University of Richmond Athletics
Academic Services Mission
A Strategic Plan for Spider Student-Athletes
University of Richmond Athletics
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MISSION STATEMENT The University of Richmond's NCAA Division I Intercollegiate Athletics Program collaborates with the University community to educate, inspire, and enable student-athletes to achieve beyond even their own academic, athletic, and personal aspirations; represents the University with integrity, emphasizing equity, inclusiveness, and compliance; engenders a collective sense of pride in the institution; and provides the support necessary to compete successfully for conference championships and national recognition.
We are nationally recognized for winning championships with student-athletes who achieve extraordinary accomplishments in all facets of life. Our vision is characterized by: ·      An experience that makes the University of Richmond the first choice for exceptionally talented scholar athletes; ·      Student-athletes and staff who are engaged in all aspects of University life and the greater Richmond community; ·      An inclusive and innovative work place that is a preferred destination for talented coaches and staff; ·      A campus culture that respects, supports, and enables student-athletes in achieving their goals and preparing them for a purposeful life beyond graduation; ·      An Athletics Department that energizes and unifies the University community, cultivating campus pride and bringing global distinction to the University; ·      An Athletics Department that contributes to the diversity and distinctiveness of the campus, both culturally and socialy. STATEMENT OF CORE VALUES WE ARE STUDENT-ATHLETE CENTERED: The well-being of our student-athletes is at the core of every decision we make. WE WILL ACT WITH INTEGRITY: We have an unwavering commitment to do what is right and always to act with character, honesty, and in compliance with the rules and regulations of the University, the Conference, and the NCAA. WE WILL FOSTER A CULTURE OF RESPECT: We will honor, uphold, and promote the principles of sportsmanship, citizenship, equity, and inclusiveness. VALUES STATEMENTS: We believe student-athletes should have the opportunity to be engaged in the life of the University with equal access to all of its academic and cultural programs and opportunities. We believe in shared responsibility with the University community to support student-athlete personal success and development. We believe the accomplishments of our Athletics programs and student-athletes in all facets of life should be celebrated and valued by the University community. We believe in the value of collaboration, transparency, and teamwork within the Athletics Department and across the University community. We believe in the value of community engagement and the importance of citizenship and service. We believe the intercollegiate athletics program should enhance the name and reputation of the University of Richmond. |