The Ohio State University
NCAA Athletics Certification Site
Academic Integrity Final Report (PDF, MSWord)
Equity, Welfare & Sportsmanship Final Report (PDF, MSWord)
Fiscal Integrity Final Report (PDF, MSWord)
Governance & Commitment to Rules Compliance Final Report (PDF, MSWord)
Hard copies of the Certification report are available for check
out at the Main Library, the Department of Athletics, the Office of
Student Affairs, and the Younkin Success Center.
The Ohio State University Mission Statement
The Ohio State University has as its mission the attainment of
international distinction in education, scholarship, and public
service. As the state's leading comprehensive teaching and
research university, Ohio State combines a responsibility for the
advancement and dissemination of knowledge with land-grant
heritage of public service. It offers an extensive range of
academic programs in the liberal arts, the sciences, and the
professions.
Ohio State provides accessible, high-quality undergraduate and
graduate education for qualified students who are able to benefit
from a scholarly environment in which research inspires and
informs teaching. At Ohio State we celebrate and learn from our
diversity, and we value individual differences. Academic freedom
is defended within an environment of civility, tolerance, and
mutual respect.
The Ohio State University Department of Athletics Mission
Statement
The Ohio State University Department of Athletics supports the
University mission by providing student athletes with exceptional
educational and athletic opportunities. We commit to national
leadership, excellence and the highest ethical standards in
intercollegiate athletics. We will sustain a strong financial
and community base of support by presenting outstanding
intercollegiate athletic teams which provide quality
entertainment and a positive public identity for the University
The Ohio State University Department of Athletics Values and
Commitments
- Education and enrichment of the student-athlete - The
department is committed to providing each student-athlete with
quality educational opportunities and programs to help him/her
grow as a total person, and better meet the challenges of a
rapidly changing society. The department values competitive
athletic and academic experiences that build self-esteem, a sense
of responsibility, effective communication skills and an
appreciation for life-long learning.
- Integrity in all aspects of behavior - The highest sense of
integrity shall characterize every aspect of policy, performance
and programs in the OSUDA. All participants in the OSUDA will
exemplify impeccable integrity - be they student-athletes,
coaching staff, administrative professionals or support staff of
the department.
- Innovation in approach and spirit - In order to meet its
goals and develop a problem-solving orientation among the
individuals of the OSUDA, the department is dedicated to
encouraging innovation and creativity as core values.
Entrepreneurial approaches and ideas are encouraged. A sense of
urgency is key to successful innovation. Complacency has no
place in an innovative organization.
- Excellence throughout the organization - Excellence shall
permeate the performance, the people and the achievements of the
OSUDA. Seeking excellence is crucial to development of our
people. It is imperative that high expectations characterize our
behavior on the playing field, in the classroom and laboratory
and throughout parts of the organization.
- Respect for the individual - The department is committed to
reinforcing and enhancing a climate of mutual respect. The OSUDA
values the contributions of individuals throughout the
organization, and encourages open communication. Recognizing the
need to work as a team and each individual's self-worth, the
department values diversity in its people - be that diversity
expressed by heritage, race, belief, sexual preference or gender.
Inclusiveness is crucial to real teamwork.
- A tradition of leadership - The traditions of Ohio State
Athletics - leadership, individual and team achievement, an
intense pride and loyalty, and a commitment to "give back" to the
community - have in large part driven the success and reputation
of the department across generations. The OSUDA is committed to
enhancing and building upon these traditions for the development
of past, current and future members of the University family and
citizens of the State of Ohio.
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