Senate Document Number 0602F

Date of Senate Approval 12/10/02

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Statement of Faculty Senate Action:

EC 4:   UNCA Athletic Department Mission Statement (Revision of SD3801S)

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, and provides equitable opportunities for all students and staff including women and minorities. 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.

Rationale:
The Peer Review Team from the NCAA informed the Chancellor that this was an important issue for UNCA to address.