(a) To serve the people of the State of Oregon by providing education in health, science, engineering and their management for students of the state and region.
(b) To provide:
(A) An environment that stimulates the spirit of inquiry, initiative and cooperation between and among students, faculty and staff;
(B) Research in health care, engineering, biomedical sciences and general sciences; and
(C) The delivery of health care to contribute to the development and dissemination of new knowledge.
(2) The university will strive for excellence in education, research, clinical practice, scholarship and community service while maintaining compassion, personal and institutional integrity and leadership in carrying out its missions.
(3) The university is designated to carry out the following public purposes and missions on behalf of the State of Oregon:
(a) Provide high quality educational programs appropriate for a health and science university;
(b) Conduct research in health care, engineering, biomedical sciences and general sciences;
(c) Engage in the provision of inpatient and outpatient clinical care and health care delivery systems throughout the state;
(d) Provide outreach programs in education, research and health care;
(e) Serve as a local, regional and statewide resource for health care providers; and
(f) Continue a commitment to provide health care to the underserved patient population of Oregon.
(4) The university shall carry out the public purposes and missions of this section in the manner that, in the determination of the Oregon Health and Science University Board of Directors, best promotes the public welfare of the people of the State of Oregon. [1995 c.162 §3; 2001 c.123 §3]
Structure 2021 Oregon Revised Statutes
Volume : 09 - Education and Culture
Chapter 353 - Oregon Health and Science University
Section 353.010 - Definitions.
Section 353.030 - Public policy of university; missions; purposes.
Section 353.035 - Certain laws to be liberally construed; severability.
Section 353.040 - Board of directors; appointment; membership; meetings; removal of members.
Section 353.050 - Powers and duties of board and university officials.
Section 353.070 - Products of individuals with disabilities; rules; publication of product sources.
Section 353.100 - Applicability of laws to university.
Section 353.117 - Creation of tax-exempt entity by university.
Section 353.123 - Authority regarding resident tuition and scholarships.
Section 353.125 - Creation of police department and commission of police officers; rules.
Section 353.140 - Funding request.
Section 353.190 - Effect of student religious beliefs on admission and attendance.
Section 353.200 - Rights of students ordered to active duty; rules.
Section 353.210 - Purpose; members; duties.
Section 353.260 - Personnel records; access; control; creation.
Section 353.270 - Compensation of officers and employees; conflicts of interest.
Section 353.290 - Reductions in faculty; affirmative action plans and goals.
Section 353.380 - Definitions for ORS 353.380 to 353.420.
Section 353.440 - Coordination of programs.
Section 353.445 - Venture grant program.
Section 353.455 - Family medicine residency network.
Section 353.460 - Oregon Institute of Occupational Health Sciences.
Section 353.480 - Pediatric dental residency program.
Section 353.485 - Oregon Psychiatric Access Line program.
Section 353.556 - Purpose; policy; findings; intent.
Section 353.559 - Creation; university duties; expenditure of proceeds.
Section 353.600 - Definitions for ORS 353.600 to 353.612.
Section 353.603 - Grant distribution; administrative expenses; contributions.
Section 353.606 - Oregon Nursing Shortage Coalition Committee.
Section 353.609 - Duties of committee; grant criteria; use of grant funds.