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Ferrum
Athletics Philosophy Statement |
Ferrum College
considers intercollegiate athletics to be an integral part of the
college experience and seeks to provide positive and enriching
programs that complement and reinforce the educational pursuits,
academic success, and athletic excellence of student-athletes.
The institution embraces the concept that the student-athlete is
first and foremost a student, while at the same time realizing the
dividends gained through athletic competition. Integrity, sense of
community, teamwork, camaraderie, sportsmanship, self-respect,
self-confidence, leadership, and loyalty all enliven and enrich the
life of each student who participates in intercollegiate athletics.
The overriding goal of the department is to combine excellence in
academic preparation with excellence in athletic competition.
Therefore, the College is committed to the development and
maintenance of an outstanding athletics program.
Successful intercollegiate athletic teams are a source of pride
among alumni, students, faculty, staff, and other constituencies.
Such pride has concomitant effects upon the College, including the
areas of alumni giving, public relations, student enrollment, and
the ability to attract quality faculty and staff. Furthermore, it
is evident that a strong intercollegiate athletics program is part
of a well-rounded institution dedicated to the service of a broad
range of students. The Athletics Department shares
the responsibility with others on campus to contribute positively to
the physical, social, and educational welfare of each
student-athlete.
The College is committed to upholding and practicing the
established NCAA and affiliated Conference policies and standards
governing intercollegiate athletics. Institutional control is
maintained through the development and review of athletics policies
by the College President, Vice President and Dean, Director of
Athletics, and the Athletics Committee.
OBJECTIVES |
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To
recruit student-athletes who are academically prepared for college
work and meet the published admissions standards of the College.
The institution will provide the necessary resources, institute
policies, and maintain procedures which will encourage full
development of the academic potential of student-athletes.
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To work
cooperatively with all academic agencies in a manner that
reinforces the best educational opportunities on behalf of the
student-athlete’s welfare. The College expects student-athletes
to maintain normal progress toward graduation and satisfy
standards as identified in the institutional catalogue.
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To promote the
student-athlete’s personal development, including physical skill,
cooperation, teamwork, sportsmanship, loyalty, and leadership
abilities.
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To provide for
the treatment, recovery, and rehabilitation of ill or injured
athletes through the athletic training program, College physician,
and allied medical professionals.
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To utilize
established College resources to provide student-athletes with
services for counseling/treatment for personal and psychological
problems as well as substance abuse problems.
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To employ
competent coaches who promote high standards of integrity and
ethical behavior as well as sportsmanship. All athletics
personnel must maintain these high standards and comply with all
rules and regulations of the NCAA and affiliated conferences.
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To maintain
equity and like standards of quality in both men’s and women’s
athletics programs.
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To provide
facilities which will attract talented athletes and assist in the
full development of their athletics potential.
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To operate
athletics at the highest possible level of excellence consistent
with NCAA Division III standards, including: a) being in
contention for Conference championships and b) making regular
appearances in NCAA post-season play.
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To provide an
activity and entertainment for the College community, alumni, and
friends.
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To maintain
control of all donations and expenditures of funds generated by
fundraising efforts through the standard procedures established by
the College for all programs and accounts.
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