AHSC 260 Lecture Notes - Lecture 4: Vision Statement

• School: Concordia University
• Department: Appl. Hum. Sc.
• Course: AHSC 260
• Professor: Anastasios Karagiannis

Document Summary

Foundations of programming: programs are (should be) based on. Tradition (things that worked in the past, customs and mores) Direction (a vision for the future to make things better) In order to communicate the foundations of a program specific tools are used: mission statement, vision statement, goals, objectives. Values: what are values, things we consider important, expressed in thoughts, words & actions, help create a focus for what is most important, values can be categorized: Societal - examples include: bilingualism, health care, education. Community- examples include: healthy environment, bike paths. Constituent- examples include: family, friends, belonging, respect. Employee - examples include: education, opportunity, challenge. Concordia mission: concordia university is welcoming, engaged, and committed to innovation and excellence in education, research, creative activity and community partnerships. It dares to be different and draws on its diversity to transform the individual, strengthen society and enrich the world. Short and to the point, yet inclusive and meaningful and eloquent.