Administration
Dean
Ofer Harel
Professor of Statistics
(860) 486-2713
ofer.harel@uconn.edu
Ofer Harel became dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences in July 2024. He previously served as interim dean of CLAS, associate dean for research and graduate affairs in CLAS, and director of graduate admissions in the Department of Statistics.
Office Hours
Dean Harel invites CLAS faculty and staff to meet with him during office hours.
Office hours take place at UConn Storrs and virtually via Webex. For virtual hours, please RSVP to clas@uconn.edu with your name, your unit, and the date you plan to attend no later than one hour before the session begins. A link will be emailed to you. RSVPs are not required for in-person hours.
Thursday, Sept. 19
11 a.m.-noon, Austin 413
Wednesday, Oct. 16
10-11 a.m., Webex
Tuesday, Nov. 19
2-3 p.m., Austin 413
For questions or if you require an accommodation to participate, please contact mackenzie.murphy@uconn.edu.
Associate and Assistant Deans
Katharine Capshaw
Associate Dean for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, Collaborative Programs, and Faculty Development
Professor of English
(860) 486-1202
capshaw@uconn.edu
Kane Lynch
Andrew Moiseff
Associate Dean for Research and Graduate Affairs
Professor of Physiology and Neurobiology
(860) 486-2713
andrew.moiseff@uconn.edu
Mansour Ndiaye
Bandana Purkayastha
Associate Dean for Social Sciences, Regional Campuses, and Community Engagement
Professor of Sociology and Asian and Asian American Studies
Deborah Shelby
Evelyn Tribble
Associate Dean for Humanities and Undergraduate Affairs
Professor of English
Barrett Wells
Associate Dean for Life and Physical Sciences
Professor of Physics
(860) 486-6989
barrett.wells@uconn.edu
Office of the Dean
Main Office
(860) 486-2713
clas@uconn.edu
215 Glenbrook Road, Unit 4098
Storrs, Connecticut 06269-4098
Administrative Services
About Administrative Services
The CLAS Office of Administrative Services provides administrative support to the CLAS leadership team and coordinates various Dean’s Office initiatives:
- Internal funding opportunities.
- Faculty Success Programming.
- College events, including Commencement.
- College awards, committees, and scholarships.
Please contact clas@uconn.edu or 860-486-2713 for more information.
Alumni Relations
About CLAS Alumni Relations
The CLAS Office of Alumni Relations works to strengthen alumni engagement with the College and the University. A division of the UConn Foundation, its duties include:
- Fostering alumni participation and positive experiences with the College.
- Connecting alumni and students.
- Working with CLAS departments and faculty on best practices for engaging alumni.
Kim Lachut '90 (ED), '23 MS
Senior Director of Alumni Relations
(860) 576-7341
klachut@foundation.uconn.edu
Communications
About CLAS Communications
The CLAS Office of Communications provides communications and marketing support to administrators, faculty, and staff in the College. Learn more about the Office of Communications and its services.
Christine Buckley
Director of Communications and Marketing
(860) 486-0680
christine.buckley@uconn.edu
Bri Diaz
Senior Associate Director of Communications and Web Strategy
(860) 486-4958
brianna.diaz@uconn.edu
Development
About CLAS Development
The CLAS Office of Development works to secure philanthropic gifts to enhance College priorities and initiatives. A division of the UConn Foundation, its duties include:
- Securing major gifts that help the College achieve its academic goals.
- Building relationships with potential and current donors.
- Working with College administration to identify and analyze areas of need in the College.
- Consulting with College departments, faculty, and staff to engage donors.
Academic Services Center
About CLAS Academic Services
The CLAS Academic Services Center provides advising and other academic services to CLAS undergraduate students, faculty, and staff. Academic advisors can provide guidance on topics like:
- Declaring a major.
- Courses and credits.
- Hands-on learning and career development.
- Academic policies and forms.
- University resources.
Main Office
(860) 486-2822
clasasc@uconn.edu
368 Fairfield Way, Unit 4126
Storrs, Connecticut 06269-4126
Center Director
Shared Services Center
About CLAS Shared Services
The CLAS Shared Services Center provides College employees with the tools and information they need to make effective decisions on human, physical, fiscal, and research resources. Their offices include:
- Business Center manages the College's administrative and non-research fiscal activity.
- CLAS Facilities oversees the maintenance and upkeep of the College's buildings, classrooms, and research spaces.
- Grant Management Services (GMS) assists researchers as they apply for, secure, and track their funding awards.
- CLAS IT provides technical assistance and computer support to the College’s faculty and staff.
Main Office
(860) 486-1231
clas_sharedservices@uconn.edu
215 Glenbrook Road, Unit 4158
Storrs, Connecticut 06269-4158