Professional Staff

On-Campus Housing Coordinator - Paul Wheeler 

Paul has worked at COCC since 2007; first as an Academic/Career Advisor and now as the On-Campus Housing Coordinator. Paul previously worked at Plymouth State University in Plymouth, NH as a Residence Hall Director for seven years. Paul has a B.S. in Mathematics from the University of Idaho and a M.Ed. in Counseling from Plymouth State University. Paul grew up in Oregon (Roseburg and Medford) and enjoys living and recreating in Bend with his wife, son, and dog. Paul enjoys all forms of outdoor recreation; is an avid bicycle commuter; and is a licensed wedding officiant.

The On-Campus Housing Coordinator is responsible for much of the management of the Office of Housing and Residence Life.

Residence Director - Megan Bernard

Megan has worked at COCC since 2009; first as a Resident Assistant for two years, then as an Assistant Residence Director for one year, and now as the Residence Director. Megan graduated from Central Oregon Community College with an AAOT in General Science and is continuing her education through OSU-Cascades towards a B.S. in Biology.  Megan grew up in Central Oregon and enjoys all that Bend has to offer outdoors; including hiking, kayaking, camping, and working out.  Megan was crowned Miss Prineville in 2009 and is known to bake cookies and cupcakes for the residents of Juniper Hall.

The Residence Director is responsible for the supervision of the student staff, day-to-day interactions with students, and development of any community programming.

Custodial/Maintenance Worker - Bonnie Steiner

bio coming soon...

The Custodial/Maintenance Worker is responsible for the overall cleaning and general maintenance upkeep of Juniper Hall.