Inclusive campus community
Monica Alfaro
Klamath Falls, Oregon / Criminology & Criminal Justice / Class of 2010
I became a butterfly. I grew my wings. I developed good friendships on this campus, and my friends are learning sign language. SOU makes me feel like I fit everywhere. We all accept each other here.
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Mission
Southern Oregon University is an inclusive campus community dedicated to student success, intellectual growth, and responsible global citizenship.
Southern Oregon University is committed to
- a challenging and practical liberal arts education centered on student learning, accessibility, and civic engagement;
- academic programs, partnerships, public service, outreach, sustainable practices, and economic development activities that address regional needs such as health and human services, business, and education; and
- outstanding programs that draw on and enrich our unique arts community and bioregion.
I became a butterfly. I grew my wings. I developed good friendships on this campus, and my friends are learning sign language. SOU makes me feel like I fit everywhere. We all accept each other here.