Dean's Office
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Frieder Seible Dean Frieder Seible is responsible for strategic planning and programmatic development for the Jacobs School. His responsibilities include School-wide research initiatives, space plans, academic affairs, strategic planning and operations, and UCSD-wide cooperative initiatives. » |
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Jeanne Ferrante Associate Dean In partnership with Dean Seible, Associate Dean Jeanne Ferrante oversees academic affairs, resource allocation, and new initiatives at the Jacobs School. Her goals include fostering quality and diversity in the Jacobs School, as well as open information flow from the Dean's Office to both inside and outside the School. » |
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Charles Tu Associate Dean Associate Dean Charles Tu oversees school wide curricula accreditation and enhancement. He also co-directs the Teams in Engineering Service program with Associate Dean Jeanne Ferrante, and is particularly interested in expanding activities with alumni. » |
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Steve Ross Assistant Dean for Administration and Finance Steve Ross is responsible for the central budgeting, financial, human resources, facilities, and technical operations of the Dean's Office. » |
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Denine Hagen Executive Director of External Relations Denine Hagen manages external relations efforts for the Jacobs School including communications, development and alumni outreach, and industry relations activities. » |






