How the Strategic Plan is Impacting PSU

strategicplanThe Portland State University Board of Trustees approved our strategic plan in December 2015.

Some have expressed that we went through a large-scale, campus–wide planning effort, and spent a lot of time and money, but are skeptical that little will change as a result of the plan and it will be business as usual.

I share with you some of the work and prioritization taken place in the last few months to demonstrate the plan’s strong impact.

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24 Hour Countdown for Flexible Degree Open Comment

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There are 24 hours left for public commenting on all Concept Proposals for the reTHINK PSU: Flexible Degrees RFP. Proposals submitted by your colleagues include a Bachelors in Urban and Public Affairs, a Minor in Sustainability, a Degree in Sociology and a Certificate in Collaborative Governance.

You can view and comment on all Concept Proposals by visiting http://flexibledegrees.pdx.edu/. The faculty submitting proposals, the team at the Office of Academic Innovation and the Academic Leadership Team will find feedback your feedback valuable as the proposals are further developed and strengthened.

What is a Flexible degree?

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