Division of Student Affairs


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

Acting Director – Mollie Rockafellow

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 – Kathryn Shorts

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 and Wellness

Director – Dr. Marianne Weaver
Wellness Specialist – Hana Elliott

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

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 – Jordan Withers

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

Assistant Director of Academic SupportRyan Scariano

Disability Services Coordinator – Taylor Smith

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

Acting Director – Kathryn Shorts

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

Student Relations

Director – T Gallegos

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

Acting Coordinator – Ryan Scariano

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

Interim Coordinator – Taylor Smith

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.

Student Affairs Team