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Student Life and Housing General Info

  • General Info

    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 between both academic buildings. It houses those students who are required to live in the residence hall for their first full academic year (all unmarried, under the age of 21, first-time students at CIA whose permanent residence is outside of Cuyahoga County). 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 a Graduate Hall Director and Resident Assistants.

    Duties:

    • Student Advocacy
    • Student On-campus Housing
    • Student Resource Center
    • Student Activities
    • Orientation
    • Student Conduct
    • Kulas Cultural Ticket Program
    • Student Leadership Counsel Advising
    • Community Service Events
    • Meal Plan
    • Counseling
    • Leadership

    Location:

    Joseph McCullough Center for the Visual Arts
    11610 Euclid Avenue
    Room 101
    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

    Taplin Address:

    Student Name
    Taplin (Room #)
    11331 Juniper Road
    Cleveland, OH 44106

    Office Hours:

    Monday-Friday
    8:30am-4:30pm

    Staff:

    Matthew Smith
    Director of Student Life and Housing
    Phone: 216.421.7495
    Fax: 216.754.2557
    Email: mjsmith@cia.edu

    LeAnn Starlin Galea
    Assistant Director of Student Life and Campus Programming
    Phone: 216.421.7430
    Fax: 216.754.2557
    Email: lgalea@cia.edu

    Brittany House
    Graduate Hall Director
    Phone: 216.421.7956
    Fax: 216.754.2557
    Email: bhouse@cia.edu

    Emily Carle
    Graduate Assistant for Orientation
    Phone: 216.421.7956
    Email: TBA

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