Division of Student Affairs Staff

mike eyster

Associate Vice President for Student Affairs
Phone: (541) 346-8393
E-mail: meyster@uoregon.edu

Mike Eyster is the Associate Vice President for Student Affairs. He served as the UO Housing Director from 1991-2008 and was Assistant Vice President for Student Affairs from 2001 until 2010. Mike also served as Interim Vice President for Student Affairs from 2005-2007 and Acting Vice President for Student Affairs until 2008. Mike served as Director of the University Health Center from 2008-2010. He holds a master’s degree in educational psychology and measurement and a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.

gregg lobisser

Assistant Vice President for Capital Projects
Phone: (541)346-1143
Email: lobisser@uoregon.edu

Gregg Lobisser coordinates Student Affairs capital construction projects, and became Assistant Vice President on July 1, 2010. He came to the UO in 1979 as Director of Orientation and has also held positions in Admissions, Student Development, the Dean of Students Office, the Erb Memorial Union, and Student Affairs. Gregg has a B.A. in English Literature from Boston State College, and M.A. in English Literature from Indiana State University.

paul shang, ph. d.

Assistant Vice President and Dean of Students
Phone: (541) 346-8128
E-mail: pshang@uoregon.edu

Dr. Paul Shang became Assistant Vice President and Dean of Students in April 2009. He has extensive experience in student affairs, primarily in the areas of serving students of color, student satisfaction and retention, academic advising, first-year seminars, student conduct, and orientation. Paul holds a master’s degree and Ph.D. in Philosophy from Florida State University as well as a bachelor’s degree in Government and Philosophy. He has received national recognition for his work and is a past president of ACPA, College Student Educators International.

kathie stanley

Assistant Vice President and Chief of Staff
Phone: (541) 346-1100
E-mail: kstanley@uoregon.edu

Kathie Stanley directs the Vice President’s administrative staff, and provides a broad range of executive support to the vice president in the areas of budget, personnel, operations, and information management. She began her career at the UO as Assistant to the Director of Admissions in 1986, and has worked for the Vice President’s office since 2002. Kathie has a B.S. in Journalism/Public Relations from the UO.

deb chereck

Career Center
Phone: (541) 346-6005
E-mail: dchereck@uoregon.edu

Deb Chereck has served as Director of the UO Career Center since 2004. She previously served as the Director of Business Career Services at the UO Lundquist College of Business with primary attention to the MBA population (1997-2004) and Associate Director of the UO Career Center (1980-96). Deb has also served as the President of the National Association of Colleges and Employers (2005-08). She holds an Educational Specialist degree in Counseling and a M.Ed. degree in Student Personnel Administration from Kent State University in Ohio and a B.A. from Elmira College in New York.

John Duncan

Holden Center
Phone: (541) 346-3701
E-mail: duncan@uoregon.edu

John Duncan has served as the Director of the Holden Center since its inception in 2005. From October 2008 until June 2010, John also served as Special Assistant to the Vice President for Student Affairs for Fundraising and Development. Prior to coming to the UO, John worked in Student Affairs at the University of Michigan. He received a B.S. in History from Oregon State University and a M.A. in Educational Leadership from Eastern Michigan University.

michael griffel, ph. d.

University Housing, Director
Phone: (541) 346-2667
E-mail: mgriffel@uoregon.edu

Dr. Michael Griffel became the Director of University Housing in August, 2010. Michael comes to the UO from Bowling Green State University where, as Director of Residence Life, he served as the senior housing officer from 2007-2010. Prior to his work at Bowling Green, Michael was Director of University Residences at the University of Idaho from 1998‐2007 and Director of Residence Life and Housing at Robert Morris University from 1993-1998. Michael has served as Program Committee Chair of the Association of College and University Housing Officer’s‐International (ACUHO‐I). Michael has a Ph.D. in Education from the University of Idaho, a Master’s of Education from The Pennsylvania State University and a Bachelor of General Studies from the University of Michigan.

shelly kerr, ph. d.

Counseling and Testing Center
Phone:  (541) 346-3227
E-mail: skerr@uoregon.edu

Dr. Kerr first joined the Counseling and Testing Center (UCTC) staff in 2001 as the Director of Training. She was selected as the UCTC Director in 2008. Prior to her employment at the University of Oregon, Dr. Kerr served as staff psychologist at Washington State University Counseling Services. Dr. Kerr earned her doctorate in Counseling Psychology at Washington State University, a master’s degree in College Student Personnel at Western Illinois University, and a bachelor’s degree in Communication/Business at Greenville College. She holds a license in Oregon to practice psychology. She is a member of the Association for University and College Counseling Center Directors and the Northwest Counseling Center Directors.

dana mills

University Health Center
Phone: (541) 346-2761
E-mail: dmmills@uoregon.edu

Dana Mills became the Director of the University Health Center in July 2010. Dana comes to the UO from Marquette University, where he served as the Director of Health Services. He has worked in college health since 1973 and he has served on the executive board of the American College Health Association (ACHA) and is a founding member of the Lookout Mountain Group, an association of health care professionals formed to ensure that health care for college students is a part of the national health care reform effort. Dana has also worked as an independent consultant conducting comprehensive reviews of student health centers. Dana has an MPH (Health Administration/Environmental Health) from the University of Michigan and a bachelor’s degree from Iowa State University.

dennis munroe

Physical Education and Recreation
Phone:  (541) 346-4153
E-mail: dmunroe@uoregon.edu

Dennis Munroe has served as Director of Physical Education and Recreation since 2000. He first came to UO in 1988 to serve as Aquatics Director, then spent eight years at Oregon State University in campus recreation administration before returning to UO. Previously, Dennis served at several institutions as a physical educator and recreation administrator (1973-1988). He holds a master’s degree in Education from University of Dayton.

wendy polhemus

Erb Memorial Union, Interim Director
Phone:(541) 346-6063
Email: wpp@uoregon.edu

Wendy Polhemus has served as the Interim Director of the Erb Memorial Union since 2010. Wendy is a long time resident of Eugene and earned her BS in Political Science and an MBA from the UO. She has spent most of her civilian career in supervision and project management within the local manufacturing sector. She also has had a full career in the Army. In May 2010, she completed a tour which included ten months as the Chief of Economics/Capacity Development for MultiNational Corps – Iraq in Baghdad.

karen shaw

Director of Development
Phone: (541) 346-8540
Email: karens@uoregon.edu

Karen Shaw is the Director of Development for Student Affairs. In her career in higher education development, Karen has worked at the Oregon State University Foundation, the University of North Carolina at Greensboro, and Colorado School of Mines. Karen holds a B.S. in Home Economics/Communication from Berry College in Rome, Georgia.

sheryl eyster

Associate Dean of Students
Phone: (541) 346-1156
Email: seyster@uoregon.edu

Sheryl Eyster joined the University of Oregon in 1999 and currently serves as the Associate Dean of Students. Sheryl held various leadership positions in higher education over the past 30 years, including Director of Residence Life at Western Michigan University. Sheryl earned her master’s degree in Guidance and Counseling from the University of Wisconsin-Stout, and her undergraduate degree from the Department of Health Promotion and Education at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse. She has been involved with numerous campus, community, and statewide initiatives and professional organizations throughout her career.

amber garrison-duncan

Director of Student Affairs Assessment & Research
Phone: (541) 346-8267
Email: amberg@uoregon.edu

Amber Garrison Duncan is responsible for leading assessment and research efforts in the division. Her research interests include general education curriculum alignment, co-curricular learning, and college student retention and success. Prior to taking on the role in assessment and research in 2012, Amber held roles in residence life, judicial affairs, fraternity/sorority life, family programs, first-year experience and large event planning, having worked at Hope College, University of Michigan and Florida State University. Amber’s professional association leadership positions include Student Affairs Assessment Leaders, NASPA, Oregon Women in Higher Education, and Association of Fraternity/Sorority Advisors. She holds a bachelors degree from Texas Woman’s University, masters degree in Student Affairs and Higher Education Administration from Texas A&M University and is completing her Ph.D. in Educational Leadership at the University of Oregon.

Son Le Hughes

Son Le Hughes
Director of Financial Services
Phone: (541) 346-1323
Email: slhughes@uoregon.edu

Son Le Hughes joined the Student Affairs Team in November 2010 as the Director of Student Affairs Financial Services. A University of Oregon alumnus, Son came to the Division of Student Affairs as a Financial Management Analyst from Eugene School District 4J. Prior to that, she was an accountant at Lane Community College and non-profit organizations. Son earned an MBA from Northwest Christian University, and has a B.S. degree in Accounting from the University of Oregon.

chicora martin

Assistant Dean of Students
Director of LGBT Education & Support Services
Phone: (541) 346-1134
Email: chicora@uoregon.edu

Chicora Martin joined the Division of Student Affairs in 2000 as the Director of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender Education and Support Services. Chicora now also serves at the Assistant Dean of Students, working with Student Conduct and Conflict Resolution, is co-coordinator of the Bias Response Team, and area director for the Center for Multicultural Academic Excellence, which provides services for students of color, student veterans, nontraditional students, and other underserved student communities. Chicora has a Master’s degree from The Florida State University and is currently completing the dissertation phase as a doctoral candidate at Colorado State University in Educational Leadership.

cleven mmari

Director, Student Affairs IT
Phone: (541) 346-1130
E-mail: cmmari@uoregon.edu

Cleven Mmari directs Information Technology Services for the Division of Student Affairs. He started working for Student Affairs in 1993 as a student and, after graduation, joined the staff in 1995. Cleven has B.S. in Computer Information Science and Math from the UO.

marci torres

Director, Director, Healthy Campus Initiative
Phone: (541) 346-8817
E-mail: matorres@uoregon.edu

Marci Torres is the first director of the UO Healthy Campus Initiative. She started in February 2011. Prior to arriving at the University of Oregon, Marci was the Associate Director of Campus Wellness at the University of South Carolina. Marci was a personal fitness instructor and served as the Health Promotion Coordinator for the U.S. Army in Korea, and as a military systems analyst in the Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs. She is a certified Personal Trainer and holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Clemson University and Master of Public Health degree from George Washington University.

michelle brown

Systems Administrator
Phone:  (541) 346-1172
E-mail: mab@uoregon.edu

Michelle Brown is currently the Systems Administrator for the Division of Student Affairs. She started working for Student Affairs as a student in 1995. She joined the staff professionally in 1999 as the Website and Database Developer after graduating with a Bachelor of Science degree from the UO.

Janice Langis

Executive Assistant to the Associate Vice President
Phone: (541) 346-8393
E-mail: jclangis@uoregon.edu

Janice Langis has served as the Executive Assistant to the Associate Vice President for Student Affairs since January 2010. Janice began her career at the UO as Executive Assistant to the Director of University Housing in 1997. She continued her role as Executive Assistant to the Interim Vice President for Student Affairs from 2005-2007. Janice worked as the Assistant to the Assistant Vice President for Student Affairs and Director of the University Health Center from 2008-2010. Prior to coming to the UO, Janice was the Executive Assistant and Office Manager to the Director of Residence Life at the University of Southern Maine from 1994-1997.

shane martins

Information Technology Specialist
Phone: (541) 346-1130
E-mail: smartins@uoregon.edu

Shane Martins works in Information Technology for the Division of Student Affairs. He started working for Student Affairs in 2008 as a student and joined the staff in 2009.

brenda porter

Executive Assistant to Assistant Vice President and Chief of Staff
Phone: (541) 346-8149
E-mail: bporter@uoregon.edu

Brenda Porter joined the Vice President’s administrative staff in April 2010, as Executive Assistant to the Assistant Vice President & Chief of Staff. Prior to joining the university, she was Senior Administrative Assistant to the Executive Vice President for Relationship Banking at Liberty Bank.

Billy Ray

Information Technology Consultant
Phone: (541) 346-1347
E-mail: wray@uoregon.edu

Billy Ray joined Student Affairs in October 2010. He is responsible for maintaining and designing custom applications. Billy has a B.S. in Information Systems and a B.S. in General Management from Portland State University. Prior to joining Student Affairs, he served as the lead Web Developer/DBA for Pacific Research Associates in Portland.

debbie turetzky

Executive Assistant to the Vice President of Student Affairs
Phone: (541) 346-1137
E-mail: turetzky@uoregon.edu

Debbie Turetzky has served as Executive Assistant to the Vice President for Student Affairs since October 2007. She joined the University of Oregon in January 2006, providing administrative support at the Center on Teaching and Learning. Prior to joining the university, she provided executive level administrative and project support to the founders of a start-up management consulting firm committed to creating sustainable breakthrough performance in San Francisco, California and Austin, Texas.

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Brian Reece

Executive Assistant to the Assistant Vice President & Dean of Students
Phone: (541) 346-8206
E-mail: reece@uoregon.edu

Brian Reece joined the Division of Student Affairs and began serving as Executive Assistant to the Assistant Vice President and Dean of Students in November 2010. Brian earned his Honors B.A. in English Literature in 2008 and his M.Ed. in Higher Education Administration in 2010, both at the University of Delaware. Additionally, he is currently pursuing a Post-Master’s Certificate in Nonprofit Management. Prior to joining the University of Oregon, Brian served as a graduate assistant at the Delaware Center for Teacher Education, administering federally grant-funded pre-literacy and pre-math assessments in both English and Spanish to preschoolers in Head Start schools, and then at the Office of Equity and Inclusion as Coordinator of LGBT Community Issues, both at the University of Delaware.

Sarah Smith-Benanti

Administrative Assistant to the Director of Development
Phone: (541) 346-5187
E-mail: sbenanti@uoregon.edu

Sarah Smith-Benanti joined the Division of Student Affairs as the Development Assistant in September, 2011. She was a student leader and activist during her graduate program in Forestry at Utah State University (USU). She left Utah for Tennessee to help start the Office of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, and Intersex Life at Vanderbilt University as the Program Coordinator from 2008-2010. She returned to USU and managed the soil microbiology laboratory there for 6 years.