Oregon State University Extension Service

OSU Extension and Engagement

We’re out there serving Oregon. And here for you.

Extension and engagement are core to Oregon State University's mission and integral to helping everyone across OSU create real solutions and positive impact across Oregon and beyond.

  • We engage communities in learning, identifying local needs and opportunities and problem-solving.
  • We believe in co-creation of innovation, knowledge and expertise.
  • We help connect OSU’s educational programs and resources to all people — wherever and whenever they wish to learn.

The Division of Extension and Engagement leads and supports this collaborative work. We serve to improve the health and well-being of Oregonians and communities and encourage economic development and industry innovation. We co-create and share the science and knowledge of Oregon State University and deliver access to education for learner success across the lifespan.

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Save the date: OSU Engagement Conference

OSU faculty, staff, students and community partners are welcome to join us for the inaugural OSU Engagement Conference, Sept. 5-6, 2023 in Corvallis.

The event seeks to increase awareness and recognition of engagement efforts across the university and showcase engagement practice and scholarship by OSU faculty and staff, while weaving in opportunities for knowledge and idea generation.

See conference details

Engaged scholarship responds to community needs and is about community partnerships.

If you conduct engaged work that directly benefits community partners while contributing to institutional and academic unit missions, you are conducting community-engaged scholarship. Engaged scholarship can be:

  • Research and creative activities
  • Teaching and learning
  • Service and practice

Our collaborative efforts prepare educated, engaged citizens, address critical societal issues and contribute to the public good. In 2020, OSU received a second Carnegie Community Engagement Classification. This designation recognizes the strength of OSU’s commitment to community engagement and engaged scholarship.

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Source URL: https://engagement.oregonstate.edu/osu-extension-engagement

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