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Kate MurphyInterim Dean
Kate Murphy

She/Her/Hers

Bldg. 47, Room 31
805-756-2706
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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.


 

Lauren KolodziejskiInterim Associate Dean for Student Success
Lauren Kolodziejski

She/Her/Hers

Bldg. 47, Room 31
805-756-2359

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Josh MachamerAssociate Dean for Operations 
Josh Machamer

He/Him/His

Bldg. 47, Room 31
805-756-2359
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Julie BettergarciaAssociate Dean for Diversity and Curriculum
Julie Bettergarcia

She/Her/Hers

Bldg. 47, Room 31
805-75
6-0781
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Jane L. LehrDirector of Research Engagement
Jane L. Lehr

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STAFF Name & Title Office CONTACT Pronouns

Administrative Support

 
Heidi Velasco Receptionist
Heidi Velasco
Bldg. 47, Room 31

805-756-2359

 

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Lynne Ricard, Assistant to the Dean Cal Poly CLA Executive Assistant to the Dean
Lynne Ricard
Bldg. 47, Room 31

805-756-2706

 

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Ashley Davis, Faculty Contracts Analyst Cal Poly CLA Faculty Recruitment and Contract Analyst
Ashley Davis
Bldg. 47, Room 31

805-756-7678

 

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Melissa Bodin, Evaluations Process Analyst Cal Poly CLA Evaluations Process Analyst
Melissa Bodin
Bldg. 47, Room 31

805-756-2337

 

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Joy Sisler, Budget Analyst Cal Poly CLA Finance and Budget Analyst
Joy Sisler 
Bldg. 47, Room 31

805-756-5755

 

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College Advisors

 
Sabrina Canady, Advising Cal Poly CLA Lead Academic Advisor
Sabrina Canady
Bldg. 47, Room 36R

805-756-6200

 

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Katie Harris, Advising Cal Poly CLA Academic Advisor
Katie Harris
Bldg. 47, Room 36R

805-756-6200

 

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Alejandra Cebreros, CLA Advising Multicultural Academic Advisor
Alejandra Cebreros
Bldg. 47, Room 36R

805-756-6200

 

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Eric Cuvelier, Academic Advisor Cal Poly CLA Academic Advisor
Eric Cuvelier
Bldg. 47, Room 36R email Eric Cuvelier he/him/his
Catherine Castro, Academic Advisor Cal Poly CLA Academic Advisor
Catherine Castro
Bldg. 47, Room 36R email Catherine Castro  

Development Office

 
Moon-ja Yunouye-petz, Senior Director of Development Cal Poly CLA Senior Director of Development
Moon-ja Yunouye-Petz
Bldg. 47, Room 31

805-756-6776

 

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Chrissy Ybarra, Administrative Coordinator Cal Poly CLA Administrative Coordinator
Chrissy Ybarra
Bldg. 47, Room 31

805-756-6246

 

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College Communications

 
Cara King, Communication Specialist Lead Communications Specialist
Cara King
Bldg. 47, Room 36N

805-756-1216

 

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Nicole Troy, Communications Specialist Communications Specialist
Nicole Troy
Bldg. 47, Room 36P

805-756-2986

 

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