Vision and Mission Statement in Christian Higher Educational Management in Eastern Africa

Literature reveals that although the terms “vision,” “mission,” and “mission statement” are understood in a variety of ways, the various concepts of these terms are becoming more commonly used in educational management. A qualitative study of 12 recently established, private, tertiary, religious educational institutions was conducted to learn how the terms “mission” and “mission statement” are used in these institutions. The institutions chosen for this study are from Kenya, Uganda, and Zimbabwe, and all indicated that mission statements are important management statements. However, their written mission statements and the responses of their administrators confirm that, important as mission statements are, they are still understood in varying terms. The same was true of the process of mission-statement formulation, dissemination, and translation into practical life.