College of Arts & Sciences

Administrative Team and Staff

Sam McBride, PhD
Dean
smcbride@lasierra.edu

Melissa Brotton, PhD
Associate Dean
mbrotton@lasierra.edu

Eduardo Aguilar, BS
Administrative Assistant
(951) 785-2210
eaguilar@lasierra.edu

Emily Weddle, BA
Student Assistant
Syllabi Archivist
casdean@lasierra.edu
syllabi@lasierra.edu

Elva Garcia
Student Assistant
Social Media Coordinator
casdean@lasierra.edu

Purpose and Mission

Want to change the world? Start here in our laboratories and libraries, classrooms and field stations, by working side-by-side with the College of Arts and Sciences faculty in more than 16 different disciplines. Learn how to ask important questions and seek innovative solutions while participating in life-changing projects as we put knowledge into practice in our local and global communities.

As a community of Christian scholars, the fundamental purpose of the College of Arts and Sciences is to provide an environment for learning and personal growth that challenges and enables students to develop their intellectual skills, to examine their values, and to mature in character and in Christian commitment.

We are invested in and committed to your success. No matter your background, you will find life-changing opportunities at the College of Arts and Sciences.