The Vangaurd
July 8th, 2014
Starting this summer and culminating in the next, the Oregon University System is undergoing radical changes in how they govern the public universities in the state. One of the most dramatic changes to OUS will be the departure of Melody Rose, who has served as the interim chancellor since March 2013. Rose is leaving OUS to become the president of Marylhurst University.
“I look forward to joining Marylhurst University, and to work closely with students, faculty and staff in service to this community,” Rose said. “Marylhurst’s history of serving underserved students speaks to me as a first-generation college graduate, and I am delighted to build upon the university’s mission and vision in order to maintain and create pathways to higher education.”
Before her time at OUS, Rose held numerous positions at Portland State. She was vice provost for Academic Programs and Instruction, chair of the Division of Political Science and oversaw the University Studies and Honors programs. Rose was also the founder and first director of the Center for Women, Politics and Policy.