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Oregon State University–Cascades

June 14, 2023

Oregon State University–Cascades (OSU–Cascades) is a branch campus of Oregon State University (OSU) in Bend, Oregon. It is the only university in Central Oregon that offers both baccalaureate and graduate programs. OSU–Cascades also offers professional pathways and certificate programs.[1] The 30-acre campus is the first public university to open in Oregon in more than 50 years. The campus plans to expand academically with new degree programs over a 10-year period.[2]

Oregon State University–Cascades
OSU–Cascades
TypePublic branch campus
Established2001
Parent institution
Oregon State University
Students1,374 (2020 Fall)
Location
Bend
,
Oregon
,
United States

44°4′15″N 121°20′42″W / 44.07083°N 121.34500°W / 44.07083; -121.34500
Campus120 acres (49 ha)
Websitewww.osucascades.edu

History

 
The OSU-Cascades campus in Bend, OR.

In August 2012, the Oregon State Board of Higher Education approved OSU's plan to expand the campus into a four-year school.[3] Oregon State University planned to add freshman and sophomore level classes to the Cascades campus as early as 2015, though it was not decided if the current location would be used or if a new campus would be built.[3] During the 2013 legislative session, the Oregon Legislative Assembly approved $16 million in construction bonds to finance a new, expanded four-year campus in Bend for OSU–Cascades.[4] A supplement of $8 million in philanthropic funds and campus-supported bonds would create a financing package totaling $24 million. A suitable building site would require 40 to 60 acres.[5]

2018 expansion

In early 2018, the Oregon Legislature approved a $39 million state-backed bond to expand the OSU–Cascades campus.[6] Supported by Governor Kate Brown, the expansion will go towards the construction of a new academic building, focused on STEAM fields. The building will feature labs, classrooms, and faculty offices. Majors such as kinesiology, engineering, art, and outdoor products will be housed within the new building. Construction is projected to begin in Summer 2019 with the facility scheduled to open in Fall 2021.[6][7]

OSU–Cascades purchased a 73-acre demolition landfill from Deschutes County for $1 in late 2017. The landfill sits adjacent to the Cascades campus, and was previously used to collect construction debris. The expected cost of the site cleanup is $43.3 million.[8] The university also owns another 46 acres from an old pumice mine, located next to the landfill. With over 100 acres purchased, OSU–Cascades plans to expand their 10-acre campus. This expansion is projected to serve upwards of 5,000 students within the next decade.[6][9] The Tumalo Volcanic Center is the source of the pumice for Cascades's to expand their campus.[10]

The OSU–Cascade campus hopes to create a zero-waste sustainable campus by featuring "net-zero energy, water, and waste campuses".[2]

Academics

OSU–Cascades currently offers 16 undergraduate degree programs,[1] with plans to launch a Bachelor of Science in Nursing during the 2019–20 academic year. The program will be available online. The university hopes to support registered nurses who want to advance their careers by completing a part-time Bachelor of Science program. Designed as a 2-year program, the curriculum encourages nurses to continue working while enrolled.[11]

Student enrollment as of the 2017 fall term was 1,204, which the university is working to increase to 5,000 by the year 2025.[12][13][14][3]

OSU–Cascades partners with Central Oregon Community College and Oregon State University. Students can take lower-division classes at the Central Oregon Community College and upper-division classes through OSU–Cascades or Oregon State University. Additionally, OSU–Cascades serves students with small class sizes and one-on-one mentoring.

Graduate programs

The institution offers Master's programs in Counseling, Teaching, and Creative Writing, and a doctoral program in Physical Therapy.[1]

Campus

 
Tykeson hall

The campus, which opened in 2001 and operated in Cascades Hall at Central Oregon Community College, began offering four-year degrees by Fall 2015.[15] The campus is currently seated on 10 acres (4.0 ha) of land, with four buildings on it (one of which is operated by the Bend Science Station). A fifth building, the Graduate and Research Center (GRC), is located a half-mile away near Deschutes Brewery. The GRC houses faculty offices and classrooms utilized by all Cascades students.

Tykeson Hall, named for businessman and philanthropist Don Tykeson, was opened in Fall 2016, and contains the majority of classrooms on campus.[16] The building also houses faculty offices, administrative offices, and labs.

The Cascades Student Residence (CSR), which can house up to 304 students, is the university's only residence hall. The campus dining and academic building, Obsidian Hall, can hold up to 250 students. Both buildings were opened in January 2017.

Edward J. Ray Hall, named for former OSU President Emeritus Ed Ray, opened in the fall of the 2021–22 academic year. It serves the STEAM disciplines of science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics.[17]

Student demographics

For the Fall 2017 term, the first year of enrollment at the new campus (which features campus housing), had an enrollment of 1,204 students. Out of those students, there were 81 first-year students, 158 transfer students, and 249 graduate students. The majority of students are Oregon residents, making up 92 percent of the population with 67 percent of those students coming from Central Oregon.[18] Eight percent of the students come from out-of-state with 28 of those students coming from seven countries.[18]

In Fall 2017, about 25 percent of all OSU–Cascades students were the first in their families to attend college. Only eleven percent of OSU–Cascades students are under age 20. The average age of all OSU–Cascades students is 29 and the average age of graduate students is 33. Seven percent of students identified as Hispanic and six percent identified as two other United States minorities.[18]

Student life

Bend is Central Oregon's largest city and the seventh largest in the state. Bend lies between the Cascade Mountains and the Central Oregon high desert plateaus. The city, which started out as a lumber town when it was established in 1905, has become a tourist hub for outdoor recreation enthusiasts and beer-lovers alike, with dozens of hiking/biking trails and breweries. Mount Bachelor ski resort is also a popular tourist destination, and just 30 minutes from the cascades campus, providing students with easy access to the mountain.[19][20]

The Oregon State Cascades Campus is located a short drive away from Mount Bachelor, the Factory Outlets, and the Les Schwab Amphitheater. For students who are confined to campus, OSU Cascades offers over 20 student organizations and clubs that range from athletics to academics.[21]

Because of the location of the school, near Mount Bachelor and the Three Sisters Wilderness, many clubs focus on outdoor activities provided by these locations.

References

  1. ^ a b c "Academics | OSU Cascades | Oregon State University". osucascades.edu. Retrieved 2018-03-16.
  2. ^ a b "OSU-Cascades opens as Oregon's first new public university in 50 years". Life at OSU. 2016-09-12. Retrieved 2018-03-18.
  3. ^ a b c Kish, Matthew (August 3, 2012). "State approves expanded OSU campus in Bend". Portland Business Journal. Retrieved August 4, 2012.
  4. ^ Nogueras, David (July 9, 2013). "Legislature Approves $16 Million For New OSU Campus In Bend". Oregon Public Broadcasting. Retrieved 2013-07-10.
  5. ^ . KTVZ. 2013-07-08. Archived from the original on 2013-07-10. Retrieved 2013-07-10.
  6. ^ a b c Duffy, Clare (March 6, 2018). "$39M bond for OSU Cascades will help school meet Central Oregon workforce demands". Portland Business Journal. Retrieved 2018-03-16.
  7. ^ sources, KTVZ.COM news (March 5, 2018). "OSU-Cascades' 2nd academic building on the way". KTVZ. Retrieved 2018-03-14.
  8. ^ Fisicaro, Kailey (2017-10-31). "OSU-Cascades will buy landfill for $1". The Bulletin. Retrieved 2018-03-20.
  9. ^ "Fall enrollment report shows nearly a third of OSU-Cascades undergraduate students are first in family to attend college | OSU Cascades | Oregon State University". osucascades.edu. Retrieved 2018-03-19.
  10. ^ Klemetti, Erik (July 31, 2019). "The Hidden Volcanoes of Central Oregon".
  11. ^ Hogan, Jackson (2018-08-01). "OSU-Cascades' online nursing program approved by OSU trustees". The Bulletin. Retrieved 2018-10-18.
  12. ^ "Fall Enrollment Highlights | OSU Cascades | Oregon State University". osucascades.edu. Retrieved 2018-03-16.
  13. ^ "OSU-Cascades sees jump in enrollment". Corvallis Gazette Times. Retrieved 2012-05-04.
  14. ^ . KTVZ.com. Archived from the original on 2012-05-11. Retrieved 2012-05-04.
  15. ^ "Campus Expansion | OSU Cascades | Oregon State University". osucascades.edu. Retrieved 2018-03-20.
  16. ^ "OSU-Cascades opens as Oregon's first new public university in 50 years". Life at OSU. 2016-09-12. Retrieved 2018-03-20.
  17. ^ "Edward J. Ray Hall". Cascades. 2019-07-24. Retrieved 2022-02-13.
  18. ^ a b c "Fall enrollment report shows nearly a third of OSU-Cascades undergraduate students are first in family to attend college | OSU Cascades | Oregon State University". osucascades.edu. Retrieved 2018-03-20.
  19. ^ "Bend History | City of Bend". www.bendoregon.gov. Retrieved 2018-03-16.
  20. ^ "Things to Do in Bend Oregon | Tourist Attractions in Bend | What to Do in Bend". www.visitbend.com. Retrieved 2018-03-16.
  21. ^ "Student Organizations | OSU Cascades | Oregon State University". osucascades.edu. Retrieved 2018-03-16.

External links

  • Official website

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Oregon State University Cascades OSU Cascades is a branch campus of Oregon State University OSU in Bend Oregon It is the only university in Central Oregon that offers both baccalaureate and graduate programs OSU Cascades also offers professional pathways and certificate programs 1 The 30 acre campus is the first public university to open in Oregon in more than 50 years The campus plans to expand academically with new degree programs over a 10 year period 2 Oregon State University CascadesOSU CascadesTypePublic branch campusEstablished2001Parent institutionOregon State UniversityStudents1 374 2020 Fall LocationBend Oregon United States44 4 15 N 121 20 42 W 44 07083 N 121 34500 W 44 07083 121 34500Campus120 acres 49 ha Websitewww osucascades edu Contents 1 History 1 1 2018 expansion 2 Academics 2 1 Graduate programs 3 Campus 4 Student demographics 5 Student life 6 References 7 External linksHistory Edit The OSU Cascades campus in Bend OR In August 2012 the Oregon State Board of Higher Education approved OSU s plan to expand the campus into a four year school 3 Oregon State University planned to add freshman and sophomore level classes to the Cascades campus as early as 2015 though it was not decided if the current location would be used or if a new campus would be built 3 During the 2013 legislative session the Oregon Legislative Assembly approved 16 million in construction bonds to finance a new expanded four year campus in Bend for OSU Cascades 4 A supplement of 8 million in philanthropic funds and campus supported bonds would create a financing package totaling 24 million A suitable building site would require 40 to 60 acres 5 2018 expansion Edit In early 2018 the Oregon Legislature approved a 39 million state backed bond to expand the OSU Cascades campus 6 Supported by Governor Kate Brown the expansion will go towards the construction of a new academic building focused on STEAM fields The building will feature labs classrooms and faculty offices Majors such as kinesiology engineering art and outdoor products will be housed within the new building Construction is projected to begin in Summer 2019 with the facility scheduled to open in Fall 2021 6 7 OSU Cascades purchased a 73 acre demolition landfill from Deschutes County for 1 in late 2017 The landfill sits adjacent to the Cascades campus and was previously used to collect construction debris The expected cost of the site cleanup is 43 3 million 8 The university also owns another 46 acres from an old pumice mine located next to the landfill With over 100 acres purchased OSU Cascades plans to expand their 10 acre campus This expansion is projected to serve upwards of 5 000 students within the next decade 6 9 The Tumalo Volcanic Center is the source of the pumice for Cascades s to expand their campus 10 The OSU Cascade campus hopes to create a zero waste sustainable campus by featuring net zero energy water and waste campuses 2 Academics EditOSU Cascades currently offers 16 undergraduate degree programs 1 with plans to launch a Bachelor of Science in Nursing during the 2019 20 academic year The program will be available online The university hopes to support registered nurses who want to advance their careers by completing a part time Bachelor of Science program Designed as a 2 year program the curriculum encourages nurses to continue working while enrolled 11 Student enrollment as of the 2017 fall term was 1 204 which the university is working to increase to 5 000 by the year 2025 12 13 14 3 OSU Cascades partners with Central Oregon Community College and Oregon State University Students can take lower division classes at the Central Oregon Community College and upper division classes through OSU Cascades or Oregon State University Additionally OSU Cascades serves students with small class sizes and one on one mentoring Graduate programs Edit The institution offers Master s programs in Counseling Teaching and Creative Writing and a doctoral program in Physical Therapy 1 Campus Edit Tykeson hall The campus which opened in 2001 and operated in Cascades Hall at Central Oregon Community College began offering four year degrees by Fall 2015 15 The campus is currently seated on 10 acres 4 0 ha of land with four buildings on it one of which is operated by the Bend Science Station A fifth building the Graduate and Research Center GRC is located a half mile away near Deschutes Brewery The GRC houses faculty offices and classrooms utilized by all Cascades students Tykeson Hall named for businessman and philanthropist Don Tykeson was opened in Fall 2016 and contains the majority of classrooms on campus 16 The building also houses faculty offices administrative offices and labs The Cascades Student Residence CSR which can house up to 304 students is the university s only residence hall The campus dining and academic building Obsidian Hall can hold up to 250 students Both buildings were opened in January 2017 Edward J Ray Hall named for former OSU President Emeritus Ed Ray opened in the fall of the 2021 22 academic year It serves the STEAM disciplines of science technology engineering arts and mathematics 17 Student demographics EditFor the Fall 2017 term the first year of enrollment at the new campus which features campus housing had an enrollment of 1 204 students Out of those students there were 81 first year students 158 transfer students and 249 graduate students The majority of students are Oregon residents making up 92 percent of the population with 67 percent of those students coming from Central Oregon 18 Eight percent of the students come from out of state with 28 of those students coming from seven countries 18 In Fall 2017 about 25 percent of all OSU Cascades students were the first in their families to attend college Only eleven percent of OSU Cascades students are under age 20 The average age of all OSU Cascades students is 29 and the average age of graduate students is 33 Seven percent of students identified as Hispanic and six percent identified as two other United States minorities 18 Student life Edit Mount Bachelor Bend is Central Oregon s largest city and the seventh largest in the state Bend lies between the Cascade Mountains and the Central Oregon high desert plateaus The city which started out as a lumber town when it was established in 1905 has become a tourist hub for outdoor recreation enthusiasts and beer lovers alike with dozens of hiking biking trails and breweries Mount Bachelor ski resort is also a popular tourist destination and just 30 minutes from the cascades campus providing students with easy access to the mountain 19 20 The Oregon State Cascades Campus is located a short drive away from Mount Bachelor the Factory Outlets and the Les Schwab Amphitheater For students who are confined to campus OSU Cascades offers over 20 student organizations and clubs that range from athletics to academics 21 Because of the location of the school near Mount Bachelor and the Three Sisters Wilderness many clubs focus on outdoor activities provided by these locations References Edit a b c Academics OSU Cascades Oregon State University osucascades edu Retrieved 2018 03 16 a b OSU Cascades opens as Oregon s first new public university in 50 years Life at OSU 2016 09 12 Retrieved 2018 03 18 a b c Kish Matthew August 3 2012 State approves expanded OSU campus in Bend Portland Business Journal Retrieved August 4 2012 Nogueras David July 9 2013 Legislature Approves 16 Million For New OSU Campus In Bend Oregon Public Broadcasting Retrieved 2013 07 10 Lawmakers approve OSU Cascades funding 16 million in bonds for Bend four year campus site KTVZ 2013 07 08 Archived from the original on 2013 07 10 Retrieved 2013 07 10 a b c Duffy Clare March 6 2018 39M bond for OSU Cascades will help school meet Central Oregon workforce demands Portland Business Journal Retrieved 2018 03 16 sources KTVZ COM news March 5 2018 OSU Cascades 2nd academic building on the way KTVZ Retrieved 2018 03 14 Fisicaro Kailey 2017 10 31 OSU Cascades will buy landfill for 1 The Bulletin Retrieved 2018 03 20 Fall enrollment report shows nearly a third of OSU Cascades undergraduate students are first in family to attend college OSU Cascades Oregon State University osucascades edu Retrieved 2018 03 19 Klemetti Erik July 31 2019 The Hidden Volcanoes of Central Oregon Hogan Jackson 2018 08 01 OSU Cascades online nursing program approved by OSU trustees The Bulletin Retrieved 2018 10 18 Fall Enrollment Highlights OSU Cascades Oregon State University osucascades edu Retrieved 2018 03 16 OSU Cascades sees jump in enrollment Corvallis Gazette Times Retrieved 2012 05 04 OSU Planning Four Year University in Bend President Ed Ray Outlines OSU Cascades Growth KTVZ com Archived from the original on 2012 05 11 Retrieved 2012 05 04 Campus Expansion OSU Cascades Oregon State University osucascades edu Retrieved 2018 03 20 OSU Cascades opens as Oregon s first new public university in 50 years Life at OSU 2016 09 12 Retrieved 2018 03 20 Edward J Ray Hall Cascades 2019 07 24 Retrieved 2022 02 13 a b c Fall enrollment report shows nearly a third of OSU Cascades undergraduate students are first in family to attend college OSU Cascades Oregon State University osucascades edu Retrieved 2018 03 20 Bend History City of Bend www bendoregon gov Retrieved 2018 03 16 Things to Do in Bend Oregon Tourist Attractions in Bend What to Do in Bend www visitbend com Retrieved 2018 03 16 Student Organizations OSU Cascades Oregon State University osucascades edu Retrieved 2018 03 16 External links EditOfficial website Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Oregon State University Cascades amp oldid 1144190358, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,

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