About Student Affairs
Caring for Students is our Mission
At the University of Oregon, Student Services and Enrollment Management is where your journey to becoming a Duck begins and the College of Design's Student Affairs makes sure every student is able to successfully complete that journey. We know that the college experience is more than a degree, a number, or letters on a page. You are here for a transformative time that will help set you up for future success and it is our utmost mission to make sure you are supported throughout your journey to be the best version of yourself.
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 Associate Dean of Student Affairs
The Associate Dean of Student Affairs (ADSA) is Associate Professor in Architecture, Stephen Duff. The College of Design's commitment to creating an inclusive learning environment is supported by the work of the ADSA. Duff serves the needs of the College of Design's students both as an educator and advocate for the college.
Duff's principal interests in architecture concern how buildings are made, particularly how structure, construction assemblies, and materials relate to the spatial and aesthetic qualities of buildings. He teaches courses in architectural design, structural behavior and structural design, and a theory seminar called The Craft of Design. He is also a member of the UO Center for Housing Innovation and runs a design-build program at the University of Oregon.
He teaches courses that involve students in the entire building process—from design and engineering to detailing and construction—of timber-frame structures. He and his students are completing a heavy-timber kiln shed for the UO Department of Art, and he previously directed students in the design and construction of the Silver Falls State Park Registration Building for the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department, and tent platforms and cabins for Pioneer Pacific Camp on Thetis Island in British Columbia—a project that received a national design award from the Wood Products Promotion Council in 1997.
He is regularly involved in overseas study programs and has established a non-profit organization that will offer a program in architecture and urban design called Studio at Sea, scheduled to commence in the Mediterranean in the summer of 2009. Duff was recognized as the University Professor of the Term in Winter 2006.
If you have needs or questions, don't hesitate to reach out to Duff early and often.
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Student Affairs
At the University of Oregon, Student Services and Enrollment Management is where your journey to becoming a Duck begins and the College of Design's Student Affairs makes sure every student is able to successfully complete that journey. We know that the college experience is more than a degree, a number, or letters on a page. You are here for a transformative time that will help set you up for future success and it is our utmost mission to make sure you are supported throughout your journey to be the best version of yourself. 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.
Student Success
The College of Design is dedicated to advancing the understanding, value, and quality of visual culture and the built, natural, and social environments through excellent and distinctive teaching, research, and creative endeavors.
Student Flourishing
The important goals of the student affairs department are rooted in the university's Oregon Rising priorities. Goal 3 is devoted to the idea of a flourishing community. A flourishing community is built on collective experience and is made stronger by our shared commitment to one another.
Programs and Resources
The College of Design has 10 undergraduate and 16 graduate programs for designers and artists. You can learn more about these programs on our academic pages, starting with our hub page.
Community
The College of Design is committed to fostering a welcoming and inclusive environment for students, faculty, and staff from all backgrounds. You can learn more about this community on our page.
What We Do
The College of Design has been at the forefront of art, design, and the built environment for over 100 years. Our departments and programs have generated historic impact and created world-class designers, artists, and architects all over the world. Learn what we do and how you can be a part of it.
The College's Mission
The College of Design is dedicated to advancing the understanding, value, and quality of visual culture and the built, natural, and social environments through excellent and distinctive teaching, research, and creative endeavors.
Student Support
Looking for College of Design Student Support or need to understand your options at the university? Our resource page is a good first step to get you to your right spot.
Experiential Learning
The College of Design has numerous opportunities to get you ready for the workforce. Each program has numerous classes available to help enhance your educational experience.
Student Advisory Council
The College of Design Student Advisory Council serves as the representatives for our student body. If you have any questions or would like more information on the current council members, visit their profiles on our advisory council page.
Social Connections
Student Events