Trustees approved board appointments including a new vice chair, and a new bachelor’s degree program in cybersecurity; and heard updates on other programs and services
Oregon Tech is listed as No. 96 on the nationwide study, the top ranking in Oregon and the highest median early career salary in Oregon, noted as $59,200.
Earlier this year, the DeArmond Foundation awarded $300,000 to Oregon Tech in support of nurturing outstanding engineering and technology professionals in Oregon.
This grant will allow the university to advance its mission of hands-on education by partnering with Steelcase to design and study a space that supports innovations in pedagogy and student engagement.
Interim President Dr. Jay Kenton has exciting plans for growth at Oregon Tech and plans to place the university in the best possible position for an incoming president.
Oregon Tech Board of Trustees elected Lisa Graham of Bend, Oregon as its initial Chairwoman and Steve Sliwa of the Columbia Gorge as its initial Vice-chairman at inaugural meeting