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Educational Policy and Inclusion Department


The OUS Educational Policy and Inclusion Department provides assistance to the Board and Chancellor's office divisions, and works collaboratively with campuses and external groups on broad-based activities relating to initiatives that connect Oregon's PK-20 education enterprise and the inclusion of Oregonians throughout the educational pipeline.

Community Engagement and Diversity

The Educational Policy and Inclusion Department is responsible for planning and policy development that align with the Board’s priorities. OUS community relations and diversity efforts are designed to support Oregon communities, address the needs of an increasingly diverse society, promote educational opportunity, and enhance campus teaching/learning environments. For details on the Department’s range of initiatives and publications, go to the Community Engagement and Diversity page (see link to right).

Teacher Education

The Educational Policy and Inclusion Department develops and coordinates policy directives related to the preparation of Oregon teachers through the public universities. The Department also coordinates efforts to inform Oregonians on pathways to become Oregon K-12 educators. For details on the Educational Policy and Inclusion Department’s K-12 teacher education efforts and publications, go to Teacher Education (see link to right).

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