Editor’s note: The Board of Trustees approved the resolution May 1, 2021. The Linfield Board of Trustees announced today that it plans to vote in early May on a new organizational structure that changes the role of faculty in university governance, with the intention of increasing faculty representation and giving voice to all three academic units. … [Read more...] about Linfield trustees approve plan to add faculty representatives to Board
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Rising COVID rates lead to rising restrictions
Increasing rates of COVID-19 in Oregon, and specifically Multnomah and Yamhill Counties, have led to new risk level assignments for the locations of Linfield’s two campuses. … [Read more...] about Rising COVID rates lead to rising restrictions
Linfield joins New American Colleges and Universities (NACU)
Oregon-based Linfield University has joined the New American Colleges and Universities (NACU) consortium. Founded in 1995, NACU is a trusted network of private, comprehensive colleges and universities that brings together progressive thinkers and innovative agents of change across higher education to share ideas and create unique opportunities for its campuses. … [Read more...] about Linfield joins New American Colleges and Universities (NACU)
“Lower risk” at the McMinnville campus
With COVID-19 case counts dropping and an increasing number of residents receiving vaccinations, the Oregon Health Authority announced that as of Friday, March 26, Yamhill County is considered to be lower risk. That’s down from moderate risk, where it had been since March 12. … [Read more...] about “Lower risk” at the McMinnville campus
What does “Moderate Risk” mean for Linfield?
As of Friday, March 12, both counties that are home to Linfield’s campuses – Multnomah and Yamhill – move to the “Moderate Risk” category of the State of Oregon’s county risk levels. This reassignment follows a trending decrease in risk level for both counties. Multnomah County moved to the “High Risk” category on Feb. 12, and Yamhill County joined shortly thereafter on Feb. … [Read more...] about What does “Moderate Risk” mean for Linfield?
