Mission Statement
The Intercollegiate Athletics program at Lewis University has been developed with the understanding that properly administered intercollegiate sports are beneficial activities which contribute to the physical, intellectual, spiritual and social experiences of the entire University community. Intercollegiate athletics complements the academic and service components of a Lewis University education.
In harmony with the Catholic and Lasallian Mission of the University, the goals of intercollegiate athletics are to enhance the physical and intellectual abilities of those participating in the program in an effort to promote the development of the whole person and the overall education experience. Athletic programs support the University’s educational program and promote in students the values of academic excellence, responsibility, commitment, integrity and sportsmanship.
Intercollegiate athletics is intended to provide students with opportunities to enhance their educational experience, to represent their university, and to participate in athletics while developing skill and understanding. Secondary to the academic obligation of students, all students are encouraged to participate in intercollegiate athletics as determined by their interests and abilities.
Lewis University intercollegiate athletics is committed to compliance with NCAA, conference and university rules, policies and procedures and ethical conduct in the actions and activities of all students, faculty and staff of the University. The principles of amateurism are fostered in an environment where students are motivated primarily by education and by the physical, mental and social benefits derived from their participation in intercollegiate athletics. The University also supports the protection of students from exploitation by professional and commercial enterprises.
The athletics program promotes an environment that values cultural diversity and gender equity among its student athletes and intercollegiate athletics department staff. Intercollegiate athletics has adopted and is philosophically committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity and student participation opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, national origin, veteran status, or disability.
