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DIVISION OF STUDENT AFFAIRS

VISION STATEMENT

The Divsion of Student Affairs strives to become a leading model of innovative approaches for student-centered initiatives as we deliberately grow to meet the expanding needs of our richly diverse students, alumni, and greater community.

MISSION STATEMENT

Student Affairs recruits and develops dedicated students and staff who are committed to lifelong learning. In keeping with the University's Principles of Community, we cultivate a campus environment characterized by respect for human dignity and diversity. Toward these aims, Student Affairs promotes an enriched learning environment, often collaborating with faculty and units campus wide, to provide students with opportunities to realize their intellectual, physical, social and emotional potential.

For more information about student services at UC Merced, please visit: http://students.ucmerced.edu

STUDENT AFFAIRS LEADERSHIP

Jane Fiori Lawrence
Vice Chancellor of Student Affairs
jlawrence@ucmerced.edu
(209) 228-4482

Jorge Aguilar
Associate Vice Chancellor, Educational & Community Partnership
jaguilar@ucmerced.edu
(559) 241-7476

Elizabeth Boretz
Director, Student Advising & Learning Center
eboretz@ucmerced.edu
(209) 228-7252

Kevin Browne 
Assistant Vice Chancellor, Enrollment Management 
kbrowne@ucmerced.edu
(209) 228-7641

Le’Trice Curl
Campus Judicial Officer
Director, Office of Student Life
lcurl@ucmerced.edu
(209) 228-5433

David Dunham
Director, Campus Recreation & Athletics
ddunham@ucmerced.edu
(209) 228-7732

Annette Ledoux Garcia 
Director of Administrative Operations for Student Affairs 
agarcia@ucmerced.edu 
(209) 228-2999

Debra Kotler
Director, Counseling & Psychological Services
dkotler@umerced.edu
(209) 228-4267

Charles Nies
Assistant Vice Chancellor, Student Affairs
cnies@ucmerced.edu
(209) 228-5433

Lisa Perry
Manager, Students First Center
lperry@ucmerced.edu
(209) 228-4277

Diana Ralls
Director, Financial Aid & Scholarships
dralls@ucmerced.edu
(209) 228-4243

Encarnación Ruiz
Director, Admissions/Relations with Schools and Colleges
eruiz@ucmerced.edu
(209) 228-4682

Leslie Santos
Director, Housing and Residence Life
lsantos@ucmerced.edu
(209) 228-4663

Jason Souza
Manager, Dining Services
jsouza2@ucmerced.edu
(209) 205-8609

Kevin Storms
Manager, Bobcat Bookstore
kstorms@ucmerced.edu
(209) 228-6998