"My vision is of a university so thoroughly engaged with its community...that people throughout the region refer to it as 'our university'." - PSU President Daniel O. Bernstine

In keeping with the Portland State University motto "Let Knowledge Serve the City," Community-University Partnerships marshals support for over 400 faculty, 7,800 students, and 1,000 community partners via community-based learning (CBL) and other civic engagement initiatives to address specific and compelling issues locally, regionally and worldwide. In his "Letter from the Director", Kevin Kecskes introduces strategies and partnerships involving PSU and the Portland metropolitan region and beyond.

 

PSU lauded in U.S News & World Report's "America's Best Colleges"

text descriptionFor the fourth year in a row, Portland State University's community-based learning curriculum is among the best in the nation according to U.S. News & World Report. Portland State is ranked among the top public institutions nationally under the section "Choosing a School: Programs to look for" in five categories: Service-Learning, Learning Communities, Internship/Co-ops, First-year Experience, and Senior Capstone. View the rankings.

 

American Democracy Project 2005 National Conference

Portland State was recently featured as a leading institution for civic engagement and community-based learning at the 2nd Annual American Democracy Project National Conference. View statements and presentations from the conference.

 

Publication Opportunity: Civic Education

This publication will be an addition to a growing body of literature that focuses on strategies that can be used inside traditional classrooms and in community-based applied settings that help to develop civic knowledge, skills, and attitudes among students. This publication grows out of a significant effort undertaken by faculty and staff in higher education institutions throughout Oregon. View full proposal information. GUIDE TO RECIPROCAL PARTNERSHIPS.

GUIDE TO RECIPROCAL PARTNERSHIPS.