All units on campus have a mission statement that describes the purpose of the unit and guides the unit’s actions, spells out its overall goal, provides a sense of direction, and guides decision-making. This component is evaluated on two criteria:
- Clarity – the mission is clear, concise, and addresses teaching, research, and service
- Alignment with the university mission – the unit mission clearly supports the University mission
These criteria are met by reviewing the unit’s mission and the university's mission (University of Florida, 2011-12c) and ensuring that they are aligned and that the unit’s mission supports the University’s mission.