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Care and Advocacy
Today we welcome Drew Terhune Sirman, Assistant Dean of Students here at the University of Oregon. We have a conversation about how the Care and Advocacy Program provides students with resources and support if they face challenges during college.
Student Success
Grant Schonover, Vice Provost for Undergraduate Education and Student Success discusses how he and his staff help students to be successful outside of the classroom.
Alumni Perspectives
Recent UO alumna Jackson Elliot, now a year into the "real world" after graduating in 2024, discusses his journey as a Duck — from choosing the University of Oregon, IntroDUCKtion, and the transition from high school, to navigating Covid and making connections during that challenging time, to utilizing resources and programs on campus and starting his career in higher education.
All About FERPA
Today we're joined by Julia Pomerenk, Associate Vice President of Student Services and Enrollment Management and University Registrar as she provides helpful information about FERPA.
MEET YOUR HOST
Cora Bennett
Executive Director, Student Orientation Programs
Cora Bennett is the executive director of Student Orientation Programs and oversees the team that manages campus visits and new student orientation for new, incoming Ducks. The program employs over 100 student employees who present the UO experience to new Ducks and their families and supporters. Cora is also proud Duck alumna.
“I love the UO because it’s unlike any other place I’ve ever lived. People are warm and friendly, the campus environment is everything a university should be, and the pride and spirit the community has for the university is unmatched.”