About Us

	“As an engaged university, OSU goes beyond teaching students to form learning relationships with all Oregonians in every corner of the state. And we share our discoveries--along with our own learning--in a partnership environment where everyone contributes to solutions.”
A. Scott Reed Vice Provost for University Outreach and Engagement Director, OSU Extension Service

Mission 

With the complementary mission of learning, discovery, and engagement, Oregon State University is a powerful force for moving the country forward in the 21^st century. In keeping with this national presence and building upon the strengths of Oregon’s Land-Grant institution, University Outreach and Engagement’s mission derives its purpose from the Oregon State University mission.

Outreach and Engagement at Oregon State University enhances access to enrichment and problem solving through reciprocal relationships for the exchange of knowledge and resources in partnership with individuals, communities, businesses, industries, government, and educational institutions.

Vision

By 2020, the life of each Oregon resident will be demonstrably improved and enriched by engagement with OSU’s innovation, knowledge, and expertise.

Strategic Goals

1. Access
Provide access to innovative and relevant educational programs, research, and information resources within OSU to meet the broad range of current and future needs of individuals, businesses, and communities in our state, nation, and world.

2. Partnerships
Create and expand mutually beneficial and responsive partnerships that enhance the social, economic, and environmental well-being of individuals, organizations, and communities.

3. Scholarship
Broaden the scope of research and scholarship that emerges from and contributes to effective outreach and engagement activities.

4. Integration
Integrate outreach and engagement throughout the University with expected outcomes from each college, department, and unit.

5. Culture
Create a widely shared organizational culture that encourages, promotes, and rewards outreach and engagement activities of faculty, staff, and students.

6. Resources
Expand and increase the financial and human resources that enable success in outreach and engagement across the University.