In support of SOU’s commitment to the well-being and success of all learners, each academic division houses a student success coordinator. This team of professionals are dedicated to outstanding student service and will provide innovative and holistic solutions for students and will serve as a key resource for helping students navigate university policies and procedures. Student success coordinators will assist students with students' transition to the university, aligning students’ career goals with academic majors, utilizing academic plans to promote a path to graduation and providing opportunities to enhance career exploration and preparation.
All students have access to their student success coordinator through their academic division and major to support their academic success and engagement during their time at SOU. Find your student success coordinator based on your academic major and division below.
Division & Majors |
Student Success Coordinator |
Contact info |
| Division of Business, Communication & the Environment (BCE) Programs:
|
Robin Williams
Edward Derr |
Office: Central Hall 114
Office: Central Hall 259 |
| Division of Education, Health and Leadership (DEHL) Programs:
|
Mary Patridge |
|
| Division of Humanities & Culture Programs:
|
Edward Derr |
Office: Central Hall 259 |
| Oregon Center for the Arts (OCA) Programs:
|
Karen Bolda |
Office: Art Building 118 |
| Division of Science, Technology, Engineering & Math (STEM) Programs:
|
Andrew Clum |
Office: Science Building 182 |
| Division of Social Sciences Programs:
|
Lea Griess Psychology Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors (students with more than 45 credits)
Mary Patridge
|
Office: Taylor Hall 101
Office: Ed/Psych 161
|
| Division of Undergraduate Studies (UGS) If you have not yet decided your major then UGS is the place for you! Programs:
|
Donny Nickelson
|
Office: Computing Services 215 Email: nickelsdo@sou.edu Phone:541-552-6809 Make an appointment with Donny in Handshake. |
|
Medford Campus/Higher Education Center (HEC) Online and Degree Completion Programs:
|
Stacey Derrig |
Office: HEC 102 |
Program Coordinators:
In addition to student success coordinators, some majors have program coordinators or advisors to assist you as well.
Program |
Program Coordinator |
Contact Info |
| Criminology & Criminal Justice (CCJ) |
Tanya Blakeley |
Office: Taylor Hall 118 |
| Education |
K. C. Sam |
Office: Ed/Psych 142 |
| OHSU School of Nursing | Javier De La Mora |
Office: Churchill Hall 241 |
Career Connections:
SOU's Office of Career Connections provides resources to assist students from all academic programs and class years to identify and achieve their individual career goals. We welcome all students, and embrace opportunities to collaborate with employers, graduate and professional schools, faculty and staff, and student organizations in order to provide the highest quality of service to our students. Contact Career Connections below:
Career Connections Staff |
Contact Info |
|
Max Brooks, Career Connections Coordinator |
Office: Library 113A Email: brooksm@sou.edu Phone: 541-552-6131 Make an appointment with Max in Handshake. |
|
Lauren Tuosto, Career Connections Graduate Assistant |
Office: Hannon Library 145 |
Scheduling Appointments:
Many of the Student Success Coordinators' calendars can now be found in Handshake, the new career connections portal for students!
Handshake can be found in the Online Services box on the main page in InsideSOU. Once you log into Handshake select "Career Center" from the top right menu and select "Appointments". You'll then be able to schedule a new appointment for either career or academic advising.
If you are not sure who to contact please call 541-552-6213 to make an appointment with any advisor or student success coordinator.
Have a quick question for any advisor or student success coordinator? Please email us at advising@sou.edu.
