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Mission, Core Values & Vision

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OUR FAITH

Ohio Northern University celebrates and affirms its 125-year, active affiliation with the United Methodist Church. Our mission and values are rooted in the Church鈥檚 , and we welcome persons of all faiths in a supportive environment for their moral and spiritual growth.

MISSION

Ohio Northern University integrates the liberal arts with professional programs to foster critical and creative thinking including real-world application. We cultivate knowledge, character, and purpose in students to prepare them to build successful careers and improve the world.
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CORE VALUES

鈥 Collaboration: We encourage the development of unique collaborations that further distinguish the university

鈥 Community: We are a community that strives to be 鈥減urposeful, open, just, disciplined, caring, and celebrative鈥 (Boyer, 1990) and that is strengthened by engaging all members of the community in the life of the University

鈥 Diversity: We value the core belief expressed in the University鈥檚 motto, 鈥淓x diversitate vires,鈥 鈥渙ut of diversity strength,鈥 and provide experiences and programs that prepare graduates for success in a diverse nation and world.

鈥 Excellence: We aspire to achieve the highest standards of performance in our professional fields and our roles at the University.

鈥 Faith: We celebrate the University鈥檚 historic relationship and active affiliation with the United Methodist Church and welcome persons of all faiths by providing a supportive environment for their moral and spiritual growth.

鈥 Integrity: We expect individuals to conduct themselves with honesty, trustworthiness and respect for others.

鈥 Service: We encourage service to others and civic engagement, both as a commitment to community involvement and as a responsibility of democratic citizenship.

Reference: Boyer, Ernest L., Campus Life: In Search of Community. Princeton, NJ: The Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching, 1990.
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VISION

Ohio Northern University鈥檚 vision is to be among the best private, comprehensive universities in the nation, known for programs of excellence and distinction and recognized for effectively integrating arts and sciences disciplines, professional studies, high impact learning, and civic engagement.
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