Throughout its long history, the University of the Ozarks has consistently provided creative, student-oriented innovation in higher education. At the heart of this innovation has always been a powerful classroom experience offered by talented faculty experts who understand how to stimulate students intellectually through professional preparation and a full offering of studies in the liberal arts.

We know that learning in the classroom happens differently for each individual and our faculty understand that students learn in a variety of ways. One classroom might be filled with discussion, another might take a field trip, while yet another might encourage you to explore a research topic with your student peers. No matter the mode and no matter what you study, we believe that ALL students who encounter an Ozarks education will achieve the following:

• A knowledge of humanity and the natural world through multiple scholarly disciplines.
• An enhancement of academic skills including inquiry, investigation, analysis, creativity and communication.
• An application of skills to examine and honor the moral, ethical, social, and spiritual responsibilities in life.
• An integration of knowledge, skills, and responsibilities to develop our personal and professional futures.