Through the interdependence of teaching, learning, scholarship and service we will create an academic environment grounded in intellectual discovery and guided by rational discourse and civility. Bowling Green State University serves the diverse and multicultural communities of Ohio, the United States, and the world. Implementing the core values requires that we as members of the University community not only refrain from violating these values but actively seek to exemplify them in all we do. This core value creates a foundation for the other four values.
Respect involves acknowledging the rights, needs, inherent worth, and dignity of others.
Ultimately, respect means showing others that they matter to us and treating them in the ways that we would like to be treated. True cooperation involves the creation of partnerships that transcend boundaries, including those created by cultures and institutions. Cooperation means creating teams that pool the unique and diverse talents of all members of our learning community. Implementing the values of respect and cooperation helps to create a climate that fosters intellectual and spiritual growth. Spiritual growth entails the creation of a community of learners who are principled thinkers striving to lead ethical, purposeful lives in a complex world.