The mission of Ohio University Lancaster and Pickerington Center, a regional campus and center of Ohio University, is to create a learning environment that encourages critical thinking and intellectual growth by providing access to affordable academic opportunities.The campus seeks to enhance the educational and professional prospects available to residents of central Ohio by providing access to a variety of associate's, bachelor's and master's degrees, as well as opportunities for lifelong learning. Ohio University Lancaster and Pickerington Center are dedicated to promoting research, creative work, and other scholarly activity and to strengthening the economic and cultural vitality of our communities through diverse partnerships and programs.