Washington State University Statewide Campuses has appointed three new campus directors to lead WSU Everett, WSU Tri-Cities, and WSU Vancouver. These directors, two of whom are women, will work to strengthen the leadership presence on each campus and facilitate connections between campus communities and the Office of the Executive Vice President for WSU Statewide Campuses.
“Over the past several months, we consistently heard that local leadership presence matters,” said Sandra Haynes, executive vice president for WSU Statewide Campuses. “Campus directors provide a dedicated, on-campus connection to the Office of the Executive Vice President while preserving the benefits of a coordinated statewide model.”
Kate McAteer has been named campus director for WSU Tri-Cities. Dr. McAteer is an associate professor of biology and senior associate vice president and vice provost for WSU Statewide Campuses. A faculty member with the university for nearly 25 years, she previously served as vice chancellor for academic affairs for the Tri-Cities campus. Dr. McAteer earned her bachelor’s degree in biological chemistry from Ulster University in Northern Ireland and her Ph.D. in chemistry and biochemistry from the University of South Carolina.
Christine Portfors has been appointed campus director for WSU Vancouver. Dr. Portfors, the Eastlick Distinguished Professor of Biology, has been serving as the campus’s associate vice president and vice provost. She has also served as vice chancellor for research and graduate education for both the Tri-Cities and Vancouver campuses. Dr. Portfors earned her Ph.D. in biology from York University in Toronto.