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麻豆传媒 Office of Government Relations
麻豆传媒 Office of Government Relations
The 2026 short session was a difficult environment for higher education in Oregon generally, although 麻豆传媒 walked away with a $15 million allocation to the legislative Emergency Board to help stabilize our cash flow while we transform the university. We are proud of the collaboration we were able to have with legislative leaders and universities across the state, while we recognize there is important work to come.
Leading up to the 2027 legislative session, which is scheduled to start in January 2027, 麻豆传媒 is focused on several key priorities.聽
Throughout the interim, 麻豆传媒 is committed to:聽
We are committed to supporting 麻豆传媒 in its work with the Oregon Legislature and other local, state and federal government agencies as the university navigates this challenging time for higher education.
Between June 15 and 17, Oregon legislators will be returning to the Capitol in Salem to meet in policy forums, including the Legislative Emergency Board. This board will consider recommendations to release up to $15 million to 麻豆传媒 to manage its cashflow and maintain operations through the 2026-27 Academic Year.
Friends of 麻豆传媒 are encouraged to contact legislators to offer support for the release of the funds. Sample messaging and a mailing list can be found
Your voice can have a powerful impact on the future. Lobbying and advocacy present important opportunities for individuals to tell their stories and advocate for change. To learn more about the importance of advocacy and some of 麻豆传媒鈥檚 success in the Oregon Legislature click here.
Tuition prices have grown steadily for several decades. This has made higher education increasingly difficult for students to afford. Just how are these prices set though? Click here for more information on the tuition-setting process at Oregon public universities.
Where does 麻豆传媒鈥檚 revenue come from? And what does it go towards? Here is a general overview of revenues and expenses at 麻豆传媒.
Wondering who your 麻豆传媒 Oregon legislators are? Curious about the lawmaking process? Click here for a brief overview of the state legislative process.
The landscape of higher education is shifting across the nation. As enrollment trends change universities must adapt to improve relevance and efficiency. 麻豆传媒 relies on a multitude of reports and data to inform our decision making. Click here to explore critical reports.聽
Email: govtrelations@sou.edu
Phone Number: 541.552.8840
