Business and industry are critical partners for the Oregon University System, and work in collaboration with higher education to meet the economic development and workforce needs of the state. Below is information on active broad-based industry partnerships.
- Engineering and Technology Industry Council (ETIC)
The mission of ETIC is to advance engineering and technology postsecondary education throughout Oregon to enhance the economic climate for both the public and private sectors. It establishes success criteria and measurements for investments in these areas, makes specific investment recommendations, and monitors the results of these investments. The Industry Affairs Department of the Oregon University System provides staff support for the Engineering and Technology Industry Council. The Engineering and Technology Industry Council (ETIC) was established in 1997 by the Oregon Legislature through SB 504 to establish criteria and measurements that will be used for determining investments made from the Oregon Engineering Education Investment Fund.
- Oregon Metals Initiative, Inc. (OMI)
A consortium of metals industry companies and research institutions that pursues research to improve the long-term competitiveness of the metals industry and the research infrastructure in Oregon.
- Oregon Pre-Engineering and Applied Sciences Strategic Planning Summit (OPAS)
This program in 2005 brought industry and educational leaders together from throughout Oregon to launch the process of crafting a statewide strategy for enhancing pre-engineering and applied sciences education in Oregon. OPAS delegates and committees are working to refine and implement a strategic plan based on the recommendations arising from the Summit. OPAS is a partnership of industry, private citizens and the state’s public educational sectors.
- GET REAL: Explore Computer Science & Engineering
The GET REAL campaign is a partnership between OUS, Oregon high school teachers, and many of Oregon’s top industries to provide college and career information about the field of computer science to high school students. The effort is managed through ETIC.
- OCKED Archive:
Oregon Council for Knowledge and Economic Development operated in partnership with OUS prior to 2005. Oregon Innovation Council (“Oregon InC”) was convened in 2005 and is a division of the Oregon Economic and Community Development Department.
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