Eastern Michigan Athletics
EMU Athletics Mission Statement
10/27/2005 3:17:48 PM | General
The mission of the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics at Eastern Michigan University is to complement and supplement the overall mission of the institution. The intercollegiate program is committed to enriching the intellectual and physical growth and development of all student-athletes.
The program will strive to provide competitive opportunities to a wide range of student-athletes at the conference, regional and national levels, and will engender support for the institution among many constituents, including students, faculty, alumni, friends and local communities.
The Department of Intercollegiate Athletics is committed to building the program based on the following principles:
¨ Commitment to Compliance. In order to develop the character and ethical values of student-athletes, and by continuation, all of those associated with the intercollegiate program, the program must be operated with strict respect for, and adherence to, all rules and regulations of governing agencies.
¨ Commitment to Equity. The Department of Intercollegiate Athletics shall remain committed, in spirit and action, to the principle of gender and ethnic diversity. Competitive opportunities, fiscal resources and support services shall be distributed equitably.
¨ Commitment to Education. The primary objective of all Eastern Michigan University student-athletes is to graduate. Intercollegiate participation and achievement is secondary. All staff and coaches must endeavor to assist the student-athlete in meeting their academic goals.
¨ Commitment to Service. The intercollegiate program, and all participants and staff, must represent the University with distinction. All actions and conduct are a reflection on the University, and must be consistent with the University’s mission.
¨ Commitment to Sportsmanship. The Department of Intercollegiate Athletics will provide an environment characterized by the highest level of sportsmanship. All staff, coaches and student-athletes will compete with dignity and honor.
