Office for Equity, Diversity & Inclusion
The Office for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion is committed to promoting an inclusive process by working together to ensure equitable access to opportunities, benefits, and resources for all faculty, administrators, students, and community members.
This commitment will align with SOU’s Strategic Direction IV where SOU will strive to create a diverse, equitable, inclusive community where learners will flourish.
Southern Oregon University’s
Land Acknowledgment
In our desire for collective healing and partnership, we offer this Acknowledgment of Indigenous peoples and their connections to the land that Southern Oregon University occupies. This Acknowledgement was developed in conversation between Grand Ronde Tribal staff, Siletz Tribal staff, and Native American Programs faculty and staff at Southern Oregon University; it continues to be a living statement through this ongoing partnership.
Get Involved
SOU offers a broad range of student centers, student clubs, activities and staff dedicated to supporting students from diverse backgrounds.
Meet Our Team
Meet the Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Leadership Team. Combined they have Over 30 years of experience in higher education.
Message from the President
Read SOU President Rick J. Bailey’s message on Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion for the Southern Oregon University community.