School:____________________ _______________________________

Program:___________________ _______________________________

Academic Year:______________ _______________________________

Date Prepared:______________________________________________

The purpose of this checklist is to help you determine if the mission statement is effective and clearly defines the mission of the department/program.

• Is your mission statement brief and memorable?

• Is it distinctive?

• Does it clearly state the purpose of the program?

• Does it indicate the primary functions or activities of the program?

• Does it indicate who the stakeholders are? Does it include language about expected competencies of graduates?

• Does it clearly support the mission, vision, and strategic goals of the Institute and the mission of the school?

• Does it address standards of accrediting agencies?

• Is it realistic and achievable considering existing realities?