Small working groups with requisite expertise and/or resources have been developing recommendations and steps to bring the new UO Portland campus to life.
Activation Team Updates:
Building Systems and Facilities Management
Design and develop the physical plant to welcome UO students to the campus. This includes working with architects, contractors, city, and community partners to plan for a smooth transition from Old Town and a successful launch of the new Ballmer Institute.
- Jeff Butler, director facilities services
- Darin Dehle, director design and construction
- Emily Eng, interim director campus planning
- Jane Gordon, vice provost Portland
- Mike Harwood, AVP and university architect
- Monica Hasek, owner’s representative
- Mike Pluth, AVP for research
- Matt Roberts, AVP community relations
- Greg Shabram, chief procurement officer
- Ken Sievers, facilities manager
- Carrie Toth, interim director finance and operations (PDX)
- Chuck Triplett – convener
Information Technology
Create reliable and safe network connectivity throughout the campus and between the Eugene and Portland campuses. Design and support classroom and campus technology needs.
- Doug Burzell, manager User Support Services (PDX)
- Sean Curtin, classroom and video technology specialist (PDX)
- José A. Domínguez, interim CISO Information Security
- Eric Fullar, director of voice systems and data control
- Loring Hummel, enterprise architecture and solution performance
- Christy Long, associate CIO for technology infrastructure
- Kevin McGlinchey, director FASS IT
- Melody Riley, associate CIO for enterprise solutions
- Gary Sullivan, director user support services
- Andy Vaughn, director of infrastructure and engineering
- Chuck Triplett – convener
Library
Inventory and catalog new accessions into the University of Oregon collections. Create welcoming services and spaces for students, faculty, and community members.
- Michael Brown, technology and access services manager (PDX)
- Nancy Cunningham, associate dean of libraries
- Evey Lennon, associate vice provost for central services
- Jimmy Murray, technology specialist and student coordinator
- Alicia Salaz, vice provost and university librarian
- Carrie Toth, interim director finance and operations (PDX)
- Chuck Triplett – convener
Future of White Stag Block and Naito
Consider and make recommendations to the University of Oregon president and Board of Trustees regarding the future need and potential disposition of the Old Town properties.
- Jane Gordon, vice provost for Portland
- Mike Harwood, AVP Campus Planning and Facilities Management
- Elisa deCastro Hornecker, UO board of trustees
- Jamie Moffitt, vice president for finance and administration
- Kevin Reed, vice president and general counsel
- Matt Roberts, AVP community relations
- Susan Stevens, board chair, UO Foundation
- Paul Weinhold, president, UO Foundation
- Chuck Triplett – convener
Advancement/Community Engagement/Communications
Develop community engagement and communication strategies that keep internal and external constituents apprised on the campus development. Consider ways to engage and honor former campus donors.
- Deb Donning, director of risk management and insurance
- Jane Gordon, vice provost Portland
- Heidi Hiaasen, assistant director Portland communication
- Kay Jarvis, director of public affairs and issues management, University Communications
- Randy Kamphaus, acting executive director of Ballmer Institute
- Regina Lawrence, associate dean School of Journalism and Communication
- Lesley-Anne Pittard, AVP for campus and community engagement
- Michael Reza, AVP for Portland development and alumni engagement
- Matt Roberts, AVP community relations
- Chuck Triplett – convener
Housing and Dining
Develop operational recommendations to activate housing and dining services on the new campus, considering a phased approach as the campus scales up over the next several years.
- Deb Donning, director of risk management and insurance
- Tom Driscoll, director of dining services, associate director of housing
- Keith Frazee, AVP and chief of staff, Student Services and Enrollment Management
- Michael Griffel, AVP and director of housing
- Sarah Kutten, AVP of Student Life and Belonging (PDX)
- Matt Roberts, AVP community relations
- Greg Shabram, chief procurement officer
- Carrie Toth, interim director finance and operations (PDX)
- Chuck Triplett – convener
Safety and Risk Services
Ensure a safe campus environment considering all aspects of campus security; wayfinding; environmental, health, and safety compliance; access controls, and risk management.
- Krista Dillon, senior director of operations
- Deb Donning, director of risk management and insurance
- Ray Holguin, UOPD sergeant (PDX)
- Ken Kato, director Campus GIS and Mapping
- Matt Roberts, AVP community relations
- Steve Stuckmeyer, director Environmental Health and Safety
- Carrie Toth, interim director finance and operations (PDX)
- Jason Wade, chief UOPD
- Chuck Triplett – convener
Student Support
Develop recommendations for student life/engagement on the new residential campus, including student health and counseling services and recreational activities. Propose any related changes to student fee structure for Portland students.
- Deb Beck, executive director University Health Services
- Nicole Commissiong, AVP/chief civil rights officer and Title IX coordinator
- Keith Frazee, AVP and chief of staff, Student Services and Enrollment Management
- Kimberly Johnson, vice provost Undergraduate Education and Student Success
- Sarah Kutten, AVP of Student Life and Belonging (PDX)
- Kelly Pembleton, chief of staff, Division of Equity and Inclusion
- Kathie Stanley, AVP and chief of staff, Student Life
- Kris Winter, AVP for Student Life
- Julie Wren, associate director, Ballmer Institute
- Chuck Triplett – convener
Event Services
Identify event spaces and transition plan for new campus while considering rate structures, marketing materials, catering contracts, and associated usage policies and procedures. Develop scheduling process for shared spaces on new campus (e.g. classrooms, conference spaces, study rooms).
- Rick Haught, director scheduling and event services
- Stacie Irvin, director, Student Services and Enrollment Management events
- Tess Phillips, event manager (PDX)
- Carrie Toth, interim director of finance and operations (PDX)
- Chuck Triplett – Convener