Archived Student Email Logs 2020-2021

Dear OSU-Cascades community, 

We are excited to share that this week Deschutes County expanded eligibility for the COVID-19 vaccination to include Phase 1B, Group 7. Group 7 includes frontline workers as defined by the Centers for Disease Control. Please be aware that frontline workers can include university frontline workers and student frontline workers.

With this announcement, if you live in Deschutes, Crook or Jefferson counties and if you have not already pre-registered, we encourage you to pre-register for your COVID-19 vaccination. Oregon State University strongly encourages all members of the university community to receive a COVID-19 vaccine when available per Oregon Health Authority’s distribution schedule.  

Pre-registration is available through a partnership between the counties and the St. Charles Health System. Vaccinations are offered at a mass clinic at the Deschutes County Fair & Expo Center in Redmond.

To pre-register, visit www.centraloregoncovidvaccine.com.  

Everyone interested in obtaining a vaccine can pre-register. Whether you are in Group 7 or another group, by pre-registering you can be contacted when you are eligible and vaccine supply is available. Everyone age 16 and older will be eligible by May 1.  

Below are answers to frequently asked questions about pre-registration, provided by Deschutes County. 

FAQs FROM DESCHUTES COUNTY: PRE-REGISTRATION FOR VACCINATION 

I don't think I'm eligible, should I pre-register for a vaccination? 

Yes, Deschutes County encourages everyone to pre-register as soon as possible. Pre-registration is the only way to be scheduled for a vaccine appointment at the mass vaccine clinic at the Deschutes County Fair & Expo Center. 

I have already filled out the Vaccine Interest Form. Do I still need to pre-register? 

Yes. The new pre-registration form will allow you to be contacted by email and text with a unique link to schedule your vaccine appointment when you're eligible and a dose is available.  

How do I pre-register?  

Pre-register at www.centraloregoncovidvaccine.com. If you are unable to pre-register online, call 541-699-5109 to pre-register by phone. Phone assistance is available 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekdays and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on weekends. Be prepared to be placed on hold or to call back because of high call volume. 

What happens after I pre-register?  

When your group becomes eligible and a dose is available for you, you will be emailed* and texted a unique link to schedule your vaccine appointment. Registration links cannot be shared and will expire after 48 hours.  If you pre-registered by phone, you will receive a call to schedule your vaccine appointment when a vaccine is available for you. 

I have already pre-registered. Why haven’t I received a scheduling link?

Weekly vaccine allocations provided to the county are limited. The county is working to contact eligible individuals as vaccines are available.  If you have pre-registered, you are in the queue to be contacted.

*The email with your unique link may go to your junk box. Check your junk mail frequently after pre-registering or add [email protected] to your safe senders list. 

OSU has provided answers to frequently asked questions about the vaccination related to university activities at covid.oregonstate.edu/faq.   

If you live outside of the tri-county area and need to find vaccination sites, visit the State of Oregon COVID-19 Vaccine website. 

Again, I encourage all members of our campus community to take advantage of the opportunity to get vaccinated when your turn comes. Vaccines, along with personal and public health measures such as wearing face coverings, frequent hand washing, and physical distancing are the best pathway to the return of in-person activities at OSU-Cascades. 

Sincerely,

Kelly Sparks
COVID-19 Response Coordinator

Associate Vice President for Finance and Strategic Planning

Dear students,

Welcome back, Beaver Nation! Just as we did in Fall 2020 and Winter 2021, we will send a few emails during the term reminding you of important resources, deadlines, and relevant information to support your success at OSU.

Health and safety reminders:

The OSU face covering and physical distancing policies remain in place for everyone’s health and safety. Please be sure to abide by these policies when on OSU campuses or in OSU buildings.

TRACE testing:

Help OSU contribute to safer campus communities.

Corvallis and Hatfield Marine Science Center: Enroll in the TRACE OSU testing study. It is free to participate, and you receive your results within a few days of submitting your test samples. Testing for students and employees occurs on the Corvallis and at Hatfield Marine Science Center in Newport.

OSU-Cascades: Students living in the residence hall are required to participate in free weekly testing. Student workers who are required to work on-campus have the option to participate in weekly testing. Watch for weekly email invitations from TRACE OSU.

Support and success:

OSU maintains websites that list a variety of key support resources for Corvallis, Ecampus and OSU-Cascades students. Please consult these sites to assist you with technology, health needs and academic success support, among other resources.

Study spaces for Spring 2021:

With some buildings restricted during Spring 2021, please consult the following for updates on study spaces and building access:

Corvallis campus: Open buildings, reserve a study space

OSU-Cascades campus: Building hours and access. Student ID card required.

For prompt assistance or answers to COVID-specific questions, call the COVID-19 hotline: 547-737-7211.

We hope you have a great term.

Sincerely,

The Office of the Registrar

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Dear OSU-Cascades Students,

These past few weeks have been difficult, as across the nation there has been a mass shooting in Atlanta, where the majority of victims were women of Asian descent; another mass shooting at a grocery store in Boulder, Colo., and this Monday marked the beginning of the trial of Derek Chauvin, a former police officer charged with killing George Floyd. As a result, these events weigh heavily on many in our community.

As a campus, one of the three commitments in our Vision 2030 is focused on social justice. We strive for a world in which all community members and groups are able to participate fully and equally in society. On campus, we work to design programs that meet diverse needs and create an atmosphere where everyone feels physically and psychologically secure. We strive to advance these goals every day.

These events and their news coverage are likely to rekindle emotions related to ongoing violence against people of color, racism and systemic inequality. Please be aware that at this time, there may be many among us who need extra space and care, and this may be especially true of Asian, Asian American, Black and African American community members, and other people of color. During this time, please cultivate empathy and care for each other. Consider that words can cause harm. Take care in how you frame conversations and provide flexibility to those who may need it during this time.

Now we want to turn to action. We have an opportunity to open dialogue within our community regarding the development of an integrated crisis intervention and safety strategy for our campus. We would like to hear your concerns, understand your values, and subsequently share thoughts on our future planning efforts. In the coming weeks, we will host listening sessions for students, faculty and staff regarding this strategy. We will be communicating times and Zoom invites soon.

In the meantime, support from a licensed counselor is free for students. Make an appointment with the OSU-Cascades counselor by e-mailing [email protected]. If you need immediate assistance, contact the Crisis YouthLine at 877-968-8491.

Now is a good time for us to reach out and check in with others. Seek help if you need it. And, above all, let’s support each other.

Sincerely,

Dr. Rebecca Johnson

Vice President

Blair Garland

Senior Director of Community Relations and Marketing

Dr. Andrew Ketsdever

Dean of Academic Affairs

Brittany Preston

Director of Admissions and Recruitment

Jane Reynolds

Executive Director of Student Success

Kelly Sparks

Associate Vice President, Finance & Strategic Planning

Oregon State University Community Members,

The OSU Board of Trustees recognizes that the last few weeks have been challenging for all members of the university community. As we begin a process to appoint an interim university president, the community’s engagement is very important.

Following the resignation of King Alexander, Board Chair Rani Borkar has asked me to lead the process of soliciting nominations for the interim president. I encourage you to visit a new webpage on the Board of Trustees website to provide input on the scope of the interim president position and provide names of individuals who might be considered.

We plan to solicit nominations through April 9, 2021. I also will reach out to a broad range of OSU academic and administrative leaders, Faculty Senate leadership, student leaders and other university stakeholders to engage them in the nomination process. Given the urgency in making an interim appointment, the Board will schedule a public meeting shortly after the close of the nomination period to consider and act on an appointment.

The schedule for the nomination and appointment process will be provided on the webpage following discussion at the April 2, 2021, meeting of the Board of Trustees. The webpage also will feature regular updates on the process and a set of frequently asked questions.

Later, a separate webpage will be launched regarding the search process for the university’s next permanent president. I assure you that the Board of Trustees has heard the concerns about the 2019 search and will promptly undertake a review of that process and incorporate lessons learned.

The Board looks forward to receiving your nominations for an interim president and advice on the permanent search process. 

Sincerely,

Patty Bedient

Trustee

Oregon State University

Dear Colleagues,

I write to you regarding three matters.

First, I want to be clear that sexual violence — and violence in all forms — is antithetical to Oregon State University’s values and will not be tolerated. I sincerely apologize to survivors hurt as our community has gone through a period of deep discussion, self-examination, and decision-making over the past few weeks. I recognize that for many students, faculty and staff at OSU, it has been a difficult and painful time. My first priority as acting president is to strengthen our approaches to preventing sexual violence and supporting those affected by it. I am working with university leadership, faculty, staff, and students in this regard.

Second, Professor Susan Capalbo, senior vice provost for faculty affairs, will serve as acting provost and executive vice president for the duration of my appointment as acting president. Susan and I will continue to work with the Trustees, faculty, staff, students and partners in the Foundation and Alumni Association to advance the mission of Oregon State University in a manner consistent with the principle of shared governance and with candor and transparency.

Third, as Trustee Patty Bedient wrote to you earlier today, the Board of Trustees has begun soliciting nominations for the position of interim president. It has launched a web page to receive input and nominations, which it will update with information about the schedule and process following a discussion at its April 2, 2021, meeting. The page will offer regular updates and a set of frequently asked questions.

While the past few weeks have been extraordinarily challenging, we have a strong and resilient community that is continuing the work of this great research university. I am proud to be a part of Oregon State University and look forward to working with you to advance our shared goals and aspirations.

All my best for a productive spring term.

Edward Feser

Acting President

600 Kerr Administration Building, Corvallis, Oregon, 97331

leadership.oregonstate.edu/president

Dear OSU-Cascades students, 

As you prepare to start spring term next week, be sure to explore the many resources and tips the Student Success team and OSU offer that can help you succeed: 

• Do you have classes on campus? 

• Contribute to building a safer and healthier campus community by wearing a face covering in accordance with university policy and observing physical distancing requirements, including honoring capacity and seating restrictions in classrooms. 

• Remember that student ID cards are required for building access. To get your student ID, bring your OSU ID number and a photo identification to the Mail and ID Center on the first floor of the residence hall. Building hours and access are available at osucascades.edu/covid/students. 
   

• Now is the time to order textbooks, course materials 

If you have not already, don’t delay ordering books and materials you need for your classes. Ask your instructor if you have specific questions. Options for ordering include:  

• Purchase or rent via the OSU Beaverstore  
• Reserve from the OSU-Cascades Library  

• Laptop/Equipment loans 

The OSU-Cascades Library has equipment like headphones and laptops available for loan. Find equipment through 1Search or contact the OSU-Cascades librarian. 

• Need technical assistance? 

Go to the Information Services website, where you’ll find orientations about your accounts at OSU, including ONID, and service information. The Service Desk provides phone help for most any technical issue. 

Free COVID-19 testing after spring break 

Watch for your email invitation from TRACE OSU. All OSU-Cascades students are invited to be tested on Tuesday, March 30 from 9 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. and Wednesday, March 31 from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. All students living in the residence hall are required to be tested within the first three days of spring term. 

My colleagues on the Enrollment Services and Student Success teams and I are here to help you progress every week this term so you stay on track academically and personally -- and earn your degree.  

Please don’t hesitate to reach out with questions or for assistance at [email protected].  

Stay healthy, 

Jane 

Jane Reynolds | she, her, hers | Executive Director of Student Success 

Oregon State University – Cascades | 541-322-3132 

OSU-Cascades community members,

The recent weeks have been challenging throughout Oregon State University, including here at OSU-Cascades. I believe that yesterday’s decision by the Board of Trustees to accept President F. King Alexander’s resignation allows us to move forward in a way that reflects and honors OSU’s values.

I appreciate that so many students, staff, faculty and senior leaders provided input to OSU’s Board of Trustees and Faculty Senate during this time. These messages served as a reminder that intimate violence is still all too common, and many in our community have been impacted. I also want to acknowledge the impact these last weeks have had on survivors, and hope that we can come together to support one another in finding healing.

OSU’s commitment to assess Title IX reporting and survivor services, and its efforts to improve survivor support services and the university’s prevention of and response to intimate violence – dating and domestic violence, sexual assault, harassment and stalking -- will also benefit OSU-Cascades. I welcome you to join this important work and contribute to a campus climate that is safe and welcoming for all.

I am proud of OSU’s values and how we work together to uphold them at OSU-Cascades. As we begin spring term next week, I ask each of us to recommit to our community values, mission and our roles in service to our community.

Sincerely,

Becky Johnson

Vice President

Message sent on behalf of OSU Board Chair Rani Borkar

Members of the OSU Community,

The most important responsibility of the Board of Trustees is to select the right leader for our university and the entire OSU community. 

When the Board of Trustees adjourned last week, we believed it was possible for President Alexander to repair the broken confidence and trust in his ability to lead OSU.

After listening to and hearing important input from diverse members of our community and reflecting on our own values and experiences, we now know that rebuilding trust is no longer possible. In response, over the weekend, the Board scheduled to meet this morning as we learned President Alexander no longer had the confidence of the OSU community. This broken trust was expressed not only by the vote of the Faculty Senate but by an outpouring of thoughtful statements from students, alumni and survivors of sexual assault.

On Sunday, President Alexander offered his resignation, effective April 1. Meeting today in public session, the OSU Board of Trustees voted to accept his resignation as president of Oregon State University.

As we move forward, I want to share three commitments to the OSU community and all Oregonians.

First, the responsibility and accountability for selecting and evaluating the president rests with this board. I pledge to work with the Board to review past procedures and to learn and improve from this experience. We can do better, and we will do better for OSU. 

Second, looking ahead, I will ask the Board to consider what best represents an inclusive selection process for future presidents that is informed by what we have learned from this experience and reflects the culture and values of OSU.

Third, in recent years, OSU has made important progress in our Title IX and survivor support programs. This work is never done. There is always room for improvement. We hear and are moved by the courageous survivors who stepped forward to share their experiences of sexual assault and those who have been harmed by recent events and may question the university’s commitment. We support you and will continue to work to earn your trust.

Oregon State University is committed to public higher education and to provide for the prosperity and wellness of all. We serve the needs of Oregonians, our nation and the world and are guided by our values of accountability, transparency and compassion. In everything we do, this university and its board must act with integrity. We admit when we make mistakes, and we always seek to improve.  This has been our past for 152 years, and it will continue to be our future.

I thank the OSU Board of Trustees for its decision to accept King Alexander’s resignation, effective April 1.

And I thank the Board of Trustees for its designation of Provost and Executive Vice President Ed Feser as Oregon State University’s acting president. Provost Feser is a seasoned leader, and we are confident that OSU and the university community will be well-served while the Board considers its options regarding interim leadership. He is strongly committed to shared governance, and OSU’s promise to be a welcoming community that has safety as a top priority while fostering inclusion, equity and diversity. He is a champion for students, faculty and staff.

Tomorrow morning at 8, the Board of Trustees’ Executive and Audit Committee will discuss next steps in assessing the university’s Title IX reporting and survivor services. The committee also will discuss next steps to respond to feedback and questions the Board has received from the OSU Faculty Senate. And it will discuss the timeline and process for the appointment of an interim president.

The last few weeks have been a difficult experience for all of us and the entire OSU community. We will learn from this experience, yet we will not let it divide us. Let us heal together. Let us rededicate ourselves to excellence in teaching, student success, research discovery and service engagement.

This is an incredible university and community. Together, we will build on the legacy and strengths of Oregon State University.

Sincerely,

Rani Borkar
Chair
OSU Board of Trustees

To our Oregon State Community,

Stop Asian Hate.

We must call this moment what it truly is: white supremacy, anti-Asian racism, sexism, and sexual violence against Asian American women. As leaders of the Associated Students of OSU, together we are in solidarity with the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) community. We send strength to members of this community and seek to empower you. We are here to offer action and resources to the many impacted by the devastating act of violence in Atlanta on 3/16/2021.

It should be known that hate crimes committed towards the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) community is nothing new. It should also be noted that toxic stereotypes of objectification and fetishization of Asian women also contributes to the vulnerability of attacks like in Atlanta. These stereotypes have been perpetuated by US media, Hollywood and US federal agencies, among others. The Page Act of 1875 was established to limit prostitution and forced labor but, in practice, it was weaponized to prevent Chinese women from immigrating to the United States as they were assumed to be prostitutes. Then, the Chinese Exclusion Act was established and the Executive Order 9066, which established Japanese internment during World War II. These laws were rooted in xenophobia and racism and their passage illustrate how a community has been terrorized by our own US government all over Asia, from Eastern to Western ends of the world.

Since the beginning of the COVID-19 global pandemic, there has been a rise in Asian Hate Crimes which have heightened in the past few months, weeks, days and hours that unfortunately have led to this tragedy. The COVID-19 global pandemic has sparked alarming levels of racially motivated violent attacks against the AAPI community such as street harassment and vandalization of small businesses. This series of anti-Asian violence have exacerbated hatred and added momentum to the long timeline of racism and sexism embedded in our political and institutional structures.

It’s important to find ACTION and HEALING to move forward.

Here we are once again in pain and reviving trauma, our students are tired and exhausted. We ask ourselves: why are these systems who were not built for (BIPOC, Queer and Immigrant communities) continue to harm us?.

Throughout our history, and especially in the last year, hate crimes have been excused because this system of “Justice” was not built for those who aren't white. This is why we need to continue to speak up.

As leaders of the ASOSU, we condemn these actions that terrorize and traumatize our Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Student Community. Our ASOSU administration is here to hear you beyond what we know are empty words, and we are here to stand united in solidarity with you and will continue to advocate for YOU.

Allies, peers, students, let’s continue going beyond checking on our AAPI siblings. Let’s continue to use your platforms to educate yourself and others, raise awareness, and build community.

To the faculty and staff at OSU, we ask you not to turn a blind eye to what is currently impacting our students.

Words are nothing if there is no action behind them. Time and time again students at OSU have been subject to empty words and promises, especially impacting those students from BIPOC, Queer, International communities. As the ASOSU, we continue to educate ourselves and better serve our communities. Our work continues.

We have added a few links to information, funds, petitions and other OSU resources so you can advance your understanding, allyship, and advocacy on this issue:

External Resources:

https://www.vox.com/policy-and-politics/2020/3/4/21157825/coronavirus-pandemic-xenophobia-racism

www.stopaapihate.org

Support the COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act

Redcanarysong.net

advancingjustice-aajc.org

45 ways you can donate by New York Mag: bit.ly/nymag-aapi A sianmhc.org

n qapia.org

OSU Resources:

Counseling and Psychological Services

Beavers Support Network

Wellness Coaching

Human Services Resource Center

Student Health Services

Academic Success Center

SOL: LGBTQ+ Multicultural support Network

Diversity and Cultural Engagement

AYA: Womxn of Color support Network B ias Incident Response

Please take time for yourself and practice self-care.

We stand against this and we support you. ASOSU is here for YOU.

STOP ASIAN HATE. STOP PROTECTING WHITE SUPREMACY.

Isabel Nuñez Pérez                             Metzin Rodriguez                                                Ebado Abdi

‘20-’21 ASOSU President   ‘20-’21 ASOSU VicePresident                         ‘20-’21 ASOSU Diversity Initiatives Director

a [email protected], [email protected], and [email protected]

Please, do not hesitate to reach out to us!

Dear OSU Students,

On Monday, we notified you that there was an issue with accessing your primary cart through the Scheduler on the Schedule of Classes. That issue is now resolved. You should now be able to use the Scheduler primary cart function and submit your schedule to populate the Add/Drop Classes worksheet. Please perform a hard refresh of your browser before accessing classes.oregonstate.edu again. 

How to perform a hard refresh:

• Chrome, Firefox, Edge (Ctrl + F5)
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• Internet Explorer is not recommended for Schedule of Classes; do not use

We apologize for any inconvenience this matter may have caused you.

Sincerely,

The Office of the Registrar

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Oregon State University

Office of the Registrar

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From the Office of the President, F. King Alexander

March 18, 2021

Members of the Oregon State University Community,

I take very seriously the voice of the OSU Faculty Senate, the votes taken today by the Senate, and the statements shared with the Senate today by faculty members and others. I greatly respect OSU’s shared governance model, and I pledge to continue working with the full Faculty Senate and the Faculty Senate Executive Committee to advance the academic mission of this great institution.

F. King Alexander

President

600 Kerr Administration Building, Corvallis, Oregon, 97331

leadership.oregonstate.edu/president

From the Office of the President, F. King Alexander

Oregon State University Community Members,

We stand in solidarity and grief with the Asian and Asian American community within our university and beyond following the slaying of eight people in the Atlanta area, mostly women and members of the Asian community.

Our commitment to ending anti-Asian, anti-Black, anti-Latinx and anti-Indigenous racism in our culture has to be relentless and intentional. We know that many in our community are tired of yet another message of sadness and grief. We must continue our resolve and actions to move this university in an anti-racist direction, and to educate our university leaders and all members of our community about the systemic oppression experienced by communities of color at OSU and within our surrounding communities. Anything less would perpetuate racism and the horror and continued murders experienced by people of color.

Violence, racism and xenophobia have no place in our country or world. The efforts to place blame for the COVID-19 pandemic have exacerbated a pattern of verbal and physical abuse against Asians and Asian Americans that must not be tolerated.

While many students, faculty and staff will be leaving soon for spring break, we are here to help and support impacted members of the university community. Corvallis campus students seeking confidential support can reach out to Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS), the Asian & Pacific Cultural Center or one of the other cultural resource centers for assistance. CAPS can be reached at 541-727-2131 or by visiting the CAPS website. To report a bias incident, visit the Office of Institutional Diversity’s Bias Incident Response website. If you believe you have been subjected to discrimination, please visit the Office of Equal Opportunity and Access.

OSU-Cascades students can access counseling services without charge through the Office of Student Wellness. To make an appointment with a counselor, visit the Student Wellness page or contact [email protected]. To report a bias incident, visit the OSU-Cascades Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion or contact Diversity Coordinator Erin Rook at [email protected]. Incidents also may be reported on the OSU Bias Incident Response website.

Employees seeking confidential support may contact OSU’s employee assistance program Beyond Benefits at 1-855-327-4722 or by visiting this website.

We encourage all members of the OSU community to find common cause to resist white supremacy, advance justice and live out the university’s mission in everything we do. If you want to know how to get involved in these efforts, we encourage you to visit the Diversity Education website to learn more. If you are already engaged, thank you. Your work is essential to the health and future of the OSU community and university.

F. King Alexander

President                               

600 Kerr Administration Building, Corvallis, Oregon, 97331

leadership.oregonstate.edu/president

Message sent on behalf of OSU Board Chair Rani Borkar

March 17, 2021

Members of the OSU Community,

The Oregon State University Board of Trustees met today to review the Husch Blackwell report issued on behalf of the Board of Supervisors of Louisiana State University and discuss with President Alexander his leadership over Title IX at LSU and subsequent information that has been shared about Title IX and the handling of sexual violence and misconduct at LSU.

As a Board, we unequivocally condemn sexual violence and misconduct. We stand with and support survivors of all forms of sexual violence and affirm the work of advocates.

Today, the Board heard extensive public comments; reviewed written communications from members of the public; held a public discussion with President Alexander; met in executive session in accordance with Oregon law to discuss personnel matters; and held discussion in public session to consider next steps.

As a result of this process, the Board voted 12-2 to place President Alexander on probation through June 1, 2021, during which time the Board will conduct an evaluation to gather feedback from the OSU community to help inform his success.

The Board also will require that the Trustees’ Executive and Audit Committee contract with an independent outside consultant to evaluate information from the Husch Blackwell report and follow-up on any outstanding questions from trustees. The consultant’s report will be provided to the public.

President Alexander will be required to review the recommendations of the Husch Blackwell report relevant to OSU policies and practices and provide the Board with a report by June 1 that assesses and seeks to improve any OSU policies, procedures and funding needs for Title IX reporting and survivor support services.

President Alexander also will provide to the Board by June 1 a concrete plan to rebuild trust and relationships with the university community.

The Board recognizes that the discussions and media reports since the Husch Blackwell report was issued have resurfaced painful, traumatic memories for survivors of sexual violence and their advocates. Further, we understand the profound impact these troubling circumstances are having on all members of the university community and on Oregon State University as an institution.

We heard today from survivors and advocates about the need for survivor-centered, trauma-informed processes and resources. We heard the importance of offering students, staff and faculty robust resources, including both reporting options and confidential support and resources. This input will guide the university’s response.

As well, we heard from students, staff and faculty concerns about a lack of trust in the Board. We acknowledge the need to rebuild OSU community confidence in our leadership as OSU’s governing body.

Oregon State University’s mission and values never waver. We are grateful to the University’s talented and resourceful students, faculty, and staff for their resilience and accomplishments, and their contributions to OSU’s success.

Sincerely,

Rani Borkar

Chair

OSU Board of Trustees

From the Office of the President, F. King Alexander

Dear Members of the OSU Community,

I share this message providing my commitment to evaluate and improve Title IX reporting and survivor support services within OSU; address concerns regarding my leadership of the university; and rebuild trust and relationships with the university community.

Sincerely,

F. King Alexander

President

600 Kerr Administration Building, Corvallis, Oregon, 97331

leadership.oregonstate.edu/president

Dear OSU-Cascades Students, 

I am personally disheartened to learn of the serious problems in reporting and response to sexual misconduct at Louisiana State University. The concern shown by faculty, staff and students about this issue is significant and appropriate, and I’m pleased that the OSU Board of Trustees will be addressing the issue in their meeting on Wednesday. 

I want to reaffirm OSU’s commitment to a community that is free from harassment, violence and discrimination, including sexual harassment and sexual violence. To this end, we are fully committed to advance the reporting, investigation, education and services of the Office of Equal Opportunity and Access, OSU’s Title IX office. And we are fully committed to an OSU-Cascades campus and OSU community free of sexual violence and to providing support and compassion for those affected by misconduct. 

At OSU-Cascades, all issues related to sexual misconduct, discrimination and harassment are handled by OSU’s Office of Equal Opportunity and Access. If you have any questions or concerns, you can contact the office by calling 541-737-3556 or by emailing [email protected]. Sexual misconduct can also be reported using the online form. Locally, incidents may also be reported to Jane Reynolds, executive director of student success by calling 541-322-3132 or emailing [email protected].

I am saddened that the LSU report and its findings may impact survivors of sexual assault within the OSU community. For some, it may trigger feelings of anger, sadness or betrayal. It is vital that survivors feel supported, and we are committed to doing that throughout OSU and at OSU-Cascades. For survivors, I want you to know that we are here for you and we are committed to helping you heal in any way we can.

Please be aware of the following local and university resources: 

• For emergencies, contact the Bend Police Department – Emergencies: 911; non-emergency: 541-693-6911 

• OSU-Cascades Public Safety – 541-322-3110 

• Counseling at OSU-Cascades – [email protected] 

• OSU Office of Equal Opportunity and Access – 541-737-3556;  

https://eoa.oregonstate.edu

• OSU Survivor Advocacy and Resource Center – 541-737-2030; [email protected] 

• Saving Grace 24-hour helpline – 541-389-7021 

• The OSU Home Page has a link to additional university resources 

We are each responsible for creating an environment where individuals are protected from sexual misconduct. While I hope for a day when sexual violence no longer occurs, we now must support survivors in all possible ways. 

Sincerely, 

Becky Johnson 

Vice President 

Office of the Registrar

Dear OSU Students,

You may be experiencing issues with accessing your primary cart through the Scheduler on the Schedule of Classes, due to an issue with authentication. While the Office of the Registrar works to resolve this issue, you may register by clicking the “Register/Add/Drop Classes” link in the Academic Resources section of MyOregonState at http://my.oregonstate.edu. It may be helpful to have a list of the CRNs for the classes for which you wish to register.

We will inform you when this issue is resolved.

Sincerely,

The Office of the Registrar

registrar.oregonstate.edu

Office of the Vice Provost for Student Affairs

Dear Students, 

We are excited to announce a new partnership with LinkedIn Learning that will enrich your professional development and complement your Oregon State University education.

LinkedIn Learning (formerly Lynda.com) is a leading online-learning platform that helps anyone learn business, software, technology, and creative skills to achieve personal and professional goals. Students have access to the LinkedIn Learning video library of over 16,000 engaging, top-quality, on-demand courses taught by recognized industry experts. Students can also connect their LinkedIn Learning history to their LinkedIn account for a more personalized learning experience. As a student this new platform provides you to:

• Connection to the world’s largest professional network
• Unique insight into the labor market
• Connection to millions of jobs on the platform
• 16,000+ expert taught online courses covering skills you need for the jobs you want

How to Access LinkedIn Learning  

Log in with your ONID to LinkedIn Learning  You will have the option to connect through your personal LinkedIn profile or activate your account using your OSU email. You can leverage the following links to find out more information.

• Getting started – how to log in to LinkedIn Learning
• How to connect your LinkedIn account to LinkedIn Learning
• FAQs

Getting Started with LinkedIn Learning 
A great way to get started with LinkedIn Learning is to learn how build a great LinkedIn profile. To learn about best practices for an all-star profile that tells your professional story watch the “Rock Your LinkedIn Profile" course. You will walk away armed with the knowledge to:

• Build a profile that attracts attention
• Expand your network
• Search and apply for jobs
• Publish content on LinkedIn

Help is available! 

• If you run into issues with logging in tService Deskand pho
• For technical issues once you’re up and running, you'll have the option to click for help throughout the system, access to LinkedIn Learning's FAQs, and the ability to connect via email, live chat or phone. 
• Additional information and resources for OSU LinkedIn Learning can be found on the following website.  

Best Regards, 

Dan Larson

Brandi Fuhrman

Vice Provost for Student Affairs

Executive Director of Career Development 

Oregon State University

Office of the Vice Provost for Student Affairs

studentaffairs.oregonstate.edu

Message sent on behalf of OSU Board Chair Rani Borkar

Members of the OSU Community,

I write to share that the OSU Board of Trustees will meet Wednesday, March 17 from 12:30 to 5 pm. Vice Chair Kirk Schueler and I shared with you last week that members of OSU’s Board of Trustees would review the Husch Blackwell report issued on behalf of the Board of Supervisors of Louisiana State University and report back to the OSU community. That review prompted the scheduling this week of a Board meeting.

As OSU’s trustees, we are committed to accountability and openness. The purpose of Wednesday’s meeting is to review the findings and recommendations of the LSU report and discuss in public session with President Alexander his leadership over Title IX at LSU and subsequent information that has been shared about Title IX and handling of sexual violence and misconduct at LSU.

The Board has received written comments and questions from members of the OSU community. We appreciate the thoughts of each person who has written us, and we recognize the serious impact of this report on survivors of sexual violence and harassment and their advocates. We also understand the profound impact this is having on all members of the university community, and on Oregon State University as an institution. I assure you that trustees read each message, and we hear your concerns. There will be further opportunity for members of the public to provide comments at the meeting and in writing in advance of the meeting. More information is available on this webpage.

Following the public session, the Board will meet in executive session in accordance with Oregon law to discuss personnel matters. No votes or decisions are allowed in an executive session. Following the executive session, the Board of Trustees will return to public session for discussion and consideration of next steps and may take potential action. 

Over the next several days, trustees will continue to evaluate the information that we have received from OSU community members, stakeholders and the public, as well as from the Husch Blackwell report and subsequent information that has been provided publicly.

I know many of you have questions about the possible outcome of Wednesday’s meeting. I assure you that we are committed to a thoughtful process and discussion to inform our thinking and potential action.

As always, the core values of Oregon State University and the university community – and the mission of the university – will guide the Board of Trustees’ evaluation, deliberations and actions when governing the university. This includes trustees’ abiding commitment to contributing to safety for all, and fostering a welcoming, caring and inclusive community grounded in justice, civility and respect. We remain vigilant in upholding OSU’s commitment and responsibility to preventing and responding to sexual misconduct of any kind, including sexual harassment and violence, and support survivors with compassion.

Please continue to direct any questions to [email protected].

Sincerely,

Rani Borkar

Chair

OSU Board of Trustees

Open Letter to Survivors

Friday, March 12th, 2021 

Dear Survivors, 

We believe you. We love you. We are here to advocate alongside you. 

We are writing to reaffirm, again and always, our commitment to believing and supporting survivors of sexual and interpersonal violence in our OSU community, across all identities and experiences. We recognize that the constant influx of media around campus sexual violence has a significant impact on our community; the recent news might be feeling inescapable, overwhelming, or triggering/activating. You may be holding feelings of anger, sadness, and betrayal. We want to remind you that it is normal to be experiencing any number of feelings surrounding this flood of distressing news about trauma and violence - those reactions are real and they deserve to be acknowledged and taken seriously. Your stories and experiences are valid, and we are here to support you and your healing, no matter how that looks. 

No survivor should be made to feel ashamed or invalidated based upon their decision of when or if to disclose their experience. We believe that survivors should always be extended choice and agency around the telling of their story, and we know that a survivor’s experience is not defined by their choice to report.  We are concerned about the conflation of reporting and support services: we know that while reporting may be part of your healing process, survivor support extends well beyond that decision. Whether or not you choose to make a report, there are many campus resources available to support you, whatever path forward you decide to take.

We trust you as the expert of your own experience, to know what is best for you in your healing. You are never under an obligation to disclose to anyone as “proof” of your experience, and a decision not to report doesn’t mean that it didn't happen, nor that your story doesn't matter. We also acknowledge that the wholeness and complexity of your experiences, your hurt and humanity and resilience, are not fully captured by the reductive language of “compliance” and “misconduct.” However you define your experience is valid and we support you. 

We are committed to creating a campus environment where survivors are supported and where your voices are heard.  We will continue to invite the OSU administration, Board of Trustees, and President Alexander into fruitful and action-based discussions around how we can cultivate a campus that centers survivor voice, prioritizes primary prevention efforts, and holds itself and all of us personally and institutionally accountable to our common goal of a violence-free campus community. Transformative change is not only possible, but an absolute imperative.

We recognize that this may be a particularly difficult time to navigate survivorship. There are a number of campus resources dedicated to supporting you. The Survivor Advocacy & Resource Center (SARC) and Counseling & Psychological Services (CAPS) will be offering a confidential processing space for all students (including e-campus, Cascades, and Hatfield Marine Science Center) on Tuesday March 16th at 1:30pm, as well as a confidential processing space for faculty and staff  (including e-campus, Cascades, and Hatfield Marine Science Center) on Friday, March 19th at 12pm.  Please sign up for this space here.

We also want to remind you that all university employees, with the exception of confidential resources (CAPS, SARC, Ombuds, and clinicians at SHS), are responsible for informing the Office of Equal Opportunity and Access (EOA) when they receive a disclosure of interpersonal violence. This, of course, doesn't mean that you can't or shouldn't speak with non-confidential employees - we simply believe you have the right to make an informed choice about how and with whom you share your story.

Confidential Resources

The Survivor Advocacy & Resource Center (SARC) is a confidential resource that offers

on-campus advocacy for all OSU community members (including e-campus, Cascades, and Hatfield Marine Science Center) affected by any form of sexual violence. The OSU-Cascades campus also provides a list of resources available to survivors, including the Bend community organization Saving Grace. Saving Grace provides crisis intervention, safety planning and other confidential resources. SARC Advocates provide crisis intervention, information about your rights and options on and off campus as a survivor, assistance with safety-planning, and connection to other resources (medical, academic, housing, counseling, etc.). SARC & CAPS also co-host Circle of Support, a weekly drop-in support group for survivors, if you would like to join please reach out to SARC. You can make an appointment with us through our website.

Counseling & Psychological Services (CAPS) is a confidential resource offering supportive, trauma-informed, survivor-centered counseling. Clinicians on the CAPS Interpersonal Violence Services (IVS) team are here to hold space for you to process your thoughts, feelings, and emotions, no matter where in your healing journey you find yourself.

The Center Against Rape and Domestic Violence (CARDV) is a community (off campus) resource in Corvallis offering 24-hour crisis response and support groups for survivors.

Non-confidential Resources

The Women and Gender Center, a non-confidential resource, provides opportunities to build connections and community. Our programming is currently being offered remotely.  To stay up to date on ways to engage with the center we invite you join our listservs and follow us on social media (IG: @osu_wgc; https://www.facebook.com/OSU.HRWGC)  In April, we will be collaborating with campus partners on Sexual Assault Awareness Month programming. 

Equal Opportunity & Access, a non-confidential resource, for those students and faculty who would like to report their experience of interpersonal violence to the university, you have the option to do so through the EOA website. An anonymous reporting option is available. SARC advocates are also available to help guide you through the university and/or criminal legal (i.e. police) reporting processes, should you decide this is right for you.

We love you, believe you and we are here to advocate with you. We support you in whatever way you choose, every step of the way.

In Solidarity, 

Elizabeth Kennedy

Sexual Violence Prevention Specialist, Student Health Services

Whitney Archer

Center Director, Hattie Redmond Women & Gender Center

Amy Frasieur

Health Equity Specialist, Student Health Services 

Kimberly Hack

Survivor Advocate, Survivor Advocacy & Resource Center

Sahana Prasad

Interpersonal Violence Services Coordinator, Counseling & Psychological Services

Amanda Stevens

Sexual Health Coordinator, Student Health Services

Becca Williams

Director, Survivor Advocacy & Resource Center

Becca Williams

Director, Survivor Advocacy & Resource Center

she/her

Oregon State University | 315 Plageman Bldg | (541) 737-2016

CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: Communication with SARC professional staff is confidential and privileged.  Please be mindful when sharing confidential information over email as electronic communication can never be fully protected. The information contained in this email, including any attachments, is for the sole use of the intended recipient(s).  Any unauthorized review, use, disclosure, or distribution is prohibited.  If you are not the intended recipient and received this communication in error, please contact the sender by email and destroy all copies of the original message.

Dear OSU-Cascades students, 

Spring break is always a time to be mindful of your personal safety and wellness, especially if you plan to travel or be around others. This is no exception this year. While COVID-19 cases are declining and vaccine distribution is increasing, the virus continues to pose a public health risk to our families, friends, the OSU-Cascades community and our surrounding communities. Please plan for pre-, during and post-spring break health guidance:

Prepare for a healthier spring break.

Be vigilant about limiting virus spread during break, even if you have been fully vaccinated. Follow these guidelines and precautions, provided by OSU, and state and local health authorities:

• If you travel, stay close to home. Virus spread, public health measures and the presence of viral variants vary in other areas.
• Get tested with a viral test three to five days after travel and stay home and self-quarantine for a full 10 days after travel.
  • Even if you test negative, stay home and self-quarantine for the full 10 days.
  • If you test positive, isolate yourself to protect others from becoming infected.
• Avoid being around people who are at increased risk for severe illness for 14 days, regardless of the outcome of your test or whether or not you take a test.

Prepare for COVID-19 testing before and after spring break.

Following the guidelines above, OSU-Cascades will provide for testing for all students through TRACE OSU. Testing will take place in TYKH 205.

• Tuesday and Wednesday, March 16-17 (finals week): All OSU-Cascades students, including graduate students, will receive an email invitation to be tested. All students living in the residence hall are required to be tested weekly, including during finals week.

• Tuesday and Wednesday, March 30-31 (week #1): All OSU-Cascades students, including graduate students, will receive an email invitation to be tested. All students living in the residence halls are required to be tested within the first three days of spring term.

Whatever your plans, stay safe and healthy. Observe all travel precautions and continue to wear your face covering, engage in physical distancing and limit group sizes.

Come back energized for the final push to the end of the year. The Enrollment Services and Student Success teams and I are here to help you with academic advising, financial aid, personal counseling, tutoring and disability access services. 

Please don’t hesitate to reach out to me at any time at [email protected].  

Sincerely, 

Jane

Jane Reynolds | she, her, hers | Executive Director of Student Success

Oregon State University – Cascades | 541-322-3132