People Who Can Help
Associate Deans, Academic Advisors & Program Coordinators
Academic advisors, college associate deans, and graduate student program coordinators are committed to helping students achieve their full potential. If a student is struggling, advisors, program coordinators and associate deans can help students navigate academic impacts and connect with relevant resources. Contact information for these individuals is listed in each student's (under the Resources tab).
College Liaisons
412-268-2075
College liaisons are experienced Student Affairs staff who work in partnership with students, student support resources coordinators, advisors, faculty, and associate deans in each college to cultivate a positive Carnegie Mellon student experience.
Council of Religious Advisors
412-268-3559
The Carnegie Mellon Council of Religious Advisors (CoRA) supports and encourages religious life within the campus community by providing a variety of services, including counseling, educational programs, conferences, worship, discussion groups, social events, and religious instruction. Council members work from their own traditions while also collaborating on interfaith programs. The Coordinator for Religious and Spiritual Life can help you get connected with CoRA.
Dean of Students
412-268-2075
The Office of the Dean of Students provides central leadership of the metacurricular experience at Carnegie Mellon, including divisional strategic planning, coordination of student support and crisis intervention, and facilitation of divisional assessment. It also provides free legal consultation, Tartan Emergency Support Funds, and interest free student loans.
Housefellows
412-268-2142
For undergraduate students living in university housing, the housefellow serves as the primary Student Affairs advocate for their residents. Housefellows are well-connected with campus resources and are committed to the ongoing care and well-being of our students. Housefellows can engage campus resources and assist students with personal or academic difficulty in any form.
Hub Liaisons
412-268-8186
The assistant directors in The HUB serve as liaisons for specific colleges and assist enrolled students with key aspects of the enrollment process. Find your assigned HUB liaison on your Student Information Online (SIO) resource page or on The HUB website.
Peer Health Advocates
412-268-1390
PHA email
Peer Health Advocates (PHAs) are student employees who encourage and support holistic student health and well-being by providing culturally responsive peer-to-peer health education programs and services.
The Plaidvocates
412-268-8972
The is a peer health and wellness advocacy program for student-athletes that supports the well-being of 一本道无码’s varsity athletics community. The Plaidvocates are educated and trained throughout the year to listen, promote and provide support and information on stress and time management, nutrition, alcohol, drug use and other health related topics.
Resident Assistants & Community Advisors
412-268-2142
Each house community is served by one Community Advisor (CA), who provides leadership for the vision, direction, and daily activity in each of our residential house communities. Each floor in the residential communities is served by a Resident Assistant (RA), who develop supportive relationships with individual residents and create strong floor and house communities. Learn more on the Housing and Residential Education website.
Student Academic Success Center Staff
412-268-6823
Academic coaches, tutors and Office of Disability Resources specialists, as part of the Student Academic Success Center (SASC), provide course-aligned support including peer tutoring, collaborative learning groups, and study group formation in addition to resources like academic coaching, writing, and language support for native and non-native English speakers.
Student Leadership, Involvement, & Civic Engagement Staff
412-268-8704
Connecting with others is a big part of well-being. Staff in the Office of Student Leadership, Involvement and Civic Engagement (SLICE) and the Nexus of Civic Engagement can help you get your involvement journey started or provide guidance once you are already involved on campus.
Student Support Resources
412-268-2075
The Student Support Resources team offers an additional level of support and expertise for students who are navigating any of a wide range of life events. Student Support Resources staff members work in partnership with campus and community resources to provide coordination of care and support appropriate to each student’s situation.
College Liaisons
College of Engineering
MEG/INI: Lenny Chan (412-268-2142)
BME/CHE/COO/CEE/MSE: Bryan Koval (412-268-2075)
ECE: Candace C. Okello (412-268-2075)
EPP/ESTP/ETIM/ICT: Liz Vaughan (412-268-8704)
CFA (College of Fine Arts)
Art, Drama, Music: David Chickering (412-268-2142)
Design, Architecture: Lexi Elliott (412-268-4802)
DC (Dietrich College)
Heinz
Holly Hippensteel (412-268-2075)
MCS (Mellon College of Science)
John Hannon (412-268-2139)
CS (School of Computer Science)
Undergraduate: Kristine Kengor (412-268-2142)
Graduate: Angie Lusk (412-268-2075)
TSB (Tepper School of Business)
M. Shernell Smith (412-268-2150)
Intercollege
BXA: Lexi Elliott (412-268-1507)
ETC/III: Liz Vaughan (412-268-8704)
Academic department have a variety of student advisory boards, working committees, and social and academic clubs that focus on well-being. Contact your specific college or department to learn more.