The National Association of Schools of Public Affairs and Administration (NASPAA) has asked the University of Texas at Dallas to revise its Master of Public Affairs program's mission statement. Consider the program's "Final MPA Mission Statement Draft" below.

Use the "Characteristics" column in the table provided below to list the key features of an ideal mission statement discussed Finally, based on your objective assessment and informed judgment, briefly state your general opinion about the program's drafted mission statement (No wrong opinions. 2C is required but has no correct answer). Final MPA Mission Statement Draft

The Master of Public Affairs program advances excellence in public service through innovative teaching, cutting-edge research, and participatory engagement with the community. The program accomplishes this mission by preparing its students to serve as effective, accountable, and ethical stewards of the common good. It imparts essential knowledge, competencies, and perspectives to a diverse array of future and current professionals in government and nonprofit organizations. It supports the wider community through professional and leadership training, outreach, and engagement with an emphasis on social equity and justice, and production of new knowledge through practice-centered research.