EOU Academic Catalog 2006 - 08
Administration and Faculty
Members of the Oregon University System are:
- Eastern Oregon University, La Grande
- Oregon Institute of Technology, Klamath Falls
- Oregon State University, Corvallis
- Portland State University, Portland
- Southern Oregon University, Ashland
- University of Oregon, Eugene
- Western Oregon University, Monmouth
Other Affiliated Institutions:
- Oregon Health Sciences University
- (Schools of Dentistry, Medicine, & Nursing), Portland
Through the Chancellor’s Office of Academic Affairs, special attention is given to providing leadership, coordination and service to assure that a broad-based continuing education program is available through the several institutions.
An interinstitutional booklet, The Oregon College Guide, lists fields of study at all State System institutions and provides other important information for prospective students.
For a free copy, write:
The Oregon College Guide
State Board of Higher Education
P. O. Box 3175
Eugene, OR 97403.
STATE BOARD OF HIGHER EDUCATION
The Oregon University System is governed by the Oregon State Board of Higher Education, whose members are appointed by the governor with confirmation by the state senate. Terms are for four years for regular members and two years for student member(s).
For more information on the Oregon University System and its current officers of the board and members go to their Web site at: www.ous.edu.
OFFICERS OF THE UNIVERSITY
- Khosrow Fatemi
- President
- John Miller
- Provost & Vice President for Academic Affairs
- Sheldon Nord
- Vice President for Student Affairs
- Vacant
- Vice President for Administration & Finance
- Sarah Witte
- Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs
- Robert Cashell
- Director, Athletics
- Eric Bucks
- Director, Financial Aid
- Karen Clay
- Director, Library
- Anna Maria Dill
- Director, Learning Center
- Mike Rhodes
- Director, Facilities & Planning
- Dea L. Hoffman
- Registrar
- Michael Jaeger
- Dean, Colleges of Education and Business
- Lee Lindsey
- Director, Budget
- Michael Cannon
- Dean of Distance Education
- Grady Goodall
- Director of Advancement
- Curtis Greenfield
- Director of Major Gifts
- Marilyn A. Levine
- Dean, College of Arts and Sciences
- LeeAnn Case
- Director, Business Services
- Jaimie Contreras
- Director of Admissions
- Timothy Seydel
- Associate Vice President for University Advancement
- Paul Rowan
- Director, Information Technology
INSTRUCTIONAL FACULTY
- David Allen
- Professor, Mathematics - 1991.
BA 1979, Reed College;
PhD 1984, University of California - Berkeley. - Nancy M. Alsdurf
- Clinical Instructor - 2004.
BS 1973, University of Portland;
MN 1979, University of Washington. - Margaret B. Anderson
- Professor, Physical Activity and Health; Director Sport Performance and Fitness Lab. -1963-1972,1986.
BA 1962, College of Idaho-Caldwell;
MA 1963, University of Oregon;
PhD 1976, University of Wisconsin. - Colin Andrew
- Associate Professor of Chemistry - 2001.
BS 1988, University of Nottingham, UK;
PhD 1992, University of Newcastle Upon Tyne, UK. - Karen C. Andruss
- Instructor, OHSU Student Health Center - 2003.
BS 1976, Portland State University;
BSN 1987, Boise State University;
MN 2002, Oregon Health & Science University. - Karen Antell
- Associate Professor, Biology, - 1987.
BS 1979, U. of California at Santa Barbara;
PhD 1985, Washington State University. - Ted Atkinson
- Assistant Professor, Education - 1999.
BS 1970, MS 1974, Eastern Oregon University. - David Axelrod
- Professor, English - 1988.
BA 1980, Ohio State University;
MFA 1982, University of Montana;
PhD 1988, Ohio University. - Marie Balaban
- Professor, Psychology - 1997.
BS 1982, Reed College;
MS 1984, PhD 1989, University of Wisconsin-Madison. - Tempie Bartell
- Director, Student Health Center, Oregon Health & Science University - 1998.
BSN 1993, Oregon Health & Science University;
MS 2000, Oregon Health & Science University. - Chris Bonney
- Instructor, Speech – 1993-98; 2003.
BS 1983, Southern Oregon University;
MS 1987, University of Oregon. - Regina Braker
- Professor, German - 1995.
BA 1978, Pacific Lutheran University;
MA 1981, Portland State University;
PhD 1991, Ohio State University. - Doug Briney
- Assistant Professor, Business - 1993.
BA 1984, Washington University;
JD 1987, Willamette University;
MTE 1993, Eastern Oregon University. - Ray Brown
- Senior Instructor, Education - 2005.
AA 1968, San Bernardino Valley College,,
BA 1971, San Diego State University,
MS 1975, California State University. - Kenneth Bush
- Associate Professor, Theatre - 1999.
BA 1973, Colorado State University;
MFA 1988, Catholic University of America. - Frank Bushakra
- Senior Instructor, Education - 1989.
BA 1975, California State University - Hayward;
BA 1983, California State University - Stanislaus. - Shari Carpenter
- Instructor, Business - 2003.
BA 1983, Purdue University;
MBA 2005, Marylhurst University. - Anna G. Cavinato
- Professor, Chemistry - 1992.
PhD 1981, University of Bari, Italy. - Matt Cooper
- Professor, Music - 1991.
B MUS 1984, University of Oregon;
MM 1986, DMA, 1994, College - Conservatory of Music,
University of Cincinnati. - Besty Costi
- Associate Professor, Education - 2001.
BS, University of Colorado;
MS, PhD, Portland State University. - Robert Costi
- Professor, Business - 1999.
BS 1964, Portland State University;
MA 1967, Arizona State University;
MBA 1984, City University of Seattle;
PhD 1973, University of Idaho. - Richard S. Croft
- Associate Professor of Computer
Science/Multimedia Studies - 2000.
BS 1982, PhD 1995, Virginia Tech. - April Curtis
- Professor, Theatre and Speech - 1992.
BA 1982, Montana State University;
MFA 1987, Rutgers University Mason
Gross School of the Arts. - Kathleen A. Dahl
- Associate Professor, Anthropology - 1995.
BA 1982, Colorado State University, MA 1985;
PhD 1990, Washington State University. - M. Ruth Davenport
- Professor, Education - 1999.
BS 1987, MS 1989, SW Missouri State University;
PhD 1993, University of Missouri. - Timothy DelCurto
- Associate Professor, Animal Science, Assistant
Superintendent Eastern Oregon Research Center - 1989.
BS 1984, MS 1986, Oregon State University;
PhD, Kansas State University. - Jeff Dense
- Associate Professor, Political Science - 2000.
BA 1984, University of California, Los Angeles;
MA 1989, PhD 1993, University of Oregon. - Penelope L. Diebel
- Associate Professor, Agricultural and
Resource Economics - 1995.
BS 1983, MS 1986, Colorado State University; Ph.D. 1990,
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. - Peter Diffenderfer
- Associate Professor, Business - 2005.
BS 1873, SUNY, Cortland;
MS 1975, PhD 1986, University of Oregon. - Jan Dinsmore
- Associate Professor, Education - 1998.
BA 1982, California Lutheran University;
MEd 1996 Boise State University. - Darren Dutto
- Associate Professor, Physical Activity & Health – 2004.
BS 1992, University of California;
MS 1994 University of Colorado;
PhD 1999 Oregon State University. - Virginia Elder
- Assistant Professor and Director of Elgin Family
Health Center - 1995.
BS 1982, MN 1993, Oregon Health Sciences
University/Eastern Oregon University. - Sandra K. Ellston
- Professor, English - 1996.
BA 1972, California State University, cum laude;
MA 1974, University of California, Los Angeles;
PhD 1980, University of Oregon;
Dean, School of Arts and Sciences, 1996 - 2000. - Leandro Espinosa
- Assistant Professor, Music - 2002.
BA Escuela Formativa por las Artes, Mexico;
MM 1999, John Hopkins University;
DMA 2002, University of Missouri-Kansas City. - Richard H. Ettinger
- Professor, Psychology - 1982.
BS 1975, Oregon State University;
MS 1977, Western Washington University;
PhD 1980, Washington State University. - Allen Evans
- Associate Professor, Education - 1986.
BA 1975, MA 1980, Albertson College of Idaho;
EdD 1991, Washington State University. - Marilyn McKee Ewing
- Associate Professor, English/Writing - 1982.
BA 1962, University of New Hampshire, Durham;
MA 1974, University of Northern Colorado;
PhD 1982, University of Colorado, Boulder. - Teun B. Fetz
- Assistant Professor, Music - 2004.
BM 1995, University of Oregon;
MM 1997, University of Michigan;
DMA 2003, University of Illinois. - Nancy Findholt
- Assistant Professor, Community Health Nursing - 1994.
BS 1973, University of Wisconsin;
MN 1976, University of Washington.
PhD 2004, Oregon Health & Science University. - Kay Firor
- Instructor, Mathematics - 1994.
BSEE 1978, University of Colorado. - Kathelene Galloway
- Associate Professor, Art - 1998.
BA 1995, Boise State University;
MFA 1998, Indiana State University. - Paul Gefroh
- Senior Instructor, Education - 2005.
BS 1967, Portland State University;
MEd 1969, Oregon State University (Education);
MEd 1986, Oregon State University (Counseling). - Thomas Geraci
- Instructor, Oregon Health Sciences University - 1997.
BS 1970, University of Washington;
MD 1974, University of Cincinnati. - Jill Gibian
- Associate Professor, Spanish - 1985.
BA 1975, MA 1978, PhD 1990,
Binghamton University (SUNY). - Jan Glasby-Peters
- Assistant Professor, Family Nursing - 1986.
BS 1963, Idaho State University;
MN 1975, Oregon Health Sciences University. - Karyn Gomez
- Assistant Professor, Education - 2006.
BA E 1986, Pacific Lutheran University;
MEd 2001, EdD, Texas A&M University-Commerce. - Laura Gow
- Assistant Professor, Agricultural and
Resource Economics - 2001.
BS 1995, MS 1997, New Mexico State University;
PhD 2000, Kansas State University. - Marla Greene
- Instructor, Education - 1997.
BS 1970, MS 1980, Western Oregon University. - Anne R. Greenlee
- Associate Professor, Oregon Health
& Science University - 2004.
MS 1982, PhD 1989, Washington State University. - William J. Grigsby
- Associate Professor, Sociology - 2002.
BA 1982, William Jewell College;
MS 1990, University of Idaho;
PhD 1995, Washington State University. - Neil Gustafson
- Assistant Professor, Media Arts/Journalism.
BS 1967, MA 1971, Iowa State University;
PhD 1995, University of Hawaii. - Teresita Gutierrez-Becerril
- Instructor, Spanish - 1995.
BA 1992, Eastern Oregon University
MA 1994, University of Oregon. - Rebecca Hartman
- Assistant Professor, History - 2004.
BA 1992, American University;
PhD 2004, Rutgers University. - Karen Hasel
- Assistant Professor, Adult Health and Illness - 1987.
BS 1982, Oregon Health & Science University;
MS 1993, Oregon Health & Science University. - David Hatch
- Assistant Professor, Education - 2005.
AA 1990, Palomar Community College;
BA 1992, MEd 1996, EdD 1996, California State
University, San Marcos - Tom R. Herrmann
- Associate Professor, Physics - 1982.
BA 1971, Eastern Oregon University;
MA 1974, PhD 1978, University of Oregon. - Vicki Hill-Brown
- Nurse Practitioner, Oregon Health
& Science University - 2000.
BS 1987, Oregon Health & Science University;
BS 1999, Oregon Health & Science University;
MS 2000, Oregon Health & Science University. - Ginny Holt
- Director, Healthy Start Program, Oregon Health
& Science University - 2001.
BS 1999, Oregon Health & Science University. - Andrew G. Huber
- Associate Professor, Crop and Soil Science - 1985.
BS 1969, Wisconsin State University;
MS 1978, Oklahoma State University;
PhD 1983, Oregon State University. - Janet Hume-Schwarz
- Assistant Professor, Business – 2001.
BA 1994, Eastern Oregon University;
CPA 1995, Oregon Board of Accounting;
MBA 2000, City University. - Michael Jaeger
- Professor, Education; Dean, Colleges of Education
and Business - 1988.
BA 1970, California State University, Long Beach;
MA 1980, Stanislaus University;
EdD 1984, University of Pacific. - Linda Jerofke
- Assistant Professor, Anthropology.
BA 1983, Appalachian State University;
MA 1985, PhD 1995, University of Oregon. - Colleen Johnson
- Professor, Economics - 1986.
BA 1973, University of California;
BA 1982, University of Minnesota;
MS 1976, California State University;
PhD 1988, Washington State University. - Jeffery L. Johnson
- Professor, Philosophy - 1982.
BA 1972, University of California, Irvine;
MA 1975, PhD 1978, University of California, Riverside. - Marla Johnson
- Assistant Professor, Education - 2004.
BS 1997, Weber State ;
MEd 2000, Weber State;
PhD 2004, Utah State University. - Peter Johnson
- Assistant Professor, Art - 2004.
BS 1998, Wheaton College;
MFA 2003, Penn State University. - Kenric Jones
- Physician Consultant, Oregon Health
& Science University - 1994.
MD 1957, University of Oregon. - Michelle Jones
- School Nurse/Clinical Instructor - 2002.
AS 1997, Chemeketa Community College;
BSN 2001, Oregon Health & Science University. - Douglas Kaigler
- Associate Professor, Art - 1993.
BA 1985, MFA 1988, University of Oregon. - Ron Kelley
- Associate Professor, Chemistry - 2000.
BS 1981, University of California, Davis;
MS 1983, University of California, Berkeley;
PhD 1991, University of California, Davis. - Virginia Kelly
- Associate Professor, Education - 1993.
BA 1972, MS 1975, PhD 1993,
University of California, Riverside. - Patricia L. Kennedy
- Associate Professor, Fisheries and Wildlife - 2002.
BA 1975, Colorado College;
MS 1978, Oklahoma State University;
PhD 1983, Oregon State University. - Gary L. Kiemnec
- Associate Professor, Crop and Soil Science - 1986.
BA 1969, Indiana University; MS 1974, Purdue University; PhD 1984, Oregon State University. - Nancy Knowles
- Associate Professor of English/Writing - 2000.
BA 1990, University of California, Los Angeles;
MA (2) 1995, Humboldt State University;
PhD 2000, University of Connecticut. - Carrie L. Lane
- Instructor, Oregon Health & Science University - 2003.
BSN 1996, MSN 2002, Oregon Health & Science University. - Robert D. Larison
- Associate Professor, Business - 1980.
BS 1970, MBA 1978, Oregon State University;
PhD 1995, University of Oregon . - Larry L. Larson
- Program Coordinator, Professor
Rangeland Ecology & Management - 1984.
BS 1973, MS 1975, PhD 1978, Colorado State University. - Carol Lauritzen
- Professor, Education - 1988.
BA 1970, University of Nebraska;
MA 1972, PhD 1976, University of Missouri, Kansas City. - Carol Ledbetter
- Associate Dean and Professor, OHSU, 2005.
BSN 1970, Sonoma State University;
MSN 1979, University of Texas Health Science Center;
PhD 1985, University of Texas. - Kerry Loewen
- Assistant Professor, Media Art/Art - 2005.
BA 2000, The Evergreen State College;
MFA 2003, San Francisco State University. - Wendy Louitt
- Clinical Instructor, OHSU, 2005.
AA 1998, Treasure Valley Community College;
RN/BSN 2000, OHSU. - Kathleen Lowe
- Assistant Professor, Rural Frontier Delivery Program - 1992.
BS 1979, MN 1992, Oregon Health Sciences University. - Charles A. Lyons
- Professor, Psychology - 1988.
BS 1976, Portland State University;
PhD 1983, Utah State University. - Mike Mahoney
- Clinical Instructor, Oregon Health
& Science University - 1998.
BA 1975, Southern Oregon University;
MS 1977, Idaho State University;
BS 1980, Idaho State University. - Laura A. Mahrt
- Associate Professor, Biology - 1995.
BS 1988, Augusta College;
MS 1990, Southeastern Louisiana University;
PhD 1995, New Mexico State University. - Michael L. McInnis
- Professor, Rangeland Ecology & Management - 1986.
BS 1973, Humbolt State University;
MS 1977, PhD 1984, Oregon State University. - John McKinnon
- Professor, Music - 1985.
BM 1977, University of Iowa;
MM 1979, University of Toronto;
PhD 1984, University of Iowa. - T. Gerard McNamee
- Instructor, English/Writing - 1995.
BA 1968, San Francisco State University;
MA 1972, University of Oregon. - LeeAnn McNerney
- Assistant Professor, Education - 2002.
BA 1987, Portland State University;
MA 1992, Columbia University;
PhD 2001, Georgetown University. - Danny Mielke
- Professor and Coordinator,
Physical Activity & Health - 1987.
BA 1973, US International University;
MS 1979, EdD, 1981 Brigham Young University;
MPH, 1995, University of Washington. - W. Gregory Monahan
- Professor, History - 1986.
BA 1975, University of Iowa;
MA 1977, University of North Carolina;
PhD 1985, W. Virginia University. - Les Mueller
- Professor, Business - 2004.
Coordinator – MBA Program.
BS 1968, University of Kansas;
MBS 1969, UCLA;
DBA 1978, University of Southern California. - Miriam Munck
- Assistant Professor, Education - 1991.
BS 1974, MS 1984, Eastern Oregon University;
EdD 2005, Boise State University. - Marian Mustoe
- Assistant Professor, Geography - 2003.
AA 1979, Wenatchee Valley College;
BA 1980, The Evergreen State College;
MA 1984, Central Washington University;
PhD 1999, Texas A&M University. - Jacqueline M. Mutch
- Clinical Instructor, Oregon Health
& Science University - 2000.
BS 1985, Washington State University. - Tim S. Neilson
- School Nurse/Clinical Instructor - 2003.
BS 2000, MS 2005, Oregon Health & Science University. - Betty W. Pate
- Instructor, Oregon Health & Science University - 2004.
MN 1998, California State University - Berkley. - Kristen Oja
- Instructor, Physical Activity & Health
BA 1992, Linfield;
MS 1998, Oregon State University. - Cory Peeke
- Assistant Professor, Art – 2003.
BFA 1991, Kendall College of Art & Design;
MFA 1999, University of Idaho. - Susan Peeples
- Family Nurse Practitioner, Student Health Center - 1993.
BS 1984, Ohio State University;
CNM 1989, Frontier School of Midwifery;
MS 1990, Case Western Reserve University. - Mike Pierce
- Assistant Professor, Business - 2004.
BS 1978, University of Wisconsin;
MBA 1992, Alaska Pacific University;
PhD 2002, Gonzaga University. - Marguerite Pike
- Assistant Professor, Family Nursing,
Family Nurse Practitioner and Director of the
graduate program for the La Grande campus - 1991.
BS 1963, Columbia Union College;
MS 1969, University of Maryland;
DHSc 1977, Loma Linda University. - Jessica Plattner
- Assistant Professor, Art - 2001.
BFA 1995, Washington University School of Art;
MFA 2001, Tyler School of Art. - Rosemary Powers
- Associate Professor, Sociology - 1998.
BA 1969, University of San Francisco;
MA 1992, PhD 1998, University of California-Davis. - Frederick Pratter
- Assistant Professor,
Computer Science/Multimedia Studies - 2002.
BA 1968, MA 1970, Indiana University;
MA 1972, PhD 1973 University of Iowa;
MS 2002, University of Montana. - Michael J. Puls
- Assistant Professor, Mathematics - 2002.
BS 1987, Cleveland State University.
MA 1989, Miami University;
PhD 1995, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. - Donna Rainboth
- Senior Instructor, Education - 1994.
BS 1986, MS 1993, Oregon State University. - Gerald Ramey
- Associate Professor, Business - 2005
BS 1974, North Texas State University;
MBA 1980, University of Texas;
PhD 1989, California Coast University. - Doug Ray
- Nurse Practitioner, OHSU, 2005.
BSN 1987, MN 1993, OHSU. - Calleen Reis
- Assistant Professor, Education – 2002.
BA 1985, State University of New York;
MA 1994, Lewis & Clark College. - John Rinehart
- Associate Professor, Biology - 1993.
BS 1986, University of Wyoming;
PhD 1992, University of California, Davis. - Lisa Robertson
- Assistant Professor, Music - 1997.
BM 1972, MA 1978, University of Iowa;
DM 1998, Florida State University. - Brian Sather
- Assistant Professor, Physical Activity & Health.
BS 1995, Walla Walla College;
BA 1999, Atlantic Union College;
MS 1996, Brigham Young University;
PhD 2004, Texas Women’s University. - Donald ‘Lee’ Sellers
- Assistant Professor, Business - 2004.
BS 2001, MBA 2004, George Fox University. - Mark Shadle
- Professor, Writing/English - 1986.
BA 1971, Colorado College;
PhD 1984, University of Iowa. - Muriel Shaul
- Associate Professor, Oregon Health
& Sciences University - 2000.
ADN 1975, Memorial Hospital SON, Worchester, MA;
BSN 1977, Boston College;
MS 1980, Boston University;
PhD 1994, University of California. - Rosemary Siring
- Associate Professor, 2006
BA 1978, College of Great Falls;
MEd 1990, MSU;
EdD 2002, University of Northern Colorado. - Kim Sorensen
- Assistant Professor, Business/Accounting - 1990.
BS 1978, MBA 1984, University of Montana. - Tonia St. Germain
- Assistant Professor, Gender Studies - 1998.
BA 1982, Wheaton College;
JD 1986, Antioch School of Law. - Alex Steenstra
- Associate Professor, Economics - 1997.
BS 1992, Westminster College;
PhD 1997, University of Utah. - Liz Sullivan
- Instructor, Oregon Health & Sciences University - 2000.
BSN 1967, Oregon Health & Sciences University;
MS 1981, Eastern Oregon University. - Ted Takamura
- Assistant Professor, Business - 2004.
BA 1973, BS 1976, Central Washington University;
MBA 1983, City University of Seattle;
MA 1994, PhD 1997, Fielding Graduate Institute. - John A. Tanaka
- Associate Professor,
Agricultural and Resource Economics -1985.
BS 1973, Humboldt State University;
MS 1977, PhD 1984, Oregon State University. - Stephen B. Tanner
- Assistant Professor of Mathematics - 2002.
BS (2) 1994, Michigan State University;
PhD 1995, University of Washington. - John Thurber
- Associate Professor, Mathematics - 1994.
BS 1979, Rutgers University;
MS 1989, University of Idaho;
PhD 1994, University of Notre Dame. - DeAnna L. Timmermann
- Assistant Professor, Psychology.
BS 1988, Eastern Oregon University;
PhD 1998, University of Tennessee-Knoxville. - D. James Tooke
- Professor, Mathematics Education - 1994.
BS 1966, MA 1972, Sam Houston State University;
PhD 1986, Texas A&M University. - Anthony Tovar
- Associate Professor, Physics - 1998.
BS 1987, MS 1988;
PhD 1995, Portland University. - Sidney Turner
- RN-UCC, OHSU, 2005.
BSN 2004, OHSU. - Jay L. Van Tassell
- Professor, Geology/Physics - 1988.
BA 1974, Bowdoin College (ME);
MS 1975, University of Wisconsin - Madison (WI);
PhD 1979, Duke University (NC).State. - Anne Vaniea
- Clinical Instructor, Oregon Health
& Science University - 2001.
BSN 1967, Oregon Health & Science University. - Jodi Varon
- Professor, English/Writing - 1988.
BA 1975, University of Colorado;
MFA 1982, University of Montana;
PhD 1988, Ohio University. - Jeffrey W. Vermeer
- Associate Professor, Accounting - 1986.
BS 1971, MBA 1980, University of Nebraska. - Kerri Wenger
- Assistant Professor, Education.
BA 1991, BA 1992, University of Wyoming;
EdM 1994, PhD 1996, Washington State University. - Susan Whitelock
- Instructor, English/Writing, Writing Lab Director - 1992.
BA 1975, MA 1980, University of California, Santa Barbara. - Lorna Williamson
- Assistant Professor, Chemistry - 1999.
BS 1969, University of Washington;
PhD 1973, Harvard University. - Donald Wolff
- Professor, English - 1991.
BA 1973, University of San Francisco;
MA 1975, PhD 1984, University of Washington. - Jeff Woodford
- Associate Professor, Chemistry.
BS 1994, Carnegie Mellon University;
PhD 2000, University of Nebraska-Lincoln. - Ralph Woodward
- Associate Professor, Education - 1996.
BA 1970, San Jose State University;
MS 1983, University of Southern California;
PhD 1994, Iowa State University. - Peter L. Wordelman
- Professor, Music - 1991.
BM 1987, Oberlin College Conservatory of Music;
MM 1989, DMA 1991, University of Arizona. - Erin R. Workman
- Lecturer, Oregon Health & Science University - 2004.
BSN 1997, Oregon Health & Science University.
ADMINISTRATION
- Patricia Arnson
- Disability Services Coordinator - 1999.
BS and BA, Oregon State University. - Kristopher Asla
- Admissions Counselor - 2005.
BS 2004, Eastern Oregon University. - Danny Aynes
- Director, Career Services - 2005.
- Les Balsiger
- Director of Student Relations/Marketing,
Division of Distance Education - 2004.
BS 2001, Eastern Oregon University;
JD 2004, Gonzaga University School of Law. - William Benson
- Custodial Services Supervisor - 1997.
BS 1978, University of Oregon. - Kristen Bingaman
- Executive Assistant to the President - 2005.
- Charles Bleak
- Director, Institutional Research - 2005.
MBA 2000, University of Phoenix. - Joan Bock
- Instructor, Fire Services Adviser - 1995.
BS 1994, Eastern Oregon University;
MS 2000, Portland State University. - Lisa Bowman
- Administrative Services Librarian - 2005.
- Mary Brock
- Assistant to the Dean, Business - 1984.
BS 1989, Eastern Oregon University. - Eric Bucks
- Director of Financial Aid - 2003.
BA 1992, Grinnell College;
MA 1995, Oklahoma State University. - Elizabeth Burton
- Baker County Regional Center Director,
Division of Distance Education - 1997.
BS 1978, University of Oregon. - Susie R. Calhoun
- Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation,
Regional Center Director,
Division of Distance Education - 1995.
BS 1998, Eastern Oregon University. - Mike Cannon
- Dean, Division of Distance Education - 2002.
BS 1970, U.S. Air Force Academy;
MS 1996, University of Portland;
EdD 2001, Oregon State University. - Thacher Carter
- Assistant Professor, Director of Counseling Center - 1993.
BA 1976, BSW 1981, MSW 1982,
PsyD 1993, University of Denver. - Colleen Cascio
- Executive Assistant to the
Vice President for Student Affairs,
National Student Exchange Coordinator - 1989. - LeeAnn Case
- Director, Business Affairs - 2005
BS 2002, Eastern Oregon University - Robert Cashell
- Director of Athletics - 2001.
BA 2001, Western Montana College;
MEd 1994, Montana State University. - Regina Cashen
- Director/Adviser, Harney County Regional Center,
Division of Distance Education - 2005.
BS 1994, Central Michigan University. - Crytsal Collier
- Assistant Athletic Trainer - 2003.
BS 2000, Eastern Oregon University;
MS 2003, Boise State University. - Heather Crabtree
- International Admissions & Immigration Counselor - 2005.
BA 2003, Michigan State University. - Chris Cronin
- Instructor, Grant County Regional Center Director,
Division of Distance Education - 1993.
BS 1979, University of North Dakota. - Michael S. Daugherty
- Assistant Professor, Director, Residence Life -1979.
BS 1974, Eastern Oregon University;
MEd 1979, Oregon State University. - Lisa Davidson
- Mid-Willamette Valley Center Director,
Division of Distance Education, 2004.
BS 1999, Western Baptist College. - Robert L. Davis
- Director of Undergraduate Studies - 2005.
BA 1987, Ohio Wesleyan University, Delaware;
MA 1989, The Ohio State University, Columbus;
PhD 1994, The Ohio State University. - Barbara DeKalb
- Central/South Central Oregon Regional Center Director,
Division of Distance Education - 1998.
BA 1970, Linfield College;
MAT 1972, Washington State University. - Joella DeVillier
- Advising Support Specialist - 2001.
BS 1982, Louisiana State University. - Anna Maria Dill
- Assistant Professor, Director of Learning Center - 1987.
BA, 1975, University of Pittsburgh;
MEd 1980, University of Arizona. - Sue Dobson
- EOU-Portland Center Director/Adviser,
Division of Distance Education - 2000.
BS 1999, Eastern Oregon University. - Tyler Dubsky
- Admissions Counselor - 2003.
BS 2003, Eastern Oregon University. - Jeff Dunbar
- Student Activities Director - 2003.
BS 1989, West Virginia University. - Cynthia Eggert
- Advising Support Specialist - 1994.
BS 1996, Eastern Oregon University. - Tonya Evans
- Assistant to the Associate Vice President
for Academic Affairs - 2004. - Colleen Fagan
- Head Women’s Soccer Coach - 2003.
BS 1986, University of Vermont;
MS 1993, University of Idaho. - Khosrow Fatemi
- President - 2004.
BA 1967, Abadan Institute of Technology;
MBA 1969, PhD 1972, University of Southern California. - Mary Fields
- Director and Coordinator Teacher Ed Program - 2000.
BS 1982, University of Illinois;
MS 1991, Washington State University. - Jasmine Filley
- Southern Willamette Valley Director.
BS 2000, Oregon State University;
MAT 2004, University of Portland. - Dawna Flanagan
- Assistant Registrar, Registrar’s Office, 2004.
BS 2000, Eastern Oregon University. - Linda Fratzke
- Office/Fiscal Manager,
Division of Distance Education - 2004.
BA 1871, Augustina College. - Douglas Garton
- Accounting Manager - 1996.
BS 1989, Eastern Oregon University. - Theresa Gillis
- Assistant Professor, Electronic Resources Librarian - 1986.
BS 1976, Sarah Lawrence College,
MS 1980, Columbia University. - Diana Gleason
- Documents, Reference Librarian - 2001.
MLIS 1997, University of Washington;
JD 1994, University of Oregon. - Grady Goodall
- Director of Advancement - 2002.
BA 2002, Eastern Oregon University. - Curtis Greenfield
- Director of Major Gifts - 2005.
BS 1999, San Jose State University. - Marie Hall
- Division of Distance Education, Hermiston/SE Washington/Columbia
Gorge Area, Adviser - 1999.
BS 1976, Oregon State University. - Brian Harris
- Offensive Coordinator - 2004.
BS 2000, Portland State University. - Diane Highberger
- Assistant Professor, Wallowa County Regional Center
Director, Division of Distance Education - 1991.
BA 1978, MAT 1982, Western Oregon State College. - Dea L. Hoffman
- Instructor, Registrar - 1984.
BS 1979, Eastern Oregon University. - Tom Hofheinz
- Program Coordinator, FSA, Division of Distance
Education - 2000.
BA 1985, Reed College; MA;
MA 1987, PhD 1991, University of Texas/Austin. - Irene Jerome
- Personnel Officer/AAO - 1998.
BS 1981, Oregon State University;
BS 1997, Eastern Oregon University. - Annette Johnson
- Director, Rural Oregon Institute - 2005.
BS 1979, Marylhurst University;
MBA 1987, University of Portland. - Kimberly Johnson
- Advising Support Specialist - 2001.
BA 1999, Eastern Oregon University. - David Komito
- Director of Faculty Relations,
Division of Distance Education - 2004.
BA 1967 - University of California, Los Angeles;
MS 1973, MA 1974, PhD 1979 - Indiana University,
Bloomington. - Mary Koza
- Director of Assessment of Prior Experential Learning,
Director of Distance Degrees - 1993.
BS 1966, MS 1974, Oregon State University. - Ellen Krieger
- Division of Distance Education Online
and Specialist Military Adviser - 2001.
BS 1976 Eastern Oregon University;
MS 1982 Oregon State University. - Carol Kroll
- Director, Human Resources - 1986.
AA 1994, Eastern Oregon University;
BS 2001, Eastern Oregon University. - Stana Landon
- Assistant Athletic Trainer - 2001.
BA 2000, Western Montana College. - Abby Lee
- Malheur County Regional Center Director,
Division of Distance Education - 2004.
BA 1994, Brigham Young University. - Deborah L. Lee
Assistant Professor, Umatilla/Morrow County Regional
Center Director, Division of Distance Education - 1980.
BS 1972, MEd 1979, Oregon State University. - Vickie Lee
- Assistant to the Dean of Arts and Sciences - 1985.
AA 1993, BS 2000, Eastern Oregon University. - Marilyn A. Levine
- Dean, College of Arts & Sciences - 2005.
BS 1975, San Diego State University;
MA 1978, University of Hawaii;
PhD 1985, University of Chicago. - Lee Lindsey
- Budget Officer - 2001.
BS 1987 Finance, Louisiana Tech University. - Elizabeth Longwell
- Library Systems Administrator - 2001.
BS 1980, Millersburg State College. - Ryan Looney
- Head Men’s Basketball Coach - 2004.
BS 1998, Eastern Oregon University;
MS 2001, University of Wisconsin. - John Miller
- Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs - 2002.
BA 1968, MA 1971, PhD 1977, University of Oregon. - Lara Moore
- Executive Assistant to the Vice President of Business &
Finance - 2005.
BA 2003, Eastern Oregon University. - Bennie Moses
- Alumni Coordinator - 1999.
BS 1999, Eastern Oregon University. - Sheldon Nord
- Vice President for Student Affairs - 2003.
BS 1982, Western Baptist College;
EdM 1991, Oregon State University;
PhD 1997, Indiana University. - Jon Norris
- Video Production Coordinator - 1997.
- Daniel O’Grady
- Division of Distance Education Fire Services
Adviser - 1999.
BS 1999, Eastern Oregon University. - Bonnie Olson
- Division of Distance Education
Harney County Center Director - 2002.
BS 2001, Eastern Oregon University - Kris Olson
- Executive Assistant to the
Provost/Vice President for Academic Affairs - 2002. - Alejandra Pacheco
- Regional Adviser, Hermiston,
Division of Distance Education - 2005.
BA 2000, Oregon State University. - Lynn Paulson
- Assistant Bookstore Manager - 2003.
BS 1988, Eastern Oregon University. - Noel Peden
- Library Systems Administrator - 2002.
BS 1997, Eastern Oregon University. - Carol Prescott
- Financial Aid Counselor - 1996.
BS 1992, MEd 1995, Eastern Oregon University. - Luis Renteria
- Admissions Counselor - 2005.
BA 2005, Eastern Oregon University. - Michael Rhodes
- Director, Facilities & Operations - 2001.
- Todd Richmond
- Network Administrator - 2004.
- Shirley Roberts
- Assistant Director, Pierce Library - 1981.
BS 1988, Eastern Oregon University;
MLS 1997, Emporia State University. - Paul Rowan
- Director, Information Technology - 2005.
- Angela Scott
- Payroll Manager - 2004.
- Timothy Seydel
- Associate Vice President, University Advancement.
BS 1989, Eastern Oregon University. - Ed Sinner
- Director Mine Safety 2005.
BS 1978, Oregon State University. - Michael Sirrine
- Director, Grants & Sponsored Programs - 2005.
BA 1974, Eastern Oregon University. - Kim Sorensen
- Director of Portfolio Assessment.
BS 1978, MBA 1984, University of Montana. - Heather Stanhope
- Education Adviser and Teacher Lincensure Officer - 1999.
BS 1976, Southern Oregon University. - Elizabeth Upshaw
- Assistant to the Dean of Education, 2003.
BS 1981, Eastern Oregon University. - Steve Wadner
- Campus HVAC and Security Supervisor - 2004.
- Ken Watson
- Assistant Professor, Public Services Librarian - 1994.
BA 1974, Colorado College; BS 1982;
MLS 1992, University of Washington. - Marianne Weaver
- Clinical Counselor, Counseling Center - 2001.
BA 1991 Concordia University;
MA 1993, PhD 2001, Azusa Pacific University. - Anji Weissenfluh
- Head Women’s Basketball Coach - 1997.
BS 2000, Eastern Oregon University. - Ben Welch
- Head Cross Country Coach and
Track and Field Coach - 1991.
BFA 1988, University of Kansas. - Melissa Wheeler
- Head Softball Coach - 2005.
BS 2001, Eastern Oregon University. - Curt Whittaker
- Director of Instructional Support/Instructional Design,
Division of Distance Education - 2004.
BA, Brigham Young University;
MA, The George Washington University. - John Winn
- Director, Community School of the Arts - 2005.
- Sarah Witte
- Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs.
BA 1979, Creighton University;
MA 1983, Marquette University;
PhD 1993, University of Iowa. - Hailey Wolcott
- Assistant Director/ International Student Adviser - 2004.
BS 2002, Eastern Oregon University. - Sandra Woodward
- Field Placement Coordinator - 2003.
BA 1974, San Jose State University;
MA 1987, Boston University. - Tracy Wyllie
- Personnel Officer - 2002
- Robert Yuodelis
- Director, Environmental Health & Safety - 2005.
BS 1986, Eastern Washington University.
EMERITI FACULTY
- Verl A. Anderson
- Professor Emeritus, Business – 1973.
BA 1969, MLS 1973, Brigham Young University;
PhD 1985, Arizona State University. - Howard L. Bailey
- Professor Emeritus, Mathematics - 1959.
BA 1950, MEd 1955, University of Oregon;
MS 1959, Oregon State University;
EdD 1969, University of Northern Colorado. - J. Lois Barry
- Professor Emeritus, English - 1967.
BA 1952, Stanford University;
MA 1967, Idaho State University. - Kendall W. Baxter
- Professor Emeritus, General Science - 1960.
BS 1956, Eastern Oregon University;
MS 1960, Oregon State University;
EdD 1968, University of Northern Colorado. - Burr J. Betts
- Professor Emeritus, Biology - 1975.
BS 1967, Purdue, University;
PhD 1973, University of Montana. - D. Helen Bliss
- Associate Professor Emeritus, Library Science - 1947.
BA 1932, University of Northern Colorado;
BS in LS 1939, University of Denver;
MEd 1954, University of Oregon;
MLS 1967, University of Southern California, Los Angeles. - Jeanne Wismer Bowden
- Associate Dean and Professor,
Oregon Health & Science University at EOU,
Associate Professor,
Community Health Care Systems - 1981.
BS 1969, MPH 1970, University of California, Los Angeles;
PhD 1995, Gonzaga University. - J. Douglas Campbell
- Professor Emeritus, Chemistry - 1962.
BA 1959, University of the Pacific;
MS 1962, Washington State University;
PhD 1971, Oregon State University. - Charles E. Coate
- Professor Emeritus, History - 1969.
BA 1963, Pasadena College;
MA 1964, PhD 1969, University of California, Berkley. - Stanley B. Covert
Professor Emeritus, Director of Health Services - 1977.
MD 1949, New York Medical College. - D. Jean Cuthbert
- Assistant Professor Emeritus, English - 1962.
BS 1961, MS 1962, Eastern Oregon University. - Leroy M. Damewood
- Professor Emeritus, Mathematics - 1962.
BS 1958, MS 1960, Oregon State University. - Patricia A. Duffey
- Associate Professor Emeritus, Biology - 1975.
BS 1967, Eastern Oregon University;
PhD 1972, Arizona State University. - Carlos E. Easley
- Professor Emeritus, Education - 1945.
BA 1942, MEd 1948, University of Colorado;
EdD 1954, Washington State University. - P. Terry Edvalson
- Associate Professor Emeritus, Director of Regional
Services Institute - 1977.
BS 1961, MS 1968, Eastern Oregon University. - John W. Evans
- Professor Emeritus, Librarian; Director of Library - 1966.
BA 1951, University of Oregon;
MS 1956, University of Washington. - Vern L. Farrow
- Associate Professor Emeritus, Education -1976.
BCS 1955, BEd 1956, MEd 1960, Seattle University;
EdD 1963, University of Oregon. - Gary Feasel
- Associate Professor Emeritus, Health and Physical
Education, Cross Country Coach - 1964.
BS 1958, MS 1962, Kansas State Teacher College. - Richard A. Hermens
- Professor Emeritus, Chemistry - 1966.
BS 1957, Pacific University;
MS 1960, Oregon State University;
PhD 1963, University of Idaho. - Ian K. Gatley
- Professor Emeritus, Art - 1966.
BA 1956, University of California, Los Angeles;
MA 1965, California State University, Long Beach. - David E. Gilbert
- Professor Emeritus, Physics; President Emeritus - 1968.
AB 1961, University of California, Berkeley; MA 1964,
PhD 1968, University of Oregon. - Richard G. Hiatt
- Professor Emeritus, English, Speech and Theatre - 1952.
BS 1952, MA 1956, University of Oregon;
PhD 1974, Brigham Young University. - Leora Hug
- Assistant Professor Emeritus, English; Coordinator of Union County Center for Division of Distance Education – 1976.
BS 1956, MS 1975, Eastern Oregon University. - Leen J. Inghels
- Professor Emeritus, German - 1968.
BA 1968, Eastern Oregon University;
MA 1973, Portland State University. - Lee Insko
- Professor Emeritus, Dean of Regional Programs - 1968.
BS 1956, ME 1958, University of Idaho;
EdD 1980, University of Oregon. - Amelia E. Jossi
- Associate Professor Emeritus, Education;
Laboratory School Librarian - 1959.
BS 1950, MS 1957, Eastern Oregon University;
ML 1969, University of Washington. - Francis Keller
- Associate Professor Emeritus, Business - 1982.
BS 1956, Seattle University;
MS 1957, University of Idaho;
PhD 1964, Montana State University;
MBA 1972, Boise State University. - David E. Kerley
- Professor Emeritus of Biology - 1964.
BS 1958, MS 1960, PhD 1970, Oregon State University. - Judd Koehn
- Professor Emeritus, Art - 1967-76, 1984.
BS 1962, University of Wisconsin, Stevens Point;
MS 1967, University of Wisconsin, Madison. - Dwight E. Lippe
- Professor Emeritus, Mathematics - 1963.
BS 1958, Fort Hayes Kansas State College;
MS 1962, Kansas State College, Emporia;
PhD 1971, Oregon State University. - James C. Lundy
- Associate Professor Emeritus;
Dean of Business Affairs - 1967.
BS 1958, Oregon State University - Margo A. Mack
- Professor Emeritus, Education – 1976.
BS 1958, Eastern Oregon University;
MS 1972, Western Oregon University;
PhD 1985, University of Idaho. - Thomas R. Madden
- Professor Emeritus, English - 1975.
BA 1959, Carroll College;
MA 1970, University of Montana;
DA 1974, PhD 1978, University of Oregon. - Jeremiah F. McCarthy
- Assistant Professor Emeritus, Business Manager - 1969.
BS 1960, Iowa State University. - John R. Millay
- Professor Emeritus, Sociology - 1976.
BA 1966, University of Colorado;
MA 1972, PhD 1973, University of Denver. - Jean J. Neely
- Professor Emeritus, Physical Education - 1952.
BS 1949, University of Oregon;
MS 1952, University of Washington;
EdD 1967, University of Oregon. - Neva A. Neill
- Professor Emeritus, Education - 1947.
BS 1947, Eastern Oregon University;
MA 1951, University of Northern Colorado;
EdD 1969, University of California, Berkeley. - Wilbur M. Osterloh
- Associate Professor Emeritus, Business - 1962.
BS 1943, University of Oregon;
MS 1947, New York University. - G. James Patterson Jr.
- Professor Emeritus, Anthropology - 1971.
BA 1957, Beloit College;
MA 1965, PhD 1969, University of Colorado. - Jens Robinson
- Professor Emeritus, Education, Dean of the School of
Education and Business Programs - 1986.
BS 1958, Pacific University;
MS 1960, Oregon State University;
PhD 1969, University of Oregon. - Robert D. Rutherford
- Professor Emeritus, Education;
Supervisor of Student Teachers - 1950.
BA 1948, MA 1949, University of Northern Colorado;
EdD 1961, Denver University. - Betty M. Ryan
- Professor Emeritus, Education - 1938.
AB 1923, Nebraska State Teachers College;
MA 1938, Colorado State College. - Lyle A. Schwarz
- Professor Emeritus, Theatre and Speech - 1971.
BA 1964, Western Washington State College;
MA 1970, PhD 1975, Washington State University. - Marcia Short
- Emeritus, Oregon Health Sciences University -1979.
BS 1963, Michigan State University;
MS 1965, Wayne State University. - James W. Simmons
- Associate Professor Emeritus, Librarian - 1966.
BA 1954, Willamette University;
MLS 1964, University of Washington. - R. Doyle Slater
- Professor Emeritus, Education; Director of Graduate
Studies; Director of Teacher Licensure; Director of
Professional Development Center - 1969.
BS 1961, MEd 1967, EdD 1970, Utah State University. - Georgia V. Osterholme Smith
- Associate Professor Emeritus, Health Education
and Hygiene - 1958.
BA 1937 Linfield College;
MN 1940, Western Reserve University. - Kenneth M. Smith
- Professor Emeritus, Education – 1981.
BA 1965, Lewis & Clark College;
MA 1970, University of Oregon;
PhD 1973, University of Wisconsin-Madison. - Dee Ann Smutz
- Assistant Professor Emeritus, Education;
Supervisor of Practica; 4th Grade, Ackerman -1971.
BA 1971, Eastern Oregon University;
BEd 1974, Central Washington State University. - W. Douglas Spear
- Professor Emeritus Political Science - 1954.
BA 1950, MA 1953, PhD 1954, State University of Iowa. - Paul Stephas
- Professor Emeritus, Physics - 1969.
BS 1956, University of Washington;
MS 1959 Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute;
PhD 1966, University of Oregon. - Ray D. Stinnett
- Professor Emeritus, Psychology - 1968.
BA 1961, MEd 1962, Central Washington College;
EdD 1968, University of Oregon. - Dennis Swanger
- Professor Emeritus, Biology - 1978.
BA 1965, MA 1972, University of Utah;
PhD 1974, University of Idaho. - Burke Thomason
- Professor Emeritus, Sociology - 1970.
BA 1967, University of Oregon;
MA 1971, Simon Fraser University;
D. Phil. 1978, University of Sussex. - Felipe Veloz
- Professor, Education - 1973.
BA 1963, New Mexico State University;
MA 1971, California State University, San Jose;
EdD 1973, New Mexico State University. - George A. Venn
- Professor Emeritus, English/Writing - 1970
BA 1967, College of Idaho;
MFA 1970, University of Montana. - Bert L. Wells
- Professor Emeritus, Speech - 1967.
BA 1963, MA 1967, Walla Walla College. - William P. Wells
- Professor Emeritus, Education;
Dean of Student Affairs - 1956.
BS 1952, Eastern Oregon University;
MEd 1957, Oregon State University;
EdD 1965, Washington State University. - Alberta E. Wolfe
- Assistant Professor Emeritus, Education - 1967.
BS 1959, MS 1969, Eastern Oregon University. - Gerald E. Young
- Professor Emeritus, Chemistry; Dean,
School of Arts and Sciences - 1959.
BS 1955, MS 1959, PhD 1969, Oregon State University.
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