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Office of Diversity Advocacy

We recognize that diversity maximizes our potential for creativity, innovation, educational excellence and outstanding service to the community.

We honor, respect, embrace and value the unique contributions and perspectives of all students, faculty, employees, volunteers and our local and global communities.  Diversity includes age, culture, disability, gender, gender identity, national origin, military background, marital status, social class, color, race, religion, sexual orientation, and diversity of thought.

 

Draft Diversity Action Plan

With students, faculty, and staff from over one hundred countries and all fifty states, representing a broad spectrum of religions, ethnicities, tribes, sexualities, abilities, ages, identities, experiences, and genders, Portland State University (PSU) is Oregon’s most diverse campus. It is also Oregon’s largest, and has a special responsibility to serve as an exemplar for the rest of the state by seeing that diversity is represented in all facets of its enterprise. To that end, PSU renews its commitment to diversity through this Diversity Action Plan (DAP).

Click here to view the full Diversity Action Plan draft: Draft Diversit Action Plan 2_16_12.pdf  

 

Equal Access Scholarship Application

The purpose of the Equal Access Scholarship is to attract outstanding students from diverse backgrounds and experiences, including racial and ethnic backgrounds that are traditionally underrepresented in higher education. Portland State University’s Equal Access Scholars maintain good standing, contribute to the campus learning environment, and share their unique strengths and diverse perspectives through their involvement in on‐campus activities and participation in community service.

Click here to access the application: The application is a fill-able pdf, you can type directly on to the application and print. EAS Application 2012-2013 Fillable.pdf 

 

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