WVU Athletics Mission Statement
April 13, 2006 03:35 PM | General
The West Virginia University Department of Intercollegiate Athletics fully subscribes to and will conscientiously abide by the rules and regulations of those organizations and agencies having jurisdiction over the conduct of its athletics program. Specifically, the WVU Department of Intercollegiate Athletics will adhere to the NCAA Principles of Conduct of Intercollegiate Athletics set forth in the NCAA Constitution and all regulations thereto in its then applicable Bylaws. The WVU Department of Intercollegiate Athletics:
a. Subscribes to high standards of academic quality, as well as breadth of academic opportunity.
b. Strives in its athletics program for national excellence and prominence. Accordingly, the recruitment of student-athletes and emphasis on and support of athletics are national in scope.
c. Recognizes the dual objective in its athletics program of servicing both the University community and the general public.
d. Offers extensive and equitable opportunities for all student-athletes and staff, without regard to age, color, disability, ethnicity, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or veteran status.
e. Sponsors football, men’s basketball, women’s basketball, women’s gymnastics and women’ soccer at the highest feasible level of competition.
f. Schedules all athletic contests primarily with other Division I Institutions as a reflection of the goal of maintaining an appropriate competition level in the sports program.
g. Is committed to financing the athletics program from private revenues generated by the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics. All revenues supporting athletics shall be controlled by the institution.
h. Considers the physical, mental, social, and academic well being of the student-athletes paramount.
i. Upholds the University’s commitment to the fundamental values of respect, fairness, civility, honesty, and responsibility. Such commitment is reflected in the continual promotion and emphasis of sportsmanship and ethical conduct by students, staff, and all others associated with the intercollegiate athletics program.
The WVU Department of Intercollegiate Athletics shall conduct its program consistent with both the letter and spirit of the NCAA. The mission of the Department is and shall always remain compatible with the mission of WVU.
