Ohio Dominican University began conducting opinion polls of the Greater Columbus area in November of 2005 to measure opinions and observations related to religious, moral and ethical issues within the community. Entitled the "ODU Poll," this measure of public attitudes and values is conducted four times each year.

As a Dominican and Catholic University, Ohio Dominican is dedicated to fostering a values-based educational experience emphasizing the search for truth, responsible citizenship and community service.

The effort to gauge the attitudes of the Central Ohio community related to important social and ethical issues of our day is a natural extension of Ohio Dominican's mission.