Dr. Robert “Keith” Hansen has been appointed as the new Director, Counseling and Mental Health Center (CMHC) for the University of Idaho. Dr. Hansen started his duties on January 6, 2025. Dr. Hansen, a licensed psychologist, has most recently served as the Interim Director of CMHC and as an Assistant Professor at University of Idaho since 2019. Additionally, he served as Coordinator for Alcohol and Other Drugs Services (AODS), and Coordinator for Biofeedback Services. He holds a Ph.D. in Psychology from George Fox University, a BS in Psychology from Portland State University and an AS in Psychology from Portland Community College.