Senate Document Number 3801S

Date of Senate Approval 05/03/01

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Statement of Faculty Senate Action:

EC 4:    UNCA Athletic Department Mission Statement

UNCA is a selective, public, liberal arts institution. UNCA's Intercollegiate Athletic Program reflects the attitudes and values underlying the University's overall mission: academic excellence, diversity, equity, integrity, service, and accomplishment. The UNCA athletics program contributes to this liberal arts culture in two ways. First, athletic programs foster a sense of community and pride by fielding NCAA Division I teams and developing talented student-athletes who successfully represent UNCA in competition and reflect the University's commitment to overall excellence. Accordingly, the athletics program encourages an atmosphere of respect for self and others through the development of ethical conduct, sportsmanship, leadership, and citizenship. Second, the program provides an additional campus experience for capable students to grow and develop academically, personally, socially, and athletically. This experience promotes institutional commitment and pride on the part of students, faculty, staff, and alumni.

Passed unanimously by the Intercollegiate Athletic Committee 3/23/01.