Ron Witczak

About Ron Witczak

The Executive Director of the Office of Global Engagement and Innovation (OGEI) provides leadership and strategic planning for the institution to in an effort to realize PSU’s internationalization goals and efforts. This position reports directly to the Provost. I serve as the Senior International Office (SIO) for PSU.The Executive Director oversees and manages all offices located within the OGEI. The OGEI is made up of the following offices: Education Abroad, Office of International Student and Scholar Services, International Student Life Office, International Special Programs, the OIA Business Center, the Middle East Studies Center, the Institute for Asian Studies, and the Portland Center.

Experience

1. Special Assistant to the Provost

   Portland State University

   Feb 2025 — Present

   As Special Assistant to the Provost, I continue to work within the Office of Global Engagement and Innovation to help with leadership change and transition within the office until my retirement date of June 30, 2025

Education

• Oregon State University

  Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), International Marketing

  1986 — 1991

Skills

• Program Management
• Leadership
• Recruiting
• Staff Development
• Higher Education
• International Education
• International Relations
• Admissions
• Intercultural Communication
• Public Speaking
• Budget Process
• Budgets
• Nonprofits
• Program Development
• Management
• Training
• Policy
• Teaching
• Strategic Planning