Mark Van Steeter

Mark Van Steeter serves as an Associate Professor in the Department of Geography at Western Oregon University in Monmouth, Oregon. His office is located in BELL 216 with contactable hours Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 2:00-3:00 PM, reachable via phone at (503) 838-8855 or email vanstem@wou.edu.

He earned his Ph.D. in Geography from the University of Colorado, Boulder in 1996, establishing his academic foundation in geographical sciences. His departmental affiliation places him within the university's academic structure under the oversight of Dr. Michael McGlade, Chair of the Sustainability Department (BELL 211, mcgladm@wou.edu, 503-838-8381).

Research interests center on Geography with specialized focus in Environmental Geography and Sustainability, reflecting alignment with the university's Sustainability Department initiatives. This interdisciplinary approach connects geographical analysis to contemporary environmental challenges and sustainable resource management practices.

As a faculty member at Western Oregon University, Dr. Van Steeter operates within an institution that acknowledges its location on traditional Kalapuya homelands and maintains strict non-discrimination policies covering race, gender, disability, and other protected categories under Title IX and federal regulations.