Employee Comings and Goings

Several people have joined our community recently, two continuing employees have taken on new roles at Lewis & Clark, and a few said a fond farewell.

Bill Curtis, associate vice president for student life operations and strategic initiatives, is departing Lewis & Clark to become the director of business continuity for the Universal Technical Institute, headquartered in Phoenix, AZ. Bill’s last day is Friday, November 29.

Throughout Dean Fletcher’s nearly two-decades of leadership, his primary focus has been on supporting the graduate school’s fundamental mission of social justice and championing the work of its faculty, staff, and students in order to expand the school’s impact and service to the community.

Several new faces joined the faculty of Lewis & Clark’s three schools this year. From ecology to electromagnetism to entrepreneurship, they cover an array of research fields as well as some unique hobbies and special activities outside of their work on campus.

After an extensive search, the graduate school is thrilled to welcome Hayes Young as TransActive Gender Project’s new program director!

Professor Pharaoh joins the Lewis & Clark Graduate School of Education and Counseling from the University of Central Florida UCF (Orlando, FL). She is a faculty member in the School Counseling program.

Professor Gon Ratanashevorn joins the Lewis & Clark Graduate School of Education and Counseling from the University of Missouri. He is a faculty member in the Professional Mental Health Counseling program.

Longtime OWP director Linda Christensen retired this year, bringing to a close her impactful 35 year career teaching writing throughout Oregon.

Several longtime professors retired from Lewis & Clark this year. Check out the employee comings and goings archive for a full list of those who joined our community recently and those who said a fond farewell.

Several people have joined our community recently, some continuing employees have taken on new roles at Lewis & Clark, and a few said a fond farewell.

Hira Jaleel steps into an exciting new role as Visiting Assistant Professor at the Center for Animal Law Studies at Lewis & Clark Law School.

Professor Sandy Patrick was appointed as Associate Dean for Academic Affairs and Professor Janet Steverson was appointed as Associate Dean of Faculty Development to ensure robust support for the faculty and students.

John Parry, a leading expert in civil litigation and international law, and former Associate Dean of Faculty, is serving as the Interim Dean of Lewis & Clark Law School from August–December, until Alicia Ouellette begins her Deanship in January 2025.

Several longtime professors retired from Lewis & Clark this year. Check out the employee comings and goings archive for a full list of those who joined our community recently and those who said a fond farewell.

Several longtime professors retired from Lewis & Clark this year. Check out the employee comings and goings archive for a full list of those who joined our community recently and those who said a fond farewell.