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Office of the Dean of Student Life

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Jackie Balzer, Dean of Student Life
Tracy Bentley-Townlin, Associate Dean of Student Life
Debby Widony, Assistant to the Dean

200A Kerr Administration Building
Corvallis, OR 97331-2133
Phone: 541-737-8748 • Fax: 541-737-9160

The Office of the Dean of Student Life promotes the development of a healthy campus community at OSU by providing leadership for departments and functions that support students' intellectual, ethical and social development. The office strives to maximize student opportunities for involvement, personal development, and academic success:

  • serves as a primary link for students, faculty, administrators, and parents
  • provides programs and services to facilitate student learning outside the classroom
  • promotes appreciation of diverse experiences and orientations for the campus community
  • bridges the curricular and co-curricular aspects of student life
  • promotes a compelling learning environment for students

The Office of the Dean Student Life is comprised of the following units:

The Office of the Dean of Student Life has close association with:

For Students:

  • Frequently Asked Questions
  • What are Student Life Policies?
  • Safety is a First Priority - University Housing safety information
  • Campus emergency assistance
  • Academic Success Center
  • Getting educated, Rules & Regs, Support Services
  • Getting and staying connected
  • For Parents/Guardians

  • Frequently Asked Questions
  • OSU Parent Website
  • Student Life Policies & Regulations
  • Support for your OSU student - helpful information for parents and families from OSU's Counseling and Psychological Services
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