Vice President for Enrollment and Student Services Office: Information and Services
The Vice President and office staff provide leadership within the University to ensure that the ongoing needs of students are addressed. This goal is accomplished through maintaining quality student programs and services, and working closely with academic units to create an integrated and comprehensive student experience.
Students, university and community members with questions regarding student-related University policies, procedures, or resources may contact the Vice President for Enrollment and Student Services office for assistance.
Office Location

| Old Main 445 Hours: 8:00am-5:00pm Monday - Friday |
Phone: (360) 650-3839 |
Office Personnel
Click on a staff member’s name for more information- Dr. Eileen V. Coughlin, Senior Vice President, Vice President for Enrollment and Student Services
- Dr. Kunle Ojikutu, Assistant Vice President for Enrollment and Student Services / Special Assistant to the President for Diversity
- Clara Capron, Assistant Vice President for Enrollment and Student Services
- Sara J. Wilson, Special Assistant to the Vice President
- Linda P. Beckman, Division Director of Budget and Administration
- Janet McLeod, Counseling, Health and Wellness Business Manager
- Elizabeth Mason, Administrative Assistant to the Vice President
- Kay Davis, Secretary Senior for Enrollment and Student Services
- Linda Olson, Secretary to the Assistant Vice President for Enrollment and Student Services
- Debora Short, Fiscal Analyst for Enrollment and Student Services Division
Office Services
- The Vice President has administrative responsibility for the following offices and programs: Academic Advising and Tutorial Services; Admissions and Enrollment Planning; Associated Students Bookstore; Athletics; Campus Recreation Services; Career Services; Counseling Center; Dean of Students Office, Disability Resources; Financial Aid; New Student Services/Family Outreach; Prevention & Wellness Services; Registrar’s Office; Student Health Center; Student Outreach Services; University Residences and Dining Services; Viking Union / Student Activities. For information on the services provided by each of these areas, see Division Departments.
- The Office of the Vice President has administrative authority for the campus Cold Beverage Contract. A Cold Beverage Contract Student Committee (which includes faculty) carefully considers priorities and makes recommendations for one-time funding to the Vice President for Enrollment and Student Services. The campus is invited to submit proposals for programs and projects; forms are available on the Cold Beverage Contract Web site.
- The Vice President’s Office issues “Dean’s Recommendation” letters for qualified students seeking entry to graduate schools and other selective programs. Please contact the Dean of Students Office for more information.
- The office notifies affected university departments and offices in the event of the death of a current student. Please contact us.
- The office authorizes the issue of banquet permits, which are required by state law whenever alcoholic beverages are served on campus or at Western-sponsored events off campus.
In the News
On December 9, 2011, the Board of Trustees voted to approve revisions to Western’s Student Rights and Responsibilities Code. The revised Code went into effect on January 9, 2012. Click here for more info...
Nakama XXIV
The Division of Enrollment and Student Services held its 24th annual Nakama conference on September 6, 2012. Click here for updated info...
Convocation 2012
See footage of New Student Convocation from September 25, 2012
