See schedule oohio wesleyan's charter provides that "the university is forever to be conducted on the most liberal principles, accessible to ALL religious denominations, and designed for the benefit of our citizens in general." in the spirit of its heritage, the university defines itself as a community of teachers and students devoted to the free pursuit of truth. It develops in its students qualities of intellect and character that will be useful no matter what they choose to do in later life. OWU judges itself successful when it has accomplished three objectives in its work with students: to impart knowledge. To develop and enhance certain important capabilities of students. To place education in the context of values.