ORS 350.620 Declaration regarding state policies to enhance and encourage independent higher education

The Legislative Assembly declares its ongoing interest in state policies that:

Enhance the ability of independent institutions to sustain and expand their services in Oregon;

Complement, assist and strengthen existing or planned programs and activities of independent institutions in Oregon while maintaining high academic and administrative standards;

Encourage broad public participation in independent higher education;

Promote coordination among independent and community colleges and state universities;

Stimulate and encourage private initiative and financial support in connection with the programs and activities of independent higher education;

Encourage recognition of the contributions made by independent higher education to the well-being of the state and to the development of the individual; and

Develop, maintain and provide the public with sufficient information concerning independent educational opportunities within the state.