UTD ATHLETICS MISSION STATEMENT

University of Texas at Dallas Athletics

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As an integral part of the total educational program within the University, the athletic program is subject to the same goals, policies, and objectives as other departments and programs on campus. The purpose of athletics at The University of Texas at Dallas is to provide competitive opportunities to students, which foster physical, social and emotional benefits along with a sense of sportsmanship. In pursuit of this, the athletic department emphasizes the development of the student-athlete's mind, body, and spirit in a manner complementary to the academic program and places special importance on the collegiate experience of the student-athlete. Looking to the future, the University has developed an expanding athletic program competing in the NCAA Division II, and emphasizes amateur athletics and fair play with the total well-being of the student-athletes in mind. Choosing to offer athletics under those circumstances fulfills the need of those students who desire to participate in sports while pursuing a baccalaureate degree. Student-athletes are reminded that above all, the main purpose of attending the university is to obtain an education.

With these purposes in mind, the Intercollegiate Athletic Department at The University of Texas at Dallas currently pursues the following goals for students and the institution:

The student-athlete, as a central focus of intercollegiate athletics, shall:

Accept the responsibility to become an effective, contributing member of society.
Perform as a positive role model on the campus and in the community.
Fulfill academic responsibilities while progressing steadily toward meeting the requirements for a degree.

The University of Texas at Dallas shall:

Ensure that intercollegiate athletics is an integral part of the total educational experience.
Ensure that student athletes receive the same opportunities as other students with no special privileges in admissions, academic advising, course selection, grading, living accommodations or financial assistance.
Similarly, student-athletes will not be denied rights or opportunities that would be available to them as non-athletes.
Encourage participation by maximizing the number and variety of athletic opportunities in varsity sports.
Manage, finance and staff the athletics program through the same general procedures as other departments of the university.
Provide equitable athletic opportunities for males and females and give equal emphasis to men's and women's sports.