Robert W. Chick was the first Dean of Students at Oregon State University. Chick founded the College Student Services Administration program in 1966, becoming the Vice President for Student Affairs.
Robert W. MacVicar was president of Oregon State University from 1970-1986. MacVicar was also a professor of chemistry and tripled the size of the university's budget. During his years as president, the size of the campus increased with 23 additional buildings.
Chih H. Wang was a founding member of the Department of Nuclear Engineering and Radiation Center. Wang received his Ph.D. from Oregon State University and in 1964 became the Director of the Radiation Center.