Tom Huelsbeck

Campus Life Responsibilities
Overall Supervision and Leadership for the Department of Campus Life 

Additional Responsibilities
Supervision of Executive Director of Campus Safety & Emergency Management
Leadership role for the Division of Student Life with Emergency Management, Crisis Response, and Budgeting
Participate on the University Budget Advisory Committee
Advise the Student Committee charged with management of the Student Activities & Resources Fee (SARF) and facilitate related processes
Serve as secondary Advisor to the Associated Students of Pacific Lutheran University
Serve on Student Life Council

Tom’s commitment to PLU includes over three decades of work in a variety of roles and experiences.  He is also a parent, spouse and son-in-law of proud PLU alumni. Tom is pleased to call PLU home. A particular area of emphasis for Tom is how best to provide quality customer service in the PLU higher education context. Our students are unique individuals with varying needs and circumstances who deserve a high level of care, which sometimes includes assisting them through challenging learning experiences.

Tom enjoys reading novels and newspapers. Originally from Wisconsin, Tom is a staunch Tacoma area advocate. When away from the office he looks to explore and take advantage of local opportunities with his family and friends.