The faculty members represent a wide range of programs at Pacific University, many in healthcare fields.
Dr. Paul Snell, an assistant professor who teaches politics and government in Pacific University's College of Arts & Sciences, was awarded indefinite tenure.
Independent Trustee Mark Truax ’09 and Undergraduate Faculty Trustee Lorely French began terms in March. Independent Trustees Gary Pacarro ’74, Heidi Nielsen ’96, Chris Tuffli ’84, Amelie Brazelton Aust, Greg Dinges and Jim Baker begin terms in May.
Dr. Rebecca Schoon, who teaches a broad public health curriculum in Pacific University's College of Arts & Sciences, was awarded indefinite tenure by Pacific University.
Dr. Lalit Khandare, director of the Master of Social Work program and co-chair of the Claire Argow Social Work Program at Pacific University, has been awarded indefinite tenure.
Dr. Marcin Wróblewski, an assistant professor in Pacific University's School of Audiology, has been awarded indefinite tenure.
Dr. Jennifer Pitonyak, an associate professor and director of Pacific University's School of Occupational Therapy, has been awarded indefinite tenure.
Kim Malin, who teaches Adult Neurologic Rehabilitation and Bioethics for the Physical Therapist, has been awarded indefinite tenure by Pacific University.
Dr. Nicola Carter, an assistant professor in Pacific University's School of Pharmacy, has been awarded indefinite tenure.
An Oregon Public Broadcasting highlighted the ways Pacific University faculty members have responded to changes forced by the pandemic, and enabled by new technologies.