Transition with Purpose: Pathways from English Language to Academic Study

27 UNIVERSITY STRUCTURE Various departments at PSU work together to provide quality services and instruction. This section provides a brief overview to demonstrate how the university works as a single educational entity to support all aspects of your enrollment. Administrative services, student services and academic units each fulfill a function that contributes to the vision, mission and values of the university and the student as an individual. UNIVERSITY MISSION AND VALUES Vision: Portland State University leads the way to an equitable and sustainable future through academic excellence, urban engagement, and expanding opportunity for all. Mission:  We serve and sustain a vibrant urban region through our creativity, collective knowledge and expertise.  We are dedicated to collaborative learning, innovative research, sustainability and community engagement.  We educate a diverse community of lifelong learners.  Our research and teaching have global impact. Values:  We promote access, inclusion and equity as pillars of excellence.  We commit to curiosity, collaboration, stewardship and sustainability.  We strive for excellence and innovation that solves problems.  We believe everyone should be treated with integrity and respect. Source: https://www.pdx.edu/portland-state-university-mission , December 21, 2017, © Portland State University 2018. UNIVERSITY ORGANIZATION  Office of Academic Affairs (OAA): Manages s curriculum, instruction, and all matters that relate to academics.  Enrollment Management and Student Affairs (EMSA): Oversee the university’s services to students outside of the classroom.  Finance and Administration (FADM): Represents departments that manage campus functions such as transportation, budgeting, campus facilities and campus safety.