Oklahoma State University faculty, staff and students are committed to learning the needs and aspirations of the people of our state and beyond. Serving the public by reciprocally sharing talent and knowledge for the greater good is one of the tenets of Oklahoma State University’s historic land-grant mission. OSU Extension, community engagement and outreach efforts take many forms and cross all disciplines. Whether it’s the Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service and Agricultural Experiment Station systems, or efforts such as fire safety training, executive business training, nutrition and health programs, services and distance learning, Oklahoma State University takes its calling to serve and engage with Oklahoma and the world seriously.

Engage

University Network on Community Engagement

In 2012, OSU created this network to advance a vision and understanding of community engagement at Oklahoma State University and the role it plays in advancing its instruction, scholarship and service missions.

University Network on Community Engagement University Representatives

OSU Civic Action Plan

OSU Civic Action Plan strengthens and expands its community partnerships.

OSU Civic Action Plan

OSU's Community Engagement Definition

Oklahoma State University is classified as a Community Engaged Institution of Higher Education by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching.

OSU Community Engagement Definition

Partnerships

OSU is committed to the public purpose of higher education, building democracy through civic education, and community development.

Carnegie Campus Compact Engagement Scholarship Consortium Imagining America