Ohio State University

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The fundamental values and goals we embrace nurture every student's growth and define the quality and character of an Ohio State degree.

Ohio State University is the model 21st-century public, land grant, research, urban, community-engaged institution.

The University is dedicated to:

• Creating and discovering knowledge to improve the well-being of our state, regional, national, and global communities.
• Educating students through a comprehensive array of distinguished academic programs.
• Preparing a diverse student body to be leaders and engaged citizens.
• Fostering a culture of engagement and service.

We understand that diversity and inclusion are essential components of our excellence.

Academic centers are non-degree-granting academic units of the University engaged in research instruction or clinical, outreach, or related service. An academic center is defined by its mission and scope, not its title. While they may be described as a center, institute, laboratory, or similar term, the terms center and institute shall be limited to academic centers, unless otherwise approved by the Council on Academic Affairs.

A substantial research/scholarship component is common to the missions of official University Centers, but they may also involve instruction or related service. Their internal funding (initial and continuing) is drawn fully, or in large part, from central university funds (i.e., Office of the President, Office of Academic Affairs, Office of Research, etc.). The leadership of the center reports to one or more of those offices.

A variable mix of emphases, including research/scholarship, instruction, service, clinical or outreach missions, define College Centers. Internal funding (initial and continuing) is drawn fully, or in large part, from one college or a small set of colleges. The leadership of the center will report to one dean or a small set of deans. Centers whose missions focus on academic-focused activities but do not fall into university or college categories. Non-Academic centers are those centers where the primary purpose is not instruction, research, or related service.

How will you make your mark? Or maybe a more critical question: Where is the best environment to get started? Ohio State has the breadth and depth to take you wherever your goals lead. We are looking to add the best and brightest to make their mark in this year's class. Will it be you?

The Office of Academic Affairs enables students and faculty's success in teaching and learning, research, and creative expression. Our mission is to provide a comprehensive, inclusive, and affordable education that prepares the next generation of leaders and engaged citizens to serve Ohio, the country, and the world.

The Office of Academic Affairs provides direct support to affiliated units through four shared service areas. Staff in these areas report directly through OAA and support ongoing internal operations and support critical partnerships throughout the University.

The OAA Fiscal Services team handles purchases and other transactions for OAA and its reporting units and acts as a liaison to the Procurement Shared Services Center (PSSC). The HR Service Center provides customer service related to HR, payroll, and new hire transactions and guidance on university HR policies and procedures to ensure compliance and data integrity.

The Office of Academic Affairs Information Technology unit provides top-notch service and capabilities to affiliated units. From software development and database maintenance to web hosting and networking, OAA IT ensures that all facets of the academic mission operate with efficiency, effectiveness, and security.

The marketing communications staff in Academic Affairs is responsible for communication from the provost's office and leadership team to the university community, and the office's associated website. Also, we assist with strategic communications about events that originate with Academic Affairs, such as faculty orientations and leadership retreats, and for units that fall under its umbrellas, such as the University Institute for Teaching and Learning and the Emeritus Academy.

Ensuring that students learn and succeed is fundamental to Ohio State's mission. Doing so addresses academic priorities and institutional goals to enhance the student experience and provide students with an unsurpassed, student-centered learning experience. As an institution committed to teaching and learning, we are committed to ensuring our students and educators are equipped with the best tools for success. One of these tools is a learning outcomes assessment.

Assessment is a broad-based activity that occurs at several levels across the University in both the curricular and co-curricular learning environments. Some assessments are carried out at the institutional level and others within courses using a myriad of means. Primarily, however, assessment is a faculty-driven endeavor conducted at the program level.

All degree programs have articulated student learning outcomes and provide annual reports on their assessment activities to the Office of Academic Affairs. Undergraduate programs typically report on findings and plans for improvement. Graduate programs address at least one crucial question about student learning in their programs and report to the Graduate School. Professional programs provide summary updates and are monitored regularly on their assessment activities through specialized accreditation. Across all reporting venues, findings are expected to be accurate and represent all students in the program.

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