Division of Student Affairs


Swipe out Hunger

Eastern Oregon University has partnered with Sodexo and Swipe Out Hunger to fight student food insecurity. Students may donate and request meal swipes to be used in the Mountie Cafe on the EOU Campus. Click the image link above to learn more!

Division of Student Affairs

The Division of Student Affairs fosters an inclusive, diverse, accessible, and supportive campus environment that facilitates students’ sense of belonging, empowerment, and Eastern Oregon University Mountaineer pride.

Student Affairs’ departments and programs provide services, support, and co-curricular activities that create opportunities for students to:

  • ENGAGE in the campus community and global world
  • THRIVE personally and academically
  • SUCCEED in reaching their academic and career aspirations

Career Services

Director – Shawna Elsberry

Eastern Oregon University offers online resources to help students broaden the perspective of their career choices and to understand the value of their education in relation to work. This includes outreach to students in all academic programs, on and off campus.

Center for Student Involvement

Director – Le Bailey

With over 50 student organizations and an array of leadership development opportunities, we work with student organizations to host and plan programs, special events, and more! The Center for Student Involvement is here to help you become involved on campus, learn new skills and make new friends

Counseling Center

Director – Dr. Marianne Weaver

Students come to the Counseling Center for a variety of reasons. Some are looking for help in coping with the pressures associated with a challenging academic environment or adjustment to college life.

First Year Experience

Student Success Coordinator – Position Open

First-Year Experience programs help guide first-year students through their academic and co-curricular experiences at EOU and assist them in becoming successful students.

Residence Life

Director – Jeremy Jones

The goal of Housing and Residence Life is to provide comfortable, clean, safe and inclusive living environments for students and other University guests at a reasonable cost.

Learning Center

Director – Kathryn Shorts

Eastern Oregon University’s Learning Center, also known as the “LC,” is a vibrant student resource facility located in Loso Hall 234. The LC is home to an array of academic success programs that offer Eastern students numerous opportunities to master their coursework.

Outdoor Adventure Program

Director – Michael Hatch

The Outdoor Adventure Program provides EOU students with outdoor rental equipment, an indoor climbing wall, guided trips, and other amazing outdoor experiences.

Student Health Center

Clinical Director – Heather Wiggins, DNP, FNP-C, RN

To support academic pursuits by fostering physical and psychological wellness and by promoting healthy lifestyles among EOU students

Student Relations

Interim Director – Jordan Withers

The Director of Student Relations is available to listen and field questions and concerns of students and their parents/families, and work collaboratively with faculty and staff to remedy student issues, help you navigate college policies and procedures, and connect you to useful and appropriate resources at EOU.

Testing Services

Coordinator – Travis Paulson

Students are able to utilize the Testing Center’s academic services from entrance placement exams, make-up exams, online course exams, course challenge exams, and through to graduate exams. Community members are warmly welcomed to utilize the services for professional/career certifications as well.

Title IX Resources

Coordinator – Colleen Dunne-Cascio

EOU ensures compliance with Title IX, a federal law that prohibits discrimination based on the sex or gender of employees and students. EOU is committed to providing support to those who have been impacted by incidents of sexual or gender-based harassment or misconduct and may provide various resources and support services to individuals who have experienced one of these incidents.

Week of Welcome

Director – Kathryn Shorts

Week of Welcome staff will help you launch your Eastern experience in the right direction by providing important programs and information to assist you with your transition to campus.