Athletics Mission Statement

 The mission of the Athletic Department is to provide a broad-based intercollegiate athletic program that fosters the physical, intellectual, social, and emotional development of a diverse and highly skilled group of student-student-athletes. Intercollegiate athletic are an important part of the heritage and vitality of the college and provide an opportunity for students, faculty, staff, alumni and friends to share experiences, and by doing so, enhance the cohesiveness of campus life.

 Provide students the opportunity to earn a degree and to pursue their educational goals.

 Provide students with the opportunity to experience the intellectual, emotional, and ethical growth in values gained from participation in athletics.

Provide members of a diverse student body the opportunity to participate in sport activities. Provide students, faculty, staff, alumni and friends the opportunity to share in the common experiences of pride, vitality, and cohesiveness resulting from the athletic program.