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
Office of Student Life
Adrian Perdue
Director of Student Life
Minjung Olfert, M. Ed
Assistant Dean of International Student Affairs
Dawn A. Albertson-Gass
Student Life Coordinator
Kay Widmer, MS, LMHC
She / Her / Hers
Associate Dean of Student Affairs
Director of Counseling and Disability Support Services
Caleb Flatau, MS, LMHC
Mental Health Counselor
Kay Widmer, MS, LMHC
She / Her / Hers
Associate Dean of Student Affairs
Director of Counseling and Disability Support Services
Karen McCray
She / Her / Hers
Coordinator of Disability Support Services
Office of Housing and Residence Life
Jayme Reyes Brunner, MS
She / Her / Hers
Director of Housing and Residence Life
Lyndsie Wickham
She / Her / Hers
Assistant Director of Student Housing & Coordinator of Student Engagement
Nathan Liscom
He / Him / His
Resident Director & Coordinator of Student Engagement
Kevin Porter
He / Him / His
Housing Operations Coordinator
Mojan Ahmadi, MA
She / Her / Hers
Director of Career Services
Tiffany Wong
She / Her / Hers
Coordinator of Career Services
Teresa Boyes, MS
She / Her / Hers
Director of Student Success
Nik Bowen, MA
He / Him / His
Student Success Advisor
Communication Coordinator
Sydney Self, MS
She / Her / Hers
Assistant Director of Student Success
Joanne Chun, M. Ed
She / Her / Hers
Student Success Advisor
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: