Oregon State University
PA-6: Support for Underrepresented Groups

The Office of Intercultural Student Services (ISS) exists to provide a more fluid and dynamic organization for the inter­section­alities of race, gender, class, ethnic identity, and ability in a more comprehensive and engaging approach. Although these resources are focused on students, they are also available to faculty and staff. http://oregonstate.edu/dept/iss/about The ISS mission: As a cornerstone of OSU's student diversity efforts, Intercultural Student Services is committed to the overall development of under-served students. We create and advocate for inclusive and educationally purposeful initiatives that enhance deep learning, academic success, cross-cultural fluency and self-efficacy by fostering a climate that supports social equality, community engagement, and global membership. Additionally for students, OSU Counseling and Psychological Services provides counseling services for free as needed. Financial support is provided by the Diversity Achievement Award. It is a competitive award offered to entering undergraduate freshman and transfer students aimed at building upon the diversity and educational goals of the university. Evaluation of award application and financial need are also factored into selection process.

All members of the university community may raise complaints of discrimination, harassment, and bullying with the Office of Equity and Inclusion. Individuals who feel they are being treated unfairly because of a protected status or in retaliation for engaging in a protected activity, or individuals who believe they are subjected to behavior that rises to the level of bullying should feel free to come to the Office of Equity and Inclusion to talk through the situation and may do so without entering into the complaint process. The Office of Equity and Inclusion provides several options for responding to such complaints: Informal: The process of gathering information either to help establish a suspicion of discrimination or retaliation or to attempt to resolve a disagreement without following a formal complaint process. Formal: The process of investigating a case of alleged discrimination or retaliation and making a determination as to whether or not either has occurred and, where appropriate, providing a resolution to the complaint.