Athletic Mission Statement / Philosophy
Athletics Mission Statement
Since it is a major purpose of the University to provide the opportunity for all students to develop all desirable abilities and skills, it shall be the purpose of intercollegiate athletics to provide the opportunity for each student to attain proficiency in academic and athletic endeavors. The program shall be conducted with the realization that athletics is not an end in itself but merely one of the contributing factors in the student's total education.
Athletics Philosophy
Cameron University is a multi-purpose university recognizing that the educational process includes the development of the intellectual, cultural, social, physical, moral and occupational capacities of persons who participate in its programs and activities. The University desires to assist its students in acquiring skills, knowledge, values and attitudes that enable them to lead creative, productive and self-fulfilling lives. Cameron realizes intercollegiate athletic participation is an optional but important part of the educational process. All athletic programs comply with the same academic priorities and values as any other campus program. Student-athletes are selected and retained on the basis of both their academic qualifications and athletic ability. Whether or not they are receiving athletic financial assistance, student-athletes are encouraged to achieve academic and athletic success. The University, in turn, has a responsibility to each student-athlete to provide the tools necessary to achieve that success. In addition, Cameron is committed to preparing student-athletes to be good citizens, leaders and contributors not only on campus but in their communities.
Cameron's intercollegiate athletic programs compete in the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division II as a member of the Lone Star Conference. All athletic participation is conducted in accordance with the Constitution and Bylaws of the Lone Star Conference and the NCAA. The athletic departmental policy supports the principles of sportsmanship and ethical conduct as well as ensures adherence to all NCAA rules as they pertain to student-athletes, athletics staff and institutional staff. All student-athletes are subject to the academic standards set forth by institutional, conference and NCAA policies and rules Cameron strives to ensure their student-athletes achieve their athletic and academic potential by employing coaches who are educators committed to the educational mission and who are interested in the physical, emotional and social welfare of all team members, to include but not limited to gender issues, ethnic diversity and sexual orientation related issues. In addition, the University continues to move toward equal opportunity as provided by Title IX and the Office of Civil Rights guidelines for all student-athletes and athletic staff. Cameron University is committed to a philosophy of institutional control of athletics and accountability for its programs' academic and financial integrity through the strong leadership of the University President and administrative personnel. All transactions of funds and the development of budgets in connection with intercollegiate athletics are channeled through the institution's normal procedures. As a member of Division II, Cameron University believes that a well-conducted intercollegiate athletics program, based on sound educational principles and practices, is a proper part of the university's educational mission and the educational welfare of our student-athletes is of primary concern.
