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Deans in the Office


Dean Blank
Karen Blank, Dean of Studies
  • chairs the Committee on Programs and Academic Standing (CPAS), which reviews student requests for exceptions to academic policy
  • chairs the Committee on Honors, which selects recipients of certain College prizes and awards
  • advises the Honor Board
  • coordinates academic advising for first-years and sophomores
  • advises students interested in the joint program with Columbia's Fu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Science
  • Email: kblank@barnard.edu

Dean Bournoutian
 
Ani Bournoutian, Dean for Transfer Student Services, Dean for International Students, and Dean for Commuter Advising
  • advises international students
  • resource person for all transfer students
  • serves as a liaison for commuter students
  • Email: abournoutian@barnard.edu

Dean Hollibaugh 
Lisa Hollibaugh, First-Year Class Dean
  • resource person for all first-year students in matters academic or personal
  • teaches First-Year Seminar/Centennial scholars practicum
  • Email: lhollibaugh@barnard.edu

 



Dean Michell Tollinchi-Michel 

Dean Michell Tollinchi-Michel, Director of Academic Success and Enrichment Programs
  • Oversees the CSTEP/STEP, HEOP, Liberty programs
  • Serves as the Administrative Coordinator for the Mellon Mays Undergraduate Fellowship Program
  • Serves as the Coordinator for the Spelman/Howard Domestic Exchange Program
  • Assists with the Intercollegiate Program under the Hughes Science Pipeline Project
  • Email: mtollinc@barnard.edu

 


Dean Runsdorf
James Runsdorf, Junior Class Dean, Coordinator of Fellowship Advising, and Dean for Business School Advising
  • resource person for all juniors in matters academic or personal
  • coordinates advising for fellowships
  • advises students and alumnae interested in Business School
  • advises students interested in Barnard's special programs with the Columbia School of International and Public Affairs
  • serves as an adviser to transfer students
  • Email: jrunsdorf@barnard.edu

Dean Schneider
 
Aaron Schneider, Senior Class Dean
  • resource person for all seniors in matters academic or personal
  • advises students and alumnae interested in Fulbright Scholarships
  • Director of Resumed Education Program
  • chairs the Academic Accommodations Committee
  • Dean Schneider also teaches in the English department.
  • Email: aschneider@barnard.edu

Dean Starks
Adjua Starks, Dean for Health Professions Advising and Dean for Academic Assistance
  • advises students and alumnae interested in various health careers
  • chairs the Pre-Health Professions Commmittee
  • oversees the Dean of Studies Office Academic Assistance Program
  • serves as supervisor for Barnard Academic Fellows in the tutoring/science workshop room program
  • Email: astarks@barnard.edu


Dean Kuan Tsu
Christina Kuan Tsu, Sophomore Class Dean and Dean for Pre-Law Advising
  • resource person for all sophomores in matters academic or personal
  • advises students and alumnae interested in the law
  • serves as the Barnard administrative panelist to Columbia University's Sexual Misconduct Policy hearing panel
  • Email: ckuantsu@barnard.edu
Dean Young
Dean Young
 
Gretchen Young, Dean for Study Abroad Advising
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