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Ranked top 10 in the nation
Ecampus earned a top 10 ranking for the fifth year in a row on a list of America’s best online bachelor’s programs.
Our Mission, Values and Goals
Mission statement
As a leader in online education, Oregon State University Ecampus engages in innovative and creative partnerships to provide access to exceptional learning experiences that transform the lives of students in Oregon and around the world.
What makes Oregon State Ecampus unique is the fact that our learners choose from the same offerings, learn from the same world-class faculty and earn the same degrees as OSU’s on-campus students. Our online classes meet industry best practices and utilize the latest technologies to create an enriching, interactive learning environment.
– Lisa L. Templeton, OSU Ecampus associate provost
Values
These values are core to what we do and make this a great place to work.
Access
Helping learners earn degrees and reach educational goals online
Collaboration
Working together, sharing our talents, pitching in, partnering with others
Diversity and Inclusivity
Welcoming new people, seeking out new ideas and new ways of doing things
Evidence and Research
Making data-driven decisions, using and contributing to research literature
Innovation
Inventing new tools and strategies, creatively solving problems
Integrity
Being honest and ethical in all we do
Leadership by Example
Taking initiative and walking the talk, every employee, every day
Organizational Health
Supporting each other, celebrating successes, investing in professional development, making this an organization employees are proud to be part of
Quality
Setting high standards, striving for excellence, continually improving
Support and Advocacy
Empathizing with those we serve, responding to their needs, advocating on their behalf
Goals
Goal 1
Create access to in-demand, educational pathways for adult learners that will grow Ecampus enrollment with a focus on quality and affordability.
Goal 2
Invest in teaching and learning innovation and research-based online course design to continuously improve the quality of Ecampus courses and programs.
Goal 3
Provide intentional student support through student success initiatives and best practices in an effort to connect and inform Ecampus students to retain them and help them meet their educational goals.
Goal 4
Expand our role as a national leader in online education through exceptional degree programs and services to students and faculty, and by providing access to open educational resources and actionable research.
Goal 5
Inspire and engage campus partners through innovation, collaboration, problem-solving and proactive communications.
Goal 6
Invest in new infrastructure, operational processes, data-driven tools, and cross-unit collaborations that are necessary to be nimble and efficient in achieving our goals.
Goal 7
Create and foster a healthy organization known for its positivity, inclusivity, and diverse and inspiring culture.
Features and Navigation
Academic calendar
See academic calendar for our quarter term schedule.
Winter term starts Jan. 6, 2020.
Spring term starts March 30, 2020.
Ranked top 10 in the nation
OSU Ecampus earned a top 10 ranking for the fifth year in a row on a list of America's best online bachelor's programs. Learn more »