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A Reflection Paper on the University of Perpetual Help Dalta’s Vision and Mission

Visions and missions are some of the most basic requirements that organizations, especially learning institutions globally are required to have. A leading factor for more effective learning institutions from less effective learning institutions is their commitment to the shared vision and mission statement. Globally, the first standard articulated by the education sectors is the requirement that educational institutions establish and communicate their shared purpose and directions for improving the effectiveness of schools and the performance of students. In fulfillment of these standards, schools therefore establish their missions and visions in collaboration with various key stakeholders, while at the same time communicating the purpose of the established vision and mission. By establishing and developing their missions and visions, learning institutions are able to set a pace for themselves that in one way or another help in the establishment of their short and long term objectives. Therefore, by establishing and following their set visions and missions learning institutions such as the University of Perpetual Help Dalta are able to experience organizational development due to the fact that, visions and missions help plan, establish, and initiate change in the organizational environment for the purpose of enhancing the effectiveness of the organization and the development of the targeted audience or individuals.

The vision at the University of Perpetual Help Dalta’s Vision is “emerging as a premier university within the Philippines region by providing a venue for the pursuit of excellence in technology, academics, and research through international and local linkages. In addition, the University shall also undertake the catalyst role for human development in inculcating Catholic doctrine and Christian values, as a means of strengthening the moral character of the Philippines, a people who are considered “Helpers of God”, proud of their race and prepared for the exemplary worldwide participation in the arts, sports, humanities, sciences, and business. It foresees the Philippines people enjoying a quality of life in abundance, living in peace and building a nation that the next generation will cherish, nourish, and value.” In my opinion, the vision statement provides the school with a dream of how to define and collaborate quality education. As is today in many nations globally, politics have been a major factor that hinders the development of sectors within a country. It not only affects the economic sectors of nations but it also affects the cultures, peace, and beliefs of individuals. In accordance with the University of Perpetual Help Dalta’s Vision, sustaining and maintaining quality education is the key to national development and the transformation of the Filipino people. In regard to this, it is therefore clear to note that the university’s vision is based on the notion that divine guidance is considered the key to the betterment of quality of life which is through the transformation of people and national development which can only be acquired through quality education of the Filipino people. With this vision in mind, it is clear that the University of Perpetual Help Dalta will not only put in place but also implement various techniques that will establish and initiate change in its environment for the purpose of enhancing the effectiveness of the organization and the development of individuals towards the attainment if its stated vision.

The mission statement at the University of Perpetual Help Dalta’s is “dedication to the development of the Philippines as leaders by aiming to graduate dynamic graduate students who are spiritually, intellectually, physically, and socially committed to the attainment of life’s highest quality. In addition, as a system of service in education and health, the university is also dedicated to the formation of Christian services and research-oriented citizens, professionals, and leaders with immense social concern and dedication to the delivery of quality health care and education. The University shall produce students who consider themselves as “Helpers of God” an important factor to national building.” According to my view, quality of life is one of the most important factors that the University of Perpetual Help aims to achieve. As of this, it aims towards creating an educational environment of love for God, self, neighbors, country, and good governance. In so doing, the university is able to impart knowledge on the importance of these attributes and therefore aiding in cherishing and nourishing quality education that is aimed towards creating abundant and quality life that is associated with peace and nation building among the Filipino people. By creating such students, the university will be able a generation that will be cherished and adopted from one generation to another. By graduating students who believe on of love for God, self, neighbors, country, and good governance, Perpetual Help university mission is simply states that character building is key to national development.