Our Oakes Team

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Xavier Livermon, Interim College Provost

 oaksprov@ucsc.edu, he/him

Xavier Livermon is Associate Professor of Critical Race and Ethnic Studies and faculty affiliate with Feminist Studies and Film and Digital Media at the University of California, Santa Cruz. He was also the inaugural director of Black Studies at UCSC and currently serves as Interim Provost of Oakes College. He seeks to enrich the academic experience for all Oakes students. He works closely with the Senior Director to integrate the academic with the social, cultural, and residential programs in the college. He also oversees the Oakes Core Course. To learn more about the provost, click here for "Provost's Corner".

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Mari Ortiz-McGuire,  Associate Director for College Student Life

(831) 459-2796, mcmcguir@ucsc.edu, she/her/hers

Mari is responsible for the administration of the college. She oversees the college's cultural, social, and residential programs, staff, facilities, and student conduct.

 

Marie Morones

Marie Morones, College Assistant

(831) 459-2558, mmorones@ucsc.edu

Marie provides information and support to the college community as well as supervises the mailroom.

Erica Little

Erica Little, Assistant Director of Residential Education

(831) 459-5224, eslittle@ucsc.edu

Erica assists the residential and housing programs at Oakes College. She works closely with the Residential Life team and intervenes on community issues.

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Amy Vincent, Assistant to the Senior and Associate Directors

(831) 459-2922, asvincen@ucsc.edu she/her/they/them 

Amy is responsible for providing administrative support to the Senior and Associate Directors of College Student Life and assists with a wide range of activities within student life at Oakes College.

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 Ella Carroll, College Academic Manager

(831) 459-2418, oakescam@ucsc.edu she/her/hers

Ella provides administrative and academic support to Provost Ochoa. She assists in the coordination of the Core Course and other courses offered by the college and is responsible for special student project grants and funds.

Colleges Advising at Oakes College
(831) 459-4531 | oakesadvising@ucsc.edu

College Advisors at Oakes College can help:

⦿ Choose classes and create a two-year academic plan to qualify for a major.
⦿ Access support services available across the campus.
⦿ Find enriching opportunities, such as workshops regarding internships, study skills, time management or career planning, etc.
⦿ Understand policies and requirements for non-major requirements for graduation.
⦿ Discuss academic concerns.
⦿ Figure out who to speak to when we cannot answer your questions.

Meet our advisors and learn how to meet with us/contact us on our main Oakes Advising site.

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Christian Galliguez, College Programs Coordinator

(831) 459-3317, cgalligu@ucsc.edu

Christian manages all social, cultural, and educational college programs and events, including graduation and orientation. He also works with the academic staff and Core Course staff to promote academic success and advise the Oakes Senate.

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Zofia Kayian, Student Life Assistant

(831) 459-5602zkayian@ucsc.edu, she/they

Z manages the use of facilities for programs and events at Oakes. They work to support the CPC with all the events and programming that take place throughout the year as well as support the front office coverage alongside our Office Assistants and Housing Coordinator.

Elsa Silva

Elsa Silva, Housing Coordinator

(831) 459-3988, esilva@ucsc.edu

Elsa offers administrative housing support to Oakes residents, coordinates housing logistics, and offers assistance to the CREs.

Clarissa Molina, Coordinator for Residential Education (CRE)

(831) 459-3393, clamolin@ucsc.edu , she/her/hers

Clarissa helps to supervise the overall residential life programs and staff, especially the Oakes College Neighborhood Assistants (NAs) in the performance of their duties. She is also available for consultation about matters relative to students' needs and concerns in the residential environment, including student behavior and conduct.

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Stef Lucero, Coordinator for Residential Education (CRE)

(831) 459-3397stlucero@ucsc.edu, she/they

The Coordinator for Residential Education helps to supervise the overall residential life programs and staff, especially the Oakes College Neighborhood Assistants (NAs) in the performance of their duties. They also available for consultation about matters relative to students' needs and concerns in the residential environment, including student behavior and conduct.

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Mary Sierra, College Budget Analyst

(831) 459-2037, mjsierra@ucsc.edu

Mary manages all the financial transactions of the colleges.

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Vacant, Senior Director for College Student Life

(831) 459-5015

The Senior Director is responsible for College Student Life is responsible for the Student Life programs at Oakes College. They work closely with the Academic, Program, and Residential Life teams. They serve as an advocate and support person for members of the Oakes Community.

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 Senior Building Maintenance Worker

(831) 459-4826

 Assists the Maintenance Supervisor in making repairs to the college.

Community Safety Dispatch

(831) 459-2100