Mission Statement
Intercultural Student Services is committed to the access and retention of underrepresented and multiple identity students by providing facilities, cultural programs, activities, support services, and leadership development opportunities.
Vision
2011-2012 OSU will be a welcoming and equitable academic community where the unique contributions of all members of the university are respected and valued.
2011-2012 ISS will be a catalyst for social justice and engagement between the university and our communities.
Values
Respect— We treat others with civility, dignity, and appreciation.
Collaboration—We honor a shared sense of purpose, trust, communication and active leadership. We provide opportunities to meet, communicate, and partner.
Honor—We stand for civility, dignity, trustworthiness and fairness. We believe that what we demonstrate to others reflects our character.
Integrity—We practice honesty, freedom, truth, and ethical role modeling for our students in all that we do.
Compassion—We demonstrate empathy and foster personal growth within an environment in which every individual matters.
Our work is grounded in ideals of diversity, social justice and equity.
ISS Collaboration
We have developed and collaborated with other units to create orientation and transition programs to help contribute toward academic success and personal development