Review and analyze the Penn State mission statement (including the four components of a mission statement: mission, vision, values, and goals). The mission statement can be found on Penn State's website:

http://strategicplan.psu.edu

Write a 250-word essay answering the following questions:

Does the mission statement for Penn State meet your expectations as a member of the Penn State community?

Why or why not?

Evaluate the goals in the mission statement. Do they follow the SMART format (are they specific, measurable, achievable, results focused, and time bound)? Access the goals (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site., then select the strategy table for each under The Plan's Thematic Priorities before you make a decision.