SSHA Leadership:
Jeff Gilger Dean Professor of Psychological Sciences
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Anne Zanzucchi Associate Dean, Academics and Special Projects Teaching Professor for Writing Studies |
Christine Howe Executive Assistant to the Dean (209) 228-7843
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Rebecca Smith Assistant Dean, Personnel (209) 228-2950
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Megan Topete Assistant Dean, Student & Instructional Services (209) 228-4594
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Christine Tumonong Assistant Dean, Finance & Administrative Operations (209) 228-4597
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Academic Advising: ssha.advising@ucmerced.edu
Megan Topete Assistant Dean, Student & Instructional Services (209) 228-4594
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Brenda Maldonado-Rosas Director of Student Services (209) 228-0037 |
Lauren Brackett Student Success Coordinator Academic Advisor (209) 228-0042 |
Lorena Mejia Academic Success Coordinator Academic Advisor
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Evelyn Cardona Academic Advisor |
Valeria Salcedo Lomeli Academic Advisor |
Destiny Dias Administrative Assistant |
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Academic Personnel and Personnel: ssha.ap@ucmerced.edu
Rebecca Smith Assistant Dean, Personnel (209) 228-2950
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Amanda Khamo Senior Academic Personnel Analyst (209) 228-4210 |
Vanessa Woodruff Academic Personnel Analyst
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Joseph Swann Personnel Analyst (209) 228-3125 |
Ian Cooke Academic Personnel Analyst (209) 228-4043
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Department Support Services: ssha.deptsupport@ucmerced.edu
Heidi Green Interim Department Support Lead (209) 382-4073
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Ericka Garcia Events and Department Support Coordinator (209) 201-8167 |
Heidi Green Department Specialist (209) 382-4073
Stephanie Lopez Department Specialist 209-308-3329
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Jocelyn De La Torre Department Specialist (209) 285-4403 |
Finance and Administrative Operations: ssha.financial@ucmcerced.edu
Christine Tumonong Assistant Dean, Finance & Administrative Operations (209) 228-4597
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Mohammad “Mike” Ebrahimi Senior Financial Services Analyst (209) 228-0093
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Amanda Johnson Financial Services Analyst |
Luz Sandoval Manjarrez Financial Services Analyst |
Maria Mercado Administrative Officer (209) 201-9192
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Graduate Services: ssha.grad@ucmerced.edu
Monica Garcia, PhD Manager of Graduate Services (209) 382-4145 |
Pakou Thao Graduate Services Coordinator (209) 355-8507 |
Isabel de Santiago Graduate Services Coordinator
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Instructional Services: ssha.curriculum@ucmerced.edu
Megan Topete Assistant Dean, Student & Instructional Services (209) 228-4594
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Angela Dixon Manager of Instructional Services (209) 228-7839 |
Casey Delfino Course Scheduler (209) 228-4495
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Yazmin Colin Course Articulation Analyst
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Alyssa Conroy Instructional Services Assistant
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Research and Scholarship Support: ssha.grants@ucmerced.edu
Andrés Hernández, PhD Faculty Research Liaison
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The Karen Merritt Writing Program: mwp@ucmerced.edu
Estee Beck Director
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Samantha Ocena Associate Director |
Iris Ruiz Assistant Director |
Linda Hart Tolley Administrative Officer for Assessment & Curriculum
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Sandra Mora Administrative Officer for Personnel & Finances
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Staff Mission Statement:
- We actively partner with our colleagues on campus and our local communities to support the educational and research mission of the university. We facilitate the success of our students and faculty, and we advance the success of UC Merced through our work.
- We do so with these guiding principles in mind:
- We are mindful of equity, diversity, and inclusion in the decisions we make, policies that guide us, and our behavior toward others
- We aim to have empathy and understanding in daily interactions
- We practice honesty, integrity, respect, and trust with colleagues and those we serve
- We are diligent in our duties, committed and responsible in support of our School and Campus
- We are accountable and ethical
- We are innovative and adaptable
- We value teamwork and opportunities for collaboration
- We respond to change in positive ways
- We balance our work and personal lives and recognize that each is an integral part of our success and health
Last Updated: February 2023
Questions: Please contact Christine Howe.