Mission:
The Office of Student Life and Housing strives to provide unique opportunities that enhance the collegiate experience. Students learn to excel both in the classroom and beyond through the implementation of programs that foster responsibility and leadership.

Housing:
Taplin, the CIA residence hall, is located on Case Western Reserves Campus. It houses all unmarried, under the age of 21, first-time students at CIA whose permanent residence is outside of Cuyahoga County, are required to live in the residence hall for their first full academic year. The hall consists of single, double and quad rooms, common areas providing space for work on studio assignments, a large main lounge, and laundry rooms. It is staffed by the full-time Assistant Director of Student Life and Housing and Residence Assistants.

Duties:
Student Advocacy
Student On-campus Housing
Student Resource Center
Student Activities
Orientation
Judicial Review
Kulas Cultural Ticket Program
Student Leadership Counsel Advising
Student CoffeeHouse Gallery
Community Service Events
Meal Plan
Counseling
Leadership

Location:
Joseph McCullough Center for the Visual Arts
11610 Euclid Avenue
Room 202
Phone: 216-421-7429
Fax: 216-754-2557
Email: studentlife@cia.edu

Mailing Address:
Student Life and Housing
The Cleveland Institute of Art
11141 East Boulevard
Cleveland, OH 44106

Office Hours:
8:30AM-4:30PM
Monday-Friday

Staff:
Matthew Smith, Director
Phone: 216-421-7495
Fax: 216-754-2557
email: mjsmith@cia.edu

Mary Elizabeth Mershon, Assistant Director
Phone: 216-421-7430
Fax: 216-754-2557
email: mmershon@cia.edu

Lauren Salamone, Administrative Assistant
Phone: 216-421-7429
Fax: 216-754-2557
Email: lsalamone@cis.edu

Katie McGee, Graduate Assistant for Student Activities
Phone: 216-421-7956
Fax: 216-754-2557
Email: kmcgee@cia.edu

Amanda Farris, Graduate Assistant for Orientation
Phone: 216-421-7956
Email: afarris@cia.edu