Open Campus and Juntos support K-12 students who wish to attend community colleges, four-year universities, or other post-secondary opportunities, as well as job seekers of all ages.
To support this goal, we provide events and programs such as
Open Campus and Juntos provide support programs to increase high school and college degree attainment.
This includes programs focusing on:
Open Campus and Juntos convene partners on issues important to increasing economic well-being and community vitality.
We work with our partners to provide:
The Open Campus and Juntos team advance the mission of Oregon State University and the OSU Extension Service by providing local access to education through community-based partnerships and culturally-relevant programming to help meet the needs of Oregon communities.
The Open Campus pilot launched in late 2009 in Crook and Tillamook Counties to address unmet needs in communities, and to further advance the land grant mission of Oregon State University through new educational partnerships and programs. We are proud to say that Open Campus and Juntos is a fully supported program area within the OSU Extension Service.
What began as an expanded way for communities to access the university’s resources, has grown into a dynamic and unique community-based program, impacting students and adult learners of all ages. Through a statewide network of Open Campus and Juntos Coordinators, Open Campus has had the privilege of partnering with community colleges, regional economic development groups, K-12 education systems, universities, businesses, community organizations, and local government to serve and support all Oregonians.
Here are a few of our main programs that bring local access to education to your community!
Community-based partnership, providing culturally relevant programming for 6-12th grade students and their families.
A series of programs to guide students throughout their education journey from pre-college through graduation.
Community College support, before, during, and after, to help students map out degree plans and transfer goals.
A virtual tool designed to stimulate conversations and reflections on LatinX identity.
Resources, trainings, career days, and support to help students and adult job seekers achieve their long-term goals.
Youth programs to equip students with educational tools and confidence to succeed in school and life.
Youth programs that equip high school students with educational programs, resources, and support to help them achieve college or career success.
Programs to develop strong leaders through assessing needs, helping leaders self-reflect, and providing coaching, mentoring, professional development, skills-building, and support.
A unique and diverse set of programs to strengthen and support communities across Oregon.
Open Campus provides local access to education, resources, and support through community-based partnerships and culturally-relevant programming to help meet the needs of the Oregon communities we serve.