Mission: Central State University, an 1890 Land-Grant institution, prepares students with diverse backgrounds and experiences for leadership, research and service. The University fosters academic excellence within a nurturing environment and provides a strong liberal arts foundation leading to professional careers and advanced studies. Central State University is dedicated to: • providing a nurturing and culturally enriched learning environment; • stimulating in students an intellectual curiosity and a continuous search for knowledge; • teaching students to think critically and communicate effectively; • instilling in students an aspiration for excellence through teaching, service, and scholarly research; • preparing students to address the challenges of a technologically oriented world; • providing quality educational programs in scientific and technological fields; • offering programs with multicultural and global perspectives; • reaching out to underserved populations; and • collaborating with other educational institutions, business organizations and government agencies to enrich learning experiences and educational opportunities for students.
