A Vision statement should describe how Student Affairs should look when it is working well in relation to its environment and key stakeholders.
A Mission statement clarifies what Student Affairs does and why Student Affairs exists—who are we?
Proposed Vision Statement
“A community of excellence inspiring holistic growth and development for every student.”
A Vision statement describes how Student Affairs should look when it is working well in relation to its environment and key stakeholders. A vision statement looks towards the future and states where Student Affairs wants to be in five years. The Vision statement inspires members to dream.
Proposed Mission Statement
“Student Affairs is a community that fosters belonging, imagines possibilities, enhances learning and makes a societal impact.”
A Mission statement is a declaration of organizational purpose. It clarifies what Student Affairs does and why Student Affairs exists—who are we? The mission statement identifies Student Affairs as an organization a stakeholder would want to interact with or support. Ultimately, it should define what we are here to do.