The Issues of Higher Education for Oregon State University
Oregon State University is the state’s leading public research university, the state’s Land Grant university, and one of only two universities in the U.S. to have Sea Grant, Space Grant and Sun Grant designations. Oregon State University is also the only university in Oregon to hold both the Carnegie Foundation’s top designation for research institutions and its prestigious Community Engagement classification.
But this tells us where OSU has been, not where it’s going. The Beaver Caucus is a group dedicated to lifting our beloved university to even greater heights. To do that, Oregon needs to invest in its institutions of higher education. It’s up to OSU alumni and friends to hold them accountable to this goal.
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Top Issues
Reinvest in the OSU Statewide Public Service Programs
OSU’s statewide service programs, including the Extension Service, Agriculture Experiment Stations and Forest Research...
Public University Support Fund (PUSF)
In the midst of a pandemic, Oregon faces tough economic choices despite unexpected stability in recent revenue...
Crucial Phase II Updates to Cordley Hall
Cordley Hall is one of the largest teaching and lab buildings on the Corvallis campus and has not been...
All Issues
Reinvest in the OSU Statewide Public Service Programs
OSU’s statewide service programs, including the Extension Service, Agriculture Experiment Stations and Forest Research...
Public University Support Fund (PUSF)
In the midst of a pandemic, Oregon faces tough economic choices despite unexpected stability in recent revenue...
Crucial Phase II Updates to Cordley Hall
Cordley Hall is one of the largest teaching and lab buildings on the Corvallis campus and has not been...
Expansion of OSU-Cascades – Development of Student Success Center
OSU-Cascades continues to grow to meet the higher education demands of one of Oregon’s fastest growing regions. The...
Investment in Oregon Higher Education
During the 2019 Oregon legislative session, the Beaver Caucus will work hard to continue and increase state...
Development of the OSU Arts and Education Complex
In April 2017, Oregon State University announced plans for a new arts and education complex. The project will provide...
Expansion of OSU-Cascades
Governor Kate Brown’s budget for 2018 was released recently and she’s recommending the Legislature approve $39 million...
Continuing Reinvestment in Oregon Higher Education
In the wake of the 2007 recession, the Oregon State Legislature began divesting from higher education. But the 2015...
Expanding and Modernizing OSU’s Campus
Continued Expansion of OSU Cascades In September 2016, Oregon State University celebrated the grand opening of OSU...
Investing in Research and OSU Statewides
Developing a University Research Fighting Fund Fulfillment of funding for research infrastructure and developing a...