Description:
Diversity development has achieved higher agenda prominence based on the culmination of historical developments in problem recognition, political events, and university policies that have generated a window of opportunity. Oregon State University is currently at a critical time that will significantly transform the university's commitment inclusiveness and a diverse campus community. This paper explores focusing events that are a part of understanding the history of diversity at Oregon State University, the factors that have contributed to the initiation of the Diversity Action Plan process, and how those factors will inform the implementation of the Diversity Action Plan.