The Office of Student Affairs is happy to assist you in navigating your academic career here at DigiPen. In addition to facilitating your academic studies and career success, we strive to support your physical, social, and mental well-being through a range of on-campus services and events. Many of our services can be found at the Dragon’s Lair on the second floor, however, Student Affairs offices are located throughout the campus. If you need to reach us by phone or email, you can find the contact information for Student Affairs staff below.
Office of Student Affairs
studentaffairs[at]digipen[dot]edu
Marshall Traverse
Dean of Students
Email: mtraverse[at]digipen[dot]edu
Phone: (425) 629-5034
Office of Student Life
Adrian Perdue
Director of Student Life
Email: a.perdue[at]digipen[dot]edu
Phone: (425) 629-4867
Minjung Olfert, M. Ed
Assistant Dean of International Student Affairs
Email: minjung.olfert[at]digipen[dot]edu
Phone: (425) 629-5079
Dawn A. Albertson-Gass
Student Life Coordinator
Email: dawn.albertsongass[at]digipen[dot]edu
Phone: (425) 629-4866
Counseling Center
Kay Widmer
Associate Dean of Student Affairs
Director of Counseling and Disability Support Services
Email: kwidmer[at]digipen[dot]edu
Phone: 425-629-5015
Caleb Flatau, MS, LMHC
Mental Health Counselor
Email: c.flatau[at]digipen[dot]edu
Phone: (425) 629-4859
Disability Support Services
Kay Widmer
Associate Dean of Student Affairs
Director of Counseling and Disability Support Services
Email: kwidmer[at]digipen[dot]edu
Phone: 425-629-5015
Karen McCray
Coordinator of Disability Support Services
Email: kmccray[at]digipen[dot]edu
Phone: (425) 629-4872
Office of Housing and Residence Life
Jayme Reyes Brunner
Director of Housing and Residence Life
Email: jayme.brunner[at]digipen[dot]edu
Phone: (425) 629-4847
Lyndsie Wickham
Assistant Director of Student Housing & Coordinator of Student Engagement
Email: lyndsie.wickham[at]digipen[dot]edu
Phone: (425) 629-5037
Nathan Liscom
Resident Director & Coordinator of Student Engagement
Email: nathan.liscom[at]digipen[dot]edu
Phone: (425) 629-4845
Career Services
careerservices[at]digipen[dot]edu
Mojan Ahmadi
Director of Career Services
Email: mahmadi[at]digipen[dot]edu
Phone: (425) 629-5014
Tiffany Wong
Coordinator of Career Services
Email: t.wong[at]digipen[dot]edu
Phone: (425) 895-4439
Office of Student Success
studentsuccess[at]digipen[dot]edu
Teresa Boyes
Director of Student Success
(All BSCE and MSCS cohorts; RTIS and BSCS 2017 cohorts and earlier)
Email: tboyes[at]digipen[dot]edu
Phone: (425) 629-5088
Nik Bowen
Student Success Advisor
(All BSCSML cohorts; RTIS and BSCS 2018 cohorts and later)
Communication Coordinator
Email: nik.bowen[at]digipen[dot]edu
Phone: (425) 629-5044
Sydney Self
Student Success Advisor
(BAGD/BSCSGD)
Student Affairs Data Specialist
Email: sydney.self[at]digipen[dot]edu
Phone: (425) 895-4445
Joanne Chun, M. Ed
Student Success Advisor
(BFA/MFA/BAMSD/BSCSDA)
Coordinator of Tutoring Services
Email: jchun[at]digipen[dot]edu
Phone: 425-629-4846
Mission Statement
The Student Affairs Department is dedicated to supporting the academic goals of DigiPen Institute of Technology. Our mission is to advocate on behalf of students, provide programs and services that promote student success in academics, promote engagement in the DigiPen community, and prepare students for their professional careers and life after graduation.
Value Statement
Student Affairs strives to provide intellectual and emotional support to all students, promote healthy and active development and involvement in student life, and welcome and celebrate the diversity of DigiPen and the larger community. We are committed to providing an environment that ensures students’ safety and empowers them to achieve their personal, academic, and career goals.
Student Expectations
Students can expect that all Student Affairs staff will: