ROWAN UNIVERSITY POLICY

Title: Athletics Policy

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Policy No:

Applies: University-Wide

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Last Revision: 03/11/2015

I. PURPOSE

The purpose of this policy is to describe the athletics philosophy and mission statement

II. ACCOUNTABILITY

III. APPLICABILITY

This policy is applicable to all students who are participating and interesting in athletic programs.

IV. REFERENCES

V. POLICY

A. Athletics Philosophy Statement

Rowan University is a Division III member of the NCAA. We embrace the philosophy of Division III athletics and the principles, which protect the student athlete. Student athletes should be amateurs motivated primarily by education and the physical, mental and social benefits to be derived from participation in intercollegiate athletics. All student athletes are expected to follow all university policies, the regulations of the NCAA and the New Jersey Athletic Conference. They are expected to conduct themselves with honesty and good sportsmanship and reflect the high standards of honor and dignity, which characterizes participation in competitive sports at the college level. Student athletes should be protected from exploitation by professional and commercial enterprises.

Intercollegiate athletics programs at Rowan University shall be conducted in a manner designed to protect and enhance the physical and educational welfare of all student athletes. The playing fields and courts will be well maintained for the safety of all participants, will be aesthetically pleasing and will allow for the best performances of athletes. All student athletes at Rowan University will have a comprehensive physical examination and a health history on file in the Student Health Center before athletic practice or competition commences.

Student athletes at Rowan University will be an integral part of the student body and the intercollegiate athletics program will be maintained as a vital component of the education program. The admission, academic standing and academic progress of the student athletes shall be consistent with the policies and standards adopted by the institution for the student body in general.

B. Mission Statement

The Intercollegiate Athletic Department strives to be one of the finest Division III programs in the country. By providing strong leadership and competitive experiences, students are afforded the opportunity to develop as a scholar, athlete and citizen. Through strong support services, students are challenged to succeed, inspired to achieve and instilled with a sense of pride and tradition in the college community.

The Rowan ambition is knowledge through study, responsibility through service and character through challenge. The experiences of being a student athlete at Rowan University afford students the opportunity to “live” the Rowan ambition. Our program incorporates academic excellence, national level competition and service to the community to provide an exceptional environment for achievement and fulfillment in a dynamic society.

The service offered by the Intercollegiate Athletic Department to the campus environment directly elates to the recruitment, retention and graduation of students. In the area of recruitment, athletics actively recruits year round and entertains more potential students than any other department on campus. Retention and graduation are top priorities for our department. The graduation rate of student athletes is well above the national norm and the norm at Rowan University for all students. As one of the most outstanding programs in the country at the Division III level, the retention and success of our student athletes is apparent.

Rowan University wholeheartedly adheres to the NCAA Division III Philosophy Statement prepared for the administration and supervision of an intercollegiate athletics program for men and women.

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