Digital Engagement, Marketing, and Information Technology (DEM&IT)

Driving Enrollment Growth Through Digital Strategy, Marketing, and Technology

Digital Engagement, Marketing, and Information Technology (DEM&IT) integrates strategy, systems, and experience to connect prospective students to Oregon State University—from first awareness through enrollment.

As a centralized unit within Enrollment Management, DEM&IT leads the university’s efforts to strengthen enrollment outcomes, improve the prospective student experience, and align digital, marketing, and technology capabilities across undergraduate, graduate, and Ecampus pathways.

What We Do

Enrollment Growth & Marketing Strategy

Lead institution-wide enrollment marketing strategy to drive demand, increase qualified leads, and improve yield across all student populations.

Digital Experience & User Journey

Design and optimize the prospective student experience across web platforms and digital touchpoints, ensuring accessibility, usability, and performance.

CRM & Student Communications (Slate)

Lead CRM strategy and communications in partnership with Admissions, Graduate Education, Ecampus, and college partners to improve engagement, conversion, and student success.

Data, Analytics & Optimization

Develop attribution models, reporting frameworks, and performance insights to inform strategy and continuously improve outcomes.

Systems & Integration

Support and enhance the technology ecosystem that enables recruitment, communications, and enrollment operations, in coordination with central IT and campus partners.

Why It Matters

DEM&IT’s work directly supports Oregon State’s enrollment and institutional goals by:

  • Increasing enrollment, yield, and student persistence
  • Improving the prospective student experience from discovery through enrollment
  • Aligning marketing, communications, and digital strategy across the university
  • Strengthening return on investment through data-informed decision-making

How We Work

DEM&IT operates as a centralized strategy and delivery unit that integrates efforts across Enrollment Management and the broader university.

We:

  • Lead enterprise-level initiatives that impact enrollment growth and student experience
  • Partner with functional experts across colleges and administrative units
  • Scale effective strategies, tools, and practices across the institution

Team Structure

DEM&IT is organized around integrated functional areas that support enrollment strategy, execution, and performance.

UX & Digital Experience

Web strategy, UX/UI design, content strategy, and digital accessibility

CRM & Marketing Operations

Slate development, communications strategy, journey design, and automation

Marketing & Engagement

Campaign strategy, lead generation, digital marketing, and outreach

Analytics & Insights

Reporting, dashboards, attribution modeling, and performance optimization

Systems & Integration

Technical solutions, data flow coordination, and system alignment in partnership with central IT

Dan Crouch
Dan Crouch
Executive Director Digital Engagement, Marketing, and IT
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Austin Harris
Communications Coordinator
Jordan Lyman
Jordan Lyman
Analyst Programmer
Jonathon Metcalf
Jonathon Metcalf
Senior Technical Engineer
Eliot Nix
Eliot Nix
Analyst Programmer
Stefany Terrell
Stefany Terrell
Associate Director of Application Development
Jonathan Thornton
Jonathan Thornton
Slate CRM Manager
Ben Todd
Ben Todd
Graduate CRM Manager
Blake Vawter
Blake Vawter
Director of Enrollment Marketing, Communications, and Digital Media

Partner With DEM&IT

DEM&IT partners with colleges and administrative units to advance enrollment goals and improve the student experience.

Engage with our team to:

  • Develop or refine recruitment and marketing strategies
  • Improve digital experiences and conversion outcomes
  • Align communications and CRM efforts
  • Leverage data and analytics to inform decision-making

Contact DEM&IT

DEM&IT partners with colleges and administrative units to advance enrollment goals and improve the prospective student experience.

We engage with partners in two primary ways depending on the nature of the need:

Start a Conversation

For new ideas, strategic initiatives, or exploratory discussions, email our team to begin a conversation.

Request Work

For defined requests or support needs, submit a ticket to help us route, prioritize, and track work effectively:

Submit a request