2024-2025 University Catalog 
    
    Oct 17, 2024  
2024-2025 University Catalog

Directories



Governance of Oregon Institute of Technology

Prior to 2015, the Oregon Institute of Technology was governed by the Oregon State Board of Higher Education, the governing board for the seven public universities in Oregon. In April 2014, the State Board of Higher Education authorized the Oregon Institute of Technology to establish a Board of Trustees, appointed by the Governor and approved by the Senate.

Effective July 1, 2015, the University became an “independent public body” governed by the Board of Trustees with every authority necessary or appropriate for the operation of a major public university. The Oregon Tech Board of Trustees approves the University’s mission, programs, budgets, and strategies; and works with the Higher Education Coordinating Commission (HECC) to provide final approval for the University’s mission and any new academic programs.

Oregon Tech Board of Trustees

Members and term expiration dates:

Cecelia Amuchastegui, 2027 

Stefan Bird, 2026

David Cauble, 2027

John Davis, 2026 (Chair)

Dr. Vijay Dhir, 2027

Dr. Johnnie Early II, 2027

Don Gentry, 2027

Kanth Gopalpur, 2026

Vincent Jones, 2026 (Vice Chair)

Phong Nguyen, 2024 (Faculty Representative)

Mike Starr, 2026

Michele Vitali, 2023

Mason Wichmann, 2024 (Student Representative)

Dr. Nagi Naganathan, University President, ex-officio member

Administrative Offices

President, Nagi G. Naganathan, Ph.D., ASME Fellow

Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs and Strategic Enrollment Management, Joanna Mott, Ph.D.

Vice President for Finance and Administration, John Harman, M.B.A.

Vice President for University Advancement, Ken Fincher, Ph.D.

Vice President for Student Affairs, Mandi Clark, Ed.D.

Vice Provost of Research & Academic Affairs, Abdy Afjeh, Ph.D.

Associate Vice Provost for Academic Excellence,  ChihChien “Linus” Yu, Ph.D.

Associate Vice President and Chief Information Officer, Tony Richey

Associate Vice President for Human Resources, Sandi Hanan, B.S.

Associate Vice Provost for Faculty Relations, Beverley McCreary, Ph.D.

Associate Vice President for Finance and Controller, Alicia Dillon

Associate Vice President for Student Affairs & Dean of Students, Mandi Clark. Ed.D.

Assistant Vice President for Government Relations, Vacant

Dean, College of Engineering, Technology and Management,  Neslihan Alp, Ph.D.

Dean, College of Health, Arts and Sciences, Vacant

Assistant Dean, College of Health, Arts and Sciences, Michelle Butina, Ph.D., MLS.

Dean of Online Education and Global Engagement, Ruth Black, Ph.D.

Admissions, Josephine Ness, M.S., Director

Advising & Retention, Robert Evory, Ph.D., Director

Athletics, John Van Dyke, M.S., Director

Board Secretary, Vacant

Campus Security, Vacant

College Union, Josh Winter, Manager

Disability & Testing Services, Jennifer James, DM, Director

Educational Partnerships and Outreach, Carlene Starr, M.A.I.S., Director

Facilities Management and Planning Services, Thom Darrah, Director

Financial Aid, Tracey Lehman, M.M., Director

Housing and Residence Life, Bonita Bontrager, Director

Institutional Research, Farooq Sultan, B.S., Director

Integrated Student Health Center, Vacant

Library Services, Vacant

Marketing, Communication, and Public Affairs, Lacey Jarrell, M.B.A., Executive Director

Office of Diversity, Inclusion, and Cultural Engagement, Jennifer Wilson, Ph.D., Executive Director

Online Education & Global Engagement, RuthClaire Black, Dean

Oregon Manufacturing Innovation Center, Research & Development (OMIC), Vacant

Oregon Renewable Energy Center, Vacant

Payroll Services, Karen Blevins, A.S., Director

Procurement, Contracts and Risk Management, Vivian Chen, J.D., Director

Registrar’s Office, Wendy Ivie, M.M., University Registrar

Resilience, Emergency Management & Safety, Doug Tripp, M.S., Executive Director

Sponsored Projects & Grants Administration, Vacant

University General Counsel, David Groff, J.D., General Counsel

Veterans Services, Don Stockton, Director

Oregon Tech Foundation Board of Directors

Alan Polaski, President  

Christine Mangan , Vice President  

Don Johnson, Treasurer  

Jim Blair, Secretary  

Diedra Thompson, Past President  

Patricia Bassler

Parke Blundon  

Don Boyd  

Ann Cavanaugh  

Annette Cole 

Sarah Dammen  

James De Hoog  

Bill DeWitt  

Don Young 

Jon Ekstrom  

Gerald Freschi  

Jim Hackett  

Steven Hyde  

Robert Kingzett 

James Monroe  

Robert Neathamer  

Alan Parks  

Doug Pratt  

Tim Quincy  

Darrel Samuels  

Dan Withers 

Rick Whitlock  

Emeritus Directors

Timothy Bailey  

Lance Bishop  

Marge Bocchi  

Sherrill Boyd  

Greg Bulkley  

Nancy Coffin-DeFeyter  

Dave Cowan  

Alan Craigmiles  

William Early  

Trudy Farr  

Fred Foulon  

John Gerbert  

Winifred Hood  

Gerda Hyde  

Gary Johnston  

Doug Kintzinger  

Susan Laubengayer  

Ron Loveness  

James McCobb  

John Novak  

Andy Peterson  

Jean Pinniger  

Kristi Redd  

Richard Siemens  

Joan Staunton  

Lois Stilwell  

Ted Thom  

Don VanLuvanee  

Tom Van Thiel  

Nancy Wendt  

Ex-Officio

Ken Fincher, Executive Director  

Nagi Naganathan, Oregon Tech President  

John Harman, Oregon Tech Vice President for Finance and Administration  

Chris Frasier, Oregon Tech Alumni Advisory Board President  

Jeremy Morris, President, Shaw Historical Library  

Administration

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Omar Abdelnaby, (2024), Communications Specialist, Admissions.

Abdy Afjeh (2018),Vice Provost of Research and Academic Affairs. B.S., Sharif University of Technology (1997); M.S., University of Toledo (1981) ; Ph.D., University of Toledo (1984).

Carl Agrifoglio (2009), Director, IT Operations & Classroom Technology, Information Technology Services.

Corey Allender (2023), Access Services Manager, Library.

Neslihan Alp (2024), Dean of Engineering, Technology & Management.

Michael Anderson (2023), Head Coach, Track & Fireld and Cross Country, Athletics. B.S. Eastern Oregon University.

Diana Angeli (2006), Executive Assistant, President’s Office.

Cody Apple (2020), Machining Solutions Researcher, OMIC.

Thomas Arce (2021), Director, Student Involvement & Belonging. MED, (2014) Iowa Sate University; B.A. (2012) University of Iowa.

Willow Augustine (2021), Financial Aid Counselor, Financial Aid. B.S. (2019), Oregon Institute of Technology.

Jennifer Bavarskas (2005), Health Educator, Integrated Student Health Center. B.A. (1991), University of Oregon; M.S. (2000), San Jose State University.

Julia Betts (2022), Executive Director, STEM Hub.

Ruth Claire Black (2023), Dean of Online Learning & Global Engagement. Ed.D., University of Southern California; J.D., Vanderbilt University.

Karen Blevins (2013), Director, Payroll Services.  A.S. (2010), Klamath Community College.

Gale Bloom (2016), Assistant Director, Educational Partnerships & Outreach. M.A. (2013), University of Portland; B.A. (2012), Washington State University.

Bonita Bontrager (2024), Director, Housing & Residence Life.

Jacen Bridges (2022), Annual Giving Manager, University Advancement.

Desiré Brown (2019), Director, Career Services. B.S. (2019) Colorado State University.

RaShell Carvalho (2021), Leadership Gift Officer, University Advancement. B.A. (2008) Oregon Institute of Technology.

Katie Cavendish (2015), Program Manager, University Advancement. A.S. (2005), Mt. Hood Community College.

Shawni Cayeteno-Ramos (2021), Associate Director, Student Leadership Development & Cultural Engagement, Student Involvement & Belonging. M.S. (2021) Southern Oregon University; B.S. (2017) Southern Oregon University.

Vivian Chen (2015), Contracts Officer & Legal Liaison. J.D. (2011) University of California, Berkeley; B.A. (2006) Wellesley College;

Cindy Childers (2006), BAO Technical Advisor, Business Affairs. B.S. (2004), Oregon Institute of Technology.

Anna Clark (2018), Assistant Director, Budget Office. M.S. (2014), University of Wyoming; B.S. (2007) California Polytechnic State University.

Mandi Clark (2004), Vice President for Student Affairs. Ed.D. (2020), Concordia University-Chicago; M.S. (1999), University of Nebraska; B.A. (1997), Kansas State University.

Tammy Clark (2007), Executive Assistant, College Health, Arts and Sciences. A.S. (2006), Klamath Community College.

Courtney Clemmer (2022), Residence Life Coordinator, Housing & Residence Life.

Jason “Jake” Coatney (2007), Senior Counselor, Financial Aid. A.A. (2002), College of the Siskiyous; B.S. (2005), Eastern Oregon University.

Spencer Corey (2021), Associate Clinic Supervisor, Humanities & Social Sciences. M.Ed (2019) University of Utah; B.S. (2015) Brigham Young University.

Julie Daniels (2007), Scholarship Officer/Counselor, Financial Aid. B.A. (2003), Southern Oregon University.

Krista Darrah (2017), Operations Manager, Development. B.S. (1999), Oregon Institute of Technology.

Thom Darrah (2016), Director, Facilities Management Services.

Maria Depuy (2017), Financial Analyst, Budget Office.

Carrie Dickson (2014), Director, Online Learning, M.B.A. (2013), Southern Oregon University; B.S. (2009), Oregon Institute of Technology.

Alicia Dillon (2022), Associate Vice President & Controller, Business Affairs Office.

William Dowling (2016), Counselor, Integrated Student Health Center. M.S. (2013), Oregon State University; B.S. (2000), Park University.

Helen Drewel (2023), Executive Assistant & Project Manager, Finance and Administration.

Hunter Drops (2023), Assistant Coach, Track & Field, Athletics.

Jonathan Ellis (2023), Director of Marketing Communication for OMIC.

Robert Evory (2022), Director, Academic Advising & Retention.

Kimberly Faks (2019), Coordinator, Student Involvement, Student Affairs.

Ken Fincher (2020), Vice President, University Advancement.

Gretchen Fincher (2024), Admissions Counselor.

Savannah Fincher (2022), HR Generalist - Recruitment, Human Resources.

Mitchell Fink (2022), TechRec Coordinator, Athletics.

Anna Fowler (2021), Employer Relations Specialist, Career Services.

Carlos Garcia (2024), Admissions Counselor.

Michael Garrard (2007), Manager of Sales and Marketing, Athletics.

Alexis Garrison (2023), Head Coach, Women’s Volleyball, Athletics.

Jacob Garsez (2020), Head Baseball Coach, Athletics. M.A. (2011), George Fox University.

Aaron Georis (2023), Regional Admissions Counselor.

Sarah Gibson (2023), Academy Coordinator, OMIC.

Brandon Gillette (2021), Custodial Supervisor, Facilities Management Services.

Mason Giustino (2023), Regional Admissions Counselor.

Celia Green (2020), Operations Assistant, Business Affairs. M.A. (2005), University of Wyoming; B.A. (1992), University of Wyoming.

David Groff (2018), University General Counsel. J.D. (1993), Willamette University; B.A. (1989), Dartmouth College.

Pamela Grove (2018), Assistant to University General Counsel.  A.A, Coastline Community College.

Danny Guthrie (2021), Senior Admissions Counselor, Admissions. B.S. (2002), Sierra Nevada College.

Rachel Hanan (2022), Instructional Designer, Online Learning. Ph.D. (2010) University of Oregon; M.A (2006) University of Oregon; B.A. (2000) Beloit College.

Sandi Hanan (2008), Associate Vice President, Human Resources. B.S. (2013), Oregon Institute of Technology; A.S. (1999), Oregon Institute of Technology.

Dierdre Harlan (2009), Executive Assistant, Strategic Enrollment Management.

John Harman (2021), Vice President Finance & Administration. M.B.A. (1993), East Tennessee State University; B.B.A. (1989), East Tennessee State University.

Sarah Henderson-Wong (2017), Assistant Director, Benefits, Human Resources. M.S. (2005), Golden Gate University; B.A. (2000), San Francisco State University.

Ryan Henley (2023), Disability & Testing Coordinator.

Leticia Hill (2006), Procurement and Risk Officer. B.S. (2016), Oregon Institute of Technology.

Josie Hudspeth (2014), Student Affairs Systems Manager. M.A. (2013), California State University, Fullerton. B.A. (2011), California State University, Fullerton.

Brandy Hunter (2007), Assistant Director, Student Health.

Rebecca Ingerson (2024), Academic Advisor, Academic Advising & Retention.

Wendy Ivie (1999), University Registrar, Registrar’s Office. M.M. (2005), Southern Oregon University; B.S. (1997), Oregon State University.

Penny Jahraus (2022), Director Career Connected Learning, Strategic Partnerships & Outreach

Jennifer James (2022), Director, Disability Services & Testing. Ph.D. (2021).

Lacey Jarrell (2022), Executive Director, Marketing, Communications & Public Relations. M.B.A. Western Governors University; B.S. University of Oregon

Cathey Jinich (2019), Counselor, Integrated Student Health Center. M.A. (2013), Naropa University; B.A. (2009), Massey University; B.A. (2005), Western State College.

Jennifer Kammerman (2021), Research Administrative Manager, OMIC. B.S. (1994) Brigham Young University.

Grant Kirby (2003), Workforce Development, Training & Education Manager, OMIC. M.S. (2003) Portland State University.

Joshua Koch (2018), Business Development Manager, OMIC.

Fredrick Kowalski (2018), Director, IT Security and Compliance. M.S. (2003), Towson University; B.S. (1996), McGill University.

James Lake (1988), Assistant Director, Facilities Services. A.S. (1984), Sierra College.

Trent Lamont (2023), Associate MSR-Additive, OMIC.

Joy Lease (2023), Head Coach Women’s Basketball, Athletics. M.A. (2022) Capella University; B.A. (1996) Linfield College.

Tracey Lehman (1999), Director, Financial Aid. M.M. (2005), Southern Oregon University; B.A. (1988), State University of New York; A.S. (1986), Mohawk Valley Community College.

Sara Mansfield (2022), Campus Operations Manager.

Kendal Marks (2012), Financial Aid & Registration Coordinator, Financial Aid. M.S. Ed., (2013) Arizona State University; B.S., (2007) Southern Oregon University.

Emily Martin (2023), Disability & Testing Services Assistant.

Chad Mattox (2022), Grounds Supervisor, Facilities Services.

Gaylyn Maurer (2013), Executive Director, Center for Health & Wellness. M.A. (1996), University of Denver; B.S. (1993), University of Houston.

Sam McCormick (2021), Coordinator, Academic Advising & Retention. B.S. (2016) Montana State University.

Beverly McCreary (2021), Associate Vice Provost for Labor Relations. Ph.D. University of Oregon; M.S. University of Oregon; B.S. University of Southern California.

Kyle McGann (2021), Machine Solutions Researcher, OMIC. M.S. (2021) Oregon State University; B.S. (2019) Oregon State University.

Sean McManamon (2022), Head Coach Men’s Soccer, Athletics. B.S. Southern Oregon University.

Michelle Meyer (2014), Director, Audit & Compliance, Finance & Administration. B.S. (2004), Oregon State University; Certified Public Accountant, Oregon.

Mark Mitchell (2023), Facilities Manager, OMIC.

Thomas Moore (2023), Head Coach Women’s Soccer, Athletics. M.S. (20109) Ohio University; B.S. (2022) Huntingdon College.

Joanna Mott (2019), Provost & Vice President for Academic Affairs. Ph.D., Texas A & M; M.S., University of Waterloo; B.S., University of Aston.

David Myers (2021), Head Golf Coach, Athletics. M.S. (1993) Oregon State University; M.S. (1988) Oregon State University; B.S. (1986) Oregon State university.

Nagi Naganathan (2017), President. Ph.D. (1986), Oklahoma State University; M.S. (1981), Clarkson University; B.E. (1978), National Institute of Technology.

Urmaze Naterwalla (2019), Research Operations Officer, OMIC. M.B.A. (2009), University of Oregon; M.S. (1996), Ohio State University; B.S. (1993), Indiana Institute of Technology.

Adam Neiwert (2023), Lab Manager, Manufacturing & Mechanical Engineering Technology.

Josephine Ness (2021), Director of Admissions. M.S. Western Governors University; B.A. Willamette University.

Valjean Newsome (1997), Executive Assistant, College of Engineering, Technology, and Management. A.S. (1998), Oregon Institute of Technology.

Bailey Nickle (2021), Academic Advisor, Academic Advising & Retention. M.A. (2021) Indiana State University; B.A. (2019) Indiana State University.

Mary Jane Owen (2023), Associate Director, Educational Partnerships & Outreach.

Justin Parnell (2012), Head Men’s Basketball Coach, Athletics. B.S. (2011), Oregon Institute of Technology.

Adria Paschal (2007), Senior Executive Assistant to the President. A.A. (2016), Oregon Institute of Technology.

Brittany “Niko” Pearson (2024), Coordinator, Office of Global Engagement.

Ashlie Pence (2016), Associate Registrar, Registrar’s Office. M.Ed. (2021) Western Oregon University; B.S. (2016), Oregon Institute of Technology.

Suzet Petersen (2002), Assistant Director, Financial Aid. B.S. (1998), Oregon Institute of Technology.

Elizabeth Peterson (2022), Coordinator, Academic Advising & Retention. B.S. (2021) Oregon Institute of Technology.

Lara Pracht (2016), Director Academic Affairs, Portland-Metro. Office of the Provost. Ph.D. (2017), University of Washington; B.S. (2010), University of Kansas.

Maria “Lupe” Preciado (2023), Admissions Counselor.

Tammie Retherford (2023), Director, Tech Opportunity Program/TRio.

Robert Reynolds (2021), Transfer Outreach Coordinator, Educational Partnerships & Outreach. M.S. (2020) Portland State University; B.A. (2009) California State University, Chico.

Anthony “Tony” Richey (2003),Associate Vice President & Chief Information Officer. Information Technology. M.S. (2010), Colorado Technical University; B.S. (2005), A.A. (1989),Oregon Institute of Technology.

Lesly Rodriguez (2022), MESA-STEM Partnership Coordinator, Education Partnerships & Outreach. B.A. (2021) Portland State University.

Joseph Rourke (2023), Educational Partnerships & Outreach.

Christopher Sacks (2023)Manager, Bookstore.

Mike Safford (2022), Director, Sports Information, Athletics. B.A. (1998) Pacific Lutheran University.

Kim “Taylor” Sanchez (2023), Career Advisor, Career Services.

Taylor Schaming (2020), Associate MSR, OMIC.

Victoria Seward (2022), Accounting Operations Manager, Business Affairs Office.

Zoe Smiley (2021), Assistant Director, First Year Experience & Student Engagement, Student Involvement and Belonging. M.A. (2020) Stephen F. Austin State University; B.S. (2018) B.S. Stephen F. Austin State University.

Carleen Starr (2013), Director, Educational Partnerships & Outreach. M.A.I.S. (2007), Oregon State University; B.S. (2005), Oregon State University.

Greg Stewart (2004), Head Coach Women’s Softball, Athletics. B.S. (1992), Sterling College.

Don Stockton (2022), Director, Veteran’s Services. M.A. (2023) George Mason University.

Elizabeth Stovall (2024), Director, Career Services.

Cynthia Stripling (2013), Department Coordinator, Admissions. B.A. (1996), Jacksonville State University.

Kelly Sullivan (2021), Coordinator, Academic Advising and Retention. B.A. (2014) Creighton University.

Karissa Sultan (2010), Accounts Receivable Manager, Business Affairs. B.S. (2005), University of Nevada-Reno.

Christopher Syrnyk (2012), Director, Honors Program, Office of the Provost.

Amanda Thompson (2023), Basic Needs Navigator, Student Affairs.

Paul Titus (2018), Executive Assistant, Office of the Provost. B.S. (2013), Oregon Institute of Technology.

Doug Tripp (2021), Executive Director Resilience, Emergency Management & Safety. M.S. University of Wisconsin; B.A. St. Ambrose University.

John VanDyke (2018), Director, Athletics. M S. (2007), United States Sports Academy; B.A (1992), Western Washington University.

Michelle Vitali (2017), Operations & Policy Advisor, OMIC. B.S. (1990), Florida Atlantic University.

Charlotte Waite (2022), TOP Advisor, Tech Opportunities Program.

Kristin Whitman, (2022) Director, Portland-Metro Library. M.Ed. (2020) Boise State University; MLIS (2011) Rutgers University; B.S. (2005) The College of William and Mary.

Erin Williams (2013), Athletic Programs Operations, Athletics. B.S. (2017) Eastern Oregon University.

Jennifer Wilson (2021), Executive Director, Diversity, Inclusion & Cultural Engagement & Title IX Coordinator.

Josh Winter (2022), Manager, College Union.

Rachel Winters (2014), Executive Assistant, Student Affairs.

Mira Wonderwheel (2018), Executive Director, Development. B.A. (1999), Sonoma State University.

Michael Yilek (2021), Assistant Director of Operations, Admissions. B.S. (2021) Oregon Institute of Technology.

Matthew Young (2023), Assistant Director, Housing & Residence Life.

Niki Young (2023), Counselor, Integrated Student Health Center.

ChihChien “Linus” Yu (2024), Associate Vice Provost, Academic Excellence.  Ph.D. (2008) State University of New York at Buffalo; M.S. (1998) Tamkang University; B.S. (1996) Tamkang University.

 

Instructional Faculty

This listing reflects faculty for the 2024-25 academic year. In some cases, changes taking effect for 24-25 are included in the faculty lists under the department descriptions.

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Mateo Aboy (2005), Professor, Electrical Engineering and Renewable Energy. B.S. (2002), B.S.E.E. (2002), M.S.E.C.E. (2004), Portland State University; Dipl. Ing. (2003), M.Phil. (2004), Ph.D. (2005), ETSIT-University of Vigo; Exec. Cert. (2007), Massachusetts Institute of Technology; M.B.A. (2011), L.L.B/QLD (2014), University of London. Registered Professional Engineer (PE), European Union (COIT No. 12684). Registered US Patent Agent (USPTO Bar Admission No. 64040). Certified Licensing Professional (CLP).

Abdelouahab Abrous (2014), Associate Professor, Manufacturing and Mechanical Engineering and Technology. B.S. (1981), University of Science & Technology, Algeria; M.S. (1984), University of Washington, Seattle; Ph.D. (1988), University of Washington, Seattle. Registered Professional Engineer, Washington, Idaho, Oregon, and California.

Stefan Andrei (2023) Professor, Computer Systems Engineering Technology. B.S. (1995), M.S. (1995), A. I. Cuza University of Iasi; Ph.D. (2000), Hamburg University.

Dawn Bailey (2017), Associate Professor, Humanities and Social Sciences, Clinical Director/Practicum Coordinator MS Applied Behavior Analysis Program. B.S. (1996), M.S. (2005), Ph.D. (2008), Florida State University.

Richard L. Bailey (1991), Professor, Management. B.S. (1984), M.A. (1985), Utah State University. Certified Public Accountant.

Rachelle Barrett (2018), Instructor, Medical Laboratory Science. Certificate (2013), University of Texas Medical Branch; B.S. (2005), Oregon State University; B.S. (2006), Oregon Institute of Technology.

Krista Beaty (2017), Assistant Professor, Dental Hygiene. A.A.S. (2004), Clark College; B.S. (2008), Eastern Washington University; M.S.(2019), Idaho State University.

Sharon Beaudry (2014), Instructor, Management. B.S. (1985), College of New Rochelle; J.D. (2009), Northwestern California University; M.B.A. (2013), Northcentral University. Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR).

Vanessa Bennett (2008), Associate Professor, Medical Imaging Technology. B.S. (2001), Oregon Institute of Technology; M.Ed. (2015), Western Governors University. Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist (CNMT).

Nate Bickford (2022), Associate Professor, Natural Sciences.

Sonja Bickford (2023), Associate Professor, Management. B.S. Management (2000), Appalachian State University; M.B.A. (2001), Arkansas State University Jonesboro.

Jeannie Bopp (2016), Assistant Professor, Dental Hygiene. B.S. Dental Hygiene (2011), Oregon Institute of Technology; M.S. (2020) Oregon Institute of Technology.

Charisse Botsch (2015), Instructor, Dental Hygiene (Salem). B.S. (1985), Oregon Health Sciences University.

Jacklyn Brechter (2023), Associate Professor, Health Sciences. DPT (2018), Chapman University.

Todd W. Breedlove (1999), Professor, Computer Systems Engineering Technology. B.S. (1996), Oregon Institute of Technology; M.S. (1999), Southern Oregon University.

Kevin J. Brown (2001), Professor, Communication. A.A. (1986), Ricks College; B.A. (1988), Idaho State University; M.A. (1991), Washington State University; Ph.D. (2000), University of Utah.

Arief Budiman (2021), Assistant Professor, Manufacturing & Mechanical Engineering Technology. M.S. (2006); Ph.D. (2008), Stanford.

Ben S. Bunting, Jr. (2013), Professor, Humanities and Social Sciences. B.A. (2003), Kent State University; M.A. (2007); Ph.D. (2012), Washington State University.

Jess Burden (2023) Instructor, Communication.

Calvin K. Caldwell (1986), Professor, Computer Systems Engineering Technology. B.S. (1981), Oregon Institute of Technology; M.S. (1989), California State University, Chico.

Richard D. Carson (2006), Associate Professor, Medical Imaging Technology. B.S. (1997), Oregon Institute of Technology; M.Ed. (2012), Western Governors University. Registered Technologist (R) (CT) ARRT.

Kyle Chapman (2016), Associate Professor, Humanities and Social Sciences. B.A. (2008), Texas Tech University; M.A. (2011) Texas Tech University; Ph.D. (2014), University of Kansas.

Edward Clint (2022), Assistant Professor, Humanities and Social Sciences. B.S. (2012), University of Illinois – Urbana-Champaign.

Robyn L. Cole (2004), Associate Professor, Medical Imaging Technology. B.S. (2000), Oregon Institute of Technology; M.Ed. (2007), Western Governors University.

Cristina Crespo Veiga (2009), Professor, Electrical Engineering and Renewable Energy. B.S. (2002), M.S. (2004), Portland State University; M.Phil. (2009), Ph.D. (2010), Etsit-University of Vigo. Registered US patent agent (USPTO bar admission no. 68725).

Vicki Crooks (2020), Assistant Professor, Communication. B.S. (2001), Oregon Institute of Technology; M.S. (2006), Portland State University; Ph.D. (2014), Scripps College of Communication.

David Culler (2007), Professor, Manufacturing and Mechanical Engineering and Technology. A.A. (1985), University of New Mexico, Albuquerque; B.S. (1988), M.S. (1990), Ph.D. (1994), New Mexico State University, Las Cruces.

Carmen Curtz (2016), Instructor, Emergency Medical Services.

Don DaSaro (2008), Assistant Professor, Management. A.S. (1964), Metropolitan College; B.S. (1967), University of Missouri Science and Technology; M.B.A. (1991), Marymount University.

Kenneth Davis (2016), Associate Professor, Mathematics. B.A. (1981), Reed College; M.S. (1985), Portland State University; Ph.D. (1989), Washington State University.

Dibyajyoti Deb (2013), Professor, Mathematics. B.S. (2004), Chennai Mathematical Institute, India; M.S. (2006), University of Kentucky; Ph.D. (2010), University of Kentucky.

Irina Demeshko-Prosnik (2006), Associate Professor, Manufacturing and Mechanical Engineering and Technology. B.S. (1996), B.A. (2001), M.S. (1996), M.A. (2001), Far Eastern State Transport University.

Caroline Doty (2016), Associate Professor, Medical Laboratory Science. B.S. (2007), Clayton State University; M.S. (2012), Northwestern University; B.S. (2014), Oregon Institute of Technology and Oregon Health Sciences University. M.t. (ASCP) certified.

George Drouant (2018), Assistant Professor, Computer Systems Engineering Technology.

James Eastham (2014), Assistant Professor, Electrical Engineering and Renewable Energy. B.S. (2009), Oregon Institute of Technology; M.S. (2014), Portland State University.

Rachel Edwards (2022), Assistant Professor, Natural Sciences. B.S. (2012), Northwestern University; Ph.D. (2021), University of Minnesota, Twin Cities.

Holly Edwins (2022), Instructor, Emergency Medical Services.

Todd Ellingson (2008), Assistant Professor, Medical Director, Emergency Medical Services. B.S. (1998), Washington and Lee University; M.D. (2003), Oregon Health and Science University.

Tricia Elliott (2018), Assistant Professor, Natural Sciences. B.S. (1998), California State Polytechnic University, Pomona; M.S. (2002), California State Polytechnic University, Pomona.

Jared Emard (2016), Professor of Practice, Management. B.S. (2009), B.S. (2010), Oregon Institute of Technology; M.B.A. (2016), Southern Oregon University.

Kerry Farris (2017), Instructor, Natural Sciences. B.S. (1996), University of Idaho; M.S. (2000), University of Idaho.

James P. Fischer (1999), Professor, Mathematics. B.S. (1989), B.A. (1991), Humboldt State University; M.S. (1993), University of New Hampshire; Ph.D. (1998), Oregon State University.

Tiernan Fogarty (2002), Professor, Mathematics. B.S. (1995), M.S. (1997), Ph.D. (2001), University of Washington.

Andria “Andie” Fultz (2012), Assistant Professor, Communication. B.S. (1997), M.S. Communication Studies (2007), M.S. Post-Secondary, Adult, & Continuing Education (2007), Portland State University.

Kamal Gandhi (2017), Associate Professor, Natural Sciences. B.S. (2001), UC San Diego; Ph.D. (2006), UC Berkeley.

Yanqing Gao (2013), Professor, Manufacturing and Mechanical Engineering and Technology. B.S. (1982), Qingdao University of Science & Technology; M.S. (2000), Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville; M.S (2001), Ph.D. (2010), University of Arizona.

Kevin Garrett (2017), Associate Professor and Clinical Director, M.S. Marriage and Family Therapy Program, Humanities and Social Sciences. B.S. (2003), Utah State University; M.Ed. (2006), University of Oregon; MedFT Certificate (2009), University of Nebraska Medical Center/University of Nebraska-Lincoln; Ph.D. (2014), Kansas State University.

Carrie Giacomelli (2022), Assistant Professor, Medical Imaging Technology. B.S. (2003), Oregon Institute of Technology; MBA, (2020), Western Governors University.

Iris K. Godwin (2007), Associate Professor, Head of Special Collection and University Archives, Library Services. B.A. (2000), Rhodes College; M.L.I.S. (2005), University of Tennessee, Knoxville.

Marybeth Grant-Beuttler (2022), Associate Professor, Health Sciences.

Ashton Greer (2019), Assistant Professor, Civil Engineering. B.S. (2014); M.S. (2015); Ph.D. (2019), The University of Alabama.

Eean Grimshaw (2023), Assistant Professor, Communication. B.S. (2012), M.S. (2016), The University of Montana.

David Grossnickle (2023), Assistant Professor, Natural Sciences.

Emily Gustafson-Plummer (2021), Instructor, Dental Hygiene. B.S. (2017), Oregon Institute of Technology.

Tara Guthrie (2011) Associate Professor, Medical Imaging Technology. B.S. (2003), B.S. (2004), Oregon Institute of Technology. Registered Vascular Technologist and Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (2005) ARDMS; M.S. (2016), University of Nebraska Kearney.

David K. Hammond (2013), Professor, Mathematics. B.S. (1999), California Institute of Technology; Ph.D. (2007), New York University.

Christopher Hamper (2012), Instructor, Emergency Medical Services. A.A.S. (2010), Oregon Health and Science University/Oregon Institute of Technology; B.S. (2017), Portland State University/Oregon Health and Science University.

Cecily Heiner (2019), Assistant Professor, Computer Systems Engineering Technology. B.S. (2003), Brigham Young University; M.S. (2005), Carnegie Mellon University; Ph.D. (2009), University of Utah.

Paula Hendrix (2019), Professor, Dental Hygiene. B.S. (1985) Oregon Health Sciences University; M.Ed. (2013), Concordia University.

Luis Hernandez (2022), Assistant Professor, Electrical Engineering and Renewable Energy. Ph.D. (2011), Polytechnic University of Madrid.

Philip Howard (2014), Associate Professor, Computer Systems Engineering Technology. B.S. (1982), B.A. (1982), Central Washington University; Graduate Certificate (1988), Multnomah School of the Bible; Ph.D. (2012), Portland State University.

Franny Howes (2014), Associate Professor, Communication. B.A. (2006), M.A. (2010), Michigan State University; Ph.D. (2014), Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University.

Richard G. Hoylman (2002), Professor, Medical Imaging Technology. B.S. (1988), Oregon Institute of Technology; M.M. (2006), Southern Oregon University. Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist (CNMT).

Wei-Cheng “Wayne” Hung (2023) Assistant Professor. B.S. (2014) National Tiwan University; M.S. (2017), Ph.D. (2020), University of California, Los Angeles.

Alishia Huntoon (2005), Professor, Humanities and Social Sciences. B.S. (1999), University of Wisconsin, Stevens Point; M.S. (2002), Ph.D. (2005), Washington State University.

Janette A. Isaacson (1994), Professor, Distance Education. A.S. (1984), Spokane Community College; B.S. (2005), Oregon Institute of Technology; M.Ed. (1998), University of Phoenix; M.Ed. (2002), Ed.D. (2002), Seattle University. RVT, RDCS, FSVU, LMHC.

Ganghee Jang (2023), Assistant Professor, Computer Systems Engineering Technology. B.S. (2003), Korea University; M.S. (2006), University of Florida; Ph.D. (2016) University of California, Irvine.

Hugh E. Jarrard (2013), Assistant Professor, Emergency Medical Services. A.A.S. (2009), Oregon Health and Science University/Oregon Institute of Technology; B.S. (1984), Haverford College; Ph.D. (1997), University of Oregon.

David Johnston (2018), Assistant Professor, Natural Sciences. B.S. (2006), Binghamton University; M.S. (2008), The College of William & Mary; Ph.D. (2017), The College of William & Mary.

Leah Jolly (2014), Assistant Professor, Medical Imaging Technology. B.S. (2003); M.S. (2018), Oregon Institute of Technology. Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT) and Registered Phlebology Sonographer (RPhS).

Fuat Karakaya (2023), Assistant Professor, Computer Systems Engineering Technology. M.S. (1998) Illinois Institute of Technology; Ph.D. The University of Tennessee, Knoxville.

Jherime L. Kellermann (2013), Professor, Natural Sciences. B.A. (1998), Penn State University; M.S. (2007), Humboldt State University; Ph.D. (2012), University of Arizona.

Jamie Kennel (2010), Associate Professor, Emergency Medical Services. A.A.S. (2009), Oregon Health and Science University/Oregon Institute of Technology; B.S. (1996), Ferris State University; M.S. (2011), Embry- Riddle Aeronautical University, Ph.D. (2022), Portland State University.

Maria Lynn Kessler (2002), Professor, Humanities and Social Sciences. B.S. (1983), Northeastern University; M.S. (1989), Southern Illinois University, Carbondale; Ph.D. (1994), Florida State University.

Jesse M. Kinder (2016), Associate Professor, Natural Sciences. B.A. (2001), Depauw University; M.S. (2004) University of Pennsylvania; Ph.D. (2008) University of Pennsylvania.

Ian King (2023), Instructor, Management.

Thomas Kivatinos (2023), Instructor, Humanities and Social Sciences. M.A. (2014), Ph.D. (2017) The City University of New York.

Naga Korivi (2023), Associate Professor, Electrical Engineering and Renewable Energy. M.S. (2002), Louisiana Tech University; Ph.D. (2011), Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge.

Bobbi Kowash (2010), Associate Professor, Medical Imaging Technology. B.S. (1999), Oregon Institute of Technology; MHSc (2017), NOVA Southeastern University.

Amber Lancaster (2018), Associate Professor, Communication.Ph.D. (2008), Texas Tech.

Kangjae Lee (2023), Assistant Professor, Electrical Engineering and Renewable Energy. M.S. (2014), Seoul National University; M.S. (2016), Ph.D. (2020), University of Florida.

Meng-Lun Lee (2023), Assistant Professor, Manufacturing and Mechanical Engineering and Technology. Ph.D. (2022) The State University of New York, Buffalo.

Su Jin Lee (2022), Assistant Professor, Geomatics. B.S. (2000), Hanyang University; M.S. (2003) Hanyang University. 

Steven Lemery (2022), Instructor, Manufacturing and Mechanical Engineering and Technology.

Hui Yun Li (2006), Professor, Natural Sciences. B.S. (1988), National Taiwan University; M.S. (1990), Michigan State University; Ph.D. (1994), University of Massachusetts, Amherst.

Roger V. Lindgren (1999), Professor, Civil Engineering. Dip1H. (1985), Northern Alberta Institute of Technology; B.Sc. (1989), University of Alberta; Ph.D. (2005), Portland State University. Registered Professional Engineer: Alberta, Nevada.

Gary Lomprey (2019), Assistant Professor, Management. B.S. (2005), Northwest Christian University; M.S. (2008), University of Oregon.

Jessica Luebbers (2015), Assistant Professor, Dental Hygiene. A.A.S. (2010), Portland Community College; B.S. (2012), Oregon Institute of Technology; M.S. (2017), Idaho State University; Ed.D. (2021), George Fox University.

Travis J. Lund (2014), Associate Professor, Natural Sciences. B.S. (2006), George Fox University; Ph.D. (2013), University of Colorado Boulder.

Kari J. Lundgren (2014), Associate Professor, Communication. B.A. (2004), Franciscan University of Steubenville; M.A. (2006), Ph.D. (2013), Carnegie Mellon University.

Douglas W. Lynn (1996), Professor, Computer Systems Engineering Technology. B.S. (1982), M.E. (1985), Ph.D. (1988), Brigham Young University.

Ryan Madden (2010), Professor, Humanities and Social Sciences. B.A. (1984), University of California – Davis; M.A. (1988), University of Vermont; Ph.D. (1993), University of New Hampshire.

Rosalind J. McClure (2000), Professor, Natural Sciences. B.S. (1986), Oregon Institute of Technology; M.S. (2010), University of North Dakota.

Debbie L. McCollam (1995), Professor, Medical Imaging Technology. B.S. (1990), Oregon Institute of Technology; M.B.A. (1996), Southern Oregon University. Registered Technologist (R, M, ARRT)

Andrea McCracken (2019), Instructor, Communication. B.A. (2004), Michigan State University; M.A. (2006) University of Montana; Ph.D. (2009) University of Texas at Austin.

Don McDonnell (2007), Professor, Medical Imaging Technology. B.S. (1997), Oregon Institute of Technology; M.Ed. (2012), Western Governors University. Registered Technologist (R, ARRT).

Pake Melland (2023), Assistant Professor, Mathematics.

Darrel Mooers (2022) Instructor,  Medical Laboratory Science. M.B.A. (1991), Willamette University.

Brian Moravec (1989), Professor, Manufacturing and Mechanical Engineering and Technology. B.S.M.E. (1980), M.S.A.A. (1987), University of Washington.

Carmen Morgan (1989), Associate Professor, Management. A.A. (1984), B.S. (1986), Oregon Institute of Technology; M.B.A. (1991), Portland State University. Certified Public Accountant: Oregon; Certified Management Accountant; Certified in Financial Management, Personal Financial Specialist.

Sophie Nathenson (2012), Professor, Medical Sociology, Humanities and Social Sciences. B.S. (2006), University of Tulsa; M.S. (2009), Ph.D. (2012), University of Utah.

Stacie Neely (2022) Instructor, Dental Hygiene. B.S. (2011), M.S. (2023), Oregon Institute of Technology.

Cristina Negoita (2004), Professor, Mathematics. B.A. (1995), University of Oregon; M.S. (2002), Ph.D. (2003), Arizona State University.

Hallie A. Neupert (1999), Professor, Management. B.A. (1994), Wellesley College; M.S. (1996), University of Arizona.

Mark A. Neupert (1998), Professor, Humanities and Social Sciences. B.A. (1987), University of Colorado, Boulder; M.S. (1992), Ph.D. (1999), University of Arizona.

Phong Nguyen (1999), Assistant Professor, Computer Systems Engineering Technology. B.S.E.E. (1985), United States Naval Academy; M.S.E.E. (1992), Naval Post Graduate School, Monterey.

Travis Owen (2023), Assistant Professor, Natural Sciences. B.S. (2005), Missouri State University; Ph.D. (2012), The University of Iowa.

Gregory Pak (2010), Associate Professor, Natural Sciences. B.S. (1992), University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign; B.S. (1994), Illinois Institute of Technology; M.D. (2001), Jagiellonian Collegium Medicum.

Nupur Pande (2023), Instructor, Natural Sciences.

Randall D. Paul (2004), Professor, Mathematics. B.A. (1989), Rice University; M.S. (1998), Ph.D. (1998), University of Texas at Austin.

Trevor J. Petersen (2013), Professor, Humanities and Social Sciences. B.S. (2006), Brigham Young University; M.S. (2009), Ph.D. (2013), Ohio University.

Dan Peterson (2007), Dean, College of Health, Arts, and Sciences. Professor, Communication. B.A. (1996), M.A. (1999), Brigham Young University; Ph.D. (2002), Ohio University.

Slobodan Petrovic (2009), Professor, Electrical Engineering and Renewable Energy. B.S. (1979), University of Belgrade, Serbia; Ph.D. (1984), Technical University of Dresden, Germany.

Amanda Petty (2021), Director of Clinical Education, Doctor of Physical Therapy. B.S. (2008), Brandeis University; Doctor of Physical Therapy (2011), University of Colorado.

Alla V. Powers (2004), Associate Professor, Digital Initiatives Librarian, Library Services. B.A. (1985), Karelian State Pedagogical Institute; M.S. (1993), Karelian College of Culture; M.L.I.S. (2009), Drexel University.

Scott Prahl (2012), Professor, Electrical Engineering and Renewable Energy. B.S. (1982), California Institute of Technology; Ph.D. (1988), University of Texas at Austin.

Bren Raffaelly (2017), Professor of Practice, Management. B.S. (1995), Southern Illinois University, Carbondale; M.B.A. (1998), University of Phoenix.

Joseph Reid (2009), Professor, Mathematics. B.S. (2006), Western Oregon University; B.S. (2008), Oregon Institute of Technology; M.S. (2009), University of Washington; M.A.S. (2013), Penn State University.

Riley Richards (2021), Assistant Professor, Communication. Ph.D. (2021), University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee.

Charles “C. J.” E. Riley (2008), Professor, Civil Engineering. B.S. (2001), Swarthmore College; M.S. (2003), Ph.D. (2009), Colorado State University, Ft. Collins. Registered Professional Engineer: Oregon.

Wendy Rogers (2018), Instructor, Medical Imaging Technology. B.S. (1993), Oregon Institute of Technology.

Yasha Rohwer (2013), Professor, Humanities and Social Sciences. B.A. (2000), University of Washington; M.A. (2006), Florida State University; M.A. (2009), Ph.D. (2012), University of Missouri.

Abigail Rollins (2020), Instructor, Dental Hygiene. B.A. (1981), University of Oregon; DMD (1989), Oregon Health and Sciences University.

Paula Russell (2011), Professor, Dental Hygiene. B.S. (1998), Oregon Institute of Technology; M.Ed. (2010), University of Phoenix. Expanded Practice Dental Hygienist (EPDH).

Mostafa Saber (2017), Professor, Manufacturing and Mechanical Engineering and Technology. B.S. (2001), Sharif University of Technology; M.S. (2003), University of Tehran; Ph.D. (2013), North Carolina State University.

Rishikesh Sahay (2022), Assistant Professor, Management. Ph.D. (2017), Institut Polytechique de Parris.

Aboubakr Salem (2021), Instructor, Electrical Engineering & Renewable Energy. Ph.D. (2015) Ghent University.

Troy Scevers (2013), Associate Professor, Computer Systems Engineering Technology. B.S. (1997), M.S. (2002), Oregon Institute of Technology.

Tracy Scharn (2021), Associate Professor, Instruction and Outreach Librarian. A.A. (1995), Lane Community College, B.A. (1997), University of Oregon, M.S. (2009), University of Washington.

Markie Scheidegger (2021), Instructor, Communication. B.A. (2017), Northern Arizona University; M.A. (2019), Northern Arizona University.

Matthew W. Schnackenberg (2005), Professor, Communication. B.A. (1995), Michigan State University; M.A. (1998), Ph.D. (2006), Washington State University.

Stephen M. Schultz (1995), Professor, Medical Imaging Technology. B.S. (1983), M.S. (1994), State University of New York, Buffalo. B.S. (2009), Oregon Institute of Technology. R.T. (R) (N) (CT) ARRT.

Michael Schwartz (2007), Program Director, Sleep Health. M.A. (1992), San Francisco State University.

Feng Shi (2011), Associate Professor, Electrical Engineering and Renewable Energy. B.S. (1985), Northwest Normal University, P.R. China; MME (1991), Yunnan Normal University, P.R. China; M.S. (2002), University of Rochester; Ph.D. (2008), University of Toledo.

Hong “Randy” Y. Shih (1984), Professor, Manufacturing and Mechanical Engineering and Technology. B.S. (1979), Chung-Yuan University, Taiwan; M.S. (1984), University of Nebraska, Lincoln.

Irish Singh (2023), Instructor, Computer Systems Engineering Technology.

Madhusudan Singh (2022), Assistant Professor, Management. Ph.D. (2012), Dongseo University.

Sean Sloan (2010), Associate Professor, Manufacturing and Mechanical Engineering and Technology. B.S. (1989), M.S. (1994), University of Illinois.

Jason Smith (2022), Instructor, Mathematics.  

Laurie Sprauer (2022) Assistant Professor, Medical Laboratory Science. B.S. University of Wisconsin, La Crosse; M.B.A. (2019) Western Governors University.

Sean W. StClair (2004), Professor, Civil Engineering. A.S. (1996), Ricks College; B.S. (1998), Utah State University; M.S. (2000); Ph.D. (2004), Georgia Institute of Technology. Registered Professional Engineer: Oregon.

Clifford Stover (2017), Professor, Manufacturing and Mechanical Engineering and Technology. B.S. (1992), M.S. (1995), Cal Poly Pomona.

Wangping Sun (2005), Professor, Manufacturing and Mechanical Engineering and Technology. B.S. (1988), Beijing Jiaotong University; M.S. (2002), Ph.D. (2005), Kansas State University.

Darlene J. Swigart (2017), Assistant Professor, Dental Hygiene. B.S. (1998); M.S. (2018), Idaho State University.

Christopher J. Syrnyk (2012), Associate Professor, Communication. Director, Oregon Tech Honors Program. B.A. (1991), M.A. (1998), University of Oregon; M.A. (2000), Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Ph.D. and Ph.D. Minor (2016), University of Wisconsin-Madison.

Dawn Taylor (2010), Associate Professor, Medical Laboratory Science. B.S. (1986), Illinois State University; Ed.M. (2014), Oregon State University. M.T. (A.S.C.P.) certified.

Richard Torres (2023), Instructor, Natural Sciences.

Terri Torres (2008), Professor, Mathematics. B.S. (1981), Brigham Young University; M.S. (1994), Idaho State University; M.S. (2010), Bowling Green State University.

Kenneth C. Usher (2000), Professor, Natural Sciences. B.S. (1990), University of Alberta; Ph.D. (1996), University of Oregon.

Christy VanRooyen (2013), Assistant Professor, Natural Sciences. B.S. (2001), Oregon Institute of Technology. M.S. (2018) Southern Oregon University.

Chitra Venugopal (2018), Associate Professor, Electrical Engineering and Renewable Energy.

Jack A. Walker (1984), Professor, Geomatics. B.S. (1981), Oregon Institute of Technology; M.S. (1983), Purdue University, West Lafayette. Registered Professional Land Surveyor: Oregon.

Jintai Wang (2021) Assistant Professor, Civil Engineering. B.S. (2010), Tongji University, China; M.Eng.(2014), Tongji University, China; Ph.D. (2018), Pennsylvania State University.

Kristy Weidman (2012), Associate Professor, Management. B.S. (2001), Oregon Institute of Technology; M.A. (2006), Thomas Edison State University.

Alissa Whitely (2023), Instructor, Mathematics. A.S. (2016), Harford Community College; B.S. (2018), Frostburg State University; M.S. (2020), Clarkston University.

Robyn S. Wilde (2002), Professor, Natural Sciences. B.S. (1994), Utah State University; M.S. (1996), Ph.D. (2000), University of Nebraska, Lincoln.

Shiyu Yang (2023), Assistant Professor, Electrical Engineering and Renewable Energy.

Yuehai Yang (2016), Associate Professor, Natural Sciences. Ph.D. (2013), Florida International University.

Rebeka Yocum (2022), Assistant Professor, Civil Engineering. Ph.D. (2022), Pennsylvania State University.

Faculty Senate Presidents

1965-1966 Eugene A. Wellman
1966-1967 Max A. Saunders
1967-1968 Arthur A. LeCours
1968 George E. Miller
1968-1969 Dalhart R. Eklund
1969-1970 Walter R. Richartz
1970-1971 William L. Bradford, Jr
1971-1972 Dale W. King
1972-1973 Larsen S. Svanevik
1973-1974 Sherman A. Anderson
1974-1975 Thomas J. Connors
1975-1976 James J. Boyle
1976-1977 Joseph T. Riker
1977-1978 Robert C. DeRosier
1978-1979 Richard H. Zbinden
1979-1980 Gary E. Wehr
1980-1981 Keith L. Spickler
1981-1982 Earl D. Kurtz
1982-1984 Charles V. Higbee
1984-1985 Edward Silling
1985-1987 Herbert H. Jolliff
1987-1988 Charles E. Harris
1988-1989 Ross S. Carroll
1989-1990 Pearl O. Juris
1990-1991 John V. Stec
1991-1993 James R. Etchison
1993-1995 Bradley D. Burda
1995-1997 Valerie J. Vance
1997-1999 David C. Warner
1999-2000 Alberto Bello, Jr.
2000-2002 Mark Clark
2002-2003 Timothy Thompson
2003-2006 Bradley D. Burda
2006-2008 Mark Neupert
2008-2009 Marla Miller
2009-2010 Debbie Caldwell
2010-2012 Matt Schnackenberg
2012-2014 Dan Peterson
2014-2016 Robyn Cole
2016-2018 David Thaemert
2018-2020 Terri Torres
2020-2022 Don McDonnell
2022-2024 Terri Torres
2024-2026 Yuehai Yang

Emeritus Faculty

A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | K | L | M | N | O | P | Q | R | S | T | U | V | W | X | Y | Z

Marshall Ager, B.S., Assistant Professor, Civil Engineering and Geomatics, 1977- 2004.

Randal Albert, M.S., Computer Systems Engineering Technology, 1984-2013.

Robert E. Baird, E.E., Professor, Electrical Engineering and Renewable Energy, 1958-1979.

Lynda M. Baker, M.F.A., Professor, Humanities and Social Sciences, 1989-2012.

James Ballard, Ed.D., Associate Professor, Mathematics, 2000-2016.

William Bradford, M.S., Professor, Medical Laboratory Technology, 1960-1986.

Judy Bronkey, M.A., Associate Professor, Director, Ethnic and International Student Services, 1969-1995.

Gene Bruner, M.S., Professor, Electrical Engineering and Renewable Energy, 1982-2004.

Barry Canaday, M.S., Associate Professor, Medical Imaging Technology, 2009-2021.

Ralph Carestia, M.S., Computer Systems Engineering Technology, 1990-2013.

Ross Carroll, Ph.D., Professor of Communication, 1984-2003.

Mark H. Clark, Ph.D., Professor, Humanities and Social Sciences, 1996-2022.

Thomas J. Connors, Ph.D., Professor and Vascular Technology Program Director, 1969-1999.

Harriet Cornachione, M.S., Professor, Civil Engineering, 1995-2010.

Michael Cornachione, M.S., Professor, Civil Engineering, 1992-2010.

Ben Cornelius, M.A., Mathematics, 1980-2013.

Jesse Crabtree, Assistant Professor, Civil Engineering Technology, 1947-1976.

G. Gene Culver, B.S., Associate Professor, Associate Director, Geo-Heat Center, 1960-1995.

Hugh Currin, Ph.D., Manufacturing and Mechanical Engineering Technology, 1984-2013.

Kate P. Darling, B.A., Instructor, Emergency Medical Services, 2003-2022.

W.M. Douglass, M.Ed., Professor and Dean of Administration, 1954-1983.

Elaine M. Deutschman, M.B.S., Professor, Mathematics, 1983-2004.

David Dyrud, Ph.D., Professor of Communication, 1975-2003.

Marilyn Dyrud, Ph.D., Professor of Communication, 1983-2017.

James R. Etchison, M.Ed., Professor and Chair, Electrical Engineering and Renewable Energy, 1986-2004.

Marian Ewell, B.S., Assistant Professor, Allied Health Partnerships, Clinical Laboratory Science, 2001-2012.

Jeanne Ford, R.N., Assistant Professor, Administrative Director, Student Health Service, 1964-1983.

Abraham Furman, Clinical Laboratory Science, 2001-2016.

C. Fred Foulon, M.Ed., Professor, Civil Engineering Technology, 1954-1986.

James R. Gerhardt, M.S., Professor, Medical Imaging Technology, 1967-1992.

Charles C. Glover, B.S., Associate Professor, Diesel Power Technology, 1966-1990.

Harold E. Godfrey, Jr., B.S., Assistant Professor, Medical Imaging Technology, 1975-1997.

Yolanda Guran-Postlethwaite, M.S.E.E., Professor, Electrical Engineering and Renewable Energy, 1986-2004.

Charles E. Harris, M.S., Professor, Department of Extended Studies and Summer Session, 1976-1996.

Irving H. (Bud) Hart, III, M.S., Professor, Mathematics, 1972-1999.

Donald R. Hefty, M.S.E.E., Professor, Electrical Engineering and Renewable Energy, 1973-1993.

Charles A. Hermach, M.S., Professor, Manufacturing and Mechanical Engineering and Technology, 1983-1993.

Fred Hess, M.S., Professor, Mathematics, 1969-1991.

Charles V. Higbee, M.B.A., Professor, Business, 1970-1987.

David M. Hull, M.S., Professor, Civil Engineering Technology, 1962-1987.

Margaret Huntley, Professor, Management, 1975-2006.

Herbert H. Jolliff, M.S., Professor and Department Chair, Mathematics, 1968-1999.

Charles Jones, Ph.D., Dean, College of Engineering, Technology, and Management. 1997-2015.

Lewis Jones, M.A., Professor, Computer Systems Engineering Technology, 1969-1986.

Pearl O. Juris, M.S., Professor, Nursing, 1977-1992.

Claude Kansaku, Professor, Engineering Technology and Management, 1998-2018.

Jenny Kellstrom, M.Ed., Professor, Medical Imaging Technology, 1992-2016.

Richard A. King, M.S.E.E., Professor, Computer Systems Engineering Technology, 1982-2002.

David G. Korzan, M.S., Professor, Natural Sciences, 1973-2003.

Cecil R. Lake, M.Ed., Professor, Director of Planning and Research, 1949-1986.

Arthur LeCours, M.Ed., Professor, Physics, 1959-1982.

John W. Lund, Ph.D., Professor, Civil Engineering, and Director, Geo-Heat Center, 1967-1999.

Russell Madsen, M.Ed., Professor, Diesel Power Technology, 1958-1986.

LeAnn Maupin, M.Ed, Dean, College of Health, Arts, and Sciences, 1997-2019.

James C. McAtee, M.S., Professor, Dean, Computer Systems Engineering Technology, 1969-1996.

Marla Miller, M.S., Management, 1998-2013

Robert H. Mitchell, M.S., Professor, Natural Sciences, 1975-1998.

Richard M. Moore, Ph.D., Professor and Director, Portland-Metro Operations, 1972-1997.

W. Howard Morris, M.Ed., Professor, Physical Education, Director of Athletics, 1962-1992.

Julianne Murray, M.A., Associate Professor, Management, 1987-2011.

Gary J. Naseth, Ph.D., Professor, Humanities and Social Sciences, 1975-2009.

JoAnne M. Ogborn, M.S., Professor, Director, Extended Studies and Summer Session, 1968-1996.

Kenneth R. Ostrom, M.S., Professor, Mathematics-Physics, 1966-1995.

Lloyd Parratt, M.S., Associate Professor, Natural Sciences, 2010-2023.

Alf L. Peterson, M.S., Professor, Business Technologies, 1969-1990.

Ralph L. Pettit, M.S., Professor, Humanities and Social Sciences, 1969-1986.

Donald Phillips, M.S., Professor, Computer Systems Engineering Technology, 1972-1995.

Wayne Phillips, M.E., Professor, Manufacturing and Mechanical Engineering and Technology, 1979-1989.

David N. Pocock, M.S.E., Associate Professor, Electrical Engineering and Renewable Energy, 1991-2008.

Richard Pope, M.Ed., Professor, Manufacturing and Mechanical Engineering and Technology, 1957-1984.

Lawrence W. Powers, M.A., Dean, College of Health, Arts, and Sciences, 1993-2013.

John R. Puckett, B.A. Associate Professor, Communication 1986-2012.

Winston D. Purvine, L.L.D., President, Oregon Institute of Technology, 1947-1976.

Wayne Rawson, M.Ed., Professor, Civil Engineering Technology, 1955-1986.

Margaret E. Reid, M.S., Associate Professor, Nursing, 1981-1997.

John A. Ritter, Ph.D., Professor, Geomatics, 1996-2022.

Suzanne Riverman, M.N., Professor, Nursing, 1971-1989.

Alfred Roberson, M.Ed., Associate Professor, Director of Advising, 1966-1991.

Robert Rogers, M.S., Professor, Manufacturing and Mechanical Engineering and Technology, 1992-2007.

Errol Roy, M.B.A., Professor, Management, 1992-2004.

Mata A. Rust, M.S., Professor, Communication Department, 1972-1999.

Kathleen Sale, M.S., Associate Professor, Natural Sciences, 1992-2011.

Joseph E. Sarsenski, Ph.D., Professor, Civil Engineering, 1998-2008.

Elvira Schechtel, M.S., Professor, Natural Sciences, 1990-2021.

Jill Schultz, Professor, Dental Hygiene, 1984-2018.

Andrew J. Sedlock, M.S., Professor, Electrical Engineering and Renewable Energy, 1988-2008.

Maureen Sevigny, Ph.D., Professor, Management, 1995-2023.

Edward Silling, Ph.D., Professor, Communication Department, 1975-2003.

Jay F. Silva, M.S., Professor, Manufacturing and Mechanical Engineering and Technology, 1962-1981.

Donald R. Skudstad, Ph.D., Professor, Manufacturing and Mechanical Engineering and Technology, 1976-1996.

Susan K. Snyder, M.S., Professor, Physical Education, 1964-1995.

Michael Spektor, M.S., Professor, Manufacturing and Mechanical Engineering, 1985-2010.

John V. Stec, M.B.A., Professor, Management, 1986-1990 and 1992-2007.

James V. Stewart, M.Ed., Professor, Mathematics, 1984-2002.

Charles R. (Dick) Strohkirch, M.S., Professor, Medical Imaging Technology, 1972-1998.

William J. Stuart M.S. Associate Professor, Manufacturing and Mechanical Engineering and Technology, 2004-2019.

Edward R. Stuedli, D.D.S., Professor, Dental Hygiene, 1976-1998.

Pauline Stuedli, Assistant Professor, Dental Hygiene, 1977-1999.

Rees Stuteville, M.Ed., Professor, Medical Imaging Technology, 1991-2007.

Larsen S. Svanevik, Ph.D., Professor, Natural Sciences, 1966-1997.

Ron Swisher, Ph.D., Professor, Natural Sciences, 1976-2016.

Donald P. Theriault, Ed.D., Professor, Assistant to the President, Director of Development, 1962-1986.

Timothy C. Thompson, Professor, Mathematics, 1997-2017.

Francis M. (Mel) Turner, Associate Professor, Electrical Engineering and Renewable Energy, 1982-2000.

David J. Vargas, M.S.C.E., Associate Professor, Civil Engineering Technology, 1985-1997.

Eric E. Wakkuri, M.S., Professor, Mathematics, 1975-2004.

John G. Ward, M.B.A., Professor, Management Department, 1969-1995.

David C. Warner, Ph.D., Professor, Natural Sciences, 1984-2002.

Gary E. Wehr, M.A., Professor, Department Chair, General Studies, 1969-1996.

Sherry Yang, Ph.D., Professor, Computer Systems Engineering Technology, 1997-2023.

John M. Yarbrough, M.A., Professor, Electrical Engineering and Renewable Energy, 1972-2002.

Linda S. Young, Ph.D., Professor, Communication, 1983-2017.

Richard H. Zbinden, B.S.C.E., Professor and Chair, Civil Engineering Technology, 1976-1997.

James W. Zipay, Assistant Professor, Electrical Engineering and Renewable Energy, 2001-2017.

Raenelle J. Zumbo, M.S., Assistant Professor, Communication, 1976-2008.

Emeritus Administration

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Linda “Abbie” Allen, M.S., Student Services Specialist, 1988-2015.

Kelly Caleb, B.S., Athletic Trainer, 2007-2023.

Christian H. Eismann, Ph.D., Professor and Dean of Academic Affairs, 1986-1996.

Christopher Campbell, A.A., Facilities Services, 1990-2014.

Paula Cloud, Executive Secretary to the President, 1997-2008.

Delores “Lita” Colligan, Associate Vice President, Strategic Partnerships, 2007-2017.

Joemae Cox, M.S., Online Learning, 1994-2010.

Nancy K. Cox, Executive Secretary to the President, 1961-1999.

Barb DeKalb, M.A.T., Online Learning, 1986-2013.

Ted E. Dobson, M.A., Executive Director, Institutional Advancement, 1986-2001.

William R. Dodge, B.A., Director of Paper Owl Bookstore, 1985-1999.

Martha Anne Dow, Ph.D., President, 1998-2007.

Marla Edge, M.Ed. Director, Academic Agreements, 1983-2019.

Christian H. Eismann, Ph.D., Professor and Dean of Academic Affairs, 1986-1996.

Erin Foley, Ph.D., Vice President of Student Affairs & Dean of Students, 1999-2023.

Sharon Hanson, Media Services Coordinator, Information Technology, 1986-2009.

David “Haldane” Harris, M.B.A, Budget Officer, Financial Administration, 1990-2008.

Roger Hulet, A.A., Facilities Services, 1983-2014.

Mary Jane Isensee, B.S., Director, Student Health Center, 1983-1997.

Charles Jones, Ph.D., Dean, College of Engineering, Technology, and Management. 1997-2015.

Sandra “Sam” King, Payroll Supervisor, Business Office, 1990-2012.

April C. Leifeste, A.A., Executive Secretary, Academic Affairs, 1972-2006.

Paul Lienau, M.S., Professor and Director of the Geo-Heat Center, 1968-1997.

John Lund, Ph.D., Geo-Heat Center, 1967-2010.

LeAnn Maupin, M.Ed, Dean, College of Health, Arts, and Sciences, 1997-2019.

Ron McCutcheon, B.A., Chief Human Resources and Civil Rights/Diversity Officer, 1996-2016.

Cheryl Meyers, Executive Assistant, Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs, 1989-2015.

Daniel J. Miles, B.A., Athletic Director and Men’s Basketball Head Coach, 1970-2002.

Beth Murphy, M.S., Assessment, 1990-2010.

J. Samuel Murphy, Ph.D., CFLAT Specialist, Student Services, Assistant Professor, 1990-2011.

E. Susan Richards, B.S., Registrar’s Office, 1989-2013.

Raymond Setters, B.S., Purchasing Manager, Business Affairs, 1989-2008.

Sandra Setters, Benefits Officer, Human Resources, 1989-2008.

Timothy J. Stanaway, Ed.D., Interim Provost and Vice President for Student Affairs, 1975-1999.

Robert Thompson, B.S., Sports Information Director, Athletics, 1993-2007.

Gary L. Willhide, M.S., Director, Public Affairs, 1988-2005.

Shelby Wilsdon, B.S., Director, Human Resources, 1971-2003.

Lawrence Wolf, President Emeritus, Professor, Manufacturing and Mechanical Engineering and Technology, 1991-2017.

Douglas P. Yates, Ed.D., Vice President for Finance and Administration, 1980-2002.

Betty J. Young, Office Manager, Business Office, 1961-1999.