DAAP College Office

Welcome to the main office of the College of Design, Architecture, Art, and Planning. We are open Monday through Friday, from 8am to 4:30pm. To reach the main office, please call 513-556-4933. Faxes can be sent to 513-556-3288.

Administration

The administrative offices for the College of Design, Architecture, Art, and Planning are located in 5470 Aronoff. This is the central hub for academic support, college leadership, and general inquiries related to DAAP programs and services.

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Timothy Joseph Jachna

Dean

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Gail A Trahan

Associate to the Dean

513-556-9031


Faculty and Academic Affairs

The Office of Faculty and Academic Affairs supports faculty development, academic planning, and curriculum oversight across all DAAP programs. You can find them in 5440 and 5470 Aronoff within DAAP.

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Denise R Burge

Professor

513-556-2962

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Kiaya Demere Carter

Assistant Director of Inclusive Excellence

513-556-4933


Research and Graduate Programs

The Office of Research and Graduate Programs supports scholarly research, creative work, and graduate education across DAAP. For guidance on research initiatives, graduate admissions, and program coordination, visit 5460 and 5470 Aronoff in the DAAP building.

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Claudia Beatriz Rebola

Associate Dean for Research, Associate Professor

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Lora Drew Alberto

Associate Director, Research and Graduate Programs

513-556-1121


Business Affairs

The Business Affairs Office manages financial operations, budgeting, and administrative support for the college. For assistance with fiscal matters or operational services, please visit 5470 Aronoff.

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Patricia Vonderahe

Business Officer

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Katy Joy Casterline

Financial Administrator Sr

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Cha Lewis Soutar

Financial Administrator 1

513-556-3468

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Alysha Anne Wright

HR Manager

513-556-9588


Student Affairs

The Student Affairs Office at DAAP, located in 5470 Aronoff, supports both prospective and current undergraduate students throughout their academic journey – from recruitment to graduation. Our team is here to assist with admissions and enrollment guidance, academic advising and planning, academic resources, and general student services and support.

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Amberly M Maryo

Senior Assistant Dean, Student Affairs

513-556-1514

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Tiffany Lynn Leazer

Dir Academic Student Advising

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Laurie Lisk Wilson

Associate Director, Student Affairs, Adjunct Instructor

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Jaime Edwards

Assistant Director Academic Student Advising

513-556-2974

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Amy Nicole Smethurst

Staff Clinician-Counseling Center

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Ellie Doerman

Senior Academic Advisor

513-556-3413

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Lydia Elizabeth Collins

Academic Advisor

513-556-2764

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Michael D Holland

Academic Advisor

513-556-1573

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George Ten Eyck

Sr Academic Advisor

513-556-1699

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Ana Marissa Colón

ADMISSIONS COUNSELOR

513-556-3920

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Valerie Denise Larkin

Program Coordinator

513-556-1376


Marketing and Communications

The Marketing and Communications Office leads the promotion of DAAP’s programs, events, and achievements through strategic storytelling and branding. They manage website edits, social media campaigns, and brand storytelling to help share the work and impact of the DAAP community. Visit them in 5420 Aronoff.

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Pam Hollo Rezai

Asst Dir Marketing & Publications

513-556-7926

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Jake Matthew List

Digital Content Specialist

513-556-7928


Labs, Facilities, and IT

DAAP hosts labs, centers, and initiatives that bolster research in urban systems, health & wellbeing, digital culture, creative entrepreneurship, and sustainable living. The DAAP Learning Labs Associate Director's office is located at 4300 and the Building Operations and IT department can be found in 4425 Aronoff.

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Colin John Klimesh

Assoc Director

513.556.9250

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Daniel Dugan

Building and Facilities Services Manager

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Aaron Rucker

DAAP IT - Information Technology Manager


DAAP Galleries

The DAAP Galleries, Reed and Meyers, present exhibitions for both the university and the wider community. Their mission is to foster open exchange of ideas through diverse visual practices. Specific details on each gallery, including hours of operation and current exhibits, can be found via the red buttons below. 

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Aaron J Cowan

Director, UC Art Collection, DAAP Galleries, & Museum Studies

513-556-2839

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Allyson Burke Coffren

UC Art Collection Assistant

513-556-9674