Resources
SOU Office of Government Relations
2025 Legislative Agenda
Throughout the 2025 session the Office of Government Relations has several key focuses. Many of these priorities center around affordability and funding.
These initiatives include:
- Investment in the Public University Support Fund (PUSF)
- An increase in the Oregon Opportunity Grant
- Support for SOU’s Capital Construction Request
- Funding of Higher Education’s Behavioral Health Workforce Package.
Each of these will allow SOU to:
- Avoid tuition increases
- Promote access to higher education
- Increase connections to the community and workforce.
Besides funding requests, the Office of Government Relations is also supporting several policy proposals that will help the university streamline and reduce costs.
More information about these priorities can be found at this link:
The Importance of Advocacy
Your voice can have a powerful impact on the future. Lobbying and advocacy present important opportunities for individuals to tell their stories and advocate for change. To learn more about the importance of advocacy and some of SOU’s success in the Oregon Legislature click here.
How Tuition is Determined
Tuition prices have grown steadily for several decades. This has made higher education increasingly difficult for students to afford. Just how are these prices set though? Click here for more information on the tuition-setting process at Oregon public universities.
Expenditures and Revenue for SOU
Where does SOU’s revenue come from? And what does it go towards? Here is a general overview of revenues and expenses at SOU.
Connect with SOU Government Relations
Have questions, concerns, or want to get in contact with us?
Email: govtrelations@sou.edu
Phone Number: 541.552.8840
