http://oregonstate.edu/education/cssa/blog/?page_id=94
Patrick Moser of Western Oregon University
http://oregonstate.edu/education/cssa/blog/?page_id=94
Patrick Moser of Western Oregon University
Hello, I am Patrick Moser. I am a part time student of the CSSA program and work full time at Western Oregon University as the Assistant Director, Facilities and Operations in the department of University Residences.
I grew up in Gresham, Oregon and after I graduated from high school I moved to Monmouth to get my teaching degree. In college, my plans changed when I discovered the field of Student Affairs. I was lucky enough to serve as a Resident Assistant, a Hall Director and get involved in student government as an undergraduate. I graduated with a degree in Speech Communication and was ready to work in residence life.
My career started at WOU in 1996 when I was hired as an Area Coordinator, a position I held for three years. I started a master’s degree program at Portland State University while working full time. The commute to Portland and the masters program was not all that I was hoping it to be, so I decided to take a new direction and that has led me to Oregon State University and the CSSA program.
During my ten years in University Residences at WOU, I have had the pleasure of advising and instructing students. This truly is my passion! I had the opportunity to advise the Residence Hall Association at WOU for six years and it is probably one of the most rewarding times in my career to this point. Working with students in leadership positions and helping facilitate their growth through their leadership experiences is at the heart of the Student Affairs profession.
Outside of my work, I am deeply involved in the community of Monmouth. I was on the Monmouth City Council for five and half years. I believe civic service and giving back to the community is a vital part of being a member of a community and I try role model that value to the students I work with on campus.
I enjoy spending time with friends, traveling, watching and participating in sports, golf, tennis and fishing.
I look forward to the challenges of being a half time student and look forward to working with and learning from as many colleagues in the CSSA program as possible.
Patrick Moser
Just gotta love the bio underneath Moser’s on that CSSA blog you provided the URL for.
Sheesh.
“Higher Education”?