Eastern Oregon University Expands Student Support Through Mountaineer Success Team Program

Eastern Oregon University Expands Student Support Through Mountaineer Success Team Program

LA GRANDE, Ore. – Eastern Oregon University is making it easier for students to find the help they need to succeed. Through the new Mountaineer Success Team Program (MSTP), every student is connected with a personalized support network that brings together advisors, mentors, coaches, and more.

Introduced in fall 2024, the MSTP brings together a wide network of support, including academic advisors, faculty mentors, athletic coaches, belonging advisors, success guides, and more, so that every student has their own personalized “Success Team.” Through this approach, students can easily schedule appointments, connect with resources, and find guidance on both academic and personal challenges.

The program offers a wide range of roles to meet students where they are. Success Guides encourage involvement and growth, Benefits Navigators connect students to essentials like food, housing, and healthcare, and faculty mentors provide career and skill development. For student-athletes, coaches and athletic support staff offer comprehensive guidance, while belonging advisors create an inclusive environment where all students feel connected. Even online learners benefit from dedicated success coaches who help them stay connected to the university community.

The MSTP works hand-in-hand with the Mountaineer Information Center, which opened in September 2024 as a one-stop shop for student services. Located on the first floor of Inlow Hall, the Information Center helps students with everything from financial aid and advising referrals to campus navigation, student ID cards, and even access to a campus food pantry.

Together, the MSTP and Information Center demonstrate EOU’s commitment to building a university where students feel supported, connected, and equipped to succeed both inside and outside the classroom.