Pam Buchanan
Administrative Secretary
Pamela Buchanan serves as the Administrative Secretary for the Office of Institutional Research and Planning. She graduated from Western in May 1991 with a BSBA degree double majoring in Accounting and Office Administration. She has been employed at Western since September of 1991. During her tenure at Western, Pam has worked in various areas including Academic Services, the College of Business, Cat Card Office, and Academic Affairs.
Providing general office management to the Office of Institutional Research and Planning is a key function of Pam's job. She also maintains the office calendar as well as the Director's calendar; manages the office budgets; orders supplies and equipment; reviews and forwards data requests to the appropriate office staff member; supervises work study students; and assists other office staff members with recurring and special projects.
She is a native of Jackson County and has been married to her husband, Steve Buchanan, since 1987. Their son, Tyler, was born in 1998. Pam is very active in her church serving in numerous capacities. She also enjoys cooking, music, and spending time with her family.