Where Students Connect
We promote the holistic growth and development of Oregon Tech students
through involvement and support.
We create a community where all feel a sense of belonging.
Do you have a general question for Student Involvement & Belonging?
Call 541-885-1827
Email GetInvolved@oit.edu
Klamath Falls: College Union 107
Portland-Metro: 4th Floor, Room 430
Meet our Director
Klamath Falls Campus
Thomas Arce
Director of Student Involvement & Belonging
College Union, 1st Floor, 107
- Manage departmental assessment, financial and strategic operations.
- Foster student leadership development opportunities for ALL students to GET INVOLVED.
- Inspire and manage department professional staff for effective student success outcomes.
- Develop, support, and manage the continued success of Student Involvement & Belonging programs and initiatives.
Klamath Falls Campus
Shawni CayetanoRamos
Associate Director for Student Leadership Development and Cultural Engagement
College Union, 1st Floor, 107
- Multicultural and Underrepresented Student Support
- Diversity and Belonging Student Programming
- Identity-based student organization support
- Leadership & Diversity Scholars Program
- Treehouse Advisor
Klamath Falls Campus
Zoé Smiley
Assistant Director of First Year Experience and Student Engagement
College Union, 1st Floor, 107
- SOAR: New Student Orientation and Week of Welcome
- RSOs, Clubs, and Programming Activities
- Oregon Tech App Administrator
- Outdoor Program Advisor
Klamath Falls Campus
Correne Cleland
Administrative Program Assistant
College Union, 1st Floor, 107
- Klamath Falls Office Reception
- Club & Program Support
- Purchasing & Budget Management
- Oregon Tech App Support
Portland-Metro Campus
Kim Faks
Assistant Director of Student Involvement & Belonging
Portland-Metro 430
- ASOIT Advisor & PM Clubs Coordinator
- Diversity and Belonging Student Programming
- Student Engagement Programming
- SOAR: New Student Orientation and Week of Welcome
- Peer Tutoring & Supplemental Instruction