Dean's Office

The Dean's Office is located on the 3rd floor of Armitage Hall.  General questions about the academic programs of the College of Arts and Sciences, University College, and the Graduate School can be directed to 856/225-6097 or artsci@camden.rutgers.edu.

	Margaret Marsh Dean of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences & the Graduate School: x6097 The Dean of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences is the principal academic officer for the Camden College of Arts and Sciences, University College, and the Graduate School. She is responsible for developing the budgets and staffing plans for these units, and for leading the units toward effective teaching, high-quality research, and service to the community, state, and country. The Dean is involved in development efforts for FAS and represents the Faculty of Arts and Sciences to internal and external constituencies. In addition, the Dean also directs the appointment and promotion process, the faculty academic service increment program, and the pay for performance/staff compensation programs. Dr. Marsh, an alumna of Rutgers-Camden who holds her Ph.D. from Rutgers, is a distinguished historian of women, gender, and medicine. She was named a University Professor by the Board of Governors in June 2009. mmarsh@camden.rutgers.edu
	Christopher Dougherty Associate Dean x6107 Primary Responsibilities: Educational Opportunity Fund Program and University College The Associate Dean for University College and Director of the Educational Opportunity Fund Program oversees University College and ensures that all needed services are provided for its evening students and faculty; oversees our off-campus partnerships; serves as Director of the Educational Opportunity Fund Program; oversees the Academic Transition Program and the Learning Center; and provides administrative support within the Dean’s Office. Dr. Dougherty, whose Ph.D. is from the Pennsylvania State University, teaches in the graduate program in Public Policy and Administration. chrdou@camden.rutgers.edu
	Luis Garcia Associate Dean x6149 Primary responsibility: Graduate Studies The duties of the Associate Dean for Graduate Studies include: managing all matters pertaining to the Graduate School; arranging matters pertaining to external review and reaccreditation of all Arts and Sciences departments and programs; and developing special programs connected to the Graduate School. Dr. Garcia, who earned his Ph.D. at Kansas State University, is a Professor of Psychology. lgarcia@camden.rutgers.edu
	Tyler Hoffman Associate Dean x6515 Primary responsibility: Camden College of Arts and Sciences The Associate Dean for CCAS administers the part-time lecturer budget; monitors course enrollment and makes sure that resources are used efficiently; processes promotion/tenure packets; maintains communication with department chairs on various issues; handles student complaints beyond the departmental level; oversees research centers and institutes; and assists the Dean in developing new campus-wide projects. Dr. Hoffman, who earned his Ph.D. at the University of Virginia, is an Associate Professor of English. thoffman@camden.rutgers.edu
	Nancy G. Rosoff Associate Dean x6486 Primary Responsibilities: Academic Affairs and Program Development The responsibilities of the Associate Dean for the Faculty of Arts and Sciences include: advising the Dean on administrative policies and procedures, especially instructional technology, budget matters, and scholarships and awards; improving communication within the Faculty of Arts and Sciences and publicizing Faculty of Arts and Sciences programs within and outside of the University; overseeing the Teacher Preparation Program; serving as the Dean's liaison to college, campus-wide, and regional planning committees; overseeing the Office of Academic Advising; and developing and administering programs to inculcate and recognize excellence in teaching. Dr. Rosoff, who holds her Ph.D. from Temple University, is an associate member of the History Department and a member of the graduate faculty. nrosoff@camden.rutgers.edu
	Timothy Martin Associate Dean x6671 Primary Responsibility: Honors College The Associate Dean / Director of the Honors College oversees the academic programs of the Honors College and its students. He recruits students for the Honors College and guides their academic development; in addition, the associate dean and director of the Honors College works with other campus offices to develop and coordinate programs and opportunities for students. Dr. Martin, whose Ph.D. is from the University of Pennsylvania, is an associate professor of English and directs the International Studies program. timartin@camden.rutgers.edu
	Suzanne Schaffer Assistant Dean for Development x6324 The primary responsibility of the Assistant Dean for Development is to advise the Dean on issues related to development and alumni relations. The Office of Development directs and supports activities to generate funds that will benefit students, faculty, and staff as well as programs for the Faculty of Arts & Sciences; projects include working with internal and external constituencies to raise funds for scholarships, fellowships, endowed chairs, and professorships and creating endowments for the college and for its centers of excellence. schaff@camlink.rutgers.edu
Dean's Office Administrative Staff:
	Maria Garcia Business Manager x6100 The Business Manager for the Faculty of Arts and Sciences oversees the budget for the entire unit and the smaller entities for which it is responsible. She also deals with personnel issues (health benefits, payroll, pensions); payroll, summer salary, student payroll; forms to make changes for payroll deductions, address change, W-4, and direct deposits; paychecks; secretarial problems; and budget issues. magarcia@camden.rutgers.edu
	Iris Rodriguez Executive Assistant to the Dean x6097 The Executive Assistant to the Dean serves as a liaison between the Dean's Office and campus, university, and community, as well as professional units, groups, and organizations; acts as the confidential and executive assistant to the Dean; maintains records and works with a variety of faculty committees regarding faculty appointment, assignment, promotion, reappointment, and review; coordinates, prepares, distributes, and compiles records regarding FASIP, Pay for Performance, departmental and working budgets, sabbatical and competitive leave; oversees production of the annual report; and supervises work-study students and part-time workers. irisr@crab.rutgers.edu
	Julie Strasser Administrative Assistant to the Associate Dean for Graduate Studies and the Associate Dean for Administration and Academic Program Development x6149 The Administrative Assistant to the Associate Dean for Graduate Studies and the Associate Dean for Administration and Academic Program Development, deals with matters pertaining to the Graduate School (students, faculty, graduation, and thesis preparation/review); prepares the faculty work load report; oversees the preparation of selected publications, including the graduate and undergraduate catalogs; and supports special college projects as well as the work of the Dean’s Office. jstrasse@camden.rutgers.edu
	Andrea Ohrenich Administrative Assistant to the Associate Dean for CCAS x6515 The Administrative Assistant to the Associate Dean for CCAS prepares contracts for and maintains files regarding PTLs; gathers and prepares materials for promotions and reappointments; coordinates preparation of materials for annual report; provides support services for the Associate Dean and Dean’s Office; and serves as the contact person between students and the Associate Dean’s Office. ango@camden.rutgers.edu
	Nezzie Diggs Administrative Assistant to the Associate Dean for University College and Director of the Educational Opportunity Fund Program x6107 The Administrative Assistant to the Associate Dean for University College and Director of the Educational Opportunity Fund Program supports the programs of the Educational Opportunity Fund and University College and; coordinates tutoring and other services; provides information about the programs to internal and external constituents; and provides support services for the Director of the Educational Opportunity Fund Program and Associate Dean for University College. nezzie@camden.rutgers.edu
	Louise Waters Principal Accounting Assistant x6096 The Principal Accounting Assistant works with the Business Manager and is responsible for expediting purchase orders, reimbursements, and travel advances; managing expenditures charged to departmental and supplemental accounts as well as to start up funds; responding to queries about payroll or health benefits; and supporting the work of the Dean’s Office, especially regarding financial matters. louisew@camden.rutgers.edu
	Pat Piccoli Receptionist x6097 The receptionist answers phone and personal inquiries and assists on additional Dean’s Office projects as needed. annapic@camden.rutgers.edu
	Edwin Alicia Head Postal Clerk x6437 The head postal clerk is responsible for distributing and collecting mail for FAS departments and miscellaneous duties assigned by FAS Business Manager. ea79@camden.rutgers.edu