About Student Affairs
Students arrive at our university with hopes for successful lives, for fulfilling careers, and for opportunities to contribute to our society at large. The Student Affairs office works to ensure sustained, educational success for all undergraduate and graduate students by offering a variety of services and leadership to bridge any gaps that might impede a student's timely graduation.This gives us a precious responsibility. Recognizing this, we pledge to support them during their time with us and to enhance pathways to timely graduation and degree completion.
Meet the Assistant Dean of Student Affairs
The Assistant Dean of Student Affairs is Associate Professor in Architecture, Stephen Duff. The College of Design seeks to create an environment where all are welcome and the Assistant Dean of Student Affairs is a part of the college's commitment to developing an inclusive education experience. Duff serves the needs of the College of Design's students and prides himself on open communication with a personal touch.
If you have needs or questions, don't hesitate to reach out to Duff early and often.
Contact Information
Dean - Student Socials
The College of Design (DSGN) prides itself on the ability to create an inclusive and welcoming educational experience and community for all. One of the ways that the college delivers an inclusive experience is through its popular Dean Socials. Every term, the College of Design and its Dean host multiple breakfast and lunch socials that feature the unique opportunity for DSGN students to meet with and converse with the Dean of the college and other senior leadership, including the Assistant Dean of Student Affairs.
Pizza socials with the dean feature delicious pizza, midmorning to afternoon event runtime, and good conversations. Each occasion is hosted in a different part of the DSGN's expansive campus, including its Portland student body.
Upcoming Pizza Socials
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Breakfast socials with the dean feature delicious pastries, coffee, and tea, in addition to tremendous conversation. Breakfast socials are typically held in lobbies and entrances to ensure all can easily participate due to the early start time.
Upcoming Breakfast Socials
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Advising
College of Design academic and career advisors work with all disciplines within the college. Our approach to advising is student-centered, caring, holistic, inclusive, and culturally aware. We provide a safe, respectful, and confidential space in which to ask questions, discuss your interests, and express any concerns.
Advisors are available to chat with students with an active UO email address between 10:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m., Monday–Friday. Chats occur through Microsoft Teams, which is free to use for all UO students.
You may download and install the Microsoft Teams application or log-in through the online web browser application with your Duck ID and associated password.
DSGN Student Groups
The College of Design (DSGN) has numerous student groups that represent a variety of our majors and related interests. Student groups are a great way to connect with peers and professionals, develop skills through projects and leadership, and gain valuable real-life experience with the protection of a student organization. Below are a few college and campus resources to help you with event planning, developing leadership skills, and identifying campus funding sources.
- Student Organization Toolkit
- College of Design Facilities and Reservable Spaces
- College of Design Library Meeting Spaces and Technology
- Center for Student Involvement
- Associated Students of the University of Oregon (ASUO)
- Holden Leadership Center for leadership resources, trainings, and workshops
Current List of Student Groups