VISION STATEMENT
Salisbury University's athletics program vision is to be
recognized as the Division III national model for intercollegiate
athletics programs for the 21st century by exemplifying the
principles and practices of a winning athletics program with
outstanding educational value and emphasis. We expect to
achieve national eminence as an athletics program through a
commitment to the overall quality of the educational experience of
the student-athlete, good sportsmanship, integrity, respect for
others and dedication to goals by staff and student-athletes.
PHILOSOPHY STATEMENT
As Salisbury University places the highest emphasis on the overall
quality of the educational experience, the athletics program
likewise affirms academics as the highest priority in the life of
student-athletes. In so doing, we seek to strengthen the
integration of athletics program objectives with academic and
developmental objectives.
Recognizing that students have needs and interests that go beyond
the scope of academic life, the University is committed to
providing an intercollegiate athletics program consistent with
those needs and interests. Recognizing further the positive
impact of athletics participation on individual development, and
consistent with the University's mission, the athletics program
seeks to encourage attitudes of integrity and fairness, respect for
others and dedication to goals.
GENERAL PRINCIPLES
The athletics program, consonant with NCAA Division III
rules and regulations, is guided by the following principles:
1. Place
special importance on the impact of athletics on the participants
rather than on the spectators and place greater emphasis on the
internal constituency (students, alumni, institutional personnel)
than on the general public and its entertainment needs.
2. Award
no athletically related financial aid to any student.
3.
Encourage the development of sportsmanship and positive societal
attitudes in all constituents, including student-athletes, coaches,
administrative personnel and spectators.
4.
Encourage participation by maximizing the number and variety of
athletics opportunities for students.
5.
Assure that the actions of coaches and administrators exhibit
fairness, openness and honesty in their relationships with
student-athletes.
6.
Assure that athletics participants are not treated differently from
other members of the student body.
7.
Assure that athletics programs support the institution's
educational mission by financing, staffing and controlling the
programs through the same general procedures as other departments
of the institution.
8.
Provide equitable athletics opportunities for males and females and
give equal emphasis to men's and women's sports.
9. Give
primary emphasis to regional in-season competition and conference
championships.
10. Support
student-athletes in their efforts to reach high levels of athletics
performance, which may include opportunities for participation in
national championships, by providing all teams with adequate
facilities, competent coaching and appropriate competitive
opportunities.
PRINCIPLES OF LEARNING FOR SALISBURY
ATHLETICS
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Salisbury athletics is committed to engaging
student-athletes in active learning. Active learning opportunities
encourage experimentation, application, involvement, and
reflection, and advance more complex ways of thinking.
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Salisbury athletics helps students to develop
coherent values and ethical standards. Student-athletes are
challenged to identify, examine, and construct meaningful values
for a life of learning and responsible citizenship.
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Salisbury athletics sets and communicates high
expectations for learning. Student-athletes hear clear expectations
regarding a wide range of experiences and competencies, including
academic performance, individual and community responsibility, and
commitment to team goals.
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Salisbury athletics uses resources effectively to
achieve institutional mission and goals. Financial, material, and
human resource are focused on enhancing student-athlete learning
and the overall experience.
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Salisbury athletics forges educational partnerships
that advance student-athlete learning. Collaboration with
student-athletes, faculty, administrators, and others provides
multiple perspectives on shared commitments and fosters healthy
decision making.
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Salisbury athletics builds supportive and inclusive
teams. Student-athlete learning occurs best in a safe and caring
community that values diversity, promotes belonging, and demands
social responsibility.
