Published In
National Institute for Learning Outcomes Assessment
Document Type
Report
Publication Date
2020
Subjects
Inclusive education, Critical pedagogy
Abstract
Portland State University is not only Portland, Oregon’s public research university, but a place of innovation and engagement. Portland State offers over 200 degree programs, and is very engaged in community development as it sits in the heart of downtown. Originally founded in 1946 to serve returning World War II veterans, Portland State has “grown into Oregon’s most diverse urban public research university with 26,000 students.” Of the students served, 25% are students with children, 37% are first-generation, 45% receive Pell grants, and 48% are students of color. Espoused values of the university include the promotion of access, inclusion, and equity as pillars of excellence alongside a commitment to curiosity, collaboration, stewardship, and sustainability.
Persistent Identifier
https://archives.pdx.edu/ds/psu/33258
Citation Details
Carpenter, R., Reitenauer, V., & Shattuck, A. (2020, June). Portland State University: General education and equitable assessment. Urbana, IL: National Institute for Learning Outcomes Assessment, Council for the Advancementof Standards in Higher Education, and Campus Labs.
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