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President’s Office

Presidential Council on Campus Climate

In summer 2024, President Bilger announced the formation of the Presidential Council on Campus Climate. The council comprises representatives from across our campus.

Members of the Council

  • Phyllis Esposito, Vice President & Dean for Institutional Diversity (co-chair)
  • Karnell McConnell-Black, Vice President for Student Life (co-chair)
  • Kathy Oleson, Dean of the Faculty and Patricia and Clifford Lunneborg Professor of Psychology (co-chair)
  • Jessika Chi, Associate Dean of the Office of Institutional Diversity & Director of the Multicultural Resource Center
  • Dev Devvrat, Associate Dean of Admission
  • Liz Colie Gadberry, Executive Assistant to the President
  • Aurore Giguet, Director of Alumni Relations and Volunteer Engagement
  • Gary Granger, Director of Community Safety
  • Andee Gude, Student Senate President
  • Sheena McFarland, Executive Director of Public Affairs and Communications
  • Phu Nguyen, Associate to the Office for Institutional Diversity
  • Heather Quinn-Barron, Director of Human Resources
  • Jefferson Ratliff, Student Senate Vice President
  • Suzy Renn, Associate Dean of the Faculty and Roger M. Perlmutter Professor of Biology
  • Jon Rork, Director of the Center for Teaching & Learning and George Hay Professor of Economics
  • Chris Toutain, Martha A. Darling Dean of Students

Community Care and Resources in Response to Israel-Palestine Violence

Reed College is a place of deep intellectual curiosity and exploration. The college is committed to the right to free speech and recognizes that dissent is an essential part of our academic mission. It is vital that Reed is a safe and welcoming place.

As a college, we strongly condemn antisemitism, Islamophobia, and racism. Everyone in our Reed community should feel safe to live, work, or study on campus while expressing their nationality or faith.

We have compiled these resources out of an abundance of care. We want to ensure each of our students feels safe on campus and has easy access to the areas of support below.

On-Campus Support

Safety
Academic and Social Supports
Doxing
Mental Health

Off-Campus Support

This list is not exhaustive and is meant to serve as a starting place to find support in the wider community.

Crisis Text Line

Text HOME to 741741Connect to a trained crisis counselor 24/7

Crisis Text Line For BIPOC

Text STEVE to 741741. For the BIPOC community to connect to a trained crisis counselor 24/7

Greater Portland Hillel

College students from any campus may attend events held on any campus.

Islamic Society of Greater Portland

The Islamic Society of Greater Portland (ISGP) aims to provide an environment for social engagement and friendship between Muslims.

Jewish Federation of Greater Portland

The Jewish Federation of Greater Portland is the support system for your Jewish journey.

Muslim Community Center of Portland

The Muslim Community Center of Portland accepts believers of all backgrounds and works to serve and uplift the people they represent.

Oregon Warmline

1-800-698-2392In need of someone to speak with? Oregon Warmline is available Monday through Sunday from 9 a.m. to 11 p.m.

Safe + Strong Helpline

800-923-4357Free, 24/7 emotional support and resource referral.

Policies

The policies listed below are the rules that govern our behavior as a community and set expectations for that behavior. It is important for all of us to be mindful of the words we use and how they can impact our living and learning environment. Reed College is dedicated to creating a campus where students, faculty, and staff can learn, live, and work in a safe and welcoming environment. If you believe you've experienced bias you are strongly encouraged to file a bias incident report or contact the Office for Institutional Diversity.

Communications