Oregon State University
PA-6: Support for Underrepresented Groups

Diversity & Cultural Engagement (DCE) is the place where we bridge differences and build community. We provide opportunities for Oregon State University students to engage in shaping a better self and a better world.

The DCE mission: As a cornerstone of OSU's student diversity efforts, DCE 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 free counseling services.

Financial support for underrepresented groups 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. http://oregonstate.edu/admissions/sites/default/files/AcademicScholarships.pdf

At Oregon State University, clinicians from Student Health Services and Counseling and Psychological Services work together to provide multi-disciplinary, student-centered care to our students. OSU's Transgender Care website includes links to a variety of resources: http://studenthealth.oregonstate.edu/clinical-services/transgender-care

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.

These options are available to all members of the university community; however some of the specific policies and procedures may vary based on your relationship to the university. For a detailed description of these options, please visit the link below.

Although there are not fields for it below, the following information pertains to the last two parameters for this credit: housing options to accommodate the special needs of transgender and transitioning students and inventory of gender neutral bathrooms.

Gender Inclusive Housing Options:
http://oregonstate.edu/uhds/sites/default/files/gender_inclusive_living_brochure.pdf

Inventories of gender neutral bathrooms:
https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/viewer?mid=zMcjgeYvj4hU.kbBfYOsNKV8k