Eli Van Sickel (he/him) has been at CCAD since January 2024 as the Assistant Dean of Student Success & Transition Programs. In that role, Eli directly oversees the areas of Academic Advising, Disability & Access Services, and New Student Orientation. Eli is always looking for new ways to help students succeed in college by developing their academic and executive functioning skills while pursuing their creative passions!

A native of Indiana and California, Eli holds master's degrees in College Student Personnel (Western Illinois) and in Theatre History & Criticism (Illinois State). Eli's artistic pursuits include making theatre, playing guitar, singing, writing, photography, pop culture history, and binge-watching ALL of the shows! He is an avid supporter of Los Angeles Dodgers baseball, Columbus Blue Jackets hockey, and the wonderful work that CCAD students create!