The Contemplative Community at OSU
Contemplative practices are enjoyed by faculty, staff, and students across the University. The Contemplative Studies Initiative is led by a steering committee with representatives from the School of Psychological Science, Counseling and Psychological Services, School of History, Philosophy, and Religion, and the School of Writing, Literature and Film. The broader Contemplative Community at OSU is widely diverse.
Steering Committee
John Edwards, PhD., Associate Dean, College of Liberal Arts, Professor School of Psychological Science
Stuart Sarbacker, PhD., Associate Professor, School of History, Philosophy, and Religion
Winston McCullough, PhD., Instructor for the School of Psychological Science, Director of Benefit Communications, Metropolitan Life
Vicki Tolar Burton, PhD., Director of the Writing Intensive Curriculum Program, School of Writing, Literature and Film
Michele Ribeiro, EdD., Psychologist, Counseling and Psychological Services
Geoffrey Barstow, PhD., Assistant Professor, School of History, Philosophy, and Religion
Julie Graves, PhD., Faculty, Intern Coordinator, Human Development & Family Sciences
OSU Faculty and Staff who support Contemplative Studies across campus:
Rheannon Blount, PhD., College of Public Health and Human Sciences
Courtney Campbell, PhD., History, Philosophy, and Religion, College of Liberal Arts
Dee Denver, PhD., Integrative Biology, College of Science
Jon Dorbolo, PhD., Technology Across the Curriculum, and Philosophy
Vicki Ebbeck, PhD., Student Success, College of Public Health and Human Sciences
Kate Gallagher, MA, College of Liberal Arts and College of Public Health and Human Sciences
Jim Gouveia, MS, MSW, LCSW, Counseling and Psychological Services
Drew Ibarra, MEd, Physical Activity Program Director, College of Public Health and Human Sciences
Amy Koehlinger, PhD., History, Philosophy and Religion, College of Liberal Arts
Shirley Mann, School of Psychological Science
Erin Mitchell, PhD., College of Public Health and Human Sciences
Robert Kirby, Westminster House, Spiritual Life at OSU
Emelyne Woessner, PsyD, Counseling and Psychological Services
Aaron Wolf, PhD., College of Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Science
Director: Dr. John Edwards
Coordinator: Kate Gallagher
Ballard Extension Hall 330G
2591 SW Campus Way
Corvallis, OR 97331
Phone: 541-737-4785
By Appointment
Director: Dr. John Edwards
Coordinator: Kate Gallagher