About Us
Our Mission
The Office of the Dean of Students (DOS) is committed to the mission of CCA and the Division of Student Affairs through shaping and maximizing the overall student experience.
Our office provides assistance, intervention, prevention, and referral services to the college community.
The office also serves as an advocate for students while challenging students to develop personal responsibility, practice ethical decision-making, and seek social justice as they grow into creative citizens.
Our Values
Access
- Advocating for equitable opportunities that will enable students to utilize the resources created to support them in their educational pursuits
Care
- Creating connections to help students best navigate difficult and challenging personal and academic circumstances
Education
- Empowering students to be informed of their rights and responsibilities as members of the CCA community
Meet the Dean Team

Jeannine Szamreta
Associate Vice President for Student Affairs & Dean of Students

Joren Plunkett
Assistant Dean of Students for Conduct & Case Management

Micheal Benson
Dean of Students Coordinator

Irene Kao
Dean of Students Conduct & CARES Assistant

Jaya King
Dean of Students Conduct & CARES Assistant
Name |
Title |
In-Person/On-Campus |
Remote |
How to Schedule |
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Jeannine Szamreta |
Associate Vice President for Student Affairs & Dean of Students |
On campus by appointment only |
Mon.-Fri. by appointment only |
|
Joren Plunkett |
Assistant Dean of Students for Conduct & Case Management |
Mon.-Fri by appointment only |
schedule by email at joren.plunkett@cca.edu |
|
Micheal Benson |
Dean of Students Coordinator |
On campus by appointment only |
Mon.-Fri by appointment only |
schedule by email at mbenson@cca.edu |
Irene Kao |
Dean of Students Conduct & Cares Assistant |
On campus by appointment only |
Mon.-Fri by appointment only |
schedule by email at ikao@cca.edu |
Jaya King |
Dean of Students Conduct & Cares Assistant |
On campus by appointment only |
Mon.-Fri by appointment only |
schedule by email at jayaking@cca.edu |