Guzman, John Wayne T.an Assessment On The Vision and Goal of The University of Northern Philippines
Guzman, John Wayne T.an Assessment On The Vision and Goal of The University of Northern Philippines
Guzman, John Wayne T.an Assessment On The Vision and Goal of The University of Northern Philippines
PHILIPPINES
The University of Northern Philippines has been the center for excellence in Tertiary
education in the province. The university is guided with its vision and mission statements to set
purposes, goals and values not only to the institution, to the employees, but to the students as
well.
by 2030. Being the center for excellence in tertiary education in the province, the vision
statement is well-written. A vision states the future of an institution and what it aims to achieve
over a period of time, thus the vision stated contains all of the relevant and essential elements for
it to be effective. The time frame set for the achievement of the vision statement which is ten
years from now, is specific, time-bound and attainable. Furthermore, the university also aims to
expand its scope, not only to the province, to the country but globally as well. There are already
evidences of its expansion globally as evidenced by the growing number of foreign enrolees in
the university.
On the other hand, the University’s mission is to produce globally skilled and morally
upright professionals instilled with rich cultural values, challenge that every learning
institution is faced with. Since a mission statement is timeless, it should also contain more
complex goals like what the institution does for its students, employees, to the community and
to the world. Therefore, UNP’s mission statement is related to what a mission statement
should have. Since it is one of the centers for quality education, the university should produce
professionals not only trained with standards and skills. However, professional should not
only possess skills, but attitude as well, the reason why the scope of the mission tackles both
skills and moral-cultural values to produce effective and efficient graduates, and in the long
run, professionals.
From the university’s vision and mission statement, the College of Public
Administration derived its college goal, which is to develop effective leaders in government
Since every colleges have different goals set, the CPAD is very specific with its goal. The relationship
of leadership and service was well emphasized, and both government and non-government service was
mentioned. Moreover, its goals to initiate knowledge production as well as management are
In summary, a conclusion can be made that the university’s vision and mission statement,
together with the CPAD’s goal is S.M.A.R.T. ; Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant and Time-
bound.