Office for Mission

Goals

1. Saint Mary’s University will explore its distinctive characteristics, develop definitive clarity about its unique identity, and make it recognized and understood by all.  

Objectives

1.1 Undertake a process of mission review during academic year 2003-04. (Unique Identity) Operational Initiatives/Timeline

2. Saint Mary’s University will devise means to imprint its unique identity clearly on all its work and services, and to instill that identity in faculty, staff, students, and external constituents. 

Objectives

2.1 Hire an Associate Vice President for Mission and reenergize the Office for Mission. (Unique Identity)  Operational Initiatives/Timeline

2.2 Develop programs and opportunities for employees at all levels and on all campuses to become aware of and participate in the mission of the university. (Unique Identity)  Operational Initiatives/Timeline

2.3 In consultation with other administrative units of the university, develop and maintain educational programs for students that offer knowledge about and opportunities to instantiate the mission of the university.  Operational Initiatives/Timeline

3. The University will foster opportunities for learners to develop skills of leadership and service. (Good leaders are educated. They have a disposition toward service. They are ethical.) 

Objectives

None Listed

4. Empowered by its Catholic and Lasallian heritage, Saint Mary’s University will uphold and promote diversity in both concept and practice as it implements its educational mission. 

Objectives

4.1 Regularly review the university’s mission, vision, values, and character to determine how well they address issues of diversity.  Operational Initiatives/Timeline

4.2 Evidence positive responses to issues of diversity.  Operational Initiatives/Timeline

4.3 In its teaching and learning environments, provide its community of learners with opportunities that foster an appreciation of diversity.  Operational Initiatives/Timeline