Official Lecture#1: Vision, Mission, Core Values, & Objectives of the

Institution
Monday, 15 August 2022 12:48 PM

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1ST SEMESTER DISCUSSION NOTES
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What is An Educational Institution?
- An educational institution refers to an administrative unit with a principal (or other head), which has teachers and other personnel in its service (role of employers).
→ Individuals who head an educational institution are called either a principal, director/directress, or a school dean.
- It is liable to keep books (i.e., log books, & pertinent documents relating to the administration of the institution) and compile other documentation, in which students
are registered―whose activities are regulated by a legal act or decree, which follows a national curriculum.
→ Educational institutions are not permitted to deviate from the standards set by the government & the CHED; hence, the core subjects & the professional subjects
are the same all throughout all schools within the country.
- It is financed and controlled by a public authority.
→ Note that there are varying levels of management, especially in large institutions.
 Example: In SPC, there are frontline managers (i.e., deans of each department).
- It does not just simply refer to a school building or facility―it is the day-to-day function of the people within it that makes an educational institution what it is.
- It is a place where learners of different ages gain education.
- It is most commonly based on an: Age grade system.
→ Most evident in grade schools where there is a minimum prescribed age per grade or year level.
→ Encompasses a preschool, primary, intermediate, secondary, & tertiary education.
- There are (2) general types of education:
(1) Formal education
- Employs a conventional classroom setup.
- The government predetermines the books & materials to use as references.
- Students are guided by faculty/instructors of the institution, who all follow a curriculum.
- Usually starts at around age 4 (preschool).
- Takes place in a stipulated period, and requires students to acquire the required competencies in order to advance to the next level.
→ A normal formal education school year takes place for 10 months in the Philippines, with a 2-month summer break for grade school & high school.
→ For colleges, some courses still employ a 2-month summer break; however, other courses do not have summer breaks at all (tri -semester courses).
→ Some courses take up to 5 years to finish (i.e., engineering degrees), while others take only 4 years (i.e., medical & law degrees).
 Master's degrees are generally prescribed for 2 years, but it can go beyond that.
 Doctorate degrees tend to last for 3-4 years, and may also go beyond that.
- Ends with an evaluation or assessment―which determines whether the student may advance to the next level or not.
(2) Informal education
- Employs an "outside" conventional classroom setup.
→ It does not occur in the usual school classroom setup , but rather, it makes use of a custom setup designed specifically to permit students to behave and
function in a manner conducive to the type of informal education they decided to take up.
→ Does not require chairs, whiteboards, and other features of a conventional classroom .
- Usually integrated with the surroundings.
- Involves students' behavior skills through interaction & exploration (practical application of knowledge).
→ There is less emphasis on the lectures, lessons are more integrated with the students' surroundings .
- Does not last as long as formal education, the stipulated period varies from one school to another.
- Examples:
► Driving school
► Dance school

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VISION & MISSION STATEMENTS
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Vision Statements
- The desired end of an academic institution (the goal of the school―what it aims to become in the future).
→ All forms of institutions generally aim for betterment, for greatness; hence, the vision statement functions as a direction or a guide to propel them towards this
envisioned betterment or greatness.
- Usually a one-sentence statement that describes a long-term desired transformation resulting from institutional programs.
→ Although short, its length implies its significance because the direction that the institution is going is anchored on its vision statement.
- A vision statement is "the dream"; It is future-oriented (not present nor achieved yet, but the institution is working towards it).
- It is intended to guide decision-making processes.
- Properties of a vision statement:
► Clear
- It should answer the ff. questions:
❖ What ultimate impact do I want my institution/company to have on my community/industry/world?
→ It is very important for every institution to have a social impact―they should not simply address concerns, but should be able to expand &
benefit the populace, the country, and to a greater extent, the world.
❖ In what way will my institution/company ultimately interact with customers/clients?
❖ What will the culture of my business look like? And how will that play out in the employees' lives?
► Memorable
► Concise
- Average of 14 words (not strictly followed).
- It should not be lengthy because goals expressed in a lengthy manner tend to be very disruptive in its application.
- Allows the institution to have a clear idea of what they want to become in the future.
► Achievable
- Although it is important to aim big, the vision must be realistic & achievable with the resources you currently have access to.

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 - Although it is important to aim big, the vision must be realistic & achievable with the resources you currently have access to.
- Make sure that you are aiming for greatness, but keep your feet on the ground and
ensure that success in not beyond limitation (but within your grasp).
- In formulating a vision statement, perform the ff:
(1) Project 5 to 10 years in the future.
(2) Dream big and focus on success.
(3) Use the present tense.
(4) Use clear, concise, & jargon-free language.
(5) Infuse it with passion and make it inspiring.
(6) Align it with your business values & goals.
(7) Have a plan to communicate your vision statement to your employees.
→ The writers of vision statements are commonly the upper management; hence, it is crucial
for them to relay the vision to their employees in a manner that is easy to comprehend,
so that they will be oriented as to what is expected of them in terms of their work.
(8) Be prepared to commit time & resources to the vision you establish.
- Examples:
► Vision statement of the Southern Philippines Medical Center [SPMC]: "World-class, service-oriented medical center leading in the provision of healthcare &
training in Mindanao by 2022."
→ Adding a specific year is very useful when formulating vision statements because it provides the management with a timeframe to check whether they
have indeed achieved the vision (or not) when the end period is reached.
→ If they have failed to achieve this vision, they must evaluate themselves as to where did they go wrong and create another vision for another timeframe.
► Vision statement of the International Federation of Red Cross [IFRC]: "To inspire, encourage, facilitate, and promote at all times all forms of humanitarian
activities by National Societies, with a view to preventing & alleviating human suffering, and thereby, contributing to the m aintenance and promotion of
human dignity and peace in the world."
► Vision statement of Amnesty International: "Amnesty International's vision is of a world in which every person enjoys all of the human rights enshrined in the
Universal Declaration of Human Rights [UDHR] and other international human rights instruments."
→ It is very clear that if there are suspected violations of human rights like persecution of political opponents, imprisonment of critics, etc. , it is the job of
Amnesty International to intervene and ensure that the enjoyment of human rights are rightfully experienced by all individual s from all over the world.

Mission Statements
- Usually a one-sentence statement relating the intention of your institution's existence.
- Communicates what you do or who you do this for―expresses the purpose of the existence of the institution established.
- Must be clear by using simple language with an average of 5 to 20 words (not strictly followed).
- A mission statement is "the purpose"; It is present-oriented.
→ The mission statement is connected to the vision statement in such that: You are doing your mission in order to achieve your vision.
 They are closely interlinked because the mission is directed to the vision; Conversely, the vision guides the mission.
- Both the mission & vision statements guide the institution―they are important anchors and guiding stars for the institution to follow, adhere to, & embody.
- Properties of a mission statement:
► Clear
- It should answer the ff. questions:
❖ What does your institution/company do?
❖ How does your institution/company do it?
❖ Why does your institution/company do it?
► Concise
- It should describe what the institution is doing now/currently
in pursuit of achieving the vision statement.
- Examples:
► Mission statement of Aurora Diagnostics Lab Florida: "To provide
physicians and their patients, accurate & timely diagnostic, prognostic,
& therapeutic information."
→ A short, concise, & comprehensive mission statement appropriate
for a clinical laboratory―they are merely describing what they do
in the lab.
► Mission statement of Starbucks: "To inspire and nurture the human
spirit―one person, one cup, and one neighborhood at a time."
► Mission statement of Facebook: "Founded in 2004, Facebook's mission
is to give people the power to build community and bring the world closer together. People use Facebook to stay connected wit h friends and family, to
discover what's going on in the world, and to share and express what matters to them."

VISION vs. MISSION STATEMENT

VISION MISSION
FUNCTION ► Inspires to give the best and shapes your ► Defines the key measure of the institution's success.
understanding of why you are in the institution. → What you are doing now to maintain the success.
DEVELOPING STATEMENT ► When do we want to reach success? ► What do we do today?
► Where do we want to go forward? ► For whom do we do it?
► How do we want to do it? ► Why do we do what we do?
TIME ► Future-oriented ► Present-oriented (leading to the future)
QUESTION ► Where do you aim to be? ► What makes you different?
► Where do you want to be? ► How will you get to where you want to be?

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CORE VALUES STATEMENT
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Value Statement (Core Values)
- Encompasses a list of fundamental doctrines that guide & direct the educational institution.
- These core values serve as the moral compass that directs the institution and the community.
- Sets the moral direction of the institution and its academic community.
- Shapes the standard structure that is shared & acted upon by the academic/non-academic

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 - Encompasses a list of fundamental doctrines that guide & direct the educational institution.
- These core values serve as the moral compass that directs the institution and the community.
- Sets the moral direction of the institution and its academic community.
- Shapes the standard structure that is shared & acted upon by the academic/non-academic
community.
- Properties of a value statement include:
► Clear
→ It should answer the ff. questions:
❖ What values are distinct to our educational institution?
❖ What values should direct our institution?
► Concise
→ You want your value statements to be short because you want the employees to be
guided properly and not be confused as to which values to remember, embody,
adhere to, and achieve.
→ It is important to enable the people compromising the institution to have a clear
understanding of their moral compass.
► Achievable
→ The values chosen can be expected to be found in the employees in the institution.
- In formulating a value statement, perform the ff:
(1) List down 10 to 20 values/strengths that matter to you.
→ It's not good to have many value statements (i.e., 35) because it becomes very hard to measure.
→ Select at least 5 (standard minimum).
(2) Rank them according to priority, and choose the top 5.
- Examples:
► Core values of Southern Philippines Medical Center [SPMC]: Compassion, Commitment, Competence,
Credibility, & Co-responsibility.
► Core values of Aurora Diagnostics Lab Florida: Quality, Integrity, Service, Knowledge, & Initiative.

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OBJECTIVES
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Educational Objectives (Goals)
- It differs from the vision statement in such that the vision statement is general; whereas, educational objectives are more specific, lengthy, & descriptive.
- They are short statements that learners should achieve within or at the end of the course or lesson.
- Properties of educational objectives include: SMART
► Specific
► Measurable
► Attainable
► Realistic
► Time-bounded
- Example:
► The official memorandum of CHED setting the program goals, policies,
standards, & guidelines for the BS Medical Laboratory Science program:
(1) Develop the knowledge, skills, professional attitude, and values in the
performance of clinical laboratory procedures needed to help the physician
in the proper diagnosis, treatment, prognosis, & prevention of diseases.
(2) Acquire critical thinking skills in Medical Technology/Medical Laboratory
Science.
→ There are many case studies that require the employment of critical
thinking skills from the students.
(3) Engage in research and community-related activities.
→ Evident in the NSTP course, clubs, organizations, and especially in the
3rd year, where research engagement takes place.
(4) Participate in activities related to promoting the profession and actively
engage in life-long learning undertakings.
→ Includes the MedTech week (a week designated to promote the profession, since we are largely unrecognized by the public.)
→ Life-long undertakings, however, are not achieved immediately after graduation. This is because in upon passing the board exam and obtaining your
license, you are expected to provide certificates that show that you have undergone relevant trainings, workshops, & seminars prior to renewal of license
(this proves that learning does not stop after you graduate and pass the board exam ).
→ Continual education is crucial in order to remain updated on recent innovations, advancements, new protocols, and valuable trends in the profession.
(5) Develop collaborative and leadership qualities.
→ These goals are similar all throughout the country, among schools offering the medical technology program.
→ Measurement and evaluation of these objectives occur after graduation.
→ These present the goals the graduates have to achieve at the end of the 4-year program.
→ It is important that these goals are presented to the students and for them to take note of the timeframe, since skills are not learned overnight or after a few
months―some skills tend to take a longer time to learn (compared to knowledge).
 In terms of attitudes & values, they also tend to take more time to develop, since they are more personal (subjective), and are not measured concretely
in school (unlike knowledge & skills, which have designated rubrics & assessment).
 However, behavior in the laboratory are notably observed by the staff and the clinical instructors, and as such, these attitudes & values are revealed in
the manner in which you handle both your patient and your co-workers.

REVIEW: What Have We Learned So Far?

► Educational institution carries out educational activities that engage students with various learning environments & spaces.
→ Do not forget that educational institutions provide (2) types of education: Formal education & Informal education.
→ An institution is not merely the structure, but the essence of an educational institution is largely carried out by the people
working inside it.

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 ► Educational institution carries out educational activities that engage students with various learning environments & spaces.
→ Do not forget that educational institutions provide (2) types of education: Formal education & Informal education.
→ An institution is not merely the structure, but the essence of an educational institution is largely carried out by the people
working inside it.
► Education is based on an age-grade system.
► A vision statement is the desired end of an academic institution.
► A mission statement is one-sentence statement relating the intention of an institution's existence.
► A value statement (core values) is a list of fundamental doctrines that guide & direct the educational institution.
► An educational objective is a short statement that a learner should achieve within or at the end of the course or lesson.

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