The Oregon State University Press Mission
- Promote the advancement of knowledge through the publication of significant scholarly books and other works that embody the fruits of scholarship and creativity.
- Contribute to the intellectual, cultural, and social development of Oregon and the West.
- Publish important ideas and information that otherwise might not find a forum.
- Stimulate and recognize superior scholarship and creativity.
- Extend the benefits of the university's teaching, research, and public service beyond the usual boundaries of the university community.