Pacific University recognizes and fully supports the importance of the work of the OHRC and, accordingly, the OHRC and Pacific joined in a mutual affiliation in 1994. The OHRC's executive director's office is located in Warner 25 on the main campus. In addition, the OHRC maintains an office in Portland. Michael R. Steele, Director Ellen Hastay, Coordinator The Pacific Humanitarian Center facilitates student placements in public service for academic credit. More than 250 placements are available to interested students who seek a more pragmatic, well-rounded education that complements classroom study.
Students normally receive one to three credits for each placement in the local community.
Most of the Center's field experience placements are in local social service organizations, peace organizations, governmental agencies and public schools. The purpose of the Pacific Humanitarian Center is to help college students secure valuable experience in their major and minor courses of study. Students who take advantage of a field experience placement gain unique vocational direction as well as self-esteem for their service to the community. Because many of the placements are located near the campus, students without automobile transportation can take advantage of the Center's program. The Pacific Humanitarian Center is the action arm of the Peace and Conflict Studies Program.