The mission of the University of Illinois is as follows: The University of Illinois will transform lives and serve society by educating, creating knowledge and putting knowledge to work on a large scale and with excellence. How helpful to employees is this type of statement? How helpful to the university’s employees in doing their jobs or making plans, etc.? How does it help college faculty and other staff members in dealing with students? Respond with a statement of your judgement about how much or how little it helps and tell why you judged as you did. Tell how you might frame the mission differently or why you would keep it as it is if you think it is excellent, etc.