Purpose is intentional action toward goals that are meaningful to the self and contribute to the world beyond the self.

Supporting individuality and unique approaches to meaning making are essential to fostering purpose finding at University of Oregon.

Student Examples

• Intentionally selecting a program of study that contributes to the betterment of society.
• Aligning actions with values through joining causes, advocacy, and the pursuit of justice.

Faculty Examples

• Pursuing scholarship and innovation that leads to societal impact and the creation of new knowledge.
• Mentoring a peer in a way that suits their individual needs.

Staff and Faculty Examples

• Aligning personal values with our institutional mission.
• Supporting students and colleagues in meeting their individual and unique goals.
• Acting in ways to recognize colleagues' contributions to the common good in ways that will resonate with them as individuals.

Institutional Examples

• Reflecting the institutional mission, goals, and values in the actions taken and decisions made by the institution.
• Supporting spiritual well-being of individuals with a wide variety of beliefs.
• Ensuring that opportunities are accessible for students and employees with different abilities and ways of being, knowing, and believing.