Administration

Mission

Southern Oregon University is an inclusive campus community dedicated to student success, intellectual growth, and responsible global citizenship.

Commitments

Southern Oregon University is committed to

• a challenging and practical liberal arts education centered on student learning, accessibility, and civic engagement;
• academic programs, partnerships, public service, outreach, sustainable practices, and economic development activities that address regional needs such as health and human services, business, and education; and
• outstanding programs that draw on and enrich our unique arts community and bioregion.

Policy Statement on Equal Opportunity

Southern Oregon University affirms and actively promotes the rights of all individuals to equal opportunity in education and employment at this institution without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, age, religion, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other extraneous consideration not directly and substantively related to effective performance. This policy implements all applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and executive orders.

Affirmative Action Statement

Southern Oregon University is committed to providing equal opportunity in its recruitment, admissions, educational programs, activities, and employment without discrimination on the basis of age, disability, national origin, race, color, marital status, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. Affirmative Action Officers: Dean of Students (Students): 541-552-6223; Associate Provost (Faculty): 541-552-6114; and Associate Vice President for Human Resources (Administrators and Classified Staff): 541-552-6514. Southern Oregon University, 1250 Siskiyou Blvd., Ashland, OR 97520. Campus information: 541-552-7672.