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Fall 1997
Oregon University System
The Oregon University System (formerly the Oregon State System of Higher Education) is governed by the Oregon State Board of Higher Education, whose members are appointed by the Governor with confirmation by the State Senate. Terms are four years for regular members. Student members (indicated by asterisk) serve two-year terms. Terms expire on June 30 of the year indicated below. Name, residence, and last year of term for each board member are as follows:
Name Residence Term Ends
Herb Aschkenasy Salem 2001 President and Chair, Executive Committee Tom Imeson Portland 1999 Vice President and Member, Executive Committee Diane Christopher Medford 1999 Member, Executive Committee Gail McAllister Burns 1999 Member, Executive Committee Phyllis Wustenberg Bay City 2000 Member, Executive Committee Jim Lussier Bend 2001 Esther Puentes Salem 2000 Katie Van Patten* Eugene 1999 Jim Whittaker Pilot Rock 2000 James Willis Salem 2001 John Wykoff* Portland 1998
- Administrative Officers of the Board
Joseph Cox Chancellor, Oregon University System
Shirley M. Clark Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs
Diane Vines Vice Chancellor for Corporate and Public Affairs and Board Secretary
Robert Dryden Vice Chancellor for Engineering and Computer Science
William H. Anslow Vice Chancellor for Finance and Administration
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