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Randi Storch, PhD<\/h2>\n

Dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences<\/strong><\/h2>\n

storchr@wou.edu<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Randi Storch, Professor of History, came to Western Oregon University in 2025. She earned her Ph.D. and M.A. in History from the University of Illinois, Urbana Champaign, and is a University of Florida alum, earning a B.A. in History. Her research focuses on the history of working people, democratic movements, and Americanism. She grew up in Miami, Florida and for twenty-six years taught History at the State University of New York, Cortland where she enjoyed cross country skiing and trips to the Adirondack mountains. She enjoys family time, cooking, and all things outdoors.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Dean Storch is responsible for providing academic, administrative and budgetary leadership for the college; facilitating innovation, communication, and coordination of the college\u2019s initiatives; championing all of its disciplines; and creating inclusive work and scholarly environments for faculty, staff and students. <\/span><\/p>\n

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Office Staff<\/h1>\n

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Katrien Cokeley<\/h3>\n

Office Coordinator, CLAS<\/strong><\/h3>\n

cokeleyk@wou.edu<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Katrien Cokeley has been working at the Dean\u2019s Office since October 2024. She is a WOU alumna with a Sociology degree, Spanish minor, and she received her Master\u2019s degree from PSU. She worked for Transition Projects in Portland, and at Liberty House in Salem after her studies. Before WOU, she worked and lived in Belgium and Chicago. She loves her family, nature, and art.<\/span><\/p>\n

Katrien is responsible for maintaining the Dean\u2019s calendar, daily oversight of the Dean\u2019s office, coordination within and between colleges, and faculty support with travel and grant paperwork. <\/span><\/p>\n

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Aidan Hare<\/h3>\n

Graduate Assistant, CLAS<\/strong><\/h3>\n

hareai@wou.edu<\/a><\/p>\n

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Aidan Hare has been working in the Dean\u2019s Office since September 2024. They are pursuing an M.A. in Interpreting Studies at Western Oregon University, where they also earned a B.S. from in 2024. Originally from Southern California, Aidan is a first-generation and transfer student who is passionate about accessibility and equity for all. They enjoy spending time with friends, knitting, and playing video games.<\/span><\/p>\n

Aidan is responsible for supporting the Dean\u2019s Office through research, data analysis, and communications efforts. Their work includes, preparing reports, facilitating outreach and engagement initiatives, and supporting college-wide communications.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Contact Us<\/h2>\n

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Main Office<\/p>\n

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Location:<\/strong>
345 N Monmouth Ave,
Monmouth, OR 97361<\/span><\/p>\n

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Hours:<\/strong>
Monday \u2013 Thursday<\/span>
7:30 a.m. \u2013 4:00 p.m.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Phone:<\/strong> 503-838-8017
Email:<\/strong> cokeleyk@wou.edu<\/a><\/p>\n

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Dean: \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Dr. Kathleen Cassity<\/h2>

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Administrative Assistant to the Dean: \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Debbie Braun<\/h2>

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Academic Coordinator: \u00a0 Susan Griffin<\/h2>

503-838-8226 | griffins@wou.edu<\/a><\/p>

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WOU CERT Team Program Manager<\/h5>

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Academic Coordinator: \u00a0 Mylisa Behling<\/h2>

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