Cowell Staff
Provost
College Provosts are faculty members who serve as the academic heads of the UCSC Colleges. The Provost's job focuses on the Cowell Core Course and other course offerings in the College, academic advising, student projects, and student academic integrity, as well as on work with alumni and faculty affiliated with the college. Provost Crosby holds office hours in Cowell 116. She welcomes the opportunity to hear from you.
College Administrative Officer (CAO for Cowell and Stevenson)
The CAO is the administrative head of the College. Jim's goal is to foster a thriving living and learning environment outside the classroom. He works closely with the Provost, the Associate CAO, and the other Cowell staff on residential life, college programs, maintenance, facilities, and budget issues.
Assoc. College Administrative Officer (ACAO)
The ACAO is responsible for the student life component of the college. Adrianne supervises the areas of student conduct, housing, and residential life. She is available if you have any questions about these areas of the college.
Assistant to the Provost & CAO
As the Assistant to the Provost and CAO, Maria coordinates the Cowell College courses-including Cowell Independent Studies courses and the Cowell Core Course-and is in charge of Student Project Funds and Cowell College Prizes.
Cowell Academic Services Assistant
As the Cowell Academic Service Center Assistant, Helen assists faculty, department and business office staff in their mission of educating the students, conducting research, and administering the department and business office by providing courteous, accurate, dependable and timely clerical support.
College Office Assistant and Mailroom Manager
If you have any questions, start at the College Office-your best resource for information. Kiley, the Office Assistant, supervises and coordinates the student mail room, distributes student employee checks, makes Cowell College room reservations, and answers academic and general campus questions.
Contact:
kmelicke@ucsc.edu
(831)459-2253
Office 118
Academic Preceptor
Your advisers can assist you in achieving your academic goals by providing you with guidance, support, and information related to University requirements and academic policies. Contact the College Office to schedule an appointment.
Academic Adviser
Your advisers can assist you in achieving your academic goals by providing you with guidance, support, and information related to University requirements and academic policies. Contact the College Office to schedule an appointment.
Academic Adviser
Your advisers can assist you in achieving your academic goals by providing you with guidance, support, and information related to University requirements and academic policies. Contact the College Office to schedule an appointment.
Housing Coordinator
The Residential Life staff supports the creation of a healthy and fun living/learning environment. They coordinate Cowell's housing and residential life program as well as judicial issues for all Cowell students.
Residential Life & Housing Office Coordinator
The Residential Life staff supports the creation of a healthy and fun living/learning environment. They coordinate Cowell's housing and residential life program as well as judicial issues for all Cowell students.
Coordinator of Residential Education
The Residential Life staff supports the creation of a healthy and fun living/learning environment. They coordinate Cowell's housing and residential life program as well as judicial issues for all Cowell students.
Coordinator of Residential Education
The Residential Life staff supports the creation of a healthy and fun living/learning environment. They coordinate Cowell's housing and residential life program as well as judicial issues for all Cowell students.
Program Coordinator
The Programs/Activities Office is where you'll find energetic staff, students and volunteers planning activities. Get in touch with Kara or Karen to learn how to get involved, help with an event, or suggest an activity or performer. They also advise the Cowell Senate and DVD Loan Library.
Assoc. Program Coordinator
The Programs/Activities Office is where you'll find energetic staff, students and volunteers planning activities. Get in touch with Kara or Karen to learn how to get involved, help with an event, or suggest an activity or performer. They also advise the Cowell Senate and DVD Loan Library.
Groundskeeper
The maintenance and grounds staff is responsible for the safe upkeep of the facilities, including the physical operation of the Residence Halls, Dining Hall, and Library. Submit all residential maintenance service requests online at http://fixit.ucsc.edu.
College Counseling Psychologist
If you see a problem developing, don't wait until it arrives. Cowell's counseling psychologist is available on a confidential basis to discuss stresses and strains due to academic or personal pressures, to help improve your study skills, or for any other counseling needs that arise. You can make an appointment to see MaryJan or any other psychologist with UCSC Counseling and Psychological Services.
Eloise Pickard Smith Gallery Curator
As gallery director/curator, Joan is responsible for the gallery operations, including selection and installation of exhibitions, public relations, docent training, and special events coordination.
Coffee Shop Manager, John Hadley
John manages the Cowell and Stevenson Coffee Shops and is available for comments, complaints, compliments, cookies, and culinary questions.
Financial Specialist, Liz Cowan
Liz oversees all college financial matters-Cowell Senate budget, Programs, Coffee Shop, Residence Hall funds, and more.
Community Service Officers (CSOs)
CSOs patrol university residential communities every night and perform a wide range of duties including emergency and disaster response and policy enforcement in order to help build a safer, more secure community. A CSO is on duty every night from 7pm to 3am.
Residential Custodians
Custodians work with the students to make the residential facilities clean, safe places to live. They provide general cleaning of residential bathrooms, lounges, and hallways and do other specific tasks to maintain good housekeeping. They do not clean up after parties, practical jokes, or excessive debris.