We aim to create an environment where all students become engaged in the life of the university through transformational learning and quality co-curricular experiences. The focus of our efforts is your holistic development.
Our Mission and Values
We are committed to serving you by creating intentional experiences that engage and develop your mind while enhancing your OCU journey.
To achieve this, we:
Create caring, safe and healthy environments that support your learning, especially in the areas of self-awareness, critical thinking, leadership, civic engagement, and social responsibility.
Promote your individual achievement and excellence in academic pursuits and beyond.
Encourage individual and collective discovery through relationships, partnerships, and collaborations with all the members of our community.
Challenge you to understand, embrace, and act in accordance with your responsibilities as a member of a diverse, global community.
Our Values are integral to our success in helping you become engaged and be successful at OCU
Active Learning: As educators we are committed to providing active learning opportunities and experiences that encourage your responsibility, accountability, citizenship, personal growth and development.
Community Involvement and University Pride: We are committed to finding and creating opportunities for you to interact with the university and community according to your interests, activities and curiosities, with the intent of building a connectedness to the OCU and local community.
Responsibility and Civility: We provide opportunities for you to work together with other students toward high goals, hold each other accountable, and have difficult conversations while maintaining a respectful and civil community.
Collaboration and Support: We demonstrates a consistent commitment to collaboration by supporting and partnering with other university departments, faculty, student organizations, and community entities.
