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Through hands-on support and career-relevant coursework, our outstanding faculty foster rigorous and rewarding online learning experiences. From enrollment to graduation, accomplished instructors—93 percent of whom hold terminal degrees—will ensure you have the resources to succeed in your online program and beyond. Join Southern Oregon University and benefit from educators who genuinely care about your future.

Faculty Spotlight: Sara J. Frank
Senior Instructor

"I started teaching because I was so heavily impacted by the accounting faculty at SOU when I was earning my undergraduate degree. My professors helped me get to a place in my education and career that I hadn't thought I was capable of. I wanted to have that impact on students."

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Students say SOU professors stand out

"My whole experience with SOU for the undergrad and graduate program was the professors. You have a relationship you don’t get at other universities. That personal connection made a huge difference."

-Jennifer Stephens, MBA - General

"The professors tie in the curriculum to real-world application. Most of the professors also have industry experience outside of education. I consistently heard about the applicability of making links between the classroom and your profession. That’s certainly been my experience."

-Jordan Ely, MBA - Business Analytics

"I enjoy being able to reach out to all my professors over the course of any class that I am taking and get the feedback that I need to be successful. I never felt any kind of distance. I never felt any lack of availability. It was always very easy to get in touch and to have those one-on-one learning experiences."

-Brian Ziff-Levine, MBA - Business Analytics

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Business Faculty

Sara J. Frank
Senior Instructor

"I started teaching because I was so heavily impacted by the accounting faculty at SOU when I was earning my undergraduate degree. My professors helped me get to a place in my education and career that I hadn't thought I was capable of. I wanted to have that impact on students."

» Learn more about Sara J. Frank
Peter Angstadt - SOU Faculty
Dr. Peter Angstadt
Adjunct Professor

"The content area will provide the foundation for additional, lifelong learning. The class is the beginning of a great adventure."

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Daniel Clark - SOU Faculty
Daniel Clark
Senior Instructor I

"An MBA degree enables opportunities and challenges that might not otherwise be available."

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John Kaegi - SOU Faculty
R. John Kaegi
Adjunct Instructor

"While college students learn 'how' and 'what,' MBA students gain deeper insight into 'why' systems and economies work the way they do and how to use more analytic and evaluative tools to apply the 'why' to their business circumstances."

» Learn more about R. John Kaegi
Joan McBee - SOU Faculty
Dr. Joan McBee
Professor

"I like helping people reach their goals, to not take things at face value, and to feed their curiosity. I like seeing people do more than they thought possible."

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Dr. René Leo E. Ordoñez
Professor and MBA Coordinator

"Online courses are more challenging than their on-ground counterparts. To be successful in an online program, one should exercise good time management and keep a realistic workload. Hard work is key."

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Dennis Slattery - SOU Faculty
Dennis Slattery
Associate Professor

"I want them to learn how to learn. To think critically about numbers, not just take them at face value. How to use numbers to manage the enterprise."

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Dr. Patricia Styer
Assistant Professor

"Our MBA students bring a wide range of valuable experience to this multidisciplinary field. I want each one of them to get better at something they already do well, and to learn at least one new skill that will substantially impact how they plan, implement, and evaluate projects."

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Dr. Larry Gibbs
Associate Professor

"Having an MBA (Healthcare Admin Concentration) is important for students who wish to pursue executive leadership roles in healthcare institutions."

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Dr. Pavlina McGrady
Associate Professor

"I aim to create an engaging and stimulating environment in my classes where students are consistently challenged to explore new problems and ideas."

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Doug Daley
MBA Program Coordinator

"The faculty at SOU impressed me with their genuine interest in students, their education, and communities. I wanted to be part of a team that worked to make a positive difference with people. I wanted to contribute to society by helping to educate the next couple of generations so they are prepared for the challenges they will face."

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Dr. Jacob Ongaki
Assistant Professor

"My background in the finance sector has provided me with practical insights and real-world applications that I bring into the classroom. This blend of industry experience and teaching allows me to make complex concepts more relatable and applicable for students."

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Rebecca Williams
Instructor

"An MBA is the basis to run a business with knowledge of best practices useful in managing a business and people."

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Dr. Rattaphon Wuthisatian
Associate Professor

"As a teacher, I would like my students to take away a complete and well-organized body of knowledge in economics and finance, the ability to reason constructively through a sequence of logical steps, and the capability to translate theory into real-world practice."

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Education Faculty

Amy Belcastro - SOU Faculty
Dr. Amy Belcastro
Professor

"A master's degree provides opportunities to advance into careers realized and unknown, networking with a wide variety of people, and self-discovery."

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Amanda Casto - SOU Faculty
Amanda Casto
Instructor

"I believe that any level of advanced learning or degrees in education is invaluable for a teacher to reach their full potential."

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Jesse Longurst - SOU Faculty
Dr. Jesse Longhurst
Assistant Professor

"I want my students to see the forces at work in the world of education and to be able to examine their causes. I want them to think creatively and pragmatically about solutions to education challenges."

» Learn more about Dr. Jesse Longhurst
SOU Faculty
Sara Stearns-McWhorter
Instructor

"The master's degree opened up opportunities that were not available to me without it. It validated all the years of work that I poured into the ECE world. It empowered me to become a leader in the field."

» Learn more about Sara Stearns-McWhorter
Rebecca Tree - SOU Faculty
Rebecca Tree
Instructor

"It is my hope that students will first come eager to find deeper meaning in their own professional work and ready to contribute to thinking and questioning together."

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Jami Vener - SOU Faculty
Dr. Jamie Vener
Professor

"The need for health educators with diverse backgrounds is growing, and employment opportunities in a variety of sectors (hospitals, clinics, schools, government, corporate, and fitness) are burgeoning."

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SOU Faculty
Dr. Nigel Waterton
Assistant Professor

"I want my students to develop their content knowledge in ways that foster continued curiosity and investigation – that they may become models of impassioned learners."

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Younghee Kim - SOU Faculty
Dr. Younghee Kim
Professor

"Higher education is a life dream for many, and once determined, it is possible and never too late to come back to education. The MSEd online program is a viable option for those who couldn't have fulfilled their dreams otherwise."

» Learn more about Dr. Younghee Kim
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Dr. Fawn Canady
Assistant Professor of Literacy

"I want students to feel confident that they have the knowledge and skills they need to continue to deepen their practice in literacy instruction and be a peer-leader in their schools. I want them to learn how to use that knowledge not only to become better teachers, but to engage communities in ongoing literacy learning that honors every child's potential."

» Learn more about Dr. Fawn Canady

Healthcare Faculty

Kristin Hocevar
Dr. Kristin Hocever
Assistant Professor

“My courses cover a range of relevant topics, from issues like communicating with patients and families to some of the challenges that healthcare organizations might face, such as employee burnout and communicating in a crisis.”

» Learn more about Dr. Kristin Hocever

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