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Dean’s Office

Dean’s Suite, Rooms 401-411, CLAS Building, Unit 4098

Deans

Interim Dean Harry Frank
Professor of Chemistry
Phone:
486-2844
Email: harry.frank@uconn.edu

Harry A. Frank, professor of chemistry, has been an associate dean of CLAS since January 2004. He works on supporting the CLAS research mission and issues related to graduate programs. His own research is on photosynthesis and the role of colorful carotenoid molecules in the process. Dr. Frank has taught at UConn since 1980 and has an undergraduate degree from Memphis State University and a PhD from Boston University.

Associate Dean Douglas Hamilton
Professor of Physics
Phone: 486-2713
Email: douglas.hamilton@uconn.edu

Douglas Hamilton, professor of physics, focuses on CLAS undergraduate education. His research interest is laser physics and the optical properties of solid-state materials. A graduate of the University of Colorado who received a PhD from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, Dr. Hamilton has taught at UConn since 1979. He was one of the first four teaching fellows of the University Institute for Teaching and Learning.

Associate Dean Debra Kendall
Professor of Molecular and Cell Biology
Phone: 486-2713
Email: debra.kendall@uconn.edu

Debra A. Kendall, Board of Trustees Distinguished Professor of Molecular and Cell Biology, joined the dean’s office in 2006. Dr. Kendall has taught at UConn since 1989 and has a large research program on the structure and biological function of membrane proteins. She received her bachelor’s degree from Smith College and a PhD from Northwestern University.

Associate Dean Cyrus Ernesto Zirakzadeh
Professor of Political Science
Phone: 486-3267 or 486-2713
Email: cyrus.zirakzadeh@uconn.edu

Cyrus Ernesto Zirakzadeh joined the dean’s office in 2006. His scholarship is in social movements and political thought in literature and film. In 2005, he was named a University Teaching Fellow. Dr. Zirakzadeh graduated from the University of Michigan in 1974 and received a master’s degree from Stanford University in 1975 and his doctorate from the University of California at Berkeley in 1985. He has taught at UConn for 20 years and directed the Honors Program for five years.

Assistant Dean Deborah Shelby
Phone: 486-2713
Email: deborah.shelby@uconn.edu

Deborah Shelby and her staff are responsible for the business operations of the College, including financial administration, personnel, and space-construction management. Before joining CLAS she held similar responsibilities for the College of Engineering at Boston University. She managed the construction of two major buildings and many renovations and developed a financial system. Also at BU, she served in financial administration and special projects for the Provost’s Office.

CLAS Advancement

Frank Gifford
Director of Development
486-6798 fgifford@foundation.uconn.edu
Cindy Weiss
Publicity and Marketing Manager
486-4958 cindy.weiss@uconn.edu
Debra Campbell
Development Specialist
486-5661 debra.campbell@uconn.edu

Dean's Staff

Amy DeFlumere
Executive Assistant to the Dean
486-3221 amy.deflumere@uconn.edu
Patricia Fitzgerald
Assistant Finance Director
486-6772 patricia.fitzgerald@uconn.edu
Sandra Sherman
Administrative Manager
486-4404 sandra.sherman@uconn.edu
Joseph Tinnel
Program Assistant
486-3297 joseph.tinnel@uconn.edu
Stephanie L. Beron
Clerical Assistant
486-2713 stephanie.beron@uconn.edu
Noreen Piscatelli
Administrative Specialist
noreen.piscatelli@uconn.edu

CLAS Academic Services Center

423 Whitney Road, Unit 1126
http://www.services.clas.uconn.edu

CLAS Business Services Center

Suite 345, CLAS Building, Unit 4098
http://bsc.clas.uconn.edu

CLAS Computer Support Group

Suite 345, CLAS Building, Unit 4098
http://www.dean.clas.uconn.edu/csg