CARROLL UNIVERSITY MISSION STATEMENT

"Carroll University provides a superior education, rooted in its Presbyterian and liberal arts heritage, and draws upon its Christian tradition to prepare all students for vocational success, lifelong learning and service in a diverse and global society."
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           
NCAA Division III Philosophy

Colleges and universities in Division III place highest priority on the overall quality of the educational experience and on the successful completion of all students' academic programs. They seek to establish and maintain an environment in which a student-athlete's athletics activities are conducted as an integral part of the student-athlete's educational experience, and in which coaches play a significant role as educators. They also seek to establish and maintain an environment that values cultural and gender equity among their student-athletes and athletic staff.

To achieve this end, Division III institutions:

• Place a special importance on the impact of athletics on the participants rather than on the spectators and place a greater emphasis on the internal consistency (e.g., students, alumni, institutional personnel) than on the general public and its entertainment needs.
• Award no athletically related aid to students.
• Encourage the development of sportsmanship and positive societal attitudes in all constituents, including student-athletes, coaches, administrative personnel and spectators.
• Encourage participation by maximizing the number and variety of athletic opportunities for their students.
• Assure that the actions of coaches and administrators exhibit fairness, openness and honesty in their relationships with student-athletes.
• Assure that athletics participants are not treated differently from other members of the student body.
• Assure that athletics programs support the institution's educational mission by financing, staffing and controlling the programs through the same general procedures as other departments of the institution. Further, the administration of an institution's athletic program (e.g., hiring, compensation, professional development, certification of coaches) should be integrated into the campus culture and educational mission.
• Assure that athletics recruitment complies with established institutional policies and procedures applicable to the admission process.
• Assure that academic performance of the student-athletes is, at a minimum, consistent with that of the general student body.
• Assure that admission policies for student-athletes comply with policies and procedures applicable to the general student body.
• Provide equitable athletics opportunities for males and females and give equal emphasis to men's and women's sports.
• Support ethnic and gender diversity for all constituents.
• Give primary emphasis to regional in-season competition and conference championships.
• Support student-athletes in their efforts to reach high levels of athletic performance, which might include opportunities for participation in national championships, by providing all teams with adequate facilities, competent coaching and appropriate competitive opportunities.

The purpose of the NCAA is to assist its members in developing the basis for consistent, equitable competition while minimizing infringement on the freedom of individual institutions to determine their own special objectives and programs. The above statement articulates principles that represent a commitment to Division III membership and shall serve as a guide for the preparation of legislation by the division and for planning and implementation of programs by institutions and conferences.

College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin

The College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin (CCIW) exists to serve a select group of private colleges and universities of similar size and heritage, which share a deep commitment to superior undergraduate education and a common perspective on the role of intercollegiate athletics in that education. The conference supports the following principles that distinguish the CCIW and its approach to intercollegiate athletics:

Student-focused approach - CCIW schools place the highest priority on the overall educational experience of the individual student. Athletics are viewed as an important element of a well-rounded education. Student-athletes are integrated into the mainstream of the entire student body, receive no special privileges and are encouraged to participate in other campus groups and activities. The conference supports the active recruitment of student-athletes as a means of achieving the educational aims of each member institution.

Broad based athletics programs - The CCIW program is wide-ranging in scope, with meaningful competition and championships offered in numerous sports. Each member institution offers a broad based program of intercollegiate sports and seeks widespread student participation in that program.

Fairness and equity - CCIW schools are sensitive and responsive to the needs and interests of both male and female athletes, and are governed by principles of fairness and equity in its approach to funding, staffing and overall support for all sports. Each member institution is expected to fully comply with all NCAA, CCIW and institutional rules and regulations in the operation of its athletics program.

Overall excellence and national stature of the conference - The CCIW seeks to continually develop and strengthen itself with the goal of recognition of the premier NCAA Division III athletic conference. The CCIW seeks to promote keen competition, the highest level of sportsmanship and the strongest performance possible in each sport. Regular participation by member institutions in NCAA regional and national competition is an ongoing conference goal.

Carroll University Athletics Mission Statement

Carroll University Athletics inspires a culture of success by providing opportunities for student-athletes and staff to achieve excellence thru sustaining integrity, respect and stewardship. We support our academic mission by keeping Carroll’s history FIRST, and FOREMOST as we move FORWARD to Victory!