Deans' Office Staff
Holly Tedder
Dean for Academic Planning and Class Advising
Holly Tedder serves as Dean for Academic Planning and Class Advising, and is responsible for overseeing Barnard's advising programs, the work of the class deans, and the Center for Accessibility Resources & Disability Services (CARDS), as well as the implementation of Barnard's academic policies and procedures. Previously, Dean Tedder served as Director of the Center for Accessibility Resources & Disability Services, where she was primarily responsible for ensuring access for Barnard community members with disabilities. Prior to joining the College in January 2019, Tedder was Director of Disability Services and Associate Registrar at The Juilliard School, where she was responsible for providing access for students with disabilities and academic advising support for music students. She earned a B.A. in music from Rollins College, an M.A. in higher and postsecondary education from Teachers College, and is currently an Ed.D. candidate in higher education administration at Northeastern University.
Wendy Garay
Senior Associate Dean, Dean for the First Year Class, Dean for International Students
Schedule an appointment with Dean Garay | First Year Class Blog | About Dean Garay
As the First-Year Class Dean, Dean Garay is someone who can help you navigate your first year at college and be a source of advising and support. She provides information and guidance to all first-year students throughout the year via meetings, workshops, and blog postings, and you can meet with her individually during walk-in hours or appointment times to talk about questions that may arise or concerns that you may have.
As a supplemental adviser to all first-year students, Dean Garay can also help you identify the many people on campus who can help answer your questions and provide assistance if you experience an emergency or difficult extenuating circumstances during the year. Don’t hesitate to reach out to her if and when you need help, or if you’re just not sure where to direct a question.
Christina Kuan Tsu
Senior Associate Dean, Dean for the Sophomore Class, Transfer Advising Dean
As Dean for the Sophomore Class, Dean Kuan Tsu is a resource for all sophomores, helping them to make the most of their academic and personal lives during this second year of college. Since students are expected to declare their majors in the latter half of their sophomore year at Barnard, she spends a lot of time speaking with sophomores about their academic interests and how they may be satisfied by the majors offered at the College, as well as about whether or not the majors may be related to their future career aspirations. As with other class deans, Dean Kuan Tsu meets with students and parents/guardians, as needed, to guide students’ academic progress towards the degree, clarify the academic policies and procedures at the College, and if warranted, explain the process of requesting exceptions to academic policies. She also works with faculty members in supporting students’ learning in the classroom.
As the Transfer Advising Dean, Dean Kuan Tsu is a resource for all transfer students, helping them to make a smooth transition to Barnard both academically and socially. To this end, she coordinates the advising of transfer students by recruiting experienced deans and faculty members to support incoming transfers, and work closely with the Registrar’s Office, which evaluates students’ transfer credits for satisfaction of general education requirements. Together with the Office of Student Life, we plan and coordinate the orientation programs for the incoming fall and spring transfers. She continues to serve as a point of contact for transfer students throughout the academic year.
Barnard has a long and happy history of accepting extraordinary transfer students from colleges all over the United States and abroad. Barnard counts many transfers among its most renowned alumnae, including author Zora Neale Hurston, anthropologist Margaret Mead, and Barnard’s fifth president, Ellen Futter.
Evelyn Leong
Dean for the Junior Class, Dean for Academic Assistance
Schedule an appointment with Dean Leong | Junior Class Blog | About Dean Leong
As an Associate Dean of Studies, Dean Leong provides academic advising and general support to the junior class and serves as the dean for academic assistance. As a Junior, you are at an exciting time in your educational experience. This is the moment when you can reflect on how you have developed as a student and begin to delve deeper into your passions. The Junior year is one of thoughtful reflection and forward goal planning, and Dean Leong is happy to offer you guidance as needed.
The Junior Class Blog is an important resource of information for you throughout the year. There you will find reminders for important deadlines, special events, and opportunities. It's easy to stay connected by subscribing or bookmarking the blog as posts are updated regularly.
Rebecca Grabiner
Senior Class Dean, College Case Manager
As the Senior Class Dean, Dean Grabiner is someone who can help you navigate your senior year at college and be a source of advising and support. In partnership with faculty and other administrators, she provides information and guidance to all seniors throughout the year via meetings, workshops, and blog postings. You can meet with her individually during walk-in hours or appointment times to talk about questions that may arise or concerns that you may have. To schedule an appointment, visit here.
As a supplemental adviser to all Barnard seniors, Dean Grabiner shares your goal: for you to graduate! She is here to help if you experience an emergency or difficult extenuating circumstances during the year. If she's not the best person to assist, she's always happy to direct you to additional resources. Please don’t hesitate to reach out to her if and when you need help, or if you’re just not sure where to direct a question.
The Senior Class Blog will be an important resource of information for you throughout the year. Sometimes the blog postings will remind you of important deadlines coming up, and sometimes the postings will inform you of special events and opportunities. The blog is also the site where you can find links to other offices on campus who can provide both guidance and advice about specific questions. So be sure to bookmark the blog site and check it at least once a week.