Established in 1804, Ohio University is the oldest public institution of higher learning in the state of Ohio and the first in the Northwest Territory. A comprehensive, national university, Ohio University offers both distinctive, high quality undergraduate education and excellent, focused graduate education. The University's educational enterprise is strengthened by superiority in research and creative activity and a fundamental service commitment to its region. The educational mission is realized in a unique residential setting on the main campus in Athens and through outreach and access efforts on five regional campuses.
The mission of Ohio University is articulated through three major goals:
Maximize the learning opportunities provided by a unique residential community.
Foster active learning and student engagement through creative approaches to education.
Emphasize diversity and character though a commitment to a just and diverse community.
Commitment to a Just and Diverse Community
A just and diverse community acknowledges the uniqueness of the individual and her/his socio-cultural context, and provides systems and structures to support and promote the full, fair, and respected participation of all members. It holds as paramount the dignity of all people. It strives for acceptance, participation, and interdependence.
The commitment to a just and diverse community is rooted in the recognition that Ohio University comprises individuals with varied social and cultural backgrounds and experiences. Because discrimination, prejudice, and unequal opportunity negatively impact the personal, intellectual, and social development of all individuals, the University must work to eliminate these oppressive behaviors and provide opportunities so that individuals can develop to their fullest potential.
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Ohio University strives to enhance its scholarly and student-oriented reputation through pursuit of these goals. Important core values guide the University as it fulfills its mission. The University values the individuals who create its community - its students, faculty and staff. It encourages and supports programs that enrich their lives and improve their knowledge and skills. Ohio University values the nurturing of a diverse community of individuals who work cooperatively and collaboratively to accomplish its mission, and it strives to create a climate of civility where leadership and innovation are prized and responsibility and accountability are fostered. Ohio University values the internationalization of its curriculum and its campus community and it encourages programs that strengthen multicultural awareness. Finally, the University values the creation and maintenance of an attractive and technologically sophisticated campus that helps to attract and maintain a special community of scholars and students.
Ohio University has been cited for its academic quality and value by such publications as America's 100 Best College Buys, Princeton Review's Best Colleges and Peterson's Guide to Competitive Colleges. In 2001-02, U.S. News and World Report ranked the University 45th in the nation in its annual "America's Best Colleges" edition. Kiplinger's Personal Finance magazine cited Ohio University in its "Baccalaureate Bargains" list in its October 2002 issue, which highlights top-quality schools at relative bargain prices. The John Templeton Foundation has also recognized Ohio University as one of the top character-building institutions in the country. USA Today has also placed Athens in its list of America's top-ten towns nationwide that offer vibrant arts-filled action.
Ohio University is fully accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, as well as by a number of professional accrediting agencies.
