Staff
The Odyssey Director is the backbone of the Odyssey program. The Director is involved in pretty much every "piece" of the Odyssey "pie". Some responsibilities include hiring leaders and captains, developing and setting up both the Beginning and Opening Week Schedules, organizing locations and presenters, and overseeing all aspects of the Odyssey program. The Director work as a team to make the Odyssey experience a success and enjoyable for you.
Debbie Gray Patton, Odyssey Director
Assistant Dean of Students

Debbie's primary responsibility is working with Odyssey, the new student orientation. She also assists with the Code of Conduct process and medical withdrawals. She is currently the adviser to Panhellenic. Originally from Iowa, she has lived in Wisconsin since 1995. She is married with two children. She loves to shop, watch the Iowa Hawkeyes play, and spend time with her children. Debbie can be contacted at graypatt@uwosh.edu or Dempsey 125.
Odyssey Captains
The Odyssey Captains are the organizers of your Odyssey experience. They are UW Oshkosh students who were chosen to lead this program. Their goal is to make your Odyssey, your transition to college, informational and fun. Each Captain is in charge of a different group of Odyssey Leaders. The Captains play a vital role during The Beginning assisting in your first transition to the University.
Odyssey Leaders
These are students who have volunteered their time to be a part of the Odyssey Experience. Many of them have been Odyssey Leaders before, so this is not the first time they have been part of the Odyssey Experience. Others enjoyed their experience last year and decided to give their time to make this years Odyssey Experience as good as theirs.
University of Wisconsin Oshkosh Student Orientation
Odyssey 2013 is sponsored by the Offices of the Provost/Vice Chancellor
and the Dean of Students

