The Ohio State Universitys motto, disciplina in civitatem or education for citizenship, is not merely a slogan; its an exhortation to remain focused on the responsibility to develop an informed, engaged, and civic-minded citizenry. It is essential to fulfilling Ohio States land-grant mission.In 2023, the State of Ohio established and funded the Salmon P. Chase Center for Civics, Culture, and Society at the University. The Center will grow over time under the leadership of its inaugural Executive Director, who will define the Centers vision, appoint at least fifteen tenure-track scholars to realize that vision, and oversee the development of curriculum in accordance with the Centers statutory mission to conduct teaching and research in the historical ideas, traditions, and texts