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Office of the VP Instruction

Jason Curtis,  Ph.D.
 Assistant Superintendent/Vice President

Functions of the Office of Instruction (Formerly Academic Affairs)

The functions of the Office of Instruction are to provide leadership and coordination for all instructional programs, including both credit and fee-based programs.  The department is also responsible for coordinating and supervising the Library/Learning Resources and Institutional Research departments. 

The Office of Instruction provides support for curriculum development, class schedule development, catalog development, accreditation self-study, staff development, and FLEX activities development. 

The Office of Instruction seeks to support faculty through orientation and training. It also leads the Curriculum Committee and serves as the Accreditation Liaison for Cuesta College.

Deans & Executive Directors of Instruction
  • Erin Naegle, Ph.D., Dean of Instruction for Cluster #1; Biology, Earth, Engineering & Physical Sciences, & Math-Computer Science (STEM)
  • Aubrey Kuan Roderick, Dean of Instruction for Cluster #2; Creative Arts, Humanities & Communication
  • VACANT, Dean of Instruction for Cluster #3; Social & Behavioral Sciences, Business & Agriculture
  • Monica Millard, Ph.D. RN., Interim-Dean of Instruction for Cluster #4; Health & Wellness, Skilled Trades & Technology
  • VACANT, Executive Director of Cluster #5; Institutional Research, and Grants
  • Mia Ruiz, Dean of Student Success & Support Programs for Cluster #6 Instructional Programs; Continuing Education, Library & Learning Resources, & Student Development & Success
Associate Deans, Directors, & Associate Directors of Instruction
  • Araceli Espinoza-Wade, Ph.D., Associate Dean of Student Equity Initiative & Special Programs
  • Beth Johnson, Associate Dean of Nursing & Allied Health
  • Michalyn Maddelein, Assistant Director RN Program
  • Nancy Wages, Assistant Director LVN Program
  • Michael Smiley, Director of Paramedic Program
  • Lilian Burns, Director Phlebotomy Program
  • Lexie Bell, Director of Institutional Grants
  • Robert Mariucci, Director of Athletics
  • Laurinda Wagner, Director of Cuesta Children's Center
  • Kristina Vastine, Associate Director of Dual Enrollment & Academic Director of PEDS
  • Shelly Ingram, Associate Director of Ranch Education Programs
  • Tyree Cochrane, Associate Director Rodeo & Ranch Operations
  • René Moncada, Associate Director of Rising Scholars
  • VACANT, Director of Library and Learning Resources