Office of Instruction

Welcome to the Office of Instruction. Our primary role is to support the college's mission by ensuring that students from diverse backgrounds receive quality instruction in all areas of the college. This includes general education, transfer, career, and basic skills education.

Instructional Divisions

The Office of Instruction also provides leadership and support to all instructional programs at the college.

Academic Support & Learning Technologies Division

Anniqua Rana, Division Dean (650) 306-3470
Jacky Ip, Division Assistant
Email: canaslt@smccd.edu

Business, Design & Workforce Division

Alex Kramer, Division Dean (650) 381-2271
Robyn Ledesma, Division Assistant (650) 306-3201
Email: canbusiness@smccd.edu

Humanities & Social Sciences Division

James Carranza, Division Dean (650) 306-3350
Daniel Barba, Division Assistant (650) 306-3182
Email: canhumanities@smccd.edu

Kinesiology, Athletics & Dance

Kathleen Sullivan-Torrez, Division Dean (650) 381-2236
Christina Gilbert, Division Assistant (650) 306-3212
Email: cankad@smccd.edu

Science & Technology Division

Ameer Thompson, Division Dean (650) 306-3322
Magda Mercado, Division Assistant (650) 306-3291
Email: canscitech@smccd.edu

Instructional Resources

College Metrics

Curriculum Committee

CurricUNET

Instructional Planning Council (IPC)

Learning Outcomes and Assessments

Onboarding Materials

Program Review

Office of Instruction Organizational Chart

The Office of Instruction at Cañada College has professional and kind faculty, staff, administrators and assistants to help you with degree or certificate information, course information, and resolving course issues. Please view our Organizational PDF Chart below.

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