Mission
Building on its land-grant heritage, Oklahoma State University promotes learning,
advances knowledge, enriches lives, and stimulates economic development through teaching,
research, extension, outreach and creative activities.
Land-grant university
Oklahoma State University is a modern land-grant university that prepares students
for success. Through leadership and service, OSU improves the lives of people in Oklahoma,
the nation and the world. Built on the value of high-quality teaching, research and
outreach, OSU gives students the resources and education they need to make a difference
in the world.
Core Values
- Community Foster a strong sense of community based on shared governance among student, faculty, staff and administration.
- Diversity Respect and value the diversity of individuals, beliefs and opinions.
- Service Serving others is a noble and worthy endeavor and distinguishing feature of a land-grant institution.
- Steward of Resources Dedicated to the efficient and effective use of resources and sustainability.
- Excellence Seek excellence in all endeavors and commitment to continuous improvement.
- Integrity Commitment to the principles of truth and honesty.
- Intellectual Freedom Believe in ethical and scholarly questioning that respects the rights of all to freely pursue knowledge.