{"id":7933,"date":"2025-04-28T15:37:46","date_gmt":"2025-04-28T22:37:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sou.edu\/president\/?page_id=7933"},"modified":"2026-06-04T10:57:28","modified_gmt":"2026-06-04T17:57:28","slug":"resources","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/sou.edu\/president\/government-relations\/resources\/","title":{"rendered":"Resources"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-quj9kt-b862b07405b91492da1de36bb8ef07df\">\n.avia-section.av-quj9kt-b862b07405b91492da1de36bb8ef07df{\nbackground-color:#f3f3f3;\nbackground-image:unset;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div id='av_section_1' aria-label='Â鶹´«Ã½ Office of the President - Neil Woolf\u2019s Page - Title Section' class='avia-section av-quj9kt-b862b07405b91492da1de36bb8ef07df main_color avia-section-default avia-no-border-styling  avia-builder-el-0  el_before_av_submenu  avia-builder-el-first  avia-bg-style-scroll container_wrap fullsize'  ><div 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https:\/\/sou.edu\/president\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/04\/Resources-Â鶹´«Ã½-Government-Relations-Â鶹´«Ã½-Oregon-University-768x329.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sou.edu\/president\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/04\/Resources-Â鶹´«Ã½-Government-Relations-Â鶹´«Ã½-Oregon-University-705x302.jpg 705w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" class=\"wp-image-7946 avia-img-lazy-loading-not-7946 avia_image  sp-no-webp\" alt=\"Resources Â鶹´«Ã½ Government Relations Â鶹´«Ã½\" decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\" itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\"  > <\/picture><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-dv531-63cc67ee2e85924616772de74cad4bdb\">\nbody .av-special-heading.av-dv531-63cc67ee2e85924616772de74cad4bdb .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-dv531-63cc67ee2e85924616772de74cad4bdb .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:28px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-dv531-63cc67ee2e85924616772de74cad4bdb .av-subheading{\nfont-size:15px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-dv531-63cc67ee2e85924616772de74cad4bdb av-special-heading-h2  avia-builder-el-8  el_after_av_image  el_before_av_textblock '><h2 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >2026 Interim Legislative Agenda<\/h2><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-30jhp9-52bf72bf8b5b3a013c527fb42173e6f5 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>The 2026 short session was a difficult environment for higher education in Oregon generally, although Â鶹´«Ã½ 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.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Leading up to the 2027 legislative session, which is scheduled to start in January 2027, Â鶹´«Ã½ is focused on several key priorities.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Throughout the interim, Â鶹´«Ã½ is committed to:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Working with the state legislature as well as the Higher Education Coordinating Commission to secure the bridge funding allocated that will ensure operations for the 2026-27 school year.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Developing and maintaining clear lines of communication between Â鶹´«Ã½ and key stakeholders that include students, faculty, staff, community members, and workforce partners.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Bringing our commitment to strong collaboration, innovation\u00a0 and accountability to support \u201cthe new Â鶹´«Ã½\u201d.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">We are committed to supporting Â鶹´«Ã½ 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. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-ma1lc2x1-af1fe2aec54ed5f5ca08e8f3b54abd13\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-ma1lc2x1-af1fe2aec54ed5f5ca08e8f3b54abd13{\npadding-bottom:20px;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-ma1lc2x1-af1fe2aec54ed5f5ca08e8f3b54abd13 .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-ma1lc2x1-af1fe2aec54ed5f5ca08e8f3b54abd13 .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:28px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-ma1lc2x1-af1fe2aec54ed5f5ca08e8f3b54abd13 .av-subheading{\nfont-size:15px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-ma1lc2x1-af1fe2aec54ed5f5ca08e8f3b54abd13 av-special-heading-h2  avia-builder-el-10  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_textblock '><h2 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Get Involved!<\/h2><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-mpzssc78-549fa77a49112c6faa85a6ea5fbf5851 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>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 Â鶹´«Ã½ to manage its cashflow and maintain operations through the 2026-27 Academic Year.<\/p>\n<p>Friends of Â鶹´«Ã½ are encouraged to contact legislators to offer support for the release of the funds. Sample messaging and a mailing list can be found <a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/drive\/folders\/170g7DBiIxydg6ZH57mE2JFedmRe5Zqwd?usp=sharing\">here.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-av_heading-c9988e78ea072ef87f83df055c52a61b\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-av_heading-c9988e78ea072ef87f83df055c52a61b{\npadding-bottom:20px;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-av_heading-c9988e78ea072ef87f83df055c52a61b .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-av_heading-c9988e78ea072ef87f83df055c52a61b .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:28px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-av_heading-c9988e78ea072ef87f83df055c52a61b .av-subheading{\nfont-size:15px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-av_heading-c9988e78ea072ef87f83df055c52a61b av-special-heading-h2  avia-builder-el-12  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_textblock '><h2 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Additional Resources<\/h2><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-ma1lflb3-2381c0418d866d98b9370810ab1e2c0f '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h3>The Importance of Advocacy<\/h3>\n<p>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 Â鶹´«Ã½\u2019s success in the Oregon Legislature <a href=\"\/president\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/04\/The-Importance-of-Advocacy.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3>How Tuition is Determined<\/h3>\n<p>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? <a href=\"\/president\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/04\/How-Tuition-is-Determined.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Click here<\/a> for more information on the tuition-setting process at Oregon public universities.<\/p>\n<h3>Expenditures and Revenue for Â鶹´«Ã½<\/h3>\n<p>Where does Â鶹´«Ã½\u2019s revenue come from? And what does it go towards? <a href=\"\/president\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/04\/Perceived-Cost-of-Higher-Ed-Flyer.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Here<\/a> is a general overview of revenues and expenses at Â鶹´«Ã½.<\/p>\n<h3>Legislative Process 101<\/h3>\n<p>Wondering who your Â鶹´«Ã½ Oregon legislators are? Curious about the lawmaking process? <a href=\"https:\/\/sou.edu\/president\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/08\/Legislative-Process-101.pdf\">Click here<\/a> for a <span style=\"font-weight: 400\">brief overview of the state legislative process.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Higher Education Across the State and Nation<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The landscape of higher education is shifting across the nation. As enrollment trends change universities must adapt to improve relevance and efficiency. Â鶹´«Ã½ relies on a multitude of reports and data to inform our decision making. Click <a href=\"https:\/\/sou.edu\/president\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2026\/05\/Higher-Education-Across-the-State-and-Nation.pdf\">here<\/a> to explore critical reports.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/p><\/div><div  class='flex_column av-8yv41p-e842408ed0ea0de3a34ef703eaa2de89 av_one_fifth  avia-builder-el-14  el_after_av_three_fifth  avia-builder-el-last  flex_column_div  '     ><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><!-- close content main div --><\/div><\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-7g73a5-2a43c0b427ac28ba48db7209a1d3f0f3\">\n.avia-section.av-7g73a5-2a43c0b427ac28ba48db7209a1d3f0f3{\nbackground-color:#b31d22;\nbackground-image:unset;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div id='av_section_3'  class='avia-section av-7g73a5-2a43c0b427ac28ba48db7209a1d3f0f3 main_color avia-section-default avia-no-border-styling  avia-builder-el-15  el_after_av_section  avia-builder-el-last  get-faded-back avia-bg-style-scroll container_wrap fullsize'  ><div 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