Head of department
![Paul Dexter](https://usm.maine.edu/learning-commons/wp-content/uploads/sites/49/2022/09/photo-2-366x366.jpg)
Paul Dexter PhD, LCSW
HE | HIM | HIS
Director of Academic Retention Initiatives
Instructor of Leadership
Staff
![Carrie Bell-Hoerth](https://usm.maine.edu/learning-commons/wp-content/uploads/sites/49/2022/08/image_6487327_0-366x366.jpg)
Carrie Bell-Hoerth
SHE | HER
Coordinator of the Gorham Learning Commons
![Carrie Kancilia](https://usm.maine.edu/learning-commons/wp-content/uploads/sites/49/2022/09/Carrie-Kancilia-People-Profile-366x366.jpg)
Carrie Kancilia, PhD
SHE | HER | HERS
- Faculty Director of Writing Services
- Lecturer, English and Women & Gender Studies
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Cristina Kerluke
SHE | HER | HERS
Associate Director of Learning Support Programs
![Brittney Smith](https://usm.maine.edu/learning-commons/wp-content/uploads/sites/49/2022/08/BSmith_Profile-template-366x366.jpg)
Brittney Smith
SHE | HER | HERS
Academic Support Program Coordinator