Mission

The mission of the College of Arts and Sciences reflects and supports the larger mission of Ohio University. The tripartite mission of the college is defined by its commitment to advance the interrelated areas of teaching, research, and outreach in a learning-centered community. In teaching, the college provides education in the core foundational disciplines for the entire university, high-quality undergraduate majors to nearly one-third of OU's undergraduates, and nationally visible graduate programs to approximately one-third of OU's graduate students. In research, the college facilitates fundamental and applied scholarship among faculty members in all areas, trains graduate students, and creates research opportunities for undergraduates. In outreach, the college takes an active role in making knowledge accessible and applying it to issues that affect the wider community.

Diversity Statement

"The College of Arts and Sciences at Ohio University is dedicated to the recruitment, retention, and graduation of a diverse student body of excellent academic caliber. Committed to hiring faculty and recruiting underrepresented students who reflect the cultural diversity of our state and nation, the College of Arts and Sciences is committed to supporting multicultural students and staff, by promoting for all students an increased awareness, understanding, and acceptance of human differences and commonalities. Through curriculum and instruction inside the classroom, and through programs and training outside the classroom, the College of Arts and Sciences strives to motivate, educate, and challenge students, regardless of major, to become responsible, thoughtful leaders in an increasingly diverse, global community."