Dean's Office Directory
Interim Dean
Kate Murphy
She/Her/Hers
Bldg. 47, Room 31
805-756-2706
Email Interim Dean Murphy
Kate Murphy began her role as interim dean of Cal Poly’s College of Liberal Arts in August 2024. Since joining Cal Poly in 2007, she has made significant contributions as a professor and department chair for the History Department. Most recently, she has served as associate dean for student success in the College of Liberal Arts since July 2021, overseeing advising and student services. As associate dean, she oversaw the administration and assessment of the college’s graduate programs, the college’s admissions and student recruitment efforts and led the college’s efforts to become more transfer-friendly.
Murphy's academic achievements are widely recognized. Her research on the history of science and the slave trade has received external funding from numerous institutions, including the National Science Foundation and the American Council of Learned Societies (ACLS). Her research has resulted in over a dozen peer-reviewed articles and book chapters, as well as her recent book, “Captivity's Collections: Science, Natural History, and the Transatlantic British Slave Trade.”
Murphy holds a doctorate and master’s degree in history from Johns Hopkins University and a bachelor’s degree in history from the University of Virginia. She has presented her research at conferences and invited talks to both historical and scientific audiences and has published articles in esteemed journals such as Plants, People, Planet; The William and Mary Quarterly; Early American Studies; and The British Journal for the History of Science.
Interim Associate Dean for Student Success
Lauren Kolodziejski
She/Her/Hers
Bldg. 47, Room 31
805-756-2359
Email Lauren Kolodziejski
Associate Dean for Operations
Josh Machamer
He/Him/His
Bldg. 47, Room 31
805-756-2359
Email Josh Machamer
Associate Dean for Diversity and Curriculum
Julie Bettergarcia
She/Her/Hers
Bldg. 47, Room 31
805-756-0781
Email Julie Bettergarcia
Director of Research Engagement
Jane L. Lehr
She/Her/Hers
STAFF | Name & Title | Office | CONTACT | Pronouns |
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Administrative Support |
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Receptionist Heidi Velasco |
Bldg. 47, Room 31 |
805-756-2359
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Executive Assistant to the Dean Lynne Ricard |
Bldg. 47, Room 31 |
805-756-2706
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Faculty Recruitment and Contract Analyst Ashley Davis |
Bldg. 47, Room 31 |
805-756-7678
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Evaluations Process Analyst Melissa Bodin |
Bldg. 47, Room 31 |
805-756-2337
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Finance and Budget Analyst Joy Sisler |
Bldg. 47, Room 31 |
805-756-5755
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College Advisors |
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Lead Academic Advisor Sabrina Canady |
Bldg. 47, Room 36R |
805-756-6200
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Academic Advisor Katie Harris |
Bldg. 47, Room 36R |
805-756-6200
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Multicultural Academic Advisor Alejandra Cebreros |
Bldg. 47, Room 36R |
805-756-6200
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Academic Advisor Eric Cuvelier |
Bldg. 47, Room 36R | email Eric Cuvelier | he/him/his | |
Academic Advisor Catherine Castro |
Bldg. 47, Room 36R | email Catherine Castro | ||
Development Office |
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Senior Director of Development Moon-ja Yunouye-Petz |
Bldg. 47, Room 31 |
805-756-6776
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Administrative Coordinator Chrissy Ybarra |
Bldg. 47, Room 31 |
805-756-6246
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College Communications |
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Lead Communications Specialist Cara King |
Bldg. 47, Room 36N |
805-756-1216
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Communications Specialist Nicole Troy |
Bldg. 47, Room 36P |
805-756-2986
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