Strategic Enrollment Management & Retention

The Associate Vice Provost for Strategic Enrollment Management & Retention oversees the administration of the SEMR division. SEMR encompasses comprehensive planning and resource alignment processes aimed at increasing student success by identifying barriers and improving operations, promoting university-wide dialogue and collaboration and enhancing growth and revenue, while serving stakeholders and fulfilling the mission, vision, core values, and goals of the university.

The SEMR division includes the offices of Academic Advising & Retention, Admissions, Educational Partnerships and Outreach, and Financial Aid. Collectively, these four departments align the services and support that cover the entire enrollment spectrum at Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵ Tech.

 

SEMR Goals

SEMR has outlined the following goals in the Academic Master Plan:

1. Enrollment

  • Increase on-campus and online engagement with more prospective students each year for the next five years
  • Review and develop opportunities for international student pipelines
  • Strengthen STEM education K-12 initiatives
  • Serve the academic needs and ensure the success of all students

2. Student Support

  • Develop an innovative first-year experience for all students aligned with our polytechnic mission
  • Improve and promote relationship and community through mentorship and events

3. Retention

  • Increase high-impact practices for retention
  • Increase the four-year degree completion rate
  • Review and implementation of best practices at various levels

Academic Advising & Retention

The Academic Advising & Retention (RET) office serves all Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵ Tech students in different capacities as they progress through their degree at Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵ Tech. Program faculty advisors assist students with course content and planning, while RET secondary advisors assist with general advising, finding and utilizing campus resources effectively, and navigating the university. 

Admissions

The Admissions office oversees student recruitment initiatives and provides support to prospective and admitted students and their families. The office is the gateway for matriculation into the university. 

Educational Partnerships and Outreach

The Office of Educational Partnerships and Outreach cultivates and maintains partnerships with area high schools and connects faculties, community colleges, and universities to provide increased educational opportunities and resources for students.

Financial Aid

The Financial Aid Office provides high-quality service to all Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵ Tech students, their families and the community. Financial Aid personnel strive to provide accurate information on a complex topic that enables students to make decisions regarding educational funding.

FAQ

Contact the Office of Admissions at 541.885.1150, admissions@oit.edu.  

Contact the office of Educational Partnerships and Outreach at 541.885.1844, outreach@oit.edu.  

For Klamath Falls, contact Joe Rourke, 541.885.0008, joe.rourke@oit.edu 

For Portland-Metro, contact Gale Bloom, 503.821.1306, gale.bloom@oit.edu 

Contact Bob Reynolds, Transfer Outreach Coordinator, 503.821.1149, bob.reynolds@oit.edu.

Contact the Office of Admissions at 541.885.1150, admissions@oit.edu.   

Contact Kelsey Petznick, 541.885.1745, kelsey.petznick@oit.edu. 

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SEMR Division Org Chart

Contacts

Greg Stringer
Associate Vice Provost for Strategic Enrollment Management & Retention

541.885.1885
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  • SEMR financial operations -- invoices, purchasing, travel, budget research
  • Retention Committee
  • Marketing Advisory Committee
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