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Oregon Colleges and Universities
Times (of London) Higher Education-Reuters World University Rankings
The Times (of London) Higher Education-Reuters World University Rankings 2012-2013 powered by Thomson Reuters are the only global university performance tables to judge world class universities across all of their core missions — teaching, research, knowledge transfer and international outlook. The top universities rankings employ 13 carefully calibrated performance indicators to provide a comprehensive and balanced comparisons. The University of Washington ranked 24th in the world, up one place from last year, in the Times' formula, which takes in 13 quality measurements. In a parallel ranking based only on reputation, the UW came in a tie for 27th. In subject areas, the UW came in 34th in engineering and technology, 24th in life sciences, 14th in physical sciences and 10th on the planet in health and clinical studies. The University of Washington looks like the kind of operation that could drive a local economy. Predictably, the rankings were also notable for our neighbors to the south. Berkeley ranked 9th in the world and UCLA 13th, with three more UC campuses included in the top 50. Viewing the Northwest broadly, lets celebrate the 30th place finish of the University of British Columbia. The University of Oregon shows up in the undifferentiated 251-275 cluster, followed by Oregon State in the 276-300 group. Oregon's 2013 legislative session did some useful things for higher education, with a rare funding increase (although at a smaller rate than overall state budget growth), a reorganization intended to increase effectiveness and the creation of institutional boards that are hoped to dramatically increase philanthropy at participating institutions.
US News & World Report's Ranking of Oregon Colleges
2012 Edition of U.S. News & World Report's America's Best Colleges In the listing of national universities, the University of Oregon ranked 101 and Oregon State University ranked 139. The University of Washington was ranked 42nd and Washington State University was 115th. The U of O did better in Princeton Review's of party schools for 2013-2014 as it finished in 20th place. Liberal Arts Colleges Reed College and Willamette University in Salem: 57. Lewis & Clark College in Portland: 71. Linfield College in McMinnville: 121. Regional Universities in the West (140 ranked) Concordia University in Portland: 88. George Fox University in Newberg: 25. Pacific College in Forest Grove: 22. Southern Oregon University in Ashland: 71. University of Portland: 9. Western Oregon University: 83. Regional Colleges of the West (67 ranked) Oregon Institute of Technology in Portland and Klamath Falls: 8. Warner Pacific College of Portland: 26. Oregon Health Sciences University School of Medicine No. 3 in primary care. No. 36 in research. Other Medical OHSU School of Nursing: No. 1 in nursing midwifery. OHSU Physician Assistant: 6. Oregon State University Pharmacy: 32. Oregon State University Veterinary Medicine: 26.
Oregon University System
If you're interested in attending one of Oregon public universities, the Oregon University System has a Web site full of solid information about each of the schools and how to go about applying at OUS Prospective Students. Smooth Transfer Between Oregon State Colleges Oregon college students are able to transfer more smoothly among the state's community colleges and universities as the result of common criteria for general education courses adopted by two state education boards in early 2010. The course guidelines define what students should learn in a given subject, such as writing, and what the course should include. The Oregon Board of Education and State Board of Higher Education also approved common course standards for an Associate of Arts Oregon Transfer degree that will allow students to move more freely among the state's 17 community colleges and transfer smoothly into any of the seven public universities for their final two years of studies. In addition, the joint boards approved policies that will allow high school students to get up to a year's credit in the state's seven public universities by earning an International Baccalaureate (IB) diploma. Oregon University System Guaranteed Admission Program Oregon high school seniors who demonstrate proficiency in certain skills and earn a 3.4 grade point average will be guaranteed automatic admission to one of the state's seven public universities, under a policy proposed by university officials. The automatic admission policy won unanimous approval in the State Board of Higher Education's Academic Strategies Committee in late February 2011 and probably will be approved by the full board when it meets next week, university leaders said. The policy, which would take effect in 2012. The state will begin phasing in its new high school diploma standards next year with a requirement that students demonstrate proficiency in reading on a test in addition to earning 24 course credits. Graduates also will have to show proficiency in writing in 2013 and in math in 2014. Under its new admission policy, the Oregon University System would automatically admit any graduate next year who earns a 3.4 GPA and demonstrates proficiency in reading, writing, math and speaking on college entrance exams or state tests. For example, students could meet the proficiency standard for reading, math and writing by earning a score of 550 or higher for each of those skills on the SAT college entrance exam. Online Course Options at Oregon Colleges and Universities The Online Schools Web site has a directory of all college programs that students can take online apart from the more well known online schools. Oregon College Online Offerings Oregon colleges and universities that offer online educational options. National Directory of Online Offerings Colleges, universities, and technical schools in the USA that offer online educational options. The This database will be updated yearly and will always remain free and open.
Oregon College Savings Plan
The Oregon College Savings Plan, part of a network of similar investment options, allows parents to save for tuition tax free. Oregon residents also get to claim a state income tax deduction − up to $4,170 a year − for money they put into an account. The Oregon College Savings Plan is administered by the State of Oregon, acting by and through the Oregon 529 College Savings Board, and distributed by OppenheimerFunds Distributor, Inc. OFI Private Investments Inc., a subsidiary of OppenheimerFunds, Inc., is the program manager of the Plan. In 2008, investors in the most conservative portfolio were alarmed when their savings plummeted. An investigation by The Oregonian found that state officials didn't closely monitor the fund or act fast enough to stop the losses until most of the damage was done. The state sued the plan manager at the time, OppenheimerFunds Inc. In late 2009, the state agreed to a settlement that reimburses about 56 percent of the $36 million lost from mismanagement of the accounts. The Oregonian estimates that for every $1,000 invested in the Conservative or 1-3 Years to College Portfolio, investors might get $125 back. Both portfolios declined 24 percent in value in 2008, and one-third of each portfolio was invested in the Core Bond fund.
Accredited Online Colleges
Accredited Online Colleges is a Web site for finding accredited online colleges around the U.S. College accreditation is a process by which schools are certified by an outside agency recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA), such as the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) or the Western Association of Schools & Colleges (WASC), to provide quality academic services and student support. Accredited schools can guarantee adequate library resources, qualified faculty, solid student achievement rates and financial aid access, as well as the ability to receive a license to work in fields that require licensure for practitioners.
Oregon Private Colleges and Universities
	Cascade College Portland Concordia University Portland George Fox University Gutenberg College Lewis and Clark College Portland Linfield College Marylhurst University Portland Multnomah Bible College and Seminary Portland Oregon Graduate Institute Pacific University Pioneer Pacific College Reed College Portland University of Portland Portland Warner Pacific College Portland Western States Chiropractic College Portland Willamette University
Oregon Public Universities
	Eastern Oregon State University Oregon Center for Advanced Technology Education Oregon Health and Sciences University Called OHSU and located in Portland Oregon School of Science & Engineering Part of OHSU and located in Beaverton Oregon Institute of Technology Campuses in Portland and Klamath Falls Oregon State University Portland State University Portland Southern Oregon State University University of Oregon Western Oregon University
Community Colleges
	Blue Mountain Community College Central Oregon Community College Chemeketa Community College Clackamas Community College Lane Community College Linn-Benton Community College Mt Hood Community College Portland Eastside Portland Community College Portland Rogue Community College Treasure Valley Community College Umpqua Community College
Other Schools
	Heald College Portland Pacific Northwest College of Art Portland University of Phoenix Portland Washington State University Vancouver, Washington campus Western Business College Locations in Portland and Vancouver, Washington Western Culinary Institute Portland

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