{"id":780,"date":"2011-12-07T17:21:08","date_gmt":"2011-12-07T17:21:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.eou.edu\/staging-saffairs\/?page_id=780"},"modified":"2026-03-10T16:02:34","modified_gmt":"2026-03-10T16:02:34","slug":"dept","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.eou.edu\/student-affairs\/","title":{"rendered":"Division of Student Affairs"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Division of Student Affairs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Division of Student Affairs fosters an inclusive, diverse, accessible, and supportive campus environment that facilitates students\u2019 sense of belonging, empowerment, and Eastern Oregon University Mountaineer pride.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Student Affairs&#8217; departments and programs provide services, support, and co-curricular activities that create opportunities for students to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><mark class=\"has-inline-color has-eou-text-grey-color\"><b>ENGAGE<span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> in the campus community and global world <\/span><\/b><\/mark><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><mark class=\"has-inline-color has-eou-text-grey-color\"><strong>THRIVE<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> personally and academically<\/span><\/mark><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><mark class=\"has-inline-color has-eou-text-grey-color\"><strong>SUCCEED<\/strong> <span style=\"font-weight: 400\">in reaching their academic and career aspirations<\/span><\/mark><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-1 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group well\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eou.edu\/career\/\">Career Services<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Director \u2013&nbsp;Shawna Elsberry<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Eastern Oregon University offers online resources to help students \nbroaden the perspective of their career choices and to understand the \nvalue of their education in relation to work. This includes outreach to \nstudents in all academic programs, on and off campus.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group well\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eou.edu\/csi\/\">Center for Student Involvement<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Director \u2013 Kathryn Shorts<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With over 50 student organizations and an array of leadership \ndevelopment opportunities, we work with student organizations to host \nand plan programs, special events, and more! The Center for Student \nInvolvement is here to help you become involved on campus, learn new \nskills and make new friends<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group well\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eou.edu\/counsel\/\">Counseling Center<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Director \u2013 Dr. Marianne Weaver<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group well\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eou.edu\/fye\/\">First Year Experience<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>First-Year Experience programs help guide first-year students through\n their academic and co-curricular experiences at EOU and assist them in \nbecoming successful students.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group well\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eou.edu\/reslife\/\">Residence Life<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Director \u2013&nbsp;<strong>Jordan Withers<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The goal of Housing and Residence Life is to provide comfortable, \nclean, safe and inclusive living environments for students and other \nUniversity guests at a reasonable cost.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group well\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eou.edu\/lcenter\/\">Learning Center<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Assistant Director of Academic Support<\/strong> &#8211; <strong>Ryan<\/strong> <strong>Scariano<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Disability Services Coordinator &#8211; Taylor Smith<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Eastern Oregon University\u2019s Learning Center, also known as the \u201cLC,\u201d \nis a vibrant student resource facility located in Loso Hall 234. The LC \nis home to an array of academic success programs that offer Eastern \nstudents numerous opportunities to master their coursework.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group well\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eou.edu\/outdoor\/\">Outdoor Adventure Program<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Director \u2013 Michael Hatch<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Outdoor Adventure Program provides EOU students with outdoor \nrental equipment, an indoor climbing wall, guided trips, and other \namazing outdoor experiences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group well\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eou.edu\/health\/\">Student Health Center<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Clinical Director \u2013&nbsp;Raylene Eisele<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To support academic pursuits by fostering physical and psychological \nwellness and by promoting healthy lifestyles among EOU students<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group well\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/eou.edu\/student-affairs\/relations\/\">Student Relations<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Interim Director &#8211; T Gallegos<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Director of Student Relations is available to listen and field \nquestions and concerns of students and their parents\/families, and work \ncollaboratively with faculty and staff to remedy student issues, help \nyou navigate college policies and procedures, and connect you to useful \nand appropriate resources at EOU.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group well\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eou.edu\/testing\/\">Testing Services<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Coordinator \u2013 Scott Kleeman<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Students are able to utilize the Testing Center\u2019s academic services \nfrom entrance placement exams, make-up exams, online course exams, \ncourse challenge exams, and through to graduate exams. Community members\n are warmly welcomed to utilize the services for professional\/career \ncertifications as well.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group well\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eou.edu\/titleix\/\">Title IX Resources<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Interim Coordinator \u2013 Taylor Smith<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group well\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eou.edu\/wow\/\">Week of Welcome<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Director \u2013 Kathryn Shorts<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Week of Welcome staff will help you launch your Eastern experience in\n the right direction by providing important programs and information to \nassist you with your transition to campus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.eou.edu\/student-affairs\/files\/2025\/11\/e-MKD_5733-1.jpg\" alt=\"Student Affairs Team\" class=\"wp-image-4995\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.eou.edu\/student-affairs\/files\/2025\/11\/e-MKD_5733-1.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.eou.edu\/student-affairs\/files\/2025\/11\/e-MKD_5733-1-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Division of Student Affairs The Division of Student Affairs fosters an inclusive, diverse, accessible, and supportive campus environment that facilitates students\u2019 sense of belonging, empowerment, and Eastern Oregon University Mountaineer pride. 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