SSHA Leadership:
Heather Bortfeld Interim 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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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 Senior Academic Advisor Academic Advisor (209) 228-0042 |
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Evelyn Cardona Academic Advisor |
Valeria Salcedo Lomeli Academic Advisor |
Linda Safer Academic Advisor, Transfer Coordinator |
Destiny Dias Administrative Assistant |
Carolyn Barranco Academic Advisor, Student Engagement Coordinator |
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Maria Sifuentes Degree Completion Program, Academic Advisor |
Elizabeth Whitmyre Degree Completion Program, Academic Advisor |
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 Senior Academic Personnel Analyst
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Joseph Swann Personnel Analyst (209) 228-3125 |
Maribel Rivera Bonilla Academic HR Coordinator (209) 228-0322
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Department Services: ssha.deptservices@ucmerced.edu
Heidi Green Department Services Manager, Social Sciences
(209) 382-4073
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Lisa Mora Department Services Manager, Arts & Humanities
(209) 506-7603
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Joelyn De La Torre Academic Department Specialist
(209) 285-4403
Stephanie Lopez Academic Department Specialist
(209) 308-3329
Mahea LaRosa Academic Department Specialist (209) 233-2578 |
Sarah Mora
Academic Department Specialist
(209) 413-9408
Maricela Rivera
Academic Department Specialist
(209) 233-2036
Jennifer Casillas Temporary Academic Department Specialist & Operations Support
Melanie Loyola Operations Coordinator |
Ericka Garcia Events Coordinator (209) 201-8167 |
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Finance and Administrative Operations: ssha.financial@ucmcerced.edu
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Amanda Leard Financial Services Analyst |
Jesus Garcia-Zaragoza Financial Services Analyst |
Eddie Torres Financial Services Analyst |
Graduate Services: ssha.grad@ucmerced.edu
Megan Topete Assistant Dean, Student & Instructional Services (209) 228-4594 |
Pakou Thao Interim Lead Graduate Services Coordinator (209) 355-8507 |
Isabel de Santiago Graduate Services Coordinator (209) 229-0105
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Lisa Moe Graduate Services Assistant (209) 228-0105 |
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 & Curriculum 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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Karen Chaidez Temporary Instructional Services Assistant |
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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Lora Burnett Associate Director |
Sandra Mora Acting Personel and Financial Analyst |
Linda Hart Tolley Acting Curriculum Manager
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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: July 2024
Questions: Please contact Christine Howe.