Vermont Athletic Department Mission Statement
The intercollegiate athletics program at the University of Vermont facilitates the personal growth and education of young men and women through their participation in a comprehensive program of NCAA Division I sports. As an integral part of the university, the intercollegiate athletics program actively promotes equity and diversity, fosters the pursuit of academic and athletic excellence, and provides community enrichment.
Vision Statement
As a program of national prominence, the University of Vermont intercollegiate athletics program is built upon a commitment to excellence and the development of high achieving young men and women student-athletes. Much is demanded from our student-athletes in their roles as scholars, athletes, citizens, and campus leaders. Through exceptional coaching, challenging competitive activities, outstanding facilities, high quality academic support services and sport science practices, UVM student-athletes realize their full personal, academic, and athletic potential.
Through sustained competitive accomplishments and the excitement and festivities accompanying athletic events, the intercollegiate athletics program builds pride and esprit de corps, uniting our campus, alumni, friends, and the citizens of the great state of Vermont.
It is a privilege to serve our student-athletes, the University and its community. We honor this privilege through personal accountability, prudent decision making, innovative resource acquisition, and vigilant management. An environment in which a strong work ethic, mutual respect, honesty, integrity, and teamwork are highly valued and cultivated facilitates the realization of our collective vision and professional goals. In representing the ideals of educational sport, and in all our affairs, we maintain the highest ethical standards and steadfastly honor the traditions, values, and mission of the university.