Hello!  My name is Scott Broussard, my official title at the UO is Transfer Transition Coordinator, which basically means I work with transfer students in making sure they are supported in their transition to the UO as well as their continuation as a UO student up until graduation.  I work out of the Office of Academic Advising, so I wear many other hats in the realm of the advising world.  My professional higher education identity has always been in the world of academic and career advising, which I began in 2010 at Portland State University and continued on to the UO in 2021. 

My goal in working with students has always been to support students in finding their community and understanding the connection between achieving their academic goals and finding balance in their world.  I think it is quite amazing that students allow me to walk alongside them in their journey through college.  This has allowed me to do so many things such as teach classes, lead workshops, facilitate presentations, lead individual and group advising sessions, mentor teams of peer advisors, and coordinate special projects; all of which have led me to this point.

Outside of my work life, I keep busy by hanging out with my wife and 5 year old son, listening to too many podcasts, playing and thinking about golf, and doing projects around my house.  I am also a die hard San Francisco Giants fan so I can get a bit distracted in the month of October if they make the playoffs.

I am so excited to be a part of this Transfer FIG with all of you and look forward to our journey together!

Email: sbrouss2@uoregon.edu

My name is Shanie, I’m 29 years old and will be graduating in Spring/Summer of 2025. I transferred over from a community college and am a Biology major with a minor in Earth Science. I grew up well below the poverty line as the oldest of my two siblings and am the first in my family to go to college. Because I’m a first-generation college student who grew up in poverty, it makes my time here so much more meaningful. I enjoy being a mentor because I love assisting other students who come from underrepresented backgrounds as well as being an advocate for Nontraditional students, helping them to feel welcome at the University of Oregon. When I’m not in class I can be found enjoying nature, hiking, camping, or spending time with my dog, Iroh, and my fiancée. Because of my background, I know what it’s like to struggle in life and school, and hope that sharing my experiences can help inspire another student to pursue their dreams. Also, an interesting fact about me is that I had a traumatic brain injury at the age of 8!

Email: shaniej@uoregon.edu