CORVALLIS, Ore. - Oregon State University's three statewide public service programs received a boost from the Oregon legislature with $14 million additional funds to support up to 40 new positions and stimulate new research and extension projects across the state.
The new funding package increases the programs' base budget to $118 million for the biennium. Of that increased funding, $6 million will go to OSU's Oregon Agricultural Experiment Station; $4.5 million to the OSU Extension Service; and $3.5 million to OSU's Oregon Forest Research Laboratory.
"Oregonians everywhere in the state will see benefits from these expanded programs with new OSU faculty focused on important issues in their communities," said Scott Reed, director of the OSU Extension Service and vice-provost for Outreach and Engagement at OSU.
Examples include:
Throughout Oregon, there will be increased opportunities for students to participate in research and outreach through experiential learning programs in real-world settings.
"We are deeply grateful for the legislature's support, which allows us to address more needs in more communities across the state," said Dan Arp, director of the Agricultural Experiment Station and dean of OSU's College of Agricultural Sciences.
The statewide programs will begin the hiring process this summer.
Dan Arp, 541-737-2331, [email protected];
Scott Reed, 541-737-2713, [email protected];
Thomas Maness, 541-737-1585, [email protected]
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