (new)](https://portal-media.cca.edu/images/Christie_Flower.2e16d0ba.fill-150x150.jpg)
Christie McGee, Senior Project Manager, Undergraduate Program Management, Academic Services & Curricular Events
![Narges Poursadeqi AA Staff](https://portal-media.cca.edu/images/IMG_4085.2e16d0ba.fill-150x150.jpg)
Narges Poursadeqi, Project Manager, Undergraduate Program Management, Academic Services & Curricular Events
![Micaella Sanchez](https://portal-media.cca.edu/images/IMG_3563.2e16d0ba.fill-150x150.jpg)
Micaella Sanchez, Project Manager, Undergraduate Program Management, Academic Services & Curricular Events
Academic Affairs Divisional Leadership & Staff
Academic Deans
The Deans are the academic leaders who define the mission, goals, and priorities for their divisions.
![Keith Krumwiede](https://portal-media.cca.edu/images/Keith_Krumwiede_4101YOh.2e16d0ba.fill-150x150.jpg)
Keith Krumwiede, Dean, Architecture Division
![Helen Maria Nugent Headshot Design Division](https://portal-media.cca.edu/images/hm.2e16d0ba.fill-150x150.jpg)
Helen Maria Nugent, Dean, Design Division
![Sunny Smith](https://portal-media.cca.edu/images/sunny_smith.2e16d0ba.fill-150x150.jpg)
Sunny Smith, Dean, Fine Arts Division
![Francis_Headshot_Fall_2016](https://portal-media.cca.edu/images/Francis_Headshot_Fall_2016.2e16d0ba.fill-150x150.jpg)
Jacqueline Francis, Dean, Humanities and Sciences Division
Divisional Staff
The Assistant Directors and divisional staff facilitate the ongoing administrative operations for the divisions, and provide direct support for deans, program chairs, and faculty.
![Anissa Nichter](https://portal-media.cca.edu/images/Anissa_Nichter.2e16d0ba.fill-150x150.jpg)
Anissa Nichter, Assistant Director, Architecture Division
![Christine Lasher](https://portal-media.cca.edu/images/Christine_Lasher.2e16d0ba.fill-150x150.jpg)
Christine Lasher, Assistant Director, Design Division
![Hannah](https://portal-media.cca.edu/images/Hannah.2e16d0ba.fill-150x150.jpg)
Hannah Yost, Project Manager, Design Division
![Ingrid-cropped](https://portal-media.cca.edu/images/Ingrid-cropped_TyYh4z4.2e16d0ba.fill-150x150.jpg)
Ingrid Wells, Assistant Director, Fine Arts Division
![Rene Bruckner](https://portal-media.cca.edu/images/Rene_Bruckner.2e16d0ba.fill-150x150.jpg)
René Bruckner, Assistant Director, Humanities & Sciences Division
![kmcghee profile](https://portal-media.cca.edu/images/kmcghee_profile_uve179X.2e16d0ba.fill-150x150.png)
Kris McGhee, Project Manager, Humanities & Sciences Division
Youth Programs and Continuing Education
You like adventures and experiences. We make them happen.
This team manages
![Dustin.jpg](https://portal-media.cca.edu/images/Dustin.2e16d0ba.fill-150x150.jpg)
Dustin Smith, Senior Director, Youth Programs & Continuing Education
![Katy Schwager](https://portal-media.cca.edu/images/Katy_Schwager.2e16d0ba.fill-150x150.jpg)
Katy Schwager, Assistant Director of Operations, Youth Programs & Continuing Education
![Sarah Dargen](https://portal-media.cca.edu/images/Sarah_Dargen.2e16d0ba.fill-150x150.jpg)
Sarah Dargen, Program Manager, Youth Programs & Continuing Education
![Ana Gadish-Linares](https://portal-media.cca.edu/images/ana.043497e6.fill-150x150.jpg)
Ana Gadish-Linares, Marketing & Communications Associate, Youth Programs & Continuing Education
Academic Program Advising & Planning
Academic advisors work closely with students to navigate short and long-term planning toward degree completion by developing strategic application of resources and understanding of policies. We collaborate with partners to evaluate academic needs and inform improvements to the academic experience.
![Courtney Chung-Torralba](https://portal-media.cca.edu/images/CourtneyChung_CCA.34f85141.fill-150x150.png)
Courtney Chung, Senior Director, Academic Program Advising, Planning & Retention
![Kat Gonzalez](https://portal-media.cca.edu/images/Kat_Gonzales.2e16d0ba.fill-150x150.jpg)
Kat Gonzalez, Assistant Director, Academic Program Advising and Planning
![OSS_Bianca_Headshot](https://portal-media.cca.edu/images/Bianca.2e16d0ba.fill-150x150.png)
Bianca Ramos, Assistant Director, Advisng & Student Success
![Drew Carmichael](https://portal-media.cca.edu/images/DrewCarmichael.2e16d0ba.fill-150x150.jpg)
Drew Carmichael, Assistant Director, Academic Program Advising and Planning
![Mel Conde](https://portal-media.cca.edu/images/Mel_Conde.2e16d0ba.fill-150x150.jpg)
Melanie Conde, Academic Program Advisor, Fine Arts Undergraduate Programs
Learning Resource Center
The Learning Resource Center is a team of about 15-20 CCA students (undergraduate and graduate) and 3 faculty/staff members who serve as coaches in all academic subject areas.
Faculty Affairs & Records
This team assists faculty with navigating their employment at CCA including
- Contracts,
- service,
- promotion reviews,
- course evaluations,
- and accommodations requests.
![Em Meine](https://portal-media.cca.edu/images/Em_Meine.2e16d0ba.fill-150x150.jpg)
Em Meine, Senior Director, Faculty Affairs & Records
![Emma Goodacre.jpg](https://portal-media.cca.edu/images/Emma_Goodacre_3S2BBCG.adc84346.fill-150x150.jpg)
Emma Goodacre, Assistant Director, Faculty Affairs & Records
Exhibitions & Public Programming
This team
- Oversees exhibitions and event programming in the CCA Campus Gallery;
- Operates PLAySPACE, a graduate student-run exhibition program;
- Leads strategic initiatives such as Creative Citizens in Action, the Deborah and Kenneth Novack Creative Citizens Series, Rewind Review Respond, the CCA Voting Coalition, and Showcase;
- Collaborates with the Undergraduate Program Management functional team to organize Fine Arts Senior Exhibitions and End-of-Year Exhibition strategies;
- Serves as a consultation resource for faculty, staff, and students planning exhibitions on CCA’s campus.
![Jaime Austin_headshot_square.jpg](https://portal-media.cca.edu/images/Jaime_Austin_headshot_square.2e16d0ba.fill-150x150.jpg)
Jaime Austin, Director, Exhibitions & Public Programming
![Bryndis Hafthorsdottir](https://portal-media.cca.edu/images/Bryndis_Hafthorsdottir.2e16d0ba.fill-150x150.jpg)
Bryndis Hafthorsdottir, Gallery Manager, Exhibitions & Public Programming
![Manuel.jpg](https://portal-media.cca.edu/images/Manuel.2e16d0ba.fill-150x150.jpg)
Manuel Angeja, Installation Manager, Exhibitions & Public Programming
Academic Affairs Leadership
Office of the Provost
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TT Takemoto, Interim Provost
![Dominick Tracy](https://portal-media.cca.edu/images/Dominick_Tracy_89dH4YS.2e16d0ba.fill-150x150.jpg)
Dominick Tracy, Associate Provost, Educational Effectiveness
![Ayana Richardson 2023](https://portal-media.cca.edu/images/Ayana_Richardson.2e16d0ba.fill-150x150.jpg)
Ayana Richardson, Vice President, Academic Operations
![Staff Picture: Jose de los Reyes](https://portal-media.cca.edu/images/_DSF8951_c.2e16d0ba.fill-150x150.jpg)
Jose de los Reyes, Associate Director of Institutional Research
![Jonathan Monroe-Cook headshot](https://portal-media.cca.edu/images/Jonathan_Monroe-Cook_headshot.2e16d0ba.fill-150x150.jpg)
Jonathan Monroe-Cook, Executive Assistant to the Provost Office and Manager of Faculty Affairs & Records