Kimberly Lau, Provost

831-459-2418, lau@ucsc.edu

Kimberly Lau seeks to enrich the academic experience for all Oakes students. She works closely with the CAO to integrate the academic with the social, cultural, and residential programs in the college. She also oversees and teaches in the Oakes Core Course.

Susan Welte, College Administrative Officer (CAO)

831-459-2550, swelte@ucsc.edu

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

Mari Ortiz-McGuire, Associate CAO for Student Life

831-459-2796, mcmcguir@ucsc.edu

Mari Ortiz-McGuire is responsible for the residential and housing programs at Oakes. She works closely with the Residential Life team, intervenes on community issues, and is available for appointments and drop-in visits from students and staff.

Heidi Flores, Provost Assistant

831-459-2418, heflores@ucsc.edu

Heidi Flores provides administrative and academic support to Provost Lau. 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.

Elaine Kihara, Academic Preceptor

831-459-2664, ekihara@ucsc.edu

Elaine Kihara assists students in making informed decisions about their academic study plans. See her for assistance in choosing classes and appropriate course loads, maintaining good academic standing, and integrating majors and minors into an overall academic plan. She also develops academic programs and workshops.

Homayun Etemadi, Academic Advisor

831-459-4531, hetemadi@ucsc.edu

Homayun Etemadi assists the Academic Preceptor, as well as providing advising to students. See him for assistance in choosing classes and appropriate course loads, maintaining good academic standing, and integrating majors and minors into an overall academic plan.

Elizabeth Alsberg, Academic Advisor

831-459-2544, alsberg@ucsc.edu

Marie Morones

831-459-2558, mmorones@ucsc.edu

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

Chris Yang, College Programs Coordinator

831-459-5619, cyang@ucsc.edu

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

Elsa Silva, Housing Coordinator

831-459-3988

Mandie Stout, Coordinator for Residential Education (CRE)

831-459-3317, astout@ucsc.edu

Mandie Stout helps to supervise the overall residential life programs and staff, especially to 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.

Stephanie Lai, Coordinator for Residential Education (CRE)

831-459-3393, srlai@ucsc.edu

Sandy Lord Craig, Financial Coordinator/Budget Analyst

831-459-4565, sjlord@ucsc.edu

Juan Govea, Senior Building Maintenance Worker

831-459-4826, goveaj@ucsc.edu  

Juan Govea assists the Maintenance Supervisor in making repairs to the college.

Community Safety Dispatch

831-459-2100