OWHE Blog
Meet Annie Carlson - Director of Business Operations Nov 10 2010
Annie Carlson serves as the Director of Business Operations for the OWHE Board of Directors. In this role she oversees all financial responsibilities and organizational upkeep for “oh-dubs,” including taking lots of minutes, paying bills and attempting to draft some sort of bylaws.
Annie works in the Holden Leadership Center at the University of Oregon where she serves as the Fraternity and Sorority Advisor. In a rather entertaining position, Annie provides guidance, support and education to 29 chapters composed of 2,200 students. “Challenge the process” is her personal motto. Prior to working at the UO, Annie served as a graduate assistant in the Office of Greek Life at Florida State University where she received a masters degree in higher education. A 2007 graduate of the University of Illinois, Annie never seems content in one region of the country.
Meet Membership Director: Jessi Steward Oct 27 2010
Jessi Steward currently holds the Membership Director position on the OWHE Board of Directors. This position works to encourage new membership and create links for current members to network and communicate. She currently works at the University of Oregon as the Interim Director of Student Activities in the Erb Memorial Student Union, prior to this she worked at the UO as the University Scheduling Manager. She moved to Oregon from Laramie, Wyoming where she worked in the Wyoming Union after graduating from the University of Wyoming. She graduated from the University of Wyoming with a Bachelor of Fine Arts, and graduated from the University of Oregon with a Master of Public Administration. She enjoys spending time outside, reading and painting.
Meet Amber Garrison Duncan - Chair of Board Oct 19 2010
Amber Garrison Duncan has worked in student affairs administration at various institutions of higher education over the past ten years. Through these experiences, she has become familiar with the unique and individual experiences of college students and how institutions of higher education can shape student learning experiences to meet the diverse needs of students. Originally from Texas, Amber attend Texas Woman's University, the nation’s largest university primarily for women. She then went on to earn her Masters degree in Student Affairs Administration and Higher Education from Texas A&M. Her career in higher education has lead her around the country with time spent at Hope College, University of Michigan, Florida State University and now the University of Oregon. She currently serves as the Director of Family Programs and Commencement and Interim Director of Student Affairs Assessment and Research.
Meet Women Senior Leader Liaison: Beth Rietveld Oct 12 2010
Beth Rietveld has served in leadership roles at Oregon State University since 1979. Working as Assistant Director for Recreational Sports, Assistant Director/Director of Student Involvement, and Director of the Women’s Center, have given Beth a well-rounded experience in Student Affairs. Her bachelor’s and master’s degrees are from the University of Illinois and some doctoral work was completed in College Student Services Administration at OSU.
Beth’s research interests have been in work/life balance in higher education, campus climate studies and parity for women.
Meet the New Communications Coordinator Oct 5 2010
My name is Kim McAloney. I am currently attending Oregon State University in the College Student Services Administration Program with an assistantship with the Office of the Dean of Student Life. I completed my undergrad here at OSU in Ethnic Studies with a concentration in African American Studies. I’m so excited to be able to continue at this institution. I am thrilled to have found this career. Campus is a place that is always changing and yet stays the same. What a fascinating place to be and make a difference! Because I’m continuing my education here at OSU, not only am I taking the usual CSSA classes and working in my amazing assistantship, I also have the opportunity to be a teaching assistant in 2 classes and be a part of Oregon Women in Higher Education. It is my pleasure to be the new Communications Coordinator for OWHE. Please feel free to share with me resources, new technology, favorite quotes from women, what’s going on your campus.
Award Honorees in 2010 Mar 11 2010
We are very excited to announce three honors bestowed upon women in higher education in Oregon. The awards were announced at the annual conference on January 29, 2010. We congratulate:
She Flies with Her Own Wings Service Award- Jaye Cee Whitehead, Pacific University
Exemplary Emerging Professional- Martha Rampton, Pacific University
Beth Rietveld Service to OWHE Award created in honor of Beth Rietveld, Oregon State University
To read more about the awards, please visit the awards section of our website at http://owhe.net