About Family and Consumer Sciences
Our mission is to work to strengthen individuals, families, and communities through education. Our vision is to be the recognized as a leader for enhancing the quality of life for individuals, families, and communities through research, education, and outreach. Our core values are to help people help themselves, to provide education directed toward, and jointly determined by participants; to strive for lifelong learning; and to provide accessible and reliable information.

 

Ohio State University Extension embraces human diversity and is committed to ensuring that all research and related educational programs are available to clientele on a nondiscriminatory basis without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, or veteran status. This statement is in accordance with United States Civil Rights Laws and the USDA.

Keith L. Smith, Associate Vice President for Agricultural Administration; Associate Dean, College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences; Director, Ohio State University Extension and Gist Chair in Extension Education and Leadership. TDD No. 800-589-8292 (Ohio only) or 614-292-1868.