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Process scoping and design assessment: HB 4124 higher education revitalization study

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TitleProcess scoping and design assessment: HB 4124 higher education revitalization studyAlternative TitleProcess scoping and design assessment: House Bill 4124 higher education revitalization studyHB 4124 higher education revitalization studyHB 4124 higher education revitalization study, process scoping and design assessmentCorporate NameOregon Higher Education Coordinating CommissionOregon Legislative AssemblyOregon Consensus (Program)SubjectEducation, Higher -- Oregon -- EvaluationDate2026CollectionHigher Education (General)Portland State UniversityReports to the LegislatureLanguageengPublisherOregon ConsensusPlace of PublicationPortland, OregonFormonline resourceExtent1 online resource (30 pages)Type of ResourcetextIssuancemonographicSummaryOregon Consensus conducted a scoping and process design assessment to inform the convening and organization of work to support the Oregon Higher Education Coordinating Committee (HECC) and direction from HB 4124. The key findings, which are described in more detail in the full report, are as follows: The postsecondary educational system is experiencing an inflection moment, and there is a recognized need and opportunity to reimagine the system in Oregon. There is a sense of urgency for stabilizing the system, as well as a timely opportunity to design for transformational change. This revitalization study should focus on a longer horizon with a holistic system view, while also addressing practical and urgent needs of today. Distinguishing and then connecting these two lines of inquiry will be important. Political will and collaborative leadership are necessary to effect meaningful change. The HECC Commission and Legislative leadership should clearly define the charge and their support for this effort. The Oregon context matters, and we are not alone. We can learn a lot from other places and states that are excelling or facing similar challenges. There are ideas, but also healthy skepticism, about how to create successful outcomes from this project. The broad scope, short timeline, and relational and structural tensions make the pathway to success challenging. For example, there is an inherent tension between the desire to protect existing institutions and the desire to transform the system to meet the needs of the future. Trust gaps exist - mostly between institutions and HECC. Many suggested this is an opportunity to correct course and build back trust. One way is to acknowledge and enable sharing from institutions about where Oregon's system is doing well, thriving, and adapting. Broad inclusion in the conversation is needed. The concept of "no surprises" is an important principle for the work to succeed. Oregon Consensus sees a potential collaborative pathway forwardNoteIncludes bibliographical referencesText in English

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