STC'S VISION MISSION; REVISED

Just as every individual needs an inspiration or dream to motivate them to become more than what they currently are and succeed in life, the same goes for an organization or institution – a vision-mission towards the ultimate goal.

St. Theresa’s College Cebu (STC) underwent an institutional renewal workshop last April 4, 5, and 6, 2011, and it sought to assess the current standing of the school, to identify facets for improvement, and to find concrete ways to move the school forward. One of the facets discussed was the institution’s vision-mission, as well as its core values. It was found out that the vision-mission was lengthy, which made it harder for people to memorize and internalize. It was then agreed that the school’s vision-mission must be changed into a simpler, comprehensive, timely, and effective tool in helping STC soar high.

The process of renewing our school’s vision-mission statement was championed by Mme. Dulce Baricuatro and Sr. Ma. Purisima Pe, ICM. They both headed the innovation of the vision-mission.

“The vision-mission went through a long process before it became what it is now. There was a ‘Think Tank’ group represented by the faculty of the three departments and other members of the school community,” says Mme. Baricuatro.

She added that there are few things that were considered by the workforce team for the vision-mission in order to create the new statement compelling the reputation of the school, the future graduates, and the community.

 “There’s nothing wrong with the STC vision-mission before, but part of the institutional renewal and assessment is clarifying the goals of the school in how they honor and promote it, and so we made changes to the vision-mission to make it more appropriate and shorter,” shared Mme. Lilu Aliño, the Institutional Planning Officer.  

After more than a year of constant deliberation and consultation with the school community, the final copy of the vision-mission was done to everyone’s approval. Copies of the revised vision-mission were released to the students last June 2012.

Orientations where given to the whole student body and their parents for them to understand the message that the revised vision-mission statements seek to convey.

 “The purpose of the vision-mission really is this – to transform the school in such a way that it can provide a transformative education at the service to the country and the Church, that as an institution we grow as persons, become better children of God and become happy and fulfilled.” Mme. Baricuatro said.

The goal is to live out the vision-mission to the fullest and realize the transformation of the school. This will be done through communicating and promoting the vision-mission, forming leaders, developing our spirituality and recognizing the vision-mission as something that is an inextricable part of the students’ lives. It is not enough to speak about change and transformation. It must be lived out by oneself.