Supporting a 21st Century Engaged University

At Ohio State, outreach and engagement is defined as—

meaningful and mutually beneficial collaborations with partners outside the academic community. This may include partners such as those in education, business, and public and social service. Outreach and engagement is—

That aspect of teaching that enables learning beyond the campus walls
That aspect of research that makes what we discover useful beyond the academic community
That aspect of service that directly benefits the public

Embedding outreach and engagement into University units is the primary focus of the Office of University Outreach and Engagement. Integrating this work into the teaching, research, and service of academic and support units has made it a part of Ohio State’s culture. When we implement community partnerships and embed them into units, we enrich both our campus and the communities we serve.

O&E Highlights

Chancellor Fingerhut Calls Ohio State a Key to Ohio’s Economic Advancement

Eric D. Fingerhut, Chancellor of the Ohio Board of Regents, gave the 6th Annual James F. Patterson Land-Grant University Lecture on April 24, 2009. View the lecture online ->.

National Recognition for Ohio State’s Engagement

The Ohio State University has won recognition by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching for both community outreach efforts and for community-engaged curriculum. The university is one of 68 public and 51 private institutions that received the “community-engaged” classification. Ohio State’s designation is in the category “Curricular Engagement and Outreach & Partnerships,” which identifies institutions with substantial commitments in both areas. Read more -->

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