OHIO's Mission and Vision

Ohio University's mission and vision statements encapsulate the University's purpose and its goals. They also play an important role in defining the ties that link all members of our University community.

Mission Statement

Ohio University holds as its central purpose the intellectual and personal development of its students. Distinguished by its rich history, diverse campus, international community, and beautiful Appalachian setting, Ohio University is known as well for its outstanding faculty of accomplished teachers whose research and creative activity advance knowledge across many disciplines.

Vision Statement

Ohio University will be the nation's best transformative learning community where students realize their promise, faculty advance knowledge, staff achieve excellence, and alumni become global leaders.

OHIO's "Articles of Academe" [PDF] — this includes Ohio University's mission and vision statements as well as a listing of core values and guiding principles.

Last updated in 2007.

With previous revisions in 2006

Mission & Vision Refresh

President Gonzalez charged a small group of University leaders and experts with the task of reviewing and refreshing the University Mission and Vision, which was last fully updated in 2007. The group will present the draft Mission and Vision to the Ohio University Board of Trustees in April with plans to finalized the new language in June of 2024. 

In November and December of 2023, the Mission and Vision work group conducted a University-wide survey and met with shared governance groups for input. From this survey, the work group has compiled an engagement report [PDF].