Kutztown University
Intercollegiate Athletic Services
Mission Statement
The intercollegiate athletic program will:
Graduate student-athletes at a higher rate than the general student body.
This is the ultimate goal of the athletic department.
Be as successful as resources allow.
Based on personnel and resources, the intercollegiate athletic teams will pursue the highest level of success possible. Personnel, operating budgets, scholarship budgets and physical resources play a large role in determining the success of the athletic programs.
Operate with integrity.
There is no athletic outcome that justifies the violation of any institutional, conference, or NCAA rule or regulation. The NCAA principles of sportsmanship, ethical conduct, amateurism and rules compliance are paramount.
Enhance the educational experience of the student-athlete.
A student-athlete’s value system is enhanced through their experience as a collegiate student-athlete. Values such as teamwork, leadership, commitment, sacrifice and perseverance can be developed and enhanced as the result of a student-athletes experience.
Represent the institution in a positive manner.
The Department of Athletics is the ‘Front Porch’ of the university. The first reflection of the reputation of the university is largely portrayed by the actions of the Department of Athletics. It is vital that the programs represent the institution in a positive manner on and off the playing field.
Produce contributors to society
The true measure of success of an athletic department is how productive the student-athletes during and after their collegiate experience.