Mission Statement

Values The conference’s six values capture the essence of its members and their commitment to the student-athlete experience. Community – We are institutions that play a special role in our communities and we strive to ensure our students appreciate the value of being contributing members of society.
 * Integrity – We are dedicated to ensuring our student-athletes, coaches, administrators and fans treat one another with respect, show a strong commitment to sportsmanship and act with integrity on and off the playing field.
 * Academic Success – We are committed to upholding the collegiate model by providing studentathletes with transformative academic experiences integrated in the greater campus community with the ultimate goal of graduation.
 * Student-Athlete Well-Being – We will strive to provide the necessary resources to help student-athletes to be well-balanced, healthy, safe and reach their human potential.
 * Fiscal Responsibility – We manage our resources responsibly while sustaining viability for the future and striving for growth.
 * Competitive Success – We provide a competitive environment for our student-athletes to be successful at the Division I level while gaining experiences that provide lessons for life.

Vision The conference’s vision is meant to answer the question of why members are committed to offering collegiate athletics opportunities. The vision of the conference is to be nationally competitive while inspiring student-athletes to realize their academic aspirations, maximize their athletics potential, and cultivate their leadership skills to prepare them for life beyond their collegiate experience.

Mission The mission focuses on simply stating how the members accomplish the vision. The OVC is comprised of universities with shared values and regional alignment, providing an exemplary Division I collegiate experience for student-athletes.

Pillars The strategic priorities point to three pillars which drove the development of the goals and objectives:
 * Inspiring Excellence in the Classroom and Beyond.
 * Inspiring Athletic Excellence.
 * Telling Stories of Inspiration and Excellence.