SIB team at SOAR program with students by the Fountain.

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

Thomas Arce

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.
Shawni CayetanoRamos

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
Zoe Smiley

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
Correne Cleland

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
K. Faks

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

You are welcome! You are seen!

Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to attend all Oregon Tech sponsored events.  If you are a person with a disability who requires a reasonable accommodation to participate in this program, please contact Disability Services or the Office of Human Resources in advance of this program.