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Post by fishwrapper on Mar 22, 2019 9:59:31 GMT -8
Members of the Oregon State University community,
I am writing to let you know that it is my intention to step down as president of Oregon State University on June 30, 2020, when my current five-year contract will be completed, and after almost 17 years since I had the great honor and joy to assume the presidency on July 31, 2003. I will continue to serve as president of Oregon State University until the new president assumes office.
The timing for this transition is excellent. We have just adopted a new chapter in our strategic plan, SP4.0, and we are guided by our common statement of aspirations: Vision 2030. Furthermore, we have recently completed a comprehensive self-study as part of a seven-year accreditation process and we will welcome an external accreditation review team to OSU in the next few weeks. We also developed a 10-year business forecast and a 10-year capital planning model to help guide university fiscal decisions. Perhaps most importantly, I have never worked with a stronger leadership team in my 16 years of service as your president, including an excellent university board of trustees.
Personally, my health is very good. Yet, I will be almost 76 years old when I step down as president, and I view my job as including my best effort to assist this wonderful university in transitioning to new leadership. Effective July 1, 2020, I will begin a sabbatical and transition to the College of Liberal Arts as a professor of economics.
Please know that my affection for each of you, my passion and commitment to the mission, vision and values of this university have never been stronger. And, I remain certain that the best is yet to come for Oregon State University and those we serve. Our graduates are our greatest contribution to the future, and my colleagues will help all of us provide for a more inclusive future to meet the educational, economic and social needs and aspirations of all Oregonians and those beyond our state, through our teaching, research, creative work and service.
Within the next few weeks, Rani Borkar, chair of OSU’s Board of Trustees, will provide further details regarding the process and timeline for bringing the 15th president to this wonderful university, including the role that each of you can play in contributing to a successful search for OSU’s next president.
Sincerely,
Edward J. Ray
President
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Post by mbabeav on Mar 22, 2019 10:24:36 GMT -8
Members of the Oregon State University community,
I am writing to let you know that it is my intention to step down as president of Oregon State University on June 30, 2020, when my current five-year contract will be completed, and after almost 17 years since I had the great honor and joy to assume the presidency on July 31, 2003. I will continue to serve as president of Oregon State University until the new president assumes office.
The timing for this transition is excellent. We have just adopted a new chapter in our strategic plan, SP4.0, and we are guided by our common statement of aspirations: Vision 2030. Furthermore, we have recently completed a comprehensive self-study as part of a seven-year accreditation process and we will welcome an external accreditation review team to OSU in the next few weeks. We also developed a 10-year business forecast and a 10-year capital planning model to help guide university fiscal decisions. Perhaps most importantly, I have never worked with a stronger leadership team in my 16 years of service as your president, including an excellent university board of trustees.
Personally, my health is very good. Yet, I will be almost 76 years old when I step down as president, and I view my job as including my best effort to assist this wonderful university in transitioning to new leadership. Effective July 1, 2020, I will begin a sabbatical and transition to the College of Liberal Arts as a professor of economics.
Please know that my affection for each of you, my passion and commitment to the mission, vision and values of this university have never been stronger. And, I remain certain that the best is yet to come for Oregon State University and those we serve. Our graduates are our greatest contribution to the future, and my colleagues will help all of us provide for a more inclusive future to meet the educational, economic and social needs and aspirations of all Oregonians and those beyond our state, through our teaching, research, creative work and service.
Within the next few weeks, Rani Borkar, chair of OSU’s Board of Trustees, will provide further details regarding the process and timeline for bringing the 15th president to this wonderful university, including the role that each of you can play in contributing to a successful search for OSU’s next president.
Sincerely,
Edward J. Ray
President Thank you for your service, Dr. Ray. It's hard to believe that it will have been 17 years; but OSU is in a much better place than it was when you came in - in academics, finances, and in facilities. Take a good long sabbatical before you get back in front of those econ students! |
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Post by Henry Skrimshander on Mar 22, 2019 13:40:41 GMT -8
His association with Larry Scott will tarnish his legacy for some but he certainly has been one of the greatest presidents in OSU history. OSU's transformation from 2003 to 2020 has been/will be remarkable. We are clearly the state's premier public university.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 22, 2019 15:31:10 GMT -8
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Post by Werebeaver on Mar 23, 2019 8:13:41 GMT -8
Members of the Oregon State University community,
I am writing to let you know that it is my intention to step down as president of Oregon State University on June 30, 2020, when my current five-year contract will be completed, and after almost 17 years since I had the great honor and joy to assume the presidency on July 31, 2003. I will continue to serve as president of Oregon State University until the new president assumes office.
The timing for this transition is excellent. We have just adopted a new chapter in our strategic plan, SP4.0, and we are guided by our common statement of aspirations: Vision 2030. Furthermore, we have recently completed a comprehensive self-study as part of a seven-year accreditation process and we will welcome an external accreditation review team to OSU in the next few weeks. We also developed a 10-year business forecast and a 10-year capital planning model to help guide university fiscal decisions. Perhaps most importantly, I have never worked with a stronger leadership team in my 16 years of service as your president, including an excellent university board of trustees.
Personally, my health is very good. Yet, I will be almost 76 years old when I step down as president, and I view my job as including my best effort to assist this wonderful university in transitioning to new leadership. Effective July 1, 2020, I will begin a sabbatical and transition to the College of Liberal Arts as a professor of economics.
Please know that my affection for each of you, my passion and commitment to the mission, vision and values of this university have never been stronger. And, I remain certain that the best is yet to come for Oregon State University and those we serve. Our graduates are our greatest contribution to the future, and my colleagues will help all of us provide for a more inclusive future to meet the educational, economic and social needs and aspirations of all Oregonians and those beyond our state, through our teaching, research, creative work and service.
Within the next few weeks, Rani Borkar, chair of OSU’s Board of Trustees, will provide further details regarding the process and timeline for bringing the 15th president to this wonderful university, including the role that each of you can play in contributing to a successful search for OSU’s next president.
Sincerely,
Edward J. Ray
President Thank you for your service, Dr. Ray. It's hard to believe that it will have been 17 years; but OSU is in a much better place than it was when you came in - in academics, finances, and in facilities. Take a good long sabbatical before you get back in front of those econ students! Totally agree. |
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Post by Werebeaver on Mar 23, 2019 8:25:10 GMT -8
His association with Larry Scott will tarnish his legacy for some but he certainly has been one of the greatest presidents in OSU history. OSU's transformation from 2003 to 2020 has been/will be remarkable. We are clearly the state's premier public university. Ed Ray is just one vote among 12 when it comes to Larry Scott’s continuing tenure as PAC-12 president. And some votes will always matter more than others. The balance of power within the Pac-8/10/12 Presidents has always rested with the 4 California schools + UW. I don’t think Ed Ray's opinion of Larry Scott, pro or con, moves the needle at all within that group. |
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Post by Henry Skrimshander on Mar 23, 2019 8:42:15 GMT -8
It typically takes at least six months to hire a university president. Much more detailed job than hiring a football coach. |
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Post by Henry Skrimshander on Apr 3, 2019 10:41:19 GMT -8
New president supposed to be hired by December.
I hope they make it clear to all candidates that our peer group is the Pac-12 and that a firm commitment to intercollegiate athletics is mandatory.
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Post by benny55 on Apr 23, 2019 19:37:56 GMT -8
Dr Ray may have been good for the university, but in my opinion, he could have improved on OSU's impact on Corvallis.
The university wasn't necessarily a good neighbor. All of the new construction and university expansion has come at a cost. Under Dr Ray's watch parking around campus has become more difficult. In many cases the universities' actions have exercerbated the problem. In general, university has removed parking on campus pushing those cars onto city streets. In addition, the ever increasing fees the university charges for parking permits encourages students to park on city streets.
Couple of examples. Building the dorm in the parking lot east of 15th street. The students parking there were pushed into the Reserve stadium parking lot, which is emptied on game days so those students relocate to city streets. Same is true with the new construction bordering Madison. For game day parking Reser is not generously endowed with parking, yet the university chose to site the sports medicine building in Reser parking. In addition the increase of students, coupled with a flawed city code allowing apartment construction without adequate off street parking, has flooded city streets with student cars.
Probably unavoidable as the university which started as college founded and funded by a town grew in scope to a university with a global reach funded by the state and outside grants. Eventually one partner outgrew the other.
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Post by Judge Smails on Apr 23, 2019 19:54:12 GMT -8
Dr Ray may have been good for the university, but in my opinion, he could have improved on OSU's impact on Corvallis. The university wasn't necessarily a good neighbor. All of the new construction and university expansion has come at a cost. Under Dr Ray's watch parking around campus has become more difficult. In many cases the universities' actions have exercerbated the problem. In general, university has removed parking on campus pushing those cars onto city streets. In addition, the ever increasing fees the university charges for parking permits encourages students to park on city streets. Couple of examples. Building the dorm in the parking lot east of 15th street. The students parking there were pushed into the Reserve stadium parking lot, which is emptied on game days so those students relocate to city streets. Same is true with the new construction bordering Madison. For game day parking Reser is not generously endowed with parking, yet the university chose to site the sports medicine building in Reser parking. In addition the increase of students, coupled with a flawed city code allowing apartment construction without adequate off street parking, has flooded city streets with student cars. Probably unavoidable as the university which started as college founded and funded by a town grew in scope to a university with a global reach funded by the state and outside grants. Eventually one partner outgrew the other. I will give you the fact that Ed may have grown the university too fast and depleted on campus parking. But your “flawed city code” comment made me laugh. Corvallis requires more onsite parking than any city in the state. This has led to less housing units per site and the cost of housing to skyrocket due to a lack of housing units. This is partially due to the rapid growth of the university, but also due to our city’s belief in growth control. They are quickly turning Corvallis into an elitist community, where half the people that work here, cannot afford to live here. |
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Post by Werebeaver on Apr 23, 2019 20:58:49 GMT -8
Dr Ray may have been good for the university, but in my opinion, he could have improved on OSU's impact on Corvallis. The university wasn't necessarily a good neighbor. All of the new construction and university expansion has come at a cost. Under Dr Ray's watch parking around campus has become more difficult. In many cases the universities' actions have exercerbated the problem. In general, university has removed parking on campus pushing those cars onto city streets. In addition, the ever increasing fees the university charges for parking permits encourages students to park on city streets. Couple of examples. Building the dorm in the parking lot east of 15th street. The students parking there were pushed into the Reserve stadium parking lot, which is emptied on game days so those students relocate to city streets. Same is true with the new construction bordering Madison. For game day parking Reser is not generously endowed with parking, yet the university chose to site the sports medicine building in Reser parking. In addition the increase of students, coupled with a flawed city code allowing apartment construction without adequate off street parking, has flooded city streets with student cars. Probably unavoidable as the university which started as college founded and funded by a town grew in scope to a university with a global reach funded by the state and outside grants. Eventually one partner outgrew the other. “I find the three major administrative problems on a campus are sex for the students, athletics for the alumni, and parking for the faculty.” University of California Chancellor Clark Kerr. 1958. |
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Post by Henry Skrimshander on Apr 24, 2019 5:36:06 GMT -8
There are WAY too many retired NIMBYs in Corvallis, people who say they moved here because of the small, college-town atmosphere, but then oppose anything the college tries to do all while taking advantage of the university grounds to walk their dogs, attend cultural events, etc.
It is neigh-impossible to get anything done when certain factions of the population, for example, compare an old, run-down building like the Sunflower House to the White House when the university announced plans it was tearing the building down for graduate housing.
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