Campus Council

Collaborative Leadership for Campus Excellence

The Campus Council serves as a vital advisory body within the Office of the Executive Vice President for Statewide Campuses, bringing together diverse perspectives to guide the strategic direction of WSU Vancouver. Comprising academic directors, administrative leaders, and representatives from the faculty and student body, this council ensures that campus decisions reflect the needs of our entire university community.

By fostering open dialogue across departments, the Campus Council supports the WSU Vancouver mission of providing high-quality education and premier research opportunities. This collaborative framework allows campus leadership to address institutional challenges, streamline student resources, and maintain a vibrant environment for academic and professional growth in Southwest Washington.

Academic Affairs

Shameem Rakha

Shameem Rakha

Associate Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, Coordinator BA in Education
LocationDengerink Administration Building (VDEN) 207

Academic Directors

Sam Buechler

Sam Buechler

Library Director
LocationLibrary (VLIB) 160C
Kristin Lesseig

Kristin Lesseig

Academic Director and Professor
LocationUndergraduate (VUB) 324
Pavithra Narayanan

Pavithra Narayanan

Academic Director and Associate Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, Professor of English
Email Addresspavitraa@wsu.edu
LocationMultimedia (VMMC) 202A
Jenni Sandstrom

Jenni Sandstrom

Academic Director, Tod and Maxine McClaskey Foundation Endowed Chair in Hospitality Business Management; Associate Professor, Career-Track
LocationNetzhammer Hall (VNET) 308D
Yoshie Sano

Yoshie Sano

Professor & Academic Director
Email Addressyoshie_sano@wsu.edu
LocationUndergraduate (VUB) 310
Jennifer Hanlon-Wilde

Jennifer Hanlon-Wilde

Clinical Assistant Professor
LocationLife Sciences (VLSB) 225E
Xinghui Zhao

Xinghui Zhao

Director, School of Engineering and Computer Science; Associate Professor of Computer Science
Email Addressx.zhao@wsu.edu
LocationEngineering and Computer Science (VECS) 201X

Executive Vice Presidents of Statewide Campuses Vancouver Cabinet

Brenda Alling

Brenda Alling

Assistant Vice President for Marketing and Communications for WSU Statewide Campuses
LocationDengerink Administration Building (VDEN) 228
Melissa Bassett

Melissa Bassett

Senior Director of Development
LocationDengerink Administration Building (VDEN) 218
Sherri Bennett

Sherri Bennett

Chief of Staff for Executive Vice President for WSU Statewide Campuses
LocationDengerink Administration Building (VDEN) 230C
Sandra Haynes

Sandra Haynes

Executive Vice President WSU Statewide Campuses
LocationDengerink Administration Building (VDEN) 230B
Christine V Portfors

Christine V Portfors

Interim Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, Research and Graduate Education; Eastlick Distinguished Professor
Email Addressportfors@wsu.edu
LocationDengerink Administration Building (VDEN) 208
Damien Sinnott

Damien Sinnott

Interim Vice Chancellor for Finance and Operations
LocationDengerink Administration Building (VDEN) 232
Domanic Vanthom

Domanic Vanthom

Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs
LocationDengerink Administration Building (VDEN) 210

Student Affairs and Enrollment

Laurel Rea

Laurel Rea

Associate Vice Chancellor for Enr2ollment
Email Addresslrea@wsu.edu
LocationStudent Services (VSSC) 151
Eric W Scott

Eric W Scott

Senior Director for Engagement and Well-being
LocationStudent Services (VSSC) 116

Faculty Representative

Wendy Olson

Wendy Olson

Professor of English, Director of Composition and Writing Assessment
Email Addresswmolson@wsu.edu
LocationMultimedia (VMMC) 102K