Read Chancellor Pitre’s latest campus update in The Pitre Dish.

An essay: Sparking a New Generation of Leadership

State of Washington: Governor appoints Dr. Paul Pitre to the State Board of Education

WSU Insider: Dominican Republic visit could help elevate farmers above subsistence

Seattle Medium: WSU Everett Chancellor’s Passion is Providing an Opportunity for People to Change Their Lives

Everett Herald: Take a sneak peak at WSU’s new home in Everett

The Seattle Times: WSU’s new building: ‘the biggest thing Everett has ever done in terms of its future’

From the desk of the Chancellor: Standing with our international students

• Pitre, P.E., & Pitre, C.C. (2013) Entrepreneurship, inquiry, and college choice: Leveraging the school curriculum to increase student academic engagement and college aspirations. In F.W. Parkay, E.J., Anctil & G.J. Hass (Eds.), Curriculum planning: A contemporary approach. Boston: Allyn & Bacon.
• Pitre, P.E., & James, E.L. (2012). Diversity in schools: Is aid to schools under Title I the best way to close the achievement gap between students who are economically disadvantaged and those who are not? In C.J. Russo & A.G. Osborne (Eds.), Debating issues in American education. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage.
• James, E.L., & Pitre, P.E.  (2012). Diversity in schools: Are legislated school desegregation policies adequate to address unequal educational opportunities for students of color? In C.J. Russo & A.G. Osborne (Eds.), Debating issues in American education. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage.

• Ph.D. Education Policy and Leadership, University of Maryland, College Park, 2002
• M.A. Higher Education Administration, New York University, 1992
• B.A. Communication, Western Washington University, 1986

Dr. Jacob Murray graduated with his Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering and PhD in Electrical and Computer Engineering from WSU in 2010 and 2014, respectively. Today, Dr. Murray works as Assistant Professor (Career Track) and Program Coordinator for the School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at WSU Everett. Dr. Murray’s research interests include sustainable computing, wireless network-on-chip architectures, dynamic thermal management, dynamic voltage and frequency scaling, and interdisciplinary course design. Dr. Murray has 18 publications and conference proceedings and has been the IEEE Seattle Section Education Society Chair since 2017.

Phone: 425-405-1735
Email: jamurray@wsu.edu

425-405-1780
slapin@wsu.edu

Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (UIUC), 2003
M.S. in Mechanics and Mechanical Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China (USTC), 1997
B.S. in Mechanics and Mechanical Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China (USTC), 1994
Professional Preparation

Visiting Professor of Mechanical Engineering, Tecnologico de Monterrey, Queretaro, Mexico, 2019
Engineering Faculty Member, Everett Community College (EvCC), WA, 2009 – 2012
Adjunct Professor of Mechanical Engineering, Saint Martin’s University, 2010 – 2011
Research Associate, Lab Manager, and Lecturer, Mechanical Engineering, University of
California, Riverside, CA, 2004 – 2008
Research Interests

Engineering education
Aircraft and vehicle related engineering design
Dynamic failure and fracture of materials and structures

425-405-1733
xiaopeng.bi@wsu.edu

Hayley has been fundraising in support of education for several years now and is excited to bring her passion for WSU Everett to the forefront as the Director of Development. She graduated from WSU Everett with a degree in Integrated Strategic Communications, and a minor in Hospitality Business Management, really focusing on how communications and events intersect to create a great experience for everyone involved.

Since graduating, she has worked at local and national nonprofits using storytelling and genuine relationship-building to grow both donor and volunteer constituent relationships. Hayley has served as the President of the WSU Snohomish County Alumni Association chapter for the past three years. Additionally, she volunteers with the Downtown Everett Association on the promotions committee and is the chair of the networking group Engage Everett.

When not working or volunteering, Hayley spends her time enjoying food and beverage across the PNW. Or most recently, at home playing Hogwarts Legacy.

425-405-1575
hayley.statema@wsu.edu

Corrie is a well-known face at WSU, having begun her tenure at the Edward R. Murrow College of Communication, first as an adjunct instructor then as a Scholarly Assistant Professor and Marketing Director for the college. In addition to her leadership role at WSU Everett, Corrie will teach for Murrow College, including a senior capstone focusing on community engagement and experiential learning. An award-winning Creative Director, Corrie has over 25 years of experience in all forms of print and digital marketing and creative for brands in consumer goods, legal, sports and entertainment. A former Art Director at Sports Illustrated, Golf Magazine, and Food Network, she studied graphic design at the renowned Parsons School of Design in New York. She is currently pursuing her doctorate in Education Leadership at WSU Everett.

Education

• EdD (current student), Education Leadership, Washington State University
• MS, Technical Communication, Arizona State University
• BS, Human Resources, University of Delaware
• AAS, Graphic Design, Parsons School of Design

Research Interests 

• Leadership
• Human-centered design
• Pathways between secondary and postsecondary education

Publications

Wilder, C. A. (2020). Implementation of Active Learning Techniques in an Undergraduate Public Relations Course: Comparing Individual Social Networks and Brand Communities. Public Relations Education, 6(1), 99–112.

Email: corrie.wilder@wsu.edu

Twenty-two years as a senior executive assistant in higher education and former network administrator for the City of Mill Creek.

Phone: 425-405-1712
Email: cheryl.blackburn@wsu.edu
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