Communicating with Western
As a distance education student, it's imperative that you maintain good communication with the staff and faculty at Western. The following individuals will play a key role in making your seminary experience a positive one:
Jon Raibley (877.517.1800 x1899 or 503.517.1899) - Jon is the advisor for many distance education students. He can offer suggestions regarding curriculum and program planning. He is also one of our media techs, so you can call him if you have any technical difficulties.
Mark Baker (800.893.8567 or 503.517.1900) - Mark is the student services representative in our Center for Lifelong Learning department. He will be assisting you with registration questions, coordinating the distribution of CDs and other materials, and doing much of the administrative support for you. If you're not sure who can answer your question, check with Mark.
Blake Kidney (877.517.1800 x1885 or 503.517.1885) - Blake is a Western Seminary media tech, and he will be glad to assist you with any technical difficulties.
Your Grader/Professor - Each class has either a grader (for standard CLL classes) or a professor (for hybrids or in-ministry classes). Please communicate regularly with your grader/professor, and feel free to ask this person any questions you may have regarding course curriculum.
Western Seminary has three campus locations that may also be of assistance to you:
Portland
Campus (877.517.1800 or 503.517.1800)
San Jose
Campus (877.900.6889 or 408.356.6889)
Sacramento
Campus (800.250.7030 or 916.488.3720)
