Academic Divisions
Cuesta College’s academic divisions offer a diverse range of programs designed to prepare students for transfer, career success, and lifelong learning. Whether you're exploring the natural world through sciences like biology and earth sciences, expressing yourself through fine and performing arts, or building a career in business, technology, healthcare, or skilled trades, there’s a pathway for every passion.
With expert faculty and supportive resources, each division is committed to helping students thrive in their educational journey and beyond.
Erin Naegle, Dean
Cluster 1
DIVISIONS
Biology »
Elizabeth Lobo (Division Chair)
Izzy Vidaurri (Division Assistant)
Earth, Engineering, and Physical Sciences »
Bret Clark (Division Chair)
Izzy Vidaurri (Division Assistant)
Mathematics & Computer Science »
William Demarest (Mathematics Chair)
Fatma Shihadeh (Division Assistant)
Aubrey Kuan Roderick, Dean
Cluster 2
DIVISIONS
English »
Thomas Patchell (Division Chair)
Anna Greene (Division Assistant)
Fine Arts »
Doug Highland (Division Chair)
Magnolia Stork (Division Assistant)
Language & Communications »
Beth Ann Dumas (Division Chair)
Anna Paez (Division Assistant)
Performing Arts »
Ron McCarley (Division Chair)
David Zedaker (Division Assistant)
Carlos Moreno Dean
Cluster 3
DIVISIONS
Child Development, Education & Ethnic Studies »
Cherie Moore (Division Chair)
Vickie Schemmer (Division Assistant)
Agriculture »
Amy Stapp (Division Chair)
Tiffanie Kerr (Division Assistant)
Business Education »
Neil Higgens (Division Chair)
Tiffanie Kerr (Division Assistant)
Social Sciences »
Christopher Gilbert (Division Chair)
Anna Paez (Division Assistant)
Vacant, Interim Dean
Cluster 4
DIVISIONS
Athletics »
Robert Mariucci (Director of Athletics)
Nancy Webb (Division Assistant)
Movement & Health Sciences »
Katy Dittmer (Division Chair)
Nancy Webb (Division Assistant)
Nursing & Allied Health »
Heather Tucker (Division Chair)
Nikki Rocha (Division Assistant)
Beth Johnson (Associate Dean of Nursing)
Michael Smiley (Director of Paramedic Program)
Lilian Burns (Director of Phlebotomy Program)
Skilled Trades & Technology »
David Fernandez (Division Chair)
Tiffanie Kerr (Division Assistant)
Vacant, Executive Director
Cluster 5
DIRECTORS/COORDINATORS
Lexie Bell, Director, Grants & Special Projects Janine Medina, Coordinator, Grants Special Projects
Belem Diaz Infante, Coordinator, Grants Special Projects
Kristina Vastine, Associate Director, Dual Enrollment CCAP (College and Career Access Pathways)
Mia Ruiz, Dean
Cluster 6
DIVISIONS
Continuing Education
Wes Martin, Director of Continuing Education & Special Programs
Amy Pike, (Admin Assistant)
Library & Learning Resources
Matthew Davis, Division Chair
VACANT, (Division Assistant)
Student Development and Success
Amy Kayser, Division Chair
VACANT, (Division Assistant)