The Office of the Dean of Studies

Who's Who

Academic Advising

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Honor Code

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Who's Who in the Office


Dean Blank
Karen Blank, Dean of Studies
  • chairs the Committee on Programs and Academic Standing (CPAS), which reviews student requests for exceptions to academic policy
  • chairs the Committee on Honors, which selects recipients of certain College prizes and awards
  • advises students interested in the joint program with Columbia's Fu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Science
  • advises the Honor Board
  • coordinates academic advising for first-years and sophomores
  • Email: kblank@barnard.edu

Dean Bournoutian
 
Ani Bournoutian, Dean for Health Professions Advising, Sophomore Class Dean, and Dean for Commuter Advising
  • resource person for sophomores whose last names begin, L-Z
  • works with students interested in all health careers, including post-baccalaureate students
  • chairs the Pre-Health Professions Committee
  • serves as a liaision for commuter students
  • serves as an adviser to transfer students
  • Email: abournoutian@barnard.edu

Dean Hollibaugh 
Lisa Hollibaugh, First-Year Class Dean
  • resource person for all first-year students in matters academic or personal
  • teaches First-Year Seminar
  • Email: lhollibaugh@barnard.edu

 




Dean Runsdorf


James Runsdorf, Junior Class Dean
  • resource person for all juniors in matters personal or academic
  • advises students and alumnae interested in Business School
  • advises students interested in Barnard's special programs with the Columbia School of International and Public Affairs
  • serves as an adviser to transfer students
  • Dean Runsdorf also teaches in the English Department.
  • Email: jrunsdorf@barnard.edu


Dean Schneider
 
Aaron Schneider, Senior Class Dean
  • resource person for all seniors in matters personal or academic
  • main consultant for fellowship information
  • Director of Resumed Education Program
  • Dean Schneider also teaches in the English department.
  • Email: aschneider@barnard.edu


Dean Silverman

Marjorie Silverman, Dean for Student Development and Director of Transfer Student Services
  • resource person for all transfer students
  • advises students interested in graduate school in psychology
  • director and producer of a series of videos for the College focusing on students of African, Asian, and Latina descent
  • Dean Silverman also serves as the Dean for Student Development overseeing the Furman Counseling Service, The Health Service, The Well - Woman Program, The Office of Disability Services, Alcohol Substance Awareness Program. She is the liaison supervisor to The Rape Crisis Anti Violence Support Center. She is also a psychologist in private practice.
  • Email: msilverman@barnard.edu
Dean Starks Adjua Starks, Dean for Pre-Professions
  • advises, and works with, students and alumnae interested in health careers
  • advises, and works with, students and alumnae interested in the study of law
  • serves as the supervisor for Barnard Academic Fellows tutoring/help room program
  • member of the Pre-Health Professions Committee
  • member of the Liman Fellowship Committee
  • Email: astarks@barnard.edu


Dean Kuan Tsu
Christina Kuan Tsu, Sophomore Class Dean, Dean for International Student Advising, and Dean for Pre-Law Advising
  • resource person for sophomores whose last names begin, A-K
  • works with students and alumnae interested in the law
  • advises international students
  • serves as an adviser to transfer students
  • serves as the Barnard administrative panelist to Columbia University's Sexual Misconduct Policy hearing panel
  • Email: ckuantsu@barnard.edu

Dean Young
Dean Young
 
Gretchen Young, Dean for Study Abroad Advising
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