Our Team
Our dynamic team leverages the power of data to enhance the educational experience for every student. With a passion for innovation, we collaborate tirelessly to analyze, interpret, and apply data insights that empower students on their educational journey. These individuals form the backbone of this campus-wide initiative, collectively striving for excellence and equity for every student.
Tom Andriola
Tom Andriola is Chief Digital Officer and Vice Chancellor for Information, Technology and Data at UC Irvine. He is responsible for ensuring the effective and strategic use of data and technology across all aspects of the UCI enterprise. He works closely with faculty and other campus leaders to explore opportunities to drive innovation and entrepreneurship and to enhance the missions of teaching, research, and public service.
Michael Dennin
As Dean of the Division of Undergraduate Education and Vice Provost of Teaching and Learning, Michael is dedicated to enhancing the undergraduate experience at UC Irvine. He oversees programs that connect students to a wide range of academic programs and services and supports faculty and TAs in their efforts to teach undergraduate courses.
Patty Morales
As Vice Provost, Enrollment Management, Patty oversees the offices of the Enrollment Management Analytics, Undergraduate Admissions, Financial Aid and Scholarships and University Registrar. In this role, she works closely with campus leaders to create a diverse campus and enhances valuable partnerships with external constituents to support enrollment objectives.
Richard Arum
Dr. Arum holds a joint professorship in sociology and education at UCI. He is the director of the Next Generation Undergraduate Success Measurement Project. He recently served as dean of the UCI School of Education, and director of the Education Research Program at the Social Science Research Council from 2006-2013, where he oversaw the development of the Research Alliance for New York City Schools.
Ryan Cherland
As the Associate Vice Provost for Institutional Research and Decision-Support, Ryan Cherland oversees the strategic direction of institutional research and assessment for UCI and seeks out new resources useful in supporting campus decision making. His principal professional areas include providing information and analyses to support student success efforts on campus as well as institutional and academic program management and their comparative metrics and rankings.
Kameryn Denaro
As a Research Scientist in the Division of Teaching Excellence and Innovation, Kameryn is focused on improving undergraduate education at UC Irvine. Her main research areas address institutional transformation, equity in STEM, and postsecondary policies to improve undergraduate student success.
As Vice Provost for Graduate Education and Dean of the Graduate Division, Dr. Hayes leads campus efforts to recruit a dynamic, diverse set of graduate students and post-doctoral scholars. Her research interests include human-computer interaction and ubiquitous computing. Specifically, she designs, develops, and evaluates technologies to empower people to use data to address real human needs in sensitive and ethically responsible ways.
Tony Hwang is the Executive Director for the Office of Enrollment Management. He guides, supports, and assesses new and existing strategic initiatives and provides leadership and support to meet strategic enrollment goals. He has fostered and developed a data-centric culture for managing enrollment, overseeing the development of three data systems at each stage of the enrollment pipeline.
As the Compass Community of Practice Manager, Astrud serves as a steadfast advocate for effective data practices, emphasizing practical and user-centric approaches. Her visionary work is dedicated to cultivating a data-aware culture and ensuring the seamless integration of solutions that align with the ever-evolving technological landscape, while simultaneously meeting the diverse needs of faculty, staff, and students.
Community of Practice
Data-driven student success is not something that can be achieved solely by a select group of analysts. Large-scale advancements require large-scale adoption. At UCI, our goal is to effectively utilize data to support every student throughout their collegiate journey. Data doesn’t have to be intimidating. Through the implementation of a community of practice framework, we are empowering all faculty and staff with cutting-edge tools, immersive workshops, and compelling case studies. Together, we are revolutionizing institutional thinking, policies, and behavior – igniting a campus wide transformation.