Interim Chancellor and Dean
Dr. Christine Pollard
Meet the Interim Chancellor and Dean
Dr. Christine Pollard is interim chancellor and dean at OSU-Cascades. Prior to this role, she was appointed senior associate dean in November of 2023, after over a decade of service at Oregon State University. She has also served as professor of kinesiology and was the founding director of the Doctor of Physical Therapy program at OSU-Cascades.
During her tenure at OSU-Cascades, Dr. Pollard played a key role in establishing the undergraduate kinesiology program in 2011 and the FORCE biomechanics lab in 2013. The FORCE lab provides unique opportunities for students and supports research focused on injury prevention and rehabilitation. Dr. Pollard led the development of OSU-Cascades' Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program, which became the first such program offered by a public university in Oregon and addresses the statewide shortage of physical therapists. The first DPT cohort started in 2021 and graduated in June 2024.
Before joining OSU-Cascades in 2011, Dr. Pollard served as a faculty member at the University of Southern California and California State University Long Beach. She holds an MS in physical therapy from Pacific University and a PhD in biomechanics from the University of Massachusetts Amherst. She was promoted to full professor at OSU-Cascades in 2021 and received the Beaver Champion Award in 2022 for her outstanding contributions to the university. Dr. Pollard is dedicated to fostering academic growth and innovation at OSU-Cascades, helping to expand educational opportunities that contribute to the region's development and the university’s overall success.
Chancellor and Dean’s Office
Meeting Requests
Kate Moses, Chief Assistant, Chancellor and Dean's Office
kate.moses@osucascades.edu or 541-322-2065
Rachel Kenney, Executive Assistant, Chancellor and Dean's Office
Rachel.Kenney@osucascades.edu or 541-706-2095
News Media Inquiries
Christine Coffin, Director of Communications
christine.coffin@osucascades.edu or 541-322-3152
Direct Reports
Elizabeth Marino, Associate Dean for Academic Affairs
Shannon Lipscomb, Associate Dean for Research
Windy Adoretti, Assistant Dean of Academic Affairs
Kiel Fletcher, Division Head, Liberal Arts
Scott Geddes, Division Head, Agricultural Sciences, Forestry, Science, CEOAS
Geoff Raynak, Division Head, Business & Engineering
Ryan Reese, Division Head, Health & Education
Dianna McGinnis, Director of Academic Advising
Cynthia Engel, Director of Career Services
Chancellor Advocacy and Advisory Board
The Advocacy and Advisory Board provides an opportunity for alumni, friends and community members to deepen their engagement with OSU-Cascades, and for the Chancellor and Dean to gain advice and support. Members use their knowledge, networks, influence and affluence to advance OSU-Cascades' goals and help ensure the campus's future success. Learn more.