Who We Are
On this page you will find a list of College Nine staff.
Administration
Helen Shapiro Provost hshapiro@ucsc.edu (831) 459-5852 |
Hello and welcome! My name is Helen Shapiro, and I am the Provost of College Nine. The Provost is the academic administrator for the college. That means I supervise the academic programs of the college including the college courses, academic advising, academic standing, academic integrity, college honors and distinction programs, and graduation. I hope to see you around College Nine! |
Deana Slater CAO dslater@ucsc.edu (831) 459-5034 |
Hello and welcome to College Nine! My name is Deana Slater, and I am the College Administrative Officer (CAO) at College Nine. I oversee student life and administration at the college which include a variety of areas such as residence life, college programs, budget, facilities, and supervising our wonderful staff. Our college theme is International and Global Perspectives. Please join us in shaping our College Nine community. |
Erin Beard ebeard@ucsc.edu (831) 459-5852 |
Hello! My name is Erin Beard and I am Provost Shapiro's assistant. I help coordinate the Core Course and other college courses. My office is located in the Colleges 9 and 10 Administration Office, 117 Social Sciences 1. If you need to set up an appointment with the Provost please email or call me. |
Jane Hartman jhartman@ucsc.edu (831) 459-3149 |
Welcome to College Nine! My name is Jane Hartman. I am the Assistant to the CAO. I am located in the College Nine Administration office, 117 Social Sciences I. I look forward to speaking with you on the phone, or meeting you when you stop in to say hello. |
Robin Kirksey kirks@ucsc.edu (831) 459-3765 |
My name is Robin Kirksey and I am the Financial Coordinator for Colleges Nine and Ten. I take care of all the thrilling details of purchasing and analyzing expenditures at the two colleges. I make sure that the expenditures are charged to the correct accounts, also insuring that all proper guidelines are being followed during every step of the process. |
Academic Advising
Bob Taylor rjtaylor@ucsc.edu (831) 459-5726 |
Hi, my name is Bob Taylor, and I am the Senior Academic Preceptor. I'm primarily responsible for the academic advising program for College Nine. From the time you are admitted to the university until the time you are ready to graduate, our advising office is here to explain requirements and policies, refer you to support services, and to help you achieve your goals. Advising is an important component of your undergraduate education and I am here to support your success in college. I am available on a drop-in basis in Social Sciences 2, Room 150. |
Denise Booth dibooth@ucsc.edu (831) 459-4407 |
Hello Slugs! My name is Denise Booth - I am one of the College Nine Academic Advisers and also a proud UCSC alumna. I know that adjusting to university life can be challenging. The advising team is here to help you navigate your university career and assist you in making informed decisions about your education. I encourage you stop by with your general academic advising questions (or to just say hello). |
 Sara Balder srbalder@ucsc.edu (831) 459-1200 |
Hello, my name is Sara Balder, and I am an Academic Advisor at College Nine. I am more than happy to answer your general academic questions, help you diversify your education, plan for study abroad, and connect you to the abundant resources provided here at UCSC. I am available on a drop-in basis or by appointment, and you can find me with the rest of the advising staff in Social Sciences 2, room 150. I look forward to meeting you! |
Audrey Kim (831) 459-1373 |
Welcome to College Nine! My name is Audrey Kim and I am the Counseling Psychologist. Transitioning to college, being away from home, making new friends, juggling multiple responsibilities, and coping with academic pressures can be stressful and overwhelming for many students. College is also a time when many students start to explore their identities and their relationships with others. At some point, many students also experience some depression or anxiety. I can help you with a wide range of concerns by helping you gain insight into your problems and develop more effective coping strategies. Services are free and confidential. Have a great year! |
Student Programming
Wendy Baxter wbaxter@ucsc.edu (831) 459-3142 |
My name is Wendy Baxter. I am the Associate College Administrative Officer (ACAO) of Co-curricular and College Programs at College Nine and College Ten, and I oversee the cocurricular unit for both Colleges Nine and Ten. I work with a great team of staff, faculty and students to develop classes and extra-curricular programs in which students can learn more about and explore issues related to the themes of the colleges. Facilitated dialogue, interactive classes, faculty presentations and arts-based programming are some of the opportunities we provide for students to gain knowledge, explore their values, learn from each other, and develop an integrated understanding of international and global perspectives. The cocurricular unit works with students on many different projects as we continue to build the community here at College Nine. |
Rachel Ogata rogata@ucsc.edu 831-459-1253 |
Hello, my name is Rachel Ogata and I am the Cocurricular Programs Assistant for College Nine and College Ten. I work in the Cocurricular Office with a fantastic team of staff and students. As an undergraduate, I was affiliated with Oakes College and started working with the students and staff of College Nine and College Ten through the Practical Activism Conference. Now I consider myself very fortunate to work here, helping to develop and implement our programs and classes. |
 Abbey Asher aasher@ucsc.edu (831) 459-1237 |
Hello. My name is Abbey Asher and I am the Service-Learning Coordinator for College Nine. If you would like to get involved in the outlying community through making a meaningful contribution, I am the person to see. Volunteering in the community enriches your academic learning. I encourage you to explore this opportunity with me! |
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Leticia Maldonado lmaldona@ucsc.edu (831) 459-3853 |
Leticia Maldonado, College Program Coordinator for College Nine and College Ten. |
Krystinne Mica kmica@ucsc.edu (831) 459-4465 |
Hello everyone! My name is Krystinne Mica and I am the Assistant College Programs Coordinator for College Nine and College Ten. I assist the College Programs Coordinator with the activities that happen here at the two colleges, such as Graduation, Orientation, and College Nights. If you have any questions, ideas, or want to get involved, feel free to email me, call me, or swing by the Recreation Lounge located underneath the Colleges Nine and Ten Multipurpose Room. |
Erin Ramsden eramsden@ucsc.edu (831) 459-4069 |
Welcome to College Nine! My name is Erin Ramsden. I work in the College Nine Co-Curricular Programs office and I assist in designing and implementing programs at College Nine. |
Residential Life
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Deana Slater dslater@ucsc.edu (831) 459-5034 |
Interim Associate College Administrative Officer (ACAO) for Residential Life and Housing. I am responsible for the administration of the comprehensive residential life program at College Nine. Our college’s theme is International and Global Perspectives. Residential Life is committed to creating an inclusive community, where students can gain an understanding of issues, traditions and cultures of all parts of an interconnected world. Through the efforts of our staff, students will explore what it means to be a responsible, global citizen in a community of diverse culture. |
Hashim Jibri hjibri@ucsc.edu (831) 459-4201 |
Greetings, my name is Hashim Jibri and I am the CRE of the College Nine Residence Halls. My responsibilities are to coordinate and facilitate the development of community within the residence halls. I supervise 13 RAs (Resident Advisors) who work to create a friendly and open community. We have a RA-Student ratio of approximately 30 students per RA with an RA assigned to each floor. Feel free to stop by my office at any time. I am located in the College Nine Residence Halls House 1 (R1) Rm. 1136. |
Sara Jakl sjakl@ucsc.edu (831) 459-3834 |
Sara Jakl, Office Coordinator Residence Life. |
Reggie Shaw rshaw1@ucsc.edu (831) 459-4201 |
Greetings, my name is Reggie Shaw and I am the CRE for the College Nine and College Ten Apartments. My role is to serve as support, referral, and coordinate the development of students within the apartment community. The apartments staff and community contains both College Nine and College Ten continuing and transfer students. I supervise 5 Community Advisers (CAs) that provide programming and go through extensive training in handling crisis and judicial issues that occur during the year. I am also Advisor for College 9 Senate for the 2008-09 Academic year. Please feel free to come visit me in my office located in the College Nine Residence Halls (R1) Rm. 1130. You may contact me by phone (831) 459-3795 or by email at rshaw1@ucsc.edu |
Rachel Stone rstone@ucsc.edu (831) 459-37670 |
Rachel Stone, Coordinator of the International Living Center at Colleges Nine and Ten. |