Mission of UWGB Intercollegiate Athletics
The Intercollegiate Athletics Department is intended to be an integral component of the educational mission of the University. The Athletics Department is managed consistent with the mission and focus of the University. The University mission offers context for how the program prepares students to develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills, to practice learning as a life-long activity, to be engaged and contributing citizens, and to enhance the position and image of the University locally, regionally, and nationally.
The program will be administered in a manner to ensure the amateur nature of athletics by responsibly, honestly and effectively recognizing and communicating that student-athletes are, first and foremost, students who possess academic abilities and strive toward personal growth objectives. The student shall be accorded due respect as a person and is expected to reflect the high academic and behavioral standards of the University. Intercollegiate athletics strives for success in competition while continuing to attract and retain students who succeed academically and personally and whose careers after graduation are a tribute to them, UWGB and society.
The Intercollegiate Athletics Department embraces the Horizon League principles of sportsmanship and ethical conduct; is committed to the concept of equitable opportunity for all students and staff regardless of gender or ethnicity; and is administered to substantiate compliance with the University of Wisconsin System, UWGB, the National Collegiate Athletic Association and the Horizon League rules and regulations, which ensure institutional control and integrity.
Our Vision Renowned by our academic success, commitment to student growth and energized by competitive outcomes. Respected for our ambitious yet collaborative spirit. Leading by example.
