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The University Legislative Scholars (ULS) program is an experiential learning program that engages OSU students in Oregon’s state legislature. Upper division students from majors across the university participate with university leaders, the Associated Students of OSU (ASOSU), and OSU faculty in weekly meetings on a wide range of topics with legislators, advocates, legislative staff, and other public policy practitioners who are engaged in the legislative process.
While learning about the basic operations of the legislature, participants construct an Individual Development Plan (IDP) that engages them in a current public policy issue with state legislators, a bill or policy under consideration, and advocates and analysts who are involved in the legislative process. Throughout the academic year, ULS participants are responsible for implementing and, as necessary, revising the plan as they engage in the legislative process.
Program participants also have the opportunity play a significant role in OSU’s advocacy efforts, with an emphasis on increasing funding for student programs and facilities and reducing student debt and exposure to tuition increases. Activities include:
The Program also assists students in finding internships in Salem and Washington, DC.
The program has four goals:
The ULS is a year-long experience.
The Program is seeking a cohort of approximately 30 students. We are actively seeking the participation of historically marginalized, under-represented, and STEM students who are interested in engaging in the political process.
A review of the 2020-21 program can be found here.
A review of the 2019-20 fall quarter can be found here.
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