Thomas Arce
Director of Student Involvement & Belonging
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Biography

Thomas A. Arce, M.Ed. (pronouns: they/them) proudly grew up in Gary, Indiana. Thomas attended The University of Iowa for undergraduate studies and earned a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Certificate in Critical Cultural Competence. Completed graduate studies at Iowa State University, where they earned a Master of Education in Educational Leadership & Policy Studies and a Certificate in Social Justice Education. Thomas has worked over twelve years in higher education among functional areas: admissions & enrollment management, academic affairs curriculum development & teaching, fraternity and sorority life, housing & residence life, student activities, LGBTQ+ student services, and multicultural & international student services. Thomas has worked at Iowa State University, Grinnell College, Southern Oregon University, The University of Iowa, and currently at Oregon Tech promoting student success initiatives in the Division of Student Affairs.