ERIC Number: EJ947783
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2009
Pages: 10
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ISSN: ISSN-1948-5891
Embracing the Mission: Catholic and Non-Catholic Faculty and Staff Perceptions of Institutional Mission and School Sense of Community
Ferrari, Joseph; Janulis, Patrick
Journal of Catholic Higher Education, v28 n2 p115-124 Sum 2009
This study compared the perceptions of the mission identity and mission-driven campus activities of faculty (n = 305) and staff (n = 584) at a large urban Catholic university. Moreover, it compared employees who were self identified as Catholic (n = 375), Christian (n = 204), other faiths (n = 161), or no religious preference (n = 159). Multivariate analysis (controlling for social desirability responding) indicated a main effect for religious preference. Roman Catholic employees, more than employees from the other three categories, believed that the institution's mission-driven activities, reflecting the characteristics of the patron saint of the university and offering faith-formation opportunities, are important programs and initiatives. Implications suggest that Catholic universities may be settings for Catholic and non-Catholic faculty and staff, enabling support of the institution's mission, varied programs, and identity.
Descriptors: Catholic Schools, Catholics, Institutional Mission, Multivariate Analysis, School Community Programs, School Community Relationship, Employee Attitudes, Teacher Attitudes, Preferences, Beliefs, Institutional Characteristics, Religious Cultural Groups, School Activities, Church Related Colleges
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Evaluative
Education Level: Higher Education
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Language: English
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