Iona University Athletics Core Values

The core values of the Athletics Department are:

• Building Champions in academics, athletics, in the community and in life
• Integrity
• Collective Responsibility
• Commitment to Excellence
• Fight the Good Fight

Approved by President's Cabinet August 2015; Amended August 2016

Iona University Athletics Mission Statement

The mission statement of the Athletics Department is to support and realize the Mission of Iona University and, specifically, for participants in the Department to:

• Develop strong mental, physical, and social skills necessary to meet daily academic and athletic challenges;
• Develop a clear sense of ability and self-worth as individuals and team members;
• Provide competitive opportunities appropriate to the skill level of our student-athletes;
• Support equitable opportunities for students, student-athletes, coaches, administration and staff regardless of sex, race or religion;
• Promulgate high academic standards and support a broad-based co-curricular academic experience;
• Make commitments to serve as active and involved members of the community, and;
• Act as appropriate representatives: take accountability for one's actions, show good sportsmanship, strive to maintain the highest level of honesty, integrity and character while representing Iona University.

Approved by President's Cabinet August 14, 2001; Amended January 10, 2002 and June 8, 2012