12 Dean of the College Office

Erika Smith, Dean of the College and Vice President for Retention and Success

As Dean of the College (DoC), Dean Smith oversees the management and operation of offices and centers that provide advising and support for the academic program on campus and abroad. The Dean of the College addresses academic priorities related to general education, advising, inclusive excellence, international education, academic support, career advising, and life after college. The dean’s office staff consists of :

Emily Morash – Senior Associate Dean of the College and Dean of First Year Students – emorash@conncoll.edu

Carmela Patton – Associate Dean of the College/Dean of Sophomores, International Student Adviser –cpatton@conncoll.edu

Ann Schenk – Associate Dean of the College; Dean of Juniors, Seniors, Transfer Students, Posse Coordinator, Mellon Mays Undergraduate Fellowship Program Co-Coordiantor – alsch@conncoll.edu

Paula Orbe – Assistant Director of Student Success – psorb@conncoll.edu

Dulmarie Irizarry – Assistant Director of Student Success and Belonging – dirizarr@conncoll.edu