Yes my dear @Shafiq! The department in any faculty has the right to write a vision and mission, and it is the integral part of the mission and vision of the whole Institution (built-in)!

Yes my dear @Shafiq! The department in any faculty has the right to write a vision and mission, and it is the integral part of the mission and vision of the whole Institution (built-in)!

Thank you dear Ljubomir, I was thinking that the faculty might have its vision and mission, and the department has only objectives linked with the faculty mission.

Dear Dr. Shafiq,

In my opinion, this should be undertaken by shared committees from all hierarchical levels to ensure that both vision and mission consider the general policy of the institution and focus on the departmental goals.  I feel sorry that departments in our institutions do not pay attention to this point and do not set clear vision and mission statements. They usually limit their role to enumerating what courses are taught. Even the topics covered by courses are sometimes ignored.

Kind regards,

Rashad

Thank you dear Rashad for your kind contribution.

Yes, it is not only fine but desirable that a department in a faculty should write its own mission and vision statements. That will help align the department with the vision, objectives  and mission of the faculty and the university respectively. These mission and vision statements must be in harmony; otherwise, that would be confusing and dysfunctional.

Dear Shafiq,

Dear All,

Theoretically, the answer is yes. However, there are very special regulations at various universities. At some places logical thinking and good ideas are suspicious and some bosses do not like if somebody tries to change the “swamp” of their environment.

Thank you for this question. I have been involved in this matter at our university. A committee within our department wrote the vision & mission for the department only. As for the mission & vision for the university, we received papers probably written by the Linguistics department & we looked at them & made our suggestions. The final decision to modify & publicize was made by the administration.

Dear Shafig, 

Yes. I believe that the department should write its vision and mission. The department`s vision and mission should be in harmony with the university`s vision and mission and should not contradict with it.

Indeed the department can and should write its vision and mission strategy in accordance with the grand vision and mission of of the university or college as it seeks approval of a higher authority. The vision of a faculty is guided by the vision of the institution in general and the department in particular. 

If we agree that:

1.A Vision Statement:

• Defines the optimal desired future state - the mental picture - of what an organization wants to achieve over time;

• Provides guidance and inspiration as to what an organization is focused on achieving in five, ten, or more years;

• Functions as the "north star" - it is what all employees understand their work every day ultimately contributes towards accomplishing over the long term; and

• Is written succinctly in an inspirational manner that makes it easy for all employees to repeat it at any given time.

The Vision Statement focuses on the future; it is a source of inspiration and motivation. Often it describes not just the future of the organization, but the future of the industry or society in which the organization hopes to effect change.

The Vision Statement is, in a sense, loftier. It outlines the worldview of the organization and why it exists. It attracts people who believe in the vision of the organization.

Features of an effective Vision Statement include:

• Clarity and lack of ambiguity;

• Paint a vivid and clear picture, not ambiguous;

• Describing a bright future (hope);

• Memorable and engaging expression;

• Realistic aspirations, achievable;

• Alignment with organizational values and culture;

• Time bound if it talks of achieving any goal or objective

2. A Mission Statement:

• Defines the present state or purpose of an organization;

• Answers three questions about why an organization exists -WHAT it does;

WHO it does it for; and HOW it does what it does;

• Is written succinctly in the form of a sentence or two, but for a shorter timeframe (one to three years) than a Vision Statement; and

• Is something that all employees should be able to articulate upon request.

The Mission Statement concentrates on the present; it defines the customer(s), critical processes and it informs you about the desired level of performance.

The Mission Statement guides the day-to-day operations and decision-making of the organization. It helps in tactical planning and "rallying the troops" around a common near- to medium-term goal. The Mission Statement helps members of the organization get on the same page on what they should do and how they should do it.

Features of an effective Mission Statement are:

• Purpose and values of the organization;

• What business the organization wants to be in (products or services, market) or who are the organization's primary "clients" (stakeholders);

• What are the responsibilities of the organization towards these "clients";

• What are the main objectives that support the company in accomplishing its mission.

Then, in my opinion, all Departments, Faculties as well as the whole University should have their own Vision and Mission Statements. These different Statements should be compatible between them. 

Of course it has the right to do that. The matter is if there will exist a financial support for implementation by other university or government authorities, otherwise writing a vision is an empty work.

Departments are building blocks of any Faculty or Institution having specific vision, mission and aspiration which is the integral part of the mission and vision of the whole Institution. Strength of Institution lies in the strength of Department. Therefore, I think every department in the Faculty/Institute/University should have the right to write a vision and mission.

Writing a Personal Vision-Mission statement can be done by anyone within their permissible authority limits and control.

Each of these BIG PICTURE creations should form part of the Organizational Canvas and inter-collaborate synegy

Dear All,

Most of the participants were agree that there is a departmental right to form a vision. I would ask you whether is it possible or allowed to realise this vision?

About Caltrans

Caltrans manages more than 50,000 miles of California's highway and freeway lanes, provides inter-city rail services, permits more than 400 public-use airports and special-use hospital heliports, and works with local agencies. Caltrans carries out its mission of improving mobility across California with six primary programs: Aeronautics, Highway Transportation, Mass Transportation, Transportation Planning, Administration and the Equipment Service Center.

MISSION

Provide a safe, sustainable, integrated and efficient transportation system to enhance California’s economy and livability

VISION

A performance-driven, transparent and accountable organization that values its people, resources and partners, and meets new challenges through leadership, innovation and teamwork

http://www.dot.ca.gov/hq/paffairs/about/mission.htm

Dear András. In order to reply to your question, I would like to say the following: In my opinion, the Vision and Mission Statements of the Department can only be adopted, realized or implemented if there are compatible with the Vision and Mission Statements adopted by the Faculty where the Department belongs, and with the Vision and Mission Statements adopted by the University. In other words, there have no sense to adopt a Vision and Mission Statements by the Department if the Faculty and the University have not a Vision and Mission Statements.

The mission of the faculty is to realise the vision by:

*Ensuring that the faculty is value-driven and that it is locally, nationally and internationally recognised as such;

*Ensuring faculty recognition regionally, nationally and internationally; Educating and training scientists through a quality teaching process in order for them to meet national needs;

*Educating and training scientists through a quality teaching process to meet national needs;

*Producing relevant and focused research for the benefit of the province, the country and its people;

*Ensuring the implementation of expertise (both profit and non-profit) in the province and the country, especially for poverty alleviation;

*Being sensitive to (and promoting the awareness of) the environment and the social needs of the province and the country;

*Engaging in activities that sensitise and promote public awareness of the environment and the social needs of the province and the country;

*Recruit and develop staff who are competent in addressing all of the above.

For more details on the subject, you may look at the following link:

http://www.nwu.ac.za/vision-and-mission-faculty-agriculture-science-and-technology

I agree with you Dr Ljubomir Jacić.

Too sharing link:

http://www.educationworld.com/a_admin/admin/admin229.shtml

Regards!

Yes, as stated in previous answer, MISSION IS A REFERENCE POINT, A REMINDER! Fine resource.

The department is a dynamic part of the faculty that strive for strategic planning, innovation and creativity for teaching, research, entrepreneurship, and partnership with local and global agencies, so, they should contribute to writing the vision and mission of the faculty.

Normally this is among their roles in the university but I see that they usually limit their role to the enumeration of the taught courses, meeting with the lecturers , Even the topics covered by the courses are ignored , Became bureaucratic issues

we must also ask the question that she is the main role of the university in the world Arab !!since I am part of this world

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