, 2007

Mission, Goals and Objectives

Mission Statement_________________________________________________________

The mission of the Mortuary Science and Funeral Service program is to challenge students to achieve academic and professional excellence; prepare students to acquire entry level positions in the funeral service profession; provide quality instruction and stay current with trends of the profession; cultivate and maintain excellent relations with local, state, and national organizations; enhance university and community relations; and work toward the continued improvement of the Mortuary Science and Funeral Service program as an ongoing process.

Goals____________________________________________________________________

• Provide a quality learning environment by maintaining high program standards, and providing opportunities to network with individuals and entities within the profession.
  
  
• Offer students a challenging and rewarding academic curriculum to fulfill their potential in theory, practice and management of funeral service.
  
  
• Maintain faculty that is experienced in education as well as funeral service by providing opportunities for faculty to attend local, state, and national meetings; by encouraging membership and participation in funeral service organizations; and by encouraging faculty to add to the body of knowledge of funeral service literature.
  
  
• Contribute to the University's growth through developing, maintaining and participating in community activities.
  
  
• Assess degree requirements and allocation of credit hours for validity and consistency according to the accreditation requirements of the American Board of Funeral Service Education.

Objectives______________________________________________________________

• To provide baccalaureate level mortuary science and funeral service education to students at a state university within Illinois.
  
  
• To provide an educational pathway for associate degree or certificate graduates of mortuary science and funeral service programs.
  
  
• To provide students with advanced techniques, skills and knowledge in areas beneficial to the funeral service profession.
  
  
• To provide the graduate with the necessary skills to plan, implement, and manage/own a funeral establishment.
  
  
• To provide graduates with skills to perform professional services required by any state licensing board.
  
  
• To prepare students so that upon graduation they may participate in the development and implementation of solutions in the health care area.
  
  
• To provide students with a basic knowledge for compliance of laws at the state and federal levels, as well as with those of other regulatory agencies pertaining to funeral service practices, public health, and the profession.
  
  
• To prepare future funeral directors/embalmers with a strong background in social sciences, humanities, natural sciences, communication and mortuary sciences who will be able to ethically apply this knowledge in all situations.
  
  
• To provide funeral directors/embalmers to meet the employment needs of southern Illinois, the state of Illinois and the country.
  
  
• To encourage students to continue professional growth through continuing education and research following graduation.

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