Cora Bennett

Director

Cora Bennett is the director of Student Orientation Programs and manages the student ambassador program and orientation events. Since joining the division she has grown the office to meet the ever-growing interest in the UO from prospective students and visitors. The programs she manages employ 65 students as ambassadors who present the UO experience to new Ducks as well as to more than 40,000 visitors each year.

“I love the UO because it’s unlike any other place I’ve ever lived. People are warm and friendly, the campus environment is everything a university should be, and the pride and spirit the community has for the university is unmatched.”

Micah Howe

Associate Director of Prospective Student Programs

Micah Howe serves as the associate director of prospective student programs at the University of Oregon. In this role, she works to create a vibrant welcoming environment for prospective students, their families, and other visitors. She coordinates campus tours, supports virtual recruitment events, and oversees the Ambassador Program. Micah completed her bachelor’s degree at Gonzaga University, where she studied human resource management, sociology, and women’s studies. In addition, she received a master’s degree in college student affairs from Penn State University.

“There are so many reasons to love being a Duck! I appreciate the UO’s progressive campus culture, school spirit, and reputation for academic excellence as our state's flagship university.”

Michael Luna

Assistant Director of Welcome and Transition

Michael Luna serves as the assistant director for welcome and transition experience in Student Orientation Programs. In his role, he serves as part of the leadership that designs and executes the experiences as part of the university’s on-campus programs such as Duck Preview, Duck Days, and IntroDUCKtion, as well as the university’s off-site transition programs in various cities across the country. He works closely with campus partners as well as third-party companies to collaborate on concepts for events, programs, and sponsorships, and to determine the elements that best fit the theme and story of those events, programs, and sponsorships.

Michael completed his bachelor’s degree at the University of Oregon, where he studied public relations.

“One of the first things I’ve learned being a part of this campus is that the Oregon “O” stands for opportunity. Any student, staff or faculty member can truly immerse themselves in a wide array of possibilities that not only allow themselves to grow, but also connect them with an inclusive and passionate community of like-minded people.”

Camille Erskine

Coordinator of Pre-College Visit Programs

Camille Erskine serves as the coordinator of pre-college visit programs at the University of Oregon. In this role, she takes leadership in coordinating group visit events, planning the college-readiness program, and supervising the multicultural recruiter team. Camille completed her bachelor’s degree at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, where she received a bachelor’s degree in liberal studies with minors in child development and psychology. In addition, she received a master’s degree in counselor education (student affairs) from Clemson University.

“The University of Oregon has been the perfect combination of comfort and growth. I was immediately welcomed with open arms by students and faculty members, enjoyed the proximity to many outdoor activities, and learned numerous fun facts about academics, extracurriculars, and campus history. I truly believe the community feeling of the UO and the Eugene area is what makes the University of Oregon so unique.”

Madison Beine

Coordinator of Orientation Programs

Madison Beine (she/hers) serves as the coordinator of orientation programs at the University of Oregon. In her role, Madison supervises the student orientation staff and supports the planning and execution of IntroDUCKtion and Week of Welcome. Madison completed a bachelor’s of science degree in psychology from Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo. She also has a master’s of education in student affairs from Clemson University.

Shayla Patterson

Coordinator of Campus Tours

Shayla Patterson serves as the coordinator for campus tours at the University of Oregon. In this role, she collaborates with campus and community stakeholders, ensuring accurate representation of university programs during campus tours and visits. She is also part of the team that selects, trains, and supervises UO Student Ambassadors. Shayla completed her bachelor’s degree and master’s degree at Utah State University.

“I chose to come to the University of Oregon because of the opportunity for growth and development. I stay because of the people. Being a Duck means being part of something bigger than yourself! It helps shape you into who you want to be.”

Zachary Collins

Coordinator for Transition Programs

Zachary Collins (he/him) serves as the coordinator for transition programs at the University of Oregon. In this role, he supports the execution of IntroDUCKtion and Week of Welcome with a focus on transfer programs. He also supervises a team of transfer students who support these programs. Zachary completed his undergraduate education at Otterbein University where he received a bachelor of arts in music with minors in education and race and ethnic studies. Zachary completed his graduate work at Florida State University where he received a master of science in higher education.

Molly Maxwell

Assistant Director for Administration

Molly Maxwell (she/hers) serves as the assistant director for administration. In this role she oversees professional and student staff onboarding, accounts payable and receivable, contracts, departmental budgets, and day-to-day fiscal management. In addition, she is responsible for providing operational support for large-scale event logistics and managing organization of event resources. She supervises the administrative coordinator and the Student Operational and Administrative Resources (SOAR) team.

“As a Eugene native, I love getting to share the magic of my hometown with new people and helping them find a home here too.”

Ryan Davies

Administrative Coordinator

Ryan Davies (he/him) serves as the administrative coordinator at the University of Oregon. In this role, he supports financial duties such as account payable and receivable, payroll, travel expenses and requests, and onboarding of student staff. He also helps supervise the Student Operational and Administrative Resources (SOAR) team and supports events within Student Orientation Programs. He is a University of Oregon alum and graduated in 2022 with a bachelor of science majoring in planning, public policy and management with a minor in geography.

“The University of Oregon is a beautiful campus with countless opportunities to create relationships and grow their own personal and professional lives. Being from Eugene and an alum, I couldn’t be more proud of supporting such a fantastic institution and my hometown. Go Ducks!”