PORTLAND STATE ATHLETICS DEPARTMENT MISSION STATEMENT
The mission of the Department of Intercollegiate Athletic of Portland State University is to provide an athletic program that helps develop the whole person through both education and competition, while enhancing the intellectual, social, cultural and economic qualities of urban life. The Department of Intercollegiate Athletics recruits, trains, educates, and graduates student-athletes who will excel in today’s competitive environment.
The Department of Intercollegiate Athletics is dedicated to high standards of academic quality and athletic success for its student-athletes. The development of the student-athlete as a whole person is vital. To accomplish this:
• staff, coaches and student-athletes work closely with each other to create a safe and supportive, yet highly challenging and rewarding environment.
• student-athletes are given the tools to develop intellectually, physically, and emotionally for success in today’s competitive environment.
• student-athletes are provided with the opportunity to achieve academic success as they strive to accomplish their athletic goals.
• a goal has been set to achieve a student-athlete graduation rate and grade point average that, at a minimum, equals or exceeds, that of all students at the University.
The Department of Intercollegiate Athletics strives to stimulate a lasting attitude of discipline, sportsmanship, leadership, integrity, respect of others and social responsibility. The Department of Intercollegiate Athletics:
• expects all student-athletes and staff to reflect a positive image by adhering to high standards of conduct and moral character and by embracing the NCAA principles of sportsmanship and ethical conduct.
• conforms to the letter and spirit of all rules, policies and procedures of the University and of any conference, league or association to which it is a member so that positive character and leadership qualities are developed in its student-athletes.
The Department of Intercollegiate Athletics promotes ethnic and cultural diversity within all athletic programs and is committed to equal opportunity for all staff and student-athletes. The Department of Intercollegiate Athletics:
• creates a community enriched by men and women of diverse backgrounds by being a leader in the recruitment of under-represented populations.
• provides urban youth opportunities to become part of Portland State University.
• treats all staff and students equally independent of gender.
• strives to provide equitable support for all of its programs.
• does not discriminate based upon age, disabilities, national origin, race, marital status, religion or sex.
The Department of Intercollegiate Athletics is a vital part of the University and community and reaches out to the community through its athletic teams both on and off the field. The Department of Intercollegiate Athletics:
• strives to make its program an enduring source of pride for student-athletes, alumni, the University community, and the City of Portland.
• brings national recognition to the institution and contribute to its reputation through the excellence of its athletic programs and the accomplishments of its student-athletes.
Portland State University is dedicated to overall institutional control of its intercollegiate athletics programs. The President of Portland State University has final authority and responsibility in all matters relating to the operation of the intercollegiate athletics program.