"As an essential part of our mission as Oregon's Urban Research University, it is important that we continue to work toward returning PSU to pre-pandemic levels of campus vibrancy,"
"We take our public service mission seriously and an active campus environment serves not only our students and our community but also our city and our region."
"a desire to lower personal costs"
"is not a substitute for dependent care."
Portland State University advanced its return-to-office timeline, informing Research and Graduate Studies staff they must be in-person five days a week by November 17, 2025, unless granted an approved exception or a short-term transition plan. An earlier June order had required four days per week by September 2026 before the timeline changed. PSU's Office of Academic Affairs stated that "a desire to lower personal costs" is not a valid exception for extended remote work and that remote work "is not a substitute for dependent care." The university employs about 5,200 staff and cites restoring campus vibrancy and public service responsibilities; city policies also encourage downtown returns.
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