As a land grant institution committed to teaching, research, and outreach and engagement, Oregon State University promotes economic, social, cultural, and environmental progress for the people of Oregon, the nation, and the world. One of the core values underlying OSU's mission statement is that diversity is a key to success.
OSU is committed to equal opportunity for all and prohibits discrimination on the basis of protected status in any of its policies, procedures, or practices. Protected statuses include age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, and veteran's status. Furthermore, the university has a moral obligation to open its doors wider for any groups that are underrepresented or that have suffered from discrimination.
People with disabilities must be full members of the educational community. For this to occur, every member of the University community must accept responsibility for being aware of and responsive to the particular needs of people with disabilities. The University recognizes that traditional methods, programs, and services may not accommodate the needs of some persons with disabilities. What persons without disabilities view as conveniences may present serious barriers for people who have disabilities.
The policy and guidelines set forth are intended to provide direction in avoiding discrimination and in assuring reasonable accommodations.
