Natalie Rooney, PhD (she/her/hers)

Senior Associate Director

Email: [email protected]

Natalie leads the Welcome Center, overseeing the strategic operations of the entire center, assessing the effectiveness of campus visit experiences and serving as a collaborator with other campus partners across the institution. Natalie earned her Bachelor of Journalism degree from the University of Missouri, her master's degree in Higher Education & Student Affairs from the University of South Carolina, and her PhD in Adult & Higher Education from Oregon State. Her research focuses on success strategies for low-income first-generation college students in their middle years. Natalie has worked at OSU since 2015, and in her free time she enjoys trail running, reading and attending OSU athletic events to cheer on the Beavs!

Jim Marquit

Assistant Director

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Jim serves as the Assistant Director of Admissions in the Welcome Center, overseeing our large on-campus visit programs, in addition to daily operations. Jim earned his Bachelor of Science degree at Oregon State University, and his Master of Science degree from Oklahoma State University. During his time as an undergraduate student at Oregon State, Jim spent 3 years as a TOUR Ambassador which led him to a career in higher education being able to continue to work with prospective students and their families. In his free time he enjoys cooking, golfing, and cheering on the Beavs at OSU athletic events!