Meet Your EOU Academic Advisors
Eastern Oregon University provides dedicated academic advising for both on-campus and online students, ensuring personalized support from enrollment to graduation. Our advisors help you navigate university policies, explore academic resources, and develop a clear path toward your goals, whether you’re attending in person or studying remotely.
No matter where you are, EOU advisors are here to guide you. With flexible degree pathways, seamless credit transfers, and expert support, we empower students to take charge of their education. Explore our team below and connect with the advisor who can help you succeed.
Undergraduate Advisors
Meghan Counsell
Academic Advisor
mcounsel@eou.edu
541-962-3275
Program(s): Agriculture Entrepreneurship, Business Administration
Office Location: Zabel Hall 223
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Penny Diebel
Associate Professor
Penelope.Diebel@oregonstate.edu
541-962-3812
Program(s): Agricultural Sciences, Rangeland Sciences, Minors: Agricultural Sciences, Animal Science, Crop Science, Fisheries & Wildlife Sciences, Rangeland Sciences
Office Location: Badgley Hall 205
Kylie Evans
Academic Advisor
krevans@eou.edu
541-962-3623
Program(s): Elementary Education, Early Childhood Education, Multidisciplinary Studies, Special Education
Office Location: Zabel Hall 225
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Rhonda Harguess
Academic Advisor
rharguess@eou.edu
541-426-7609
Program(s): Interdisciplinary Studies
Office Location: Remote
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Dan O’Grady
Academic Advisor
dogrady@eou.edu
541-962-3341
Program(s): Economics, Emergency Medical Services Administration (EMSA), Fire Services Administration (FSA)
Office Location: Remote
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Kelli Olson
Enrollment Counselor/Transfer Advisor
kmolson2@eou.edu
541-962-3342
Programs: Transfers & Non-Admits, Psychology, Cyber Security, Data Analytics
Office Location: Remote
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Brilynn Reed
Academic Advisor
reedba@eou.edu
541-278-5777
Program(s): Anthropology/Sociology, Communication & Media Studies, English/Writing, History, Interdisciplinary Studies, Politics, Policy, & Public Administration
Office Location: Remote
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Trisha Stout
Academic Advisor
tastout@eou.edu
541-962-3060
Program(s): Anthropology/Sociology, Art, Communication & Media Studies, English/Writing, Health & Human Performance (on campus), History, Math, Music, Politics, Policy, & Public Administration, Theatre
Office Location: Loso Hall 153
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Kerry Thompson
Director of Military Services
kjthompson@eou.edu
541-289-2841
Office Location: Remote
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Priscilla Valero
Academic Advisor
valerop@eou.edu
541-962-3328
Program(s): Accounting, Business Administration, Marketing
Office Location: Remote
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Andrea P. Williams, M.Ed.
Academic Advisor
apwilliams@eou.edu
541-962-3405
Program(s): Biology, Chemistry-Biochemistry, General-Studies Exploratory
Kerrie Wylam
Academic Advisor
kwylam@eou.edu
541-962-3482
Program(s): Computer Science, Information Technology Management, Health & Human Performance (online)
Office Location: Remote
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Vacant
Academic Advisor
541-962-3070
Program(s): Pre-Professional Health Programs
Office Location: Badgley Hall 127
VACANT
Director of Academic Advising
advising@eou.edu
Graduate Advisors
Amanda Villagomez
Assoc. Professor of Education
avillago@eou.edu
541-962-3950
Program(s): Master of Science Education
Christine M. Saladino Ph.D., LMSW
MSW Program Director
csaladino@eou.edu
541-962-3772
Program(s): Master of Social Work
Dr. Christine McNichols
Clinical Placement Coordinator, Senior Clinical Educator
cmcnichols@eou.edu
541-962-3462
Program(s): Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Dr. Daniel Costie
Professor of Political Science
dcostie@eou.edu
541-962-3141
Program(s): Master of Public Administration
Dr. Hope Schuermann
Program Director, Senior Clinical Educator
hschuermann@eou.edu
541-962-3461
Program(s): Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Dr. Jessica Lloyd
Senior Online Clinical Educator
jlloydhazlett@eou.edu
541-962-3486
Program(s): Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Rochelle Cade, Ph.D.
Senior Online Clinical Educator
Email: rcade@eou.edu
Phone: (541) 962-3485
Jordan Mike, Ph.D.
Advanced Online Clinical Educator
Email: jmike@eou.ed
Phone: (541) 962-3030
Derek Robertson, Ph.D.
Senior Online Clinical Educator
Email: dlrobertson@eou.edu
Phone: 541-962-3466
Swathi Weaver, Ph.D.
Advanced Online Clinical Educator
Email: sweaver2@eou.edu
Phone: 541-962-3032
Dr. Kate Puckett, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor Education
kpuckett2@eou.edu
541-962-3586
Program(s): Early Childhood Education
Kristin Johnson
Graduate Advisor & Recruiter
kjohnso2@eou.edu
541-962-3529
Program(s): Master of Arts in Teaching/Master of Business
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Erin Lair
Program Coordinator
elair@eou.edu
541-962-3034
Program(s): Master of Arts in Educational Leadership