Christa Branson

Interim Assistant Dean

Christa is the lead divisional advisor and point person for student academic services in the College of Arts & Science. As such, she serves as an advocate for students and coordinates initiatives aimed at improving the student experience with regard to academic advising. Christa directs the undergraduate Academic Advising Office and often represents the College of Arts & Science across the university. Christa came to Miami as a student in 1992, and worked full-time at the Hamilton campus while earning a Bachelor of Arts in sociology. In 2002 Christa resumed her role as a Miami student and earned a Master of Science in college student personnel. She returned to full-time employment in 2004 as coordinator of academic advising for the Office of Residence Life and New Student Programs. Christa joined the CAS academic advising staff in 2006, was promoted to Senior Academic Advisor in 2015, and assumed the role of Associate Director in September 2022. She is currently serving as the Interim Assistant Dean.