Academic Structure

Division Head Position Description

OSU-Cascades had 28 programs (24 undergraduate majors and 4 graduate programs) that sit within 9 of the 11 academic colleges in Corvallis. Of these programs 8 are only offered at OSU-Cascades while the remainder are offered at both locations. Structurally, Cascades programs are overseen by 4 Division Heads who also collaborate with their associated colleges in Corvallis.

Division Heads work closely with the faculty and staff within their divisions to:

  • Pursue the University’s mission and strategic plan.
  • Effectively manage resources.
  • Ensure high quality educational experiences for students.
  • Promote faculty development and success.
  • Ensure efficient division operations.

Division Heads work closely with the Senior Associate Dean, Associate Deans, Chancellor and the OSU-Cascades leadership team to:

  • Collaborate on an ambitions growth agenda and strategic plan.
  • Provide organizational and administrative expertise.
  • Recruit, support, supervise and evaluate professional faculty.

Division Heads collaborate with their associated colleges in Corvallis:

  • Division of Health & Education- Division Head, Ryan Reese
    • Corvallis, College of Education
      • Master of Counseling
      • Master of Arts in Teaching- MAT
      • Teaching- Undergraduate
    • Corvallis, College of Health
      • Doctor of Physical Therapy- DPT
      • Human Development and Family Sciences
      • Kinesiology
  • Division of Liberal Arts- Division Head, Kiel Fletcher
    • Corvallis, College of Liberal Arts
      • American Studies
      • Art
      • Arts, Media and Technology
      • Master of Fine Arts in Writing- MFA
      • Liberal Studies
      • Political Science
      • Psychology
      • Social Science
  • Division of Business and Engineering- Division Head, Geoffrey Raynak
    • Corvallis, College of Business
      • Accountancy
      • Business Administration
      • Hospitality Management
    • Corvallis, College of Engineering
      • Computer Science
      • Energy Systems Engineering
      • Engineering Science
      • Mechanical Engineering
      • Outdoor Products
  • Division of Science, Forestry, Agriculture and CEOAS- Division Head, Scott Geddes
    • Corvallis College of Agricultural Sciences
      • Sustainability
    • Corvallis, College of Earth, Ocean, and Atmospheric Sciences
      • Environmental Sciences
    • Corvallis, College of Forestry
      • Natural Resources
      • Tourism, Recreation and Adventure Leadership
    • Corvallis, College of Science
      • Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
      • Biology