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About Student Affairs

LCAD is a close-knit community and provides you with personalized academic and student services.

Student Affairs Mission Statement

Student Affairs is dedicated to supporting the academic achievement of all LCAD students while promoting their intellectual, personal, social, and professional growth. We strive to prepare students for lifelong success by enhancing the campus environment, fostering meaningful connections within the LCAD community, and encouraging active engagement with alumni and beyond. Grounded in our commitment to student well-being, academic excellence, and critical thinking, we aim to cultivate a vibrant, inclusive campus that empowers students to thrive both during their time at LCAD and throughout their lives.

Learning Outcomes

Commitment to Academic Persistence and Excellence

Students will develop the resilience, discipline, and skills necessary to persist through academic challenges, striving for continuous improvement and excellence in their academic pursuits.

Self-Awareness and Well-Being

Students will develop a clear understanding of themselves and make decisions that support their overall health and wellness.

Cultivate Inclusive Communities

Students will foster an inclusive environment by embracing diversity, promoting respect for different perspectives, and actively contributing to a sense of belonging within the campus community.

Critical Thinking and Informed Judgment

Students will enhance their ability to think critically, analyze information, and make well-informed decisions.

Sustainability and Community Engagement

Students will develop an understanding of sustainable practices and demonstrate a commitment to positively impacting their local and global communities through responsible citizenship and active engagement in sustainability initiatives.

Our Student Affairs Team

Omar Zuwayed | Dean of Student Affairs
949-376-6000 ext: 235 ozuwayed@lcad.edu

Vivian Ortiz | Director of Student Life + Conduct
949-376-6000 ext: 261  vortiz@lcad.edu

Robin Fuld, Director of Career Services
949-376-6000 ext: 255 rfuld@lcad.edu

Landon Johnson, Residence Life Coordinator
949-376-6000 ext: 260 ljohnson@lcad.edu

Lisa Clark-Villanueva, Academic Success & Accessibility Coordinator
949-376-6000 ext: 268 lvillanueva@lcad.edu

Joy Zembruski, School Counselor LMFT | LPCC
949-376-6000 ext: 268 jzembruski@lcad.edu

Eva Norton | MSW, LCSW | School Counselor
949-376-6000 ext: 278 enorton@lcad.edu