Megan Hughes

Academic Advisor
megan.hughes [at] oregonstate.edu

Office: 541-737-6201

Cordley Hall

Cordley Hall 2205

2701 SW Campus Way

Corvallis, OR 97331

What I do:

Academic Advisor of undergraduate programs for the Department of Botany & Plant Pathology

Botany majors & minors (Corvallis & Ecampus)
Biological Data Science majors & minors (Corvallis)

Areas of interest:

Student success
Supporting veteran and military students

To make an appointment:

OSU
- Current advisees (only) use BeaverHub
- Botany: Change major or add minor (only) complete "Advising Appt Request" form
- Biological Data Sciences: Change major or add minor (only) complete "Advising Appt Request" form
Non-OSU
- Prospective students (non-OSU only) use Bookings

ON LEAVE (unavailable during this time): 11/1/2025-1/25/2026

Coverage during my absence:

Botany
- Current students:
  - Corvallis majors and minors: Sue Queisser
  - Ecampus majors and minors: [email protected]
- Prospective students: [email protected]
Biological Data Sciences:
- Current students: Jeff Chang
- Prospective Students: [email protected]

Additional Assistance:

Department of Botany and Plant Pathology - phone: 541-737-3451
College of Agricultural Sciences, Director of Advising
Registrar's Office
Admissions Office
Financial Aid Office

At OSU

Affiliated with:

Botany and Plant Pathology

Headquarters:

OSU Main Campus

Career Links:

Botany undergraduate degree

Biological Data Sciences undergraduate degree

Courses Taught:

Instructor:

FW 107 Orientation to Fisheries & Wildlife (Ecampus - S 2013)
ALS 116 Academic Success (Corvallis - W 2012)

Assistant Instructor:

ANS 191 Beginner Riding (Corvallis - S 2000, F 2000, W 2001, S 2001, F 2001, W 2002, S 2002)

Peer Leader:

ALS 111 OSU Odyssey (Corvallis - F 2000, F 2001, W 2001)

Beyond OSU

Personal Interests:

Favorite gardens:

Rose Garden (Corvallis, OR, USA)
The Oregon Garden (Silverton, OR, USA)
Portland Japanese Garden (Portland, OR, USA)
Lan Su Chinese Garden (Portland, OR, USA)
Washington Park - International Rose Test Garden (Portland, OR, USA)
Huntsville Botanical Garden (Huntsville, AL, USA)
Chelsea Physic Garden (London, UK)
Kew, Royal Botanical Gardens (London, UK)
Hidcote Manor & Garden (Cotswolds, UK)
Alnwick Castle - Poison Garden (Alnwick, UK)

Professional Accomplishments

Employment:

Oregon State University:

Academic Advisor, Botany & Plant Pathology Department, July 2024-present
Academic Advisor, Fisheries & Wildlife Sciences Department, September 2011-September 2018
Office Specialist 2, Registrar's Office, June 2008-September 2011
Assistant Coach, Horse Center, September 1999-June 2002
Student Worker, Poultry Research Center, June 1999-June 2002
Peer Leader, First Year Experience Program, September 2000-March 2002

Education:

Ed. M. 2012, College Student Services Administration, Academic Advising focus, Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR
B.S. 2002, Animal Science, Equine Sciences option, Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR

Service:

Oregon State University:

Salesforce Advisor Link Pilot Program Committee - 2017

OSU College of Agricultural Science:

Scholarship Committee - 2017, 2018

OSU Department of Botany & Plant Pathology:

Curriculum Committe - 2024-2025
Curriculum Committe - 2025-2026

OSU Department of Fisheries & Wildlife Sciences:

FW Ecampus Academic Advisor Hiring Committee - 2017, 2013, 2012
Hatfield Marine Science Center Fall Program Committee - 2015-2016
Outreach and Web Communications Committee - 2015-2016
Space Committee - 2012-2013
Curriculum Committee - 2011-2013

My Awards

Honors and Awards:

2013 - The Student Learning and Success Team Award (Oregon State University)
2011 - Vice Provost Award for Excellence in Program Support, Team Award (Oregon State University)

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