Office of the Dean of the College for general emails - doc@conncoll.edu
Erika J. Smith - Dean of the College
Ann Schenk - Dean of Juniors, Seniors, Transfer Students, Coordinator, Posse Scholars and MMUF Programs - alsch@conncoll.edu
Carmela Patton - Dean of Sophomores, International Student Adviser - cpatton@conncoll.edu
Emily Morash - Dean of First Year Students - emorash@conncoll.edu
Lara Ehrlich - Assistant Dean of Fellowships Advising - lehrlich@conncoll.edu
Libby Friedman - Assistant Dean of the College for Connections - eofri@conncoll.edu
Paula Orbe - Assistant Director of Student Success - psorb@conncoll.edu
The Office of the Dean of the College, under the leadership of Dean of the College Erika J. Smith, helps students take ownership of their education, define areas of personal interest and navigate educational opportunities available on and off campus. We provide advising and resources to help you follow your passions, engage in a fulfilling course of study and reflect on your experiences in a way that prepares you for a meaningful career after graduation.
Our office should be the first point of contact for questions you have about academic support, advising, Connections, career preparation, study away, fellowships and more. The Class Deans also serve as liaisons to other resources on campus, including financial aid, student life, health and counseling services and community learning.
We connect you with the academic support and advising you need at each step of your educational journey at Connecticut College. Our mission is to help you get the most out of your Conn experience, graduate on schedule and leave prepared for life after college. Got questions? Ask us. If we don't have the answers, we'll connect you with the people who do.
Class Deans
The Academic Resource Center (ARC) provides academic support services for all students so that they may reach their maximum academic potential. Although the primary goal is to assist students in becoming more efficient and effective learners, the ARC is available to all who wish to improve their academic skills and ability to learn.
Academic Resource Center
At Conn, career planning isn't something that happens in your senior year. Our Hale Center for Career Development offers a four-year career preparation plan for every student. Your career adviser is part of the advising team that is with you from the very beginning of your college experience.
Career Preparation
When you study abroad, you examine global issues from a local perspective. Over half of Connecticut College students study around the world through carefully selected College-approved study away programs, as well as through the College's own Study Away/Teach Away programs (SATA).
Study Away
Dean of the College
Mailing Address
Connecticut College
Office of the Dean of the College
270 Mohegan Ave.
New London, CT 06320
Campus Location
Fanning Hall 206
Office Hours
Monday - Friday - 8:30 - 5 pm (academic year)
Summer Hours and during breaks
Monday - Friday - 8:30 - 4 pm