UTPA Broncos
Sport: Schools
Skill / Age Level: College Athlete
About:
The University of Texas-Pan American (UTPA) Department of Intercollegiate Athletics supports and complements the educational mission of the institution by providing student-athletes the academic resources to obtain their baccalaureate degree while participating in athletics competition as a Division I member of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA).
UTPA Department of Intercollegiate Athletics will support and enhance the visibility of the institution by serving as a means to broaden and strengthen the Rio Grande Valley community’s interest and involvement with the institution.
UTPA Department of Intercollegiate Athletics will promote a sense of institutional identity, unity, and pride within the University and surrounding communities.
To fulfill the mission, the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics will operate under the following guiding principles:
•Develop and maintain a highly competitive and sound athletics program, reaching a standard of excellence in athletics consistent with the mission of the University.
•Provide an environment to promote and enhance the emotional well-being and the social development of our student-athletes.
•Provide an environment that is committed to fair and equitable treatment of both male and female student-athletes, as well as staff members.
•Promote sensitivity to diversity issues for all student-athletes and staff in accordance with NCAA principles, university policies and any affiliated conferences.
•Comply with and follow the principle of institutional control in operating out athletic program in a manner that is consistent with the letter and spirit of the NCAA, Conference and University rules and regulations.
•The Department of Intercollegiate Athletics expects student-athletes, coaches and all others associated with intercollegiate athletics to embrace the principles of sportsmanship and ethical conduct.
VISION STATEMENT
The University of Texas Pan-American (UTPA) Department of Intercollegiate Athletics vision is to become an exemplary program focusing on academic and athletic excellence. UTPA Department of Intercollegiate Athletics envisions a program of character, integrity, and respect within intercollegiate athletics, while becoming the leading marketing tool for the University through innovative, creative, and visible programs.
UTPA Department of Intercollegiate Athletics aspires to perform at the highest level of competition, becoming a nationally recognized program through graduating academically superior student-athletes and future leaders.
CORE VALUES
The following values will guide the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics conduct, performance, and decision making:
• Personal and professional integrity
• Commitment to community outreach and service
• Education and personal development of student-athletes and staff
• Operational efficiency and effectiveness
• Mutual respect for individuals
• Teamwork
• Tradition
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