Introduction
Oregon State University (OSU) is a comprehensive, major research university and a member of the Oregon University System. It is the state’s land-grant, sea-grant, and space-grant institution, as well as a Carnegie Doctoral/Research Extensive University. We measure our success by the caliber of entering students, the accomplishments of students and alumni, the quality of the faculty, the quality of instructional research facilities, the effectiveness and productivity of engagement with businesses and constituents, and the support for research and scholarship.
Oregon State University is regionally accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU). The Oregon State Board of Higher Education has authorized the University to offer undergraduate and graduate level certificates, baccalaureate, masters, doctorate, and first professional degrees.
Mission
Oregon State University, a land grant institution, promotes economic, social, cultural and environmental progress for people across Oregon, the nation and the world through our graduates, research, scholarship, outreach, and engagement.
Vision
To best serve the people of Oregon, Oregon State University will be among the Top 10 land grant institutions in America.
Goals
- Provide outstanding academic programs that further strengthen our performance and pre-eminence in five thematic areas.
- Provide an excellent teaching and learning environment and achieve student access, persistence, and success through graduation and beyond that matches the best land grant universities in the country.
- Substantially increase revenues from private fundraising, partnerships, research grants, and technology transfers while strengthening our ability to more effectively invest and allocate resources.
Core Values
- Accountability. We are committed stewards of the loyalty and good will of our alumni and friends of the human, fiscal, and physical resources entrusted to us.
- Diversity. We recognize that diversity and excellence go hand-in-hand, enhancing our teaching, scholarship, and service as well as our ability to welcome, respect, and interact with other people.
- Integrity. We practice honesty, freedom, truth, and integrity in all that we do.
- Respect. We treat each other with civility, dignity, and respect.
- Social responsibility. We contribute to society’s intellectual, cultural, spiritual, and economic progress and well-being to the maximum possible extent.
