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I.1 What are the institution’s historical context, mission and unique characteristics (e.g., HBCU or religious)?

The University of Cincinnati (uc.edu) was founded in 1819 as Cincinnati College and the Medical College of Ohio. In 1870, the City of Cincinnati established the University of Cincinnati, which later absorbed the institutions. In 1968, the University of Cincinnati became a "municipally-sponsored, state-affiliated" institution, entering a transitional period culminating on July 1, 1977 when the University became one of Ohio's state universities. Today, the University of Cincinnati is classified as a Research University (Very High Research Activity) by the Carnegie Commission and is ranked as one of America’s top 25 public research universities by the National Science Foundation. U.S. News has ranked UC in the Top Tier of America's Best Colleges and listed the university as one of 15 "up and coming" universities. The Chronicle of Higher Education calls UC a "research heavyweight." Forbes Magazine named UC one of the world's most beautiful campuses. UC is the only public institution in Ohio named a "green university" by Princeton Review. The University of Cincinnati has a long history of self study, and appears on the First Annual List of NCATE Accredited Institutions, July 5, 1954.

The University of Cincinnati is a large, public, urban state institution, the second largest of fourteen comprehensive universities in the University System of Ohio. The institution is the largest employer in the Cincinnati region. The School of Education manages the accreditation process for the Unit. The College is a member of the American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education (AACTE) and is a charter member of NCATE. It is a member of the Holmes Partnership, the Ohio Teacher Quality Project, the Ohio Confederation of Teacher Education Organizations (OCTEO), the National Association of State Universities and Land Grant Colleges, Great Cities Universities, the University Continuing Education Association, and the Ohio Confederation of Colleges of Education. The two other colleges that prepare educators include music educators in the College-Conservatory of Music (accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music and art educators in the College of Design, Architecture, Art, and Planning (accredited by the National Association of Schools of Art and Design.

I.2 What is the institution’s mission?

The Mission Statement for the Institution States: The University of Cincinnati serves the people of Ohio, the nation, and the world as a premier, public, urban research university dedicated to undergraduate, graduate, and professional education, experience-based learning, and research. We are committed to excellence and diversity in our students, faculty, staff, and all of our activities. We provide an inclusive environment where innovation and freedom of intellectual inquiry flourish. Through scholarship, service, partnerships, and leadership, we create opportunity, develop educated and engaged citizens, enhance the economy and enrich our university, city, state and global community

Vision of UC 2019, the university’s commit to accelerate our transformation is: We commit to the University of Cincinnati becoming a first choice destination for students, patients, faculty and staff. Excellence pervades our research, learning, campus, collaborations, opportunities, athletics, support, health care and diversity. We stand ready to accomplish a transformation that achieves prominence

The operational principles that guide the university are learning, discovery, community, economy, sustainability, global engagement, diversity, mission based health care, and collaboration.

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