Dean on Call

CAE Assistant Deans take turns serving as Dean on Call. Assistant Deans are available to take emails during open hours. They are available to help students or advise with the L&S academic policy, answer degree progress questions, and anything related to the process of graduation.

Scope of Services

Deans can be helpful in addressing many different situations, and referring to resources.

The Dean on Call can also provide Dean’s actions and may consult with the student’s assigned advisor.  These collaborative sessions may require a longer time or follow-up appointment on that Dean’s schedule.

Please be prepared to share the following information:

  • Name
  • I.D. number
  • phone number where you can be reached
  • wisc.email address

Here are some examples of Dean-on-Call inquiries:

L&S CAE Academic Deans’ Services is located at:

B47 Bascom Hall
500 Lincoln Drive
Madison, WI 53706
Tel.: (608) 263-5068
Fax: (608) 263-7126
Email: cae@saa.ls.wisc.edu

CAE Dean On Call will be available through drop-in and email. Please visit the reception desk in B47 Bascom Hall during the hours listed below to inquire about talking to a dean. Note: This schedule is effective from September 8 through December 19, 2025.

Monday
1:00 pm–3:00 pm
Nick Ewoldt nick.ewoldt@wisc.edu

Tuesday
1:00 pm–3:00 pm
Aygul Hoffman (for walk-ins and phone)
aygul.hoffman@wisc.edu

Karen Stoud-Phillips (for e-mail inquiries)
karen.s.phillips@wisc.edu

Wednesday
1:00 pm—3:00 pm
Lupe Ahedo
mgahedo@wisc.edu

Thursday
9:00 am—noon
José J Madera
jose.j.madera@wisc.edu

Friday
All Day
For non-urgent matters – Lupe Ahedo
mgahedo@wisc.edu

For urgent matters – please reach out to any available Dean