EOU Advisors
Meet Your EOU Academic Advisors
Eastern Oregon University provides dedicated academic advising for both on-campus and online students, ensuring personalized support from enrollment to graduation. Our advisors help you navigate university policies, explore academic resources, and develop a clear path toward your goals, whether you’re attending in person or studying remotely.
No matter where you are, EOU advisors are here to guide you. With flexible degree pathways, seamless credit transfers, and expert support, we empower students to take charge of their education. Explore our team below and connect with the advisor who can help you succeed.
Undergraduate Advisors
Andrea Williams
Academic Advisor
apwilliams@eou.edu
541-962-3405
Program(s): Accounting
Office Location: Remote
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Dan O’Grady
Academic Advisor
dogrady@eou.edu
541-962-3341
Program(s): Economics, Emergency Medical Services Admin. (EMSA), Fire Services Admin. (FSA)
Office Location: Remote
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Kelli Olson
Enrollment Counselor/Transfer Advisor
kmolson2@eou.edu
541-962-3342
Office Location: Remote
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Kerrie Wylam
Academic Advisor
kwylam@eou.edu
541-962-3482
Program(s): Computer Science, Information Technology Management, Health & Human Performance
Office Location: Remote
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Kerry Thompson
EOU Director of Military Services
kjthompson@eou.edu
541-289-2841
Office Location: Remote
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Kylie Evans
Academic Advisor
krevans@eou.edu
541-962-3623
Program(s): Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, General-Studies Exploratory, Multidisciplinary Studies, Special Education
Office Location: Zabel Hall 225
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Meghan Counsell
Academic Advisor
mcounsel@eou.edu
541-962-3275
Program(s): Agriculture Entrepreneurship, Business Admin., Economics, Emergency Medical Services Admin (EMSA), Fire Services Admin. (FSA)
Office Location: Zabel Hall 223
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McKayla Neal
Academic Advisor/Healthcare Programs Coordinator
mmneal@eou.edu
541-962-3070
Program(s): Biology, Chemistry-Biochemistry, Pre-Professional Health Programs
Office Location: Badgley Hall 127
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Penny Diebel
Associate Professor
pdiebel@eou.edu
541-962-3812
Program(s): OSU Agriculture & Natural Resources Programs
Office Location: Badgley Hall 205
Priscilla Valero
Academic Advisor
valerop@eou.edu
541-962-3328
Program(s): Business Admin., Emergency Medical Services Admin (EMSA), Fire Services Admin. (FSA), Marketing
Office Location: Remote
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Rhonda Harguess
Academic Advisor
rharguess@eou.edu
541-426-7609
Program(s): Communications & Media Studies, Interdisciplinary Studies, Politics, Policy, & Public Admin.
Office Location: Remote
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Terry Walters
Academic Advisor
twalters@eou.edu
541-962-3456
Program(s): Cyber Security, Data Analytics, Psychology
Office Location: Remote
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Trisha Stout
Academic Advisor
tastout@eou.edu
541-962-3060
Program(s): Anthropology/Sociology, Art, English/Writing, History, Health & Human Performance, Math, Music, Theatre
Office Location: Loso Hall 153
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Sam McCumber
Director of Academic Advising
smccumber@eou.edu
541-962-3119
Office Location: Ackerman Hall 204G
Graduate Advisors
Amanda Villagomez
Assoc. Professor of Education
avillago@eou.edu
541-962-3950
Program(s): Master of Science Education
Christine M. Saladino Ph.D., LMSW
MSW Program Director
csaladino@eou.edu
541-962-3772
Program(s): Master of Social Work
Dr. Christine McNichols
Clinical Placement Coordinator, Senior Clinical Educator
cmcnichols@eou.edu
541-962-3462
Program(s): Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Dr. Daniel Costie
Professor of Political Science
dcostie@eou.edu
541-962-3141
Program(s): Master of Public Administration
Dr. Hope Schuermann
Program Director, Senior Clinical Educator
hschuermann@eou.edu
541-962-3461
Program(s): Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Dr. Jessica Lloyd
Senior Online Clinical Educator
jlloydhazlett@eou.edu
541-962-3486
Program(s): Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Dr. Kate Puckett, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor Education
kpuckett2@eou.edu
541-962-3586
Program(s): Early Childhood Education
Kristin Johnson
Graduate Advisor & Recruiter
kjohnso2@eou.edu
541-962-3529
Program(s): Master of Arts in Teaching/Master of Business
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Dr. Nick Neely
MFA Program Director
nneely@eou.edu
541-962-3633
Program(s): Master of Fine Arts