MISSION & VISION

MISSION and VISION are the foundation of a sound strategic plan. After all, a strategic plan exists to guide a future direction and help allocate resources in a prioritized manner. Unless a plan is grounded in an unassailable mission and vision, it would be easy to wander, and resources could be misallocated. A MISSION describes what an organization stands for. It explains why an organization exists and what makes it distinctive and unique. A VISION describes the aspiration of an organization. It creates the ability to envision the future with imagination and excitement Together, a mission and vision set the direction for an organization, drive alignment within an organization and establish the decision-making criteria. A mission and vision need to convey clarity of purpose. The 2020+ Plan process took full accountability to challenge, refresh and affirm the mission and vision for St. Agnes Academy to ensure clarity. Rationale for refreshment: The world is changing, and viable organizations must recognize change and adapt. While the core tenets of the existing St. Agnes Academy mission and vision were and are very sound, the task force believed an examination of each statement was warranted. The statements were somewhat long and did not explicitly address relevant concepts that have become important to our community, especially around the themes of social justice and compassion. For weeks, the task force challenged each other and the statements themselves. The process included vigorous debate and a lot of wordsmithing. As versions of the mission and vision emerged from the task force, they were tested with various teams and focus groups. In the end, there was consensus around final versions that preserve the integrity and fidelity of our traditional mission and vision, but in a more contemporary and succinct form.

Members of the Mission and Vision Task Force: Ellen DeSanctis

Chair

Frank Bradley Dr. Catherine A. Clancy ‘63† Raquel Fuquen Janoe ‘94 Jeannie Joe Carleen Raymond ’00

Principal

Brigid Schiro ’81

Director of Admissions

Kimberly Coffey Scoville ’95

Dean of Faculty

Anna Sklut

Director of Campus Ministry The Mission and Vision task force wishes to recognize the special contributions from Dr. Catherine A. Clancy ‘63 †, a “Fannin Street” alumna and dedicated member of the St. Agnes community. Cathy Clancy passed away on December 31, 2020, after a long illness. Her distinctive voice was invaluable to the work of the task force and will now be part of her legacy to the community she cherished.

MISSION

Rooted in the Catholic, Dominican tradition, St. Agnes Academy challenges young women through exceptional academic preparation and transformational experiences to lead with integrity, joy and a commitment to social justice.

VISION

St. Agnes inspires generations of bold leaders who thoughtfully and compassionately pursue justice and truth in the contemporary world.