Institutional Mission: The Soul of Christian Higher Education
Institutions and individuals function best with a sense of purpose—a reason for existence. When designed and communicated effectively, the mission statement has the power to transform people's values, motivations, and actions into a positive outcome. To investigate the role of institutional mis...
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| Format: | Electronic Article |
| Language: | English |
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2006
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Christian higher education
Year: 2006, Volume: 5, Issue: 4, Pages: 313-327 |
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| Summary: | Institutions and individuals function best with a sense of purpose—a reason for existence. When designed and communicated effectively, the mission statement has the power to transform people's values, motivations, and actions into a positive outcome. To investigate the role of institutional mission in Christian higher education, a review of the literature resulted in the identification of nine essential components of effective mission statements. Using the World Wide Web, a content analysis was then conducted of the 105 member institutions of the Council for Christian Colleges & Universities (CCCU) to assess the incorporation of these components into their own mission statements. The analysis resulted in a variety of research findings and observations relevant to the Christian higher education community. |
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| ISSN: | 1539-4107 |
| Contains: | Enthalten in: Christian higher education
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| Persistent identifiers: | DOI: 10.1080/15363750600860778 |