MSU Department of Intercollegiate Athletics
Athletic Department Mission Statement
The Department of Intercollegiate Athletics supports the University mission by providing student-athletes with exceptional educational and athletic opportunities. We commit to national leadership, excellence and the highest ethical standards in intercollegiate athletics. We will sustain a strong financial and community base of support by presenting outstanding intercollegiate athletic teams which provide quality entertainment and a positive public identity for the University.
The Department also commits itself to the following underlying core values:
- The Department strives to provide equitable opportunities for all student-athletes and staff, regardless of gender, ethnic background, or sexual orientation.
- Consistent with the academic mission of the university, the Department supports the educational aspirations, academic progress, and general physical, emotional, and social welfare of the student-athlete.
- In competition, the Department supports the underlying principles of sportsmanship, respect, and fair play.
- In all of its activities, the Department insists on integrity, ethical conduct, and accountability.
