Dean's Welcome
As the creative heart of UMass Amherst, HFA brings together scholars and artists from a wide range of disciplines. The college offers exceptional opportunities for students to broaden their perspectives, apply their knowledge, and prepare to make contributions to their communities, to the workplace, and to the world. More...
Creative Economy
Research project that measured the economic impact of HFA and our alumni on the Pioneer Valley. More...
Academic Freedom
The College's official policy on academic and artistic freedom and community response.
Dean’s Office Contacts
Mailing Address
Dean’s Office
South College
150 Hicks Way
Amherst, MA 01003-9274
phone: 413-545-4169
fax: 413-545-4171
Administration
Julie Hayes, Dean
224 South College
413-545-4169
Kathy Randall, Administrative Assistant to the Dean
221 South College
413-545-4169
Ron Michaud, Associate Dean for Academic Infrastructure
201 South College
413-545-3407
Rex Wallace, Associate Dean for Academic Personnel & Research
203 South College
413-545-3408
Dana Ritter, Chief Financial Manager
212 South College
413-577-4425
Maria Prescott, Accountant
209 South College
413-545-5004
Pam Martial, Finance Assistant
211 South College
413-577-4422
Lauren Matusko, Chief Personnel Officer
213 South College
413-545-0950
Joanne Dolan, Facilities Coordinator
210 South College
413-545-2273
Steven Rigler, Director of Information Technology
102 South College
413-545-3683
Jill LaBeau, IT Assistant
104 South College
413-545-0385
Outreach
Lucia Miller, Director of Development
202 South College
413-577-4421
Kim Delude, Development Assistant
204 South College
413-545-2563
Lynne Latham, Assistant to Associate Deans & Director of Development
204 South College
413-545-0378
vacant, Director of Marketing & Communications
please contact: Lynne Latham
Student Services
Nikki Stoia, Associate Dean of Advising
E-20 Machmer Hall
413-545-6152
Sandra Pirrello, Director of Advising
E-20 Machmer Hall
413-545-6152