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Throughout its history, OSU has made countless contributions to Oregon and our world. None is more significant than our graduates. Yet too many of our students are unable to complete their degrees. Financial and social barriers are just too high.<\/p>\n
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Oregon now faces the possibility, for the first time, that a new generation will be less well-educated than its parents. Adding to the urgency: Oregon ranks last among all states for spending on higher education. In 2013, Oregon spent 3.4% of its state budget on colleges and universities, compared to a national average of 9.5%. The trend of declining state investment has shifted more of the financial burden for attending college to families.<\/p>\n
As we look to our next 150 years, we at Oregon State are determined to do even more to build a healthier, prosperous, and more sustainable future. That means, above all, doubling down on efforts to ensure the students who come to us make the most of their potential and graduate.<\/p>\n
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\u2014Arianna Kahler-Quesada, College of Science and Honors College senior<\/p><\/div>\n
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OSU\u2019s comprehensive effort focused on student success represents a call to action for the entire Oregon State community. It engages every part of the university in a wide range of activities, addressing obstacles with strategies known to be effective. Our fundraising effort is just one part of this much bigger institutional plan that seeks to achieve a 90% first-year retention rate and a 70% graduation rate by 2020.<\/p>\n
$150 million<\/p>\n
To raise\u00a0for scholarships, fellowships, experiential learning, and other programs that help students reach their fullest potential, in the classroom and in life.<\/p>\n
50% annually<\/p>\n
Create a higher level of student success\u00a0by increasing and sustaining philanthropic support for our students.<\/p>\n
An investment in OSU students is an investment in boundless potential. Meet a few who have thrived at Oregon State, thanks to donor support.<\/p>\n
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\u2014 OSU President Ed Ray<\/p><\/div>\n
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Together, we\u2019ll ensure that all qualified students from Oregon have access to the life-changing power of an OSU education.<\/p>\n
We\u2019ll make OSU the top choice of the best and brightest students.<\/p>\n
And we\u2019ll provide hands-on learning experiences that prepare our graduates to overcome every obstacle and solve the crucial challenges facing our world.<\/p>\n