Bruce Tiffney Bruce Tiffney is Dean of the College and Professor of Paleobiology in the College of Letters ad Science. As Dean, his responsibility is to lead long-term planning and program development, translating oversight of the budget and administrative details into realities that suit the changing times. He also oversees the academic program, seeking to maintain high and rigorous standards of mentorship and scholarship within the College. (805) 893-3827 or Harry Reese Harry Reese is the Associate Dean of CCS, Professor of Art in the College of Letters and Science, and Professor of Book Art in CCS. As Associate Dean he assumes a key role in assisting the Dean and working with the Assistant Dean for Administration to implement the College's efforts in academic and student affairs, undergraduate education and instructional technology. (805) 893-7554 or Karen Poirier Karen Poirier, the Assistant Dean, Administration in room 101, Assists the Dean with the administration of the College of Creative Studies. Manages the daily operations of the College staff in their service to students, faculty, parents, alumni, academic departments, administrative units and to prospective students and parents. Oversees fiscal operations, Executive Committee work, policy matters, academic personnel, student affairs, information technology, space and instructional equipment resources. Assists in the development and implementation of policies and initiatives for the College and represents the Dean and the College on administrative committees. (805) 893-3759 or Leslie Campbell Leslie Campbell serves as the manager of the Student Affairs Division of the College of Creative Studies. She is the senior Academic Advisor and Admissions Counselor. She is located in room 102A. Working directly with the Dean and faculty, she oversees all aspects of CCS student affairs. She also serves as a resource to the Dean, Exectutive Committee and faculty on UCSB and CCS policies and procedures that relate to undergraduates. She also actively participates in recruiting for the college along with the Dean, Associate Dean and faculty. With support from the other CCS student affairs staff, Leslie works closely with CCS students and potential students, from initial application, through admission, orientation, and their UCSB and CCS academic and personal journey. She manages the annual CCS admissions process, student records, and advising in the college. See Leslie with questions concerning CCS academic policies, procedures and requirements, registration, graduation, or anything pertaining to your academic progress and records. (805) 893-5319 or Emily Parsons Emily Parsons, Assistant to the Dean of the College of Creative Studies provides analytical and administrative support to the Dean, Associate Dean, and Assistant Dean for Administration on a wide-range of College functions some of which include: Academic Personnel Case processing, Financial Transactions, and Events Planning. Emily is the contact person to set up an appointment/meeting with the Dean and/or Associate Dean of the College. (805) 893-2364 or Christopher Wilderman Christopher Wilderman is a Student Affairs Officer in the College of Creative Studies. He provides academic advising to current and prospective undergraduate students in CCS. His responsibilities include: advising students regarding major choice and planning programs, performing final degree checks, processing petitions, assisting with articulation and transfer matters, assisting with probation and disqualification processes, evaluating new student profiles and supporting special projects. Chris serves as information resource for prospective and enrolled students, faculty, staff and keeps the SAO-III, Dean and Associate Dean apprised of student status issues and student affairs concerns. (805) 893-4146 or Frank Bauman Frank Bauman, Records Assistant, located in room 104, helps the College in numerous ways from photocopying to classroom set-up to maintaining the College databases. Frank also assists Leslie with the admissions process and maintenance of school records. Frank is always a great resource for information or assistance. (805) 893-8974 or Ann Hagan Smoot Ann Hagan Smoot is the Assistant Dean, Alumni Relations and Development for the College of Creative Studies. She works with the Dean to develop short and long range program development needs and fundraising opportunities to support the goals of faculty and student initiatives. Ann travels often to meet and connect, or re-connect as the case may be, alumni, friends and parents to the College. To promote CCS, she plans College events in collaboration with larger university-wide activities. (805) 893-2035 or