Oregon State University

Oregon State University (OSU{{fn|1}}) is a public research and degree-granting four-year university in the Oregon University System, located in Corvallis, Oregon. Total student enrollment (undergraduate and graduate) in 2002 was 18,979, 79% of which were Oregon residents and 6% from other countries. With over 200 academic degree programs, engineering, environmental sciences, forestry, oceanography and pharmacy remain some of the most notable fields of study. OSU has more majors, minors, and special programs than any other college in Oregon and offers a University Exploratory Studies Program for students who wish to investigate their options for a major field. The university also receives more research grant funds annually than the rest of the Oregon University System schools combined.

Organization

Presidents

The position of President was created in 1865 and is the chief executive officer, providing overall leadership and direction for the University; there have since been fourteen presidents (including six acting Presidents), with President Ray appointed on June 5, 2003:

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• William A. Finley (1865-1872)
• Joseph Emery (1872, acting)
• Benjamin L. Arnold (1872-1892)
• John D. Letcher (1892, acting)
• John M. Bloss (1892-1896)
• H. B. Miller (1896-1897)
• Thomas M. Gatch (1897-1907)
• William Jasper Kerr (1907-1932)
• George Wilcox Peavy (1932-1934, acting) (1934-1940)
• Frank Llewellyn Ballard (1940-1941)
• Francois Archibald Gilfillan (1941-1942, acting)
• August Leroy Strand (1942-1961)
• James Herbert Jensen (1961-1969)
• Roy Alton Young (1969-1970, acting)
• Robert William MacVicar (1970-1984)
• John V. Byrne (1984-1995)
• Paul G. Risser (1996-2002)
• Timothy P. White (2003, acting)
• Edward John Ray (2003-present)

From 1868 to 1929 the president reported to the institution's own Board of Trustees/Regents. Since the creation of the Oregon University System (OUS), the president has reported to the OUS chancellor.

Related Topics:
1868 - 1929 - Oregon University System

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Colleges and Schools

The academic programs are divided among twelve colleges and two schools, each with a dean responsible for all faculty, staff, students, and academic programs. Colleges are divided into departments administered by a department head or chair. Each department is responsible for academic programs leading to degrees, certificates, options, or minors.

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• College of Health and Human Sciences
• Design and Human Environment (Department)
• Exercise and Sport Science (Department)
• Public Health (Department)
• Human Development and Family Sciences (Department)
• Nutrition and Food Management (Department)
• University Honors College
• College of Engineering
• Bioengineering (Department)
• Civil, Construction, and Environmental Engineering (Department)
• Chemical Engineering (Department)
• Electrical Engineering and Computer Science (School)
• Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering (Department)
• Mechanical Engineering (Department)
• Nuclear Engineering and Radiation Health Physics (Department)
• College of Veterinary Medicine
• College of Oceanic and Atmospheric Sciences
• Defense Education College (ROTC)
• Air Force Studies (Department)
• Military Science (Department)
• Naval Science (Department)
• College of Liberal Arts
• American Studies (Department)
• Anthropology (Department)
• Art (Department)
• Speech Communication (Department)
• Economics (Department)
• English (Department)
• Ethnic Studies (Department)
• Foreign Languages & Literatures (Department)
• History (Department)
• Liberal Studies (Department)
• Music (Department)
• New Media Communications (Department)
• Philosophy (Department)
• Political Science (Department)
• Psychology (Department)
• Sociology (Department)
• Twentieth Century Studies (Department)
• Women Studies (Department)
• Graduate School
• College of Science
• Biochemistry and Biophysics (Department)
• Biology (Department)
• Botany and Plant Pathology (Department)
• Chemistry (Department)
• Entomology (Department)
• Geosciences (Department)
• General Science (Department)
• Microbiology (Department)
• Molecular and Cellular Biology (Department)
• Mathematics (Department)
• Physics (Department)
• Science and Mathematics Education (Department)
• Statistics (Department)
• Zoology (Department)
• College of Pharmacy
• College of Forestry
• Forest Engineering (Department)
• Forest Resources (Department)
• Forest Science (Department)
• Wood Science and Engineering (Department)
• School of Education
• Counseling (Department)
• Education (Department)
• College of Business
• College of Agricultural Sciences
• Agricultural Education and General Agriculture (Department)
• Animal Sciences (Departments)
• Agricultural and Resource Economics (Departments)
• Crop and Soil Science (Department)
• Food Science & Technology (Department)
• Fisheries & Wildlife (Department)
• Genetics (Department)
• Horticulture (Department)
• Rangeland Resources (Department)
• Environmental and Molecular Toxicology (Department)