Our Administrative Staff
Address: Department of French and Italian
5206 Phelps Hall, Mail Code 4140
Santa Barbara, CA 93106-4140
Fax:  805-893-8826

Margaret McMurtrey
Undergraduate Staff Advisor
Margaret is responsible for all aspects of the undergraduate programs, such as tracking academic progress, academic advising, petitions, and placement tests.  She assures that undergraduate students meet the academic requirements of both the Department and the University.  Margaret is also responsible for the scheduling of classes and department rooms, grades, and evaluations.  She works closely with faculty, staff and students in all facets of her job duties. Additionally, Margaret updates the department’s website, maintains equipment inventory, key inventory, orders supplies, maintains the copier machine, and assists with special projects. 
Hours: M-F, 8:00-5:00 pm
Email:   mmcmurtrey@french-ital.ucsb.edu
Phone:  805.893-3111

Rosa Pinter
Financial, Personnel, and Graduate Program Assistant
Rosa handles staff personnel and payroll processing, hiring, purchasing, travel, and entertainment.  As the department’s staff support person for the Graduate Program, she advises graduate students on academic standing and recommends actions, petitions and performs degree checks.  Rosa provides information about departmental and Graduate Division policies and procedures, as well as information from the registrar.  She also coordinates graduate students' block grants, fellowships, teaching assistantships, manages the application process, coordinates recruitment activities, and provides administrative support to the faculty graduate advisor and the Department Chair. 
Hours: M, T, Th, F, 8:30-12:30 pm; W, 1:00-5:00 pm
Email:   pinter@french-ital.ucsb.edu
Phone:  805.893-3398

Mary Anderson
Department Manager
Mary is responsible for the management and oversight of the academic and research programs of the department in conjunction with Department Chair.  Her responsibilities include long-range planning, organizing, staffing, and supervising in such areas as budget, contract and grant administration, academic personnel, student affairs, space and equipment utilization, and technical support.  Mary also works with faculty to facilitate their success in instructional and research matters and faculty welfare issues.  Mary can be of assistance with questions and concerns regarding the role of staff, faculty advising and employment matters.  
Hours: M-F, 8:00-5:00 pm
Email:   manderson@french-ital.ucsb.edu
Phone:  805.893-3112