CCRI Mission Statement Initiative Survey

A condition of CCRI’s 2004 re-accreditation by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges is the need to revise and update the college’s mission statement. To accomplish this major initiative, President Tom Sepe has appointed a 17-member committee comprised of students, faculty and staff who, over the next several weeks, will hold open forums at each CCRI campus to solicit input from all segments of the college community. In preparation for these meetings, the committee is seeking your help via the attached survey.

  1. What is a Vision Statement?
    A vision statement provides a picture of what the college would look like if it achieved its "ideal" future. Vision statements provide a context and sense of purpose for strategic planning. A clearly defined vision for CCRI will help the college focus on its central purpose.
    What two words or phrases would you use to define CCRI’s ideal future?
    a. _____________________________ b. __________________________
  2. What is a Mission Statement?
    A mission statement should define CCRI’s core purpose in terms of meeting "specific needs." When an organization defines its core purpose, it defines its reason for being. Thus, the mission statement becomes a powerful tool in guiding planning, decision making, and assessment.
    What two words would you use to define CCRI’s central reason for being?
    a._____________________________ b. __________________________
  3. What are Core Values/Guiding Principles?
    Core values guide policy and day-to-day behaviors within an organization and therefore provide the foundation for the organization’s culture. Because values tend to endure over time they can serve as a reflection of the culture. In simple terms, organizational values and principles determine "what is important around here".
    What two words would you use to define CCRI’s values?
    a. ____________________________ b.___________________________
  4. Please check one of the following items that best describes you.
    1. ____ Part-time Student (Less than 12 credits)
    2. ____ Full-time Student (12 Credits or more)
    3. ____ Faculty/Staff/Administration
    4. ____ Other