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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.

Are you a family member or part of a support system looking to contact DigiPen staff regarding a student? See our guidelines and expectations page for more information on how to best communicate with Student Affairs in a variety of different circumstances.

Office of Student Affairs

 
 

Kay Widmer, MS, LMHC

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Vice President of Student Support

 
 

Patrick Dezort

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Vice President of Student Engagement


Office of Student Engagement

 
 

Beth Chaney-Torni

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Coordinator of Student Engagement

 
 

Caleb Flatau, MS, LMHC

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Assistant Director of Counseling Services

 
 

Resa Regan, Ph.D., MS, LMHC

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Licensed Mental Health Counselor


Disability Support Services

 
 

Kay Widmer, MS, LMHC

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Vice President of Student Support

 
 

Jeffery Schneider

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Coordinator of Disability Support Services


Office of Housing and Residence Life

 
 

Maddy Youngs

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Assistant Director of Residence Life

 
 

Steven Munoz

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Assistant Director of Residence Life

 
 

Charlie Wells

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Housing Operations Coordinator

 
 

Tiffany Wong

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Career Services Program Manager


Office of Student Success

 
 

Teresa Boyes, MS

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Director of Student Success

 
 

Joanne Chun, M. Ed

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Assistant Director of Student Success

 
 

Emily Eckstrand, MS

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Student Success Advisor

 
 

Jennifer Huynh

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Student Success Advisor


Office of International Student Affairs

 
 

Minjung Olfert, M. Ed

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Assistant Vice President of International Student Affairs

 
 

Amee Moon

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Program Coordinator of International Student Affairs

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:

  • Treat every student with respect and dignity
  • Provide accurate information in a prompt manner
  • Respect diversity in our student body
  • Respect every student’s right to privacy