The Oregon Idea

We all envision a different future for Oregon’s economy. But to see that future realized, we need to have a plan. We believe that it begins with our post-secondary education system. Oregon can’t afford to wait. Our economic future depends on it.

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Why change the status quo?

• Oregon is plagued by workforce shortages and slow business development.
• The current generation of adult Oregonians is less educated than the generation that preceded it.
• State funding for Oregon Universities has shrunk to among the lowest levels in the nation, now covering less than 30% of the cost of students’ education

If we don’t take action now Oregon is at risk of having a lower-educated, lower- skilled workforce in a time when we must have greater educational attainment to be able to compete in today’s global, borderless economy.