Next Administrative Briefing is Wednesday, April 9 |
The final Administrative Briefing of the 2024-2025 academic year will cover topics including updates on federal actions affecting higher education, immigration rights and PSU’s legislative priorities, as well as a preview of the 2025 Summer Session and an opportunity for Q&A. As always, the event will be held in a hybrid format with the in-person part of the briefing at ASRC 515 with themed refreshments. The final agenda will be shared next week.
Date: Wednesday, April 9
Time: 3:30 - 5 p.m.
Location: ASRC 515 and Zoom
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Federal Actions update: Financial aid FAQ |
Portland State University has a team of administrators keeping a close eye on federal actions that impact higher education and frequently updating the Federal Actions webpage with details about how any changes may impact the PSU community.
New on the page: Student Finance has developed an FAQ about whether any federal actions are impacting student financial aid.
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PSU & AAUP reach tentative contract agreement |
As announced in a joint statement over Spring Break, PSU and the PSU chapter of the American Association of University Professors (PSU-AAUP) reached a tentative agreement on a new contract. The agreement is subject to ratification by PSU-AAUP members.
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PDXScholar’s growth and impact in review |
The PSU Library is excited to share the 2022-2024 PDXScholar Multi-Year Annual Report. This report provides a comprehensive overview of the growth and impact of PDXScholar, PSU’s institutional repository, from January 2022 through December 2024. The report highlights readership data, new content and collections added during this period, as well as valuable feedback from PDXScholar users around the world. The report also features updates from Special Collections & University Archives and the PDXOpen mini-grant program.
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PSU Joins AIR: Access membership benefits |
Great news! PSU is now an organizational member of the Association for Institutional Research (AIR), giving employees full access to AIR’s resources. AIR supports higher education professionals in using data effectively to drive student and institutional success.
Anyone can sign up, or if you already have an AIR membership, connect your profile with PSU to access the member benefits.
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Reminder: Submit spring contracts ASAP |
As the Spring term begins, all hiring managers are reminded to submit their EPAFs and Spring contracts as soon as possible. EPAFs and Letters of Offer route to multiple approvers, so managers, please be sure to check your queues and approve them promptly.
For detailed instructions on how to access and approve EPAFs, please visit the Graduate Assistants page of the Human Resources User Guide. To upload a signed letter of offer, please use the ‘Upload Documents’ button on the main HR webpage. Thank you for your timely attention to this matter!
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Teach abroad in 2026 — Apply now! |
The Education Abroad office is now accepting Faculty-Led program proposals for the 2026 calendar year; this includes Winter, Spring, Summer and Fall of 2026. The priority proposal deadline is May 15. This is open to all faculty, adjuncts and teaching staff.
Faculty-led programs are invaluable because they create customized, high-impact learning experiences that extend beyond traditional coursework. These programs foster meaningful connections, hands-on learning and professional growth for both the Program Leaders and Program Participants. If you're interested in offering a transformative teaching experience abroad, please connect with Ed Abroad!
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Empower your students for success this term |
Student Academic Support Services offers a range of free resources to enhance student learning, including one-on-one Academic Coaching, Peer Tutoring, and specialized workshops. Their ROADS to Success presentation series covers essential topics like motivation, time management and study strategies, aligning with your curriculum to support key academic skills. Explore their offerings on the website and take advantage of the Faculty Resources page to maximize student success and engagement this term.
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Wayfinding & advising: Extra help is available this week
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Undergraduate advising drop-ins are available Monday and Tuesday of this week from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. at various locations, depending on the student pathway. Please direct students to the Drop-In Advising Schedule for pathway locations.
Know of any students who need help finding their way around campus? Student Success teams will be at the FMH Info Desk and outside Cramer Hall from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. on Monday and Tuesday.
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Commencement deadlines for graduate students, speakers |
Graduate students planning to participate in commencement ceremonies must apply for a degree or a certificate online by Friday, April 4. Graduate Application Form
Graduating students are needed to speak at all ceremonies. Applications are due April 13 for most ceremonies. Student Speaker Application Form
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Bring Your Kids to Campus this Friday |
Bring Your Kids to Campus Day offers a full day of fun, educational activities hosted by departments and student clubs across campus. It’s a chance for children to learn about university life in a kid-friendly way and get excited about what we do here at PSU. For more information, contact Services for Students with Children at sswc@pdx.edu.
Date: Friday, April 4
Time: 9:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Location: Various
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Faculty musicians: Join the University Band! |
PSU faculty are invited to join the University Band! Open to all woodwind, brass, and percussion players, regardless of skill level. Rehearsals are Tuesdays and Thursdays, 4 - 5:30 p.m. during Spring term. Come and play in the concert band! For more information, please contact Ed Protzman at protzman@pdx.edu.
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Weight training for women class begins April 16 |
Join Campus Rec personal trainers for a four-week small group course to learn how to use and progress on machines and equipment for a full-body workout. Focused on proper form, resistance training principles, and women-specific training, this course will help you feel more comfortable and confident in the weight room. Sessions run Wednesdays, April 16–May 7. Registration opens today at 8 a.m. $20 for Campus Rec members.
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Master AI integration in project management |
- AI Integration: Scale AI from pilot to full implementation
- Governance: Establish responsible AI policies
- Impact Measurement: Track KPIs & ROI
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Trends & Adaptation: Stay ahead with emerging AI advancements
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Designed for professionals managing teams, departments or organizational change, this workshop ensures you stay competitive in an AI-driven world. Send your questions to CEPE@pdx.edu.
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Ever wonder what makes PSU’s academic leaders tick? What books line their shelves, what inspired them to pursue their field and what visions they have for PSU’s future? Inside Portland State’s new “Deans Decoded” series takes you behind the scenes into the offices of Portland State’s distinguished deans. This week, meet the Dean of the College of Urban and Public Affairs (CUPA), Jeremy Youde.
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News Briefs and Announcements:
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Today is the deadline to nominate graduating students to be featured by University Communications on the PSU website, social media, marketing materials and in pitches to the local media.
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Check out the updated Northwest Noggin blog, featuring the PSU neuroscience group’s awesome work in the Portland community and beyond!
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Peter Dusicka, professor of civil and environmental engineering, talked with Willamette Week about findings that indicate several Portland schools located in unreinforced masonry buildings are at high-risk of collapse in an earthquake; Siiri Bigalke, Ph.D. candidate in PSU’s Earth, Environment and Society program, discussed the impacts of declining Great Salt Lake water levels with EarthTalk; and Professor of Economics Eric Fruits spoke with Politico about the potential implications of price controls on California’s internet providers.
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Presented
Anita Bright, Christopher Campbell, Jack Corbett, Sally Guyon, Shruti Koley, Mark Leymon, Monika Mulder, DeLys Ostlund, Will Parnell, Melissa Thompson, Lindsey Wilkinson
People
Azad Amir-Ghassemi, Lisa K. Bates, Riëtte Carsten, Colleen Carrol, Alex Farrington, Julie Freybote, Safia Goldsmith, Ted Khoury, Hal Nelson, Pronoy Rai, Tanya Sydorenko
Published/Exhibited
Alida Cantor, Jack Corbett, Madhu Narayanan, Julie Stone
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