Mission and Vision

OSU Extension Service Mission Statement

The Oregon State University Extension Service engages the people of Oregon with research-based knowledge and education that focus on strengthening communities and economies, sustaining natural resources, and promoting healthy families and individuals.

OSU Extension Service Vision Statement

Extension leads Oregon State University's outreach mission by engaging with Oregon's people and communities to have positive impacts on community livability, economic vitality, natural resources sustainability, and the health and wellbeing of people. Based on these positive impacts, the OSU Extension Service is recognized as one of America's top-5 Land-Grant University Extension systems.

OSU Extension Service Core Values and Operating Principles

Value	Operating Principles
Community- based	We value community relationships and connect OSU to local people and issues to enhance the present and the future of the people and communities of Oregon.
Accountability	We focus on achieving measurable outcomes, and document and communicate the impact and value of our work.
Credibility	We deliver relevant, research-based knowledge through our educational programs.
Diversity	We exhibit respect, value differing perceptions and world views, and encourage diversity.
Partnerships	We collaborate with academic, public, and private partners to achieve greater results and build community capacity. We value the public good that comes from collaborating with volunteers.
Responsiveness	We engage with community partners and learners to identify priority issues and needs, to design timely responses, and to build future capability.

OSU Extension Service Goals

Goal 1: Improve Access to High-quality Learner Services

Extension will provide access to the knowledge resources of OSU by being focused and nimble in engaging Oregon's diverse people and communities in high-quality learner services that help build sustainable community futures.

Goal 2: Invest for Excellence and Impact

Extension will increase and diversify its funding base and encourage program excellence through strategic investments within three thematic areas. This will create measurable outcomes and impacts that will be reported widely to stakeholders.

Goal 3: Increase Effectiveness with Appropriate Technology

Extension will use established and new technologies strategically to increase efficiencies, expand outreach, and enhance and report the outcomes of its educational services.

Goal 4: Refine Leadership for University Outreach

Oregon State University will provide dynamic leadership for its third mission by creating the position of Vice-Provost for University Engagement/Outreach. This action will strengthen OSU by establishing leadership for the engagement and outreach mission in a manner consistent with leadership for the University's teaching and research missions.