OREGON REVISED STATUTE 390.235 “QUALIFIED ARCHAEOLOGIST” SURVEY

Description: The following survey is intended for professional archaeologists working in Oregon. The intent is to gather information about Oregon Revised Statute 390.235, which defines the necessary qualifications to apply for an archaeological permit in Oregon.

ORS 390.235

6(b) Qualified archaeologist means a person who has the following qualifications:

(A) A post-graduate degree in archaeology, anthropology, history, classics or other germane discipline with a specialization in archaeology, or a documented equivalency of such a degree;

(B) Twelve weeks of supervised experience in basic archaeological field research, including both survey and excavation and four weeks of laboratory analysis or curating; and

(C) Has designed and executed an archaeological study, as evidenced by a Master of Arts or Master of Science thesis, or report equivalent in scope and quality, dealing with archaeological field research.

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* 1. Are you currently working as a professional archaeologist?

Yes

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* 2. Have you previously been approved by SHPO to hold archaeological permits in Oregon?

Yes

No, I have applied but was denied.

No, I have not previously applied.

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* 3. How did you first learn about the statutory requirements to hold an archaeological permit in Oregon?

School

Work

Another archaeologist

SHPO Website

SHPO permit application

Association of Oregon Archaeologists (AOA)

Association for Washington Archaeologists (AWA)

Other (please specify)

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* 4. Would it have been helpful to have known about the statute earlier (e.g., before choosing a graduate program, before accepting a job in Oregon, etc.)?

Yes

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* 5. Please rank what you think are the best ways to learn about the state law?

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* 6. What institution(s) did you attend? [Select all that apply]

Oregon State University

University of Oregon

Portland State University

Southern Oregon University

Washington State University

Central Washington University

Western Washington University

Eastern Washington University

University of Washington

University of Idaho

Sonoma State University

Other (please specify)

OREGON REVISED STATUTE 390.235 “QUALIFIED ARCHAEOLOGIST” SURVEY

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* 1. Are you currently working as a professional archaeologist?

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* 2. Have you previously been approved by SHPO to hold archaeological permits in Oregon?

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* 3. How did you first learn about the statutory requirements to hold an archaeological permit in Oregon?

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* 4. Would it have been helpful to have known about the statute earlier (e.g., before choosing a graduate program, before accepting a job in Oregon, etc.)?

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* 5. Please rank what you think are the best ways to learn about the state law?

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* 6. What institution(s) did you attend? [Select all that apply]

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* 7. Do you have any recommendations for informing archaeologists wanting to work in Oregon about the statute?