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huim@wou.edu | 503-838-9364

I am a WOU alumnus and come from a family of past and future WOU alumni. You could say I grew up on Western’s beautiful campus! I graduated here in 2020 with a Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies. I am working on my Master of Science in the PACE program at PSU presently. I am an Academic Success Advisor for SSA currently, but I started as the office’s intern during Summer 2022. In my spare time I like to watch Howl’s Moving Castle more times than any one human probably should, play Dungeons and Dragons with my friends, and listen to kpop.

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schadek@wou.edu | 503-838-9371 

I am originally from Colorado where I received my B.A. and M.A. in Communication Studies from Colorado State University. I have experience teaching Public Speaking at multiple higher education institutions and also was a trained facilitator through Colorado State University’s Center for Public Deliberation. I have a passion for education and feel there is no greater joy for me than helping a student unlock their best selves. When not working with students, I enjoy watching movies, playing video games, eating/cooking great food, collecting trading cards, and being way too invested in Fantasy Sports.

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hinzmanm@wou.edu | 503-838-9354

I am the Office Coordinator and an Academic Advisor for students interested in the Pre-Nursing pathway and those exploring their options.  A native Oregonian, I received my Bachelors degree in English Literature and German Studies from WOU and went on to earn a Masters degree in Comparative Literature from the University of Edinburgh in Scotland.  I also spent a year teaching English as a second language in Austria and several years as a college writing instructor once back in the states. I enjoy traveling, reading, listening to music of all genres, and spending time with my two cats.

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erckenbrackl@wou.edu | 503-838-8032

Until my recent move to advising with the Student Success and Advising Center, I worked as an advisor for 22 years with the TRiO Student Enrichment Program. Prior to that, I had careers with the National Park Service and in Urgent Care Medicine. I graduated from WOU with a BS in Psychology, and a Masters in Rehabilitation Counseling and Mental Health. Assisting students and watching them grow into strong self-advocates accomplishing their aspirations is the most gratifying work I have done to date. Growing up the daughter of an artist, I am a great appreciator of art and music. I enjoy doing genealogy, dabbling in creative repurposing projects, and I am attempting to learn to play the piano. I facilitate two weekly addiction recovery groups held in Monmouth and Lincoln City. 

jacksonpa@wou.edu | 503-838-9391

I’ve been working with advising and student success programs since 2011 at various institutions, including the University of Oregon, University of Michigan, and a small liberal arts college in Kuwait. In my role at WOU, I love collaborating with faculty and professional advisors to develop systems and processes that support student success. I was born and raised down the road in Salem and hold a master’s degree in higher education from the University of Michigan. 

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koshnickj@wou.edu | 503-838-9304

I’ve been working with academic support programs in higher education since 2012, and before that I was a K-12 classroom teacher. I have a BS and an M.Ed. in Education from the University of Minnesota, and I am passionate about helping students develop study strategies to help them succeed in their classes. In my free time I enjoy hanging out with my family and spending time exploring Oregon.