Senate Document Number 3203S

Date of Senate Approval 02/13/03

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Statement of Faculty Senate Action:

EC 6:   Revision of UNCA Athletic Department Mission Statement (Revision of SD0602F)

Add: on page 21 of the Catalog:

Changes to SD0602F are in BOLD:

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, minorities and individuals of all sexual identities. 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:
This revision is in response to concerns voiced by the Faculty Senate at its December meeting. It was unanimously approved by the Intercollegiate Athletic Committee.

The original statement read as follows:

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.