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Watch: President Bailey’s Video Update for March 2026

wulfl — Tue, 24 Mar 2026 15:53:58 +0000

March 24, 2026 - Just one topic for this month’s video message from President Bailey, and it’s something you’ve likely heard about in recent weeks – and over the past few years. It’s the imbalance upon which �鶹��ý’s financial structure is built – along with those of most public regional universities in Oregon and around the country. The �鶹��ý Forward plan of 2023 and the Resiliency Plan of 2025 both were developed to address that imbalance, and the president emphasizes that �鶹��ý would not be operating as it is today if those efforts had not taken place. But the underlying issues persist, and are at the root of a cash-flow gap that was fully realized earlier this year. President Bailey thanks the governor, legislative leaders and others for acting quickly in this year’s legislative session to approve a special allocation for �鶹��ý that will enable the university to operate through June 2027. That measure also requires �鶹��ý to work with a consultant to develop a long-term financial and operational plan that will serve as the university’s roadmap to stability in the 2027-29 biennium and beyond. Work on the plan – which is due by the end of April – is well underway, and president Bailey asks all interested stakeholders to offer their thoughts and ideas as the plan takes shape.

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Watch: President Bailey’s Video Update for January 2026

wulfl — Tue, 20 Jan 2026 17:17:15 +0000

January 20, 2026 - Enrollment and retention – that’s the mantra at �鶹��ý, and those are the topics of this month’s video message from �鶹��ý President Rick Bailey. The state of Oregon provides about $30 million per year in funding for �鶹��ý, and the university generates about $282 million annually in economic activity – $9 for every dollar invested by the state. The university keeps that engine humming – and maintains or increases the state’s investment – by increasing the number of students it serves, and by giving those students reasons to remain at �鶹��ý through graduation. President Bailey introduces the “�鶹��ý Raider Influencer Card,” which has a QR code on the back that allows the holder of the card to waive the fee to apply at �鶹��ý. “It’s all about customer service,” he says. Then there’s the “Lollypop Moment” – lollypops with QR codes that enable students to give feedback via a Google Document for great interactions with faculty or staff members. “Project Architect” is the ongoing initiative that aims to bump up both enrollment and retention at �鶹��ý, through the mindful and daily efforts of all campus community members.

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Listen Up: Raider Up with President Rick, Episode 17

mosleyj — Wed, 31 Dec 2025 19:45:12 +0000

December 29, 2025 - �鶹��ý President Rick Bailey tackles new topics each month in this podcast hosted by Marketing & Communications student employee Jesse Reyna, a veteran with broad work experience who is studying history at �鶹��ý. President Rick and Jesse get to know each other in his month's episode, discussing their respective military careers and backgrounds, before exploring the �鶹��ý Resiliency Plan. Rick explains why the plan became necessary, what it will achieve and the great care that was taken to ensure that most students will be largely unaffected by changes.

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Watch: President Bailey’s Video Update for December 2025

wulfl — Fri, 12 Dec 2025 00:08:10 +0000

December 11, 2025 - Progress and momentum are the two themes for this month’s video message from �鶹��ý President Rick Bailey. He points out that �鶹��ý is one of just three public universities in Oregon to have a gain in overall student headcount this fall, and that lines up with a new initiative that the university will soon launch. “Project Architect” will have two primary goals: to increase enrollment among first-year students, and to increase overall retention of students – to “hold onto them and make sure they get all the support they need to get to the graduation stage,” President Bailey says. “We have to be the architects of the university we want to be.” This month’s message also touches upon �鶹��ý’s value to its region and state. A study from a few years ago found that the university generates $282 million per year in economic activity – almost nine times the $32 million �鶹��ý receives from the state’s Public University Support Fund. The governor has recently announced that she wants to elevate Oregon to be one of the nation’s top 10 business-friendly states, and President Bailey notes that the current top 10 states on that list contribute about $5,000 per year more per student in their public universities than Oregon. “Universities are the engines to make that (business-friendly ranking) happen,” he says.

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President Bailey’s Video Update for November 2025

wulfl — Mon, 03 Nov 2025 17:23:19 +0000

November 3, 2025 - �鶹��ý President Rick Bailey talks about Veterans Day, this year’s Campus Theme lectures and the university’s vision in November’s video for students, employees and community members. He urges support for �鶹��ý’s Veterans Resource Center – especially with Veterans Day coming on Nov. 11. “Military families have a home here at �鶹��ý,” the president says. He explains �鶹��ý’s Campus Theme – a year-long series of lectures that will focus this year on the pursuit of happiness. “I think everyone who’s watching this knows we could use a little more happiness in our lives,” he says. He then address the vision for �鶹��ý’s future, acknowledging that the university is best known recently for its efforts to become more resilient. He adds that the campus must also be recognized for the love and respect that is shown to all, and the fact that every student and employee can find acceptance and cohorts of others with similar interests.

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President Bailey’s Video Update for October 2025

wulfl — Fri, 10 Oct 2025 16:57:58 +0000

October 9, 2025 - The October video message from �鶹��ý President Rick Bailey comes directly from the climbing wall at the �鶹��ý Student Recreation Center, and he starts by pointing out the symbolism of the location. “We need to climb,” he says. “We need to chart a better future.” Part of that is a new enrollment plan designed to improve both recruitment and retention of students. Another part is the university’s new financial management plan, which will help build a stronger and more resilient �鶹��ý – a university more capable of withstanding future challenges. “Those are … footholds and handholds on this wall,” President Bailey says. He also offers a shout-out to all who had a part in the alumni events during �鶹��ý’s homecoming weekend, and for the recent recognition of a deserving student-athlete. And he talks about discourse, and the need for civility and respect. “It’s not about how much we agree on things,” he says. “We need to not just tolerate but celebrate our differences.”

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Watch: �鶹��ý President Rick Bailey’s September 2025 Update

wulfl — Fri, 19 Sep 2025 20:34:27 +0000

September 19, 2025 - �鶹��ý President Rick Bailey addresses three topics in his September video for students, employees and community members. First, he describes the university’s Resiliency Plan as a response to “incredibly challenging times” that call for “bold and innovative ideas,” and says the plan will result in a “more focused, responsive and resilient” university. He then takes time to congratulate and celebrate �鶹��ý’s Digital Cinema Program, which has been included for the second consecutive year in MovieMaker Magazine’s list of the top 30 film schools in the U.S. And he invites everyone to join him in savoring the opening of fall term. “Seeing that energy on campus is really nourishing, and a reminder of why we do what we do.”

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Watch: �鶹��ý President Rick Bailey’s August 2025 Update

wulfl — Tue, 05 Aug 2025 16:56:20 +0000

August 5, 2025 - Dr. Rick Bailey, president of �鶹��ý, explains that the university's declaration of financial exigency may sound alarming, but it's actually a proactive and collaborative step taken in partnership with the faculty union. He emphasizes that �鶹��ý is not closing, not declaring bankruptcy, and remains fully operational. Instead, this decision is part of a broader, strategic transformation to safeguard the university’s future and protect students. By embracing this process openly and constructively, �鶹��ý is working to ensure long-term stability, resilience, and continued service to its community.

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Listen: Raider Up with President Rick, Episode 16

Sean Glassford — Fri, 06 Jun 2025 21:20:02 +0000

June 6, 2025 - �鶹��ý President Rick Bailey touches on new topics each month in the “Raider Up” podcast, moderated by Marketing and Communications student employee Susie Dale, a UK exchange student studying English at �鶹��ý. This month's topics are a look back from the end of the academic year at what has been learned and accomplished, and a look ahead to what may be in store for students in the fall – from progress on sustainability and older student housing, to more fantastic academics and student support.

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Watch: �鶹��ý President Rick Bailey’s June 2025 Update

wulfl — Tue, 03 Jun 2025 18:15:38 +0000

June 3, 2025 - We’re in the run-up to our “favorite day of the year,” and President Rick Bailey has a new video message – from Raider Stadium, the venue for �鶹��ý’s June 14 Commencement – to help keep our campus and community informed. has two topics for this month’s video message to campus and the community. As for that favorite day, President Bailey says “we all witness the transformative power of education” during our annual graduation ceremonies. He also congratulates the �鶹��ý women’s softball team for winning its fourth NAIA national championship in six years – and doing to in historic fashion, by losing the first game of the tournament and then rallying to take seven in a row to win the title. “You have made us all incredibly proud,” he says. The president also lays out his plans for the summer, including choosing a partner to build and operate the “older adult living project” on the former Cascade Complex site, working on the university’s “�鶹��ý Thrive” strategic plan and supporting efforts to ensure �鶹��ý’s long term fiscal sustainability. He points out that Oregon has slipped to 46th nationally in state support for public universities, and says “we’ve got to do everything we can to make sure our state understands” the universal benefits of higher ed.

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