Samford Athletics Hit The Mark
The mission of the Department of Athletics is to uphold the mission of Samford University within the context of a continually improving, competitive, diverse and NCAA-certified athletics program.
The mission of the Department of Athletics is designed to support the mission of Samford University.
We will:
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Effectively combine the athletic experience with academic, spiritual and social experiences by encouraging student-athletes to become involved in all aspects of campus life and excel in academic pursuits. We will provide opportunities and resources which develop personal empowerment, academic and career competency, social and civic responsibility and ethical and spiritual strength.
Assume a leadership role in influencing a positive perception of intercollegiate athletics by combining the positives of athletics and academics to form strong relationships in a Christian community. We will offer opportunities to involve campus constituents in departmental activities, nurturing relationships across campus that improve the effectiveness of the community.
Justify the university's commitment to athletics with a positive return on that investment by putting forth a competitive, well-respected athletics program that exhibits social and civic responsibility as well as ethical and spiritual strength. We will also graduate student-athletes who become ambassadors for Samford University as they model career competency and social and civic responsibility.
Position ourselves at the forefront among university constituents to develop and encourage diversity by recruiting student-athletes and staff from diverse backgrounds.
Critical Processes which also contribute to the support of the institution and its mission statement include:
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Recruit student-athletes who offer appropriate athletic and academic credentials
Comply with all applicable governing organization's rules and regulations
Manage resources responsibly using accountability and good stewardship
Respond to change in a timely and appropriate fashion
Serve with commitment to the mission and goals of Samford University
Provide educational experiences and academic enhancement for student-athletes
Produce student-athlete graduation rates that exceed the general student population rate
Exhibit firm institutional control and academic integrity
Communicate effectively with our constituents
In conjunction with the university's mission, we affirm that we value:
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The Christian way of life and the ministry of the church
An egalitarian commitment to social, racial and gender issues
A proper balance between academic and athletic commitment
The concepts of discipline, teamwork, ethics, integrity and personal responsibility
Good sportsmanship at all times
Representation of the university in a positive, complimentary manner
