Portland State University

Portland State University's climate action plan outlines a commitment to achieve carbon neutrality by 2040. Key initiatives include promoting sustainable transportation through expanded public transit and cycling programs, fostering student innovation in environmental solutions like plastic water bottle reduction, and engaging students in community environmental services. The plan aims to drive real change for the benefit of Portland and Oregon, aligning with the university's motto to let knowledge serve the city.

The meeting, part of the Portland State Convenes series, focused on the future of criminal justice and public safety in Oregon. The discussion highlighted recommendations from the Governor’s Commission on Public Safety aimed at improving system efficiency, reducing prison costs, and implementing evidence-based community supervision practices without compromising public safety. Panelists and participants explored the growth of the correctional budget, the impact of sentencing laws, and strategies for balancing offender accountability with sustainable correctional policies.

The meeting included a presentation on the winter break closure calendar and its impact on staff, specifically regarding university scheduling and efficiency. Discussions also covered the ratification of tentative agreements with union members, including furlough requirements and payroll smoothing procedures for compensation. The meeting addressed concerns regarding the public disclosure of retirement benefits for PERS retirees and the university's practice of rehiring retirees. Furthermore, a benefits update was provided for the upcoming open enrollment period, highlighting new requirements for the health engagement model, smoking status attestation, and spousal coverage policies, as well as the process for reporting qualifying life events.

This document outlines the mission and strategy of the Center for Retail Leadership at Portland State. Its core purpose is to cultivate a new generation of leaders for the food and beverage industry. The strategy emphasizes fostering strong relationships between manufacturers and consumers through retail channels, and actively engaging students with the industry by connecting them with executive leaders and providing access to key events for job opportunities and real-world experience.

This document outlines the development of Washington County's first Transportation Safety Action Plan, presented as an EMPA Capstone. The plan's purpose is to reduce serious injury and fatality crashes by reviewing incidents and implementing action items. It advocates for a collaborative governance model, engaging various stakeholders such as fire, law enforcement, school districts, health departments, citizens, and advocacy groups. The strategy incorporates the Federal Highway Administration's '5 E's' approach (education, engineering, enforcement, encouragement, and evaluation) to foster a collective thinking culture and ensure the successful implementation of safety initiatives.