UAPB Department of Athletics
Mission Statement
The mission of the Department of Athletics at the University of Arkansas Pine Bluff is to provide a competitive intercollegiate sports program, which is in concert with the mission of the University, and to provide a quality education to all students. The University has a long history of excellence in promoting athletic competition, academic achievement and personal development in a supportive academic environment. The Department strives to maintain this legacy by producing championship caliber teams and players while providing all student-athletes with the opportunity and resources to reach the highest potential in all areas of their lives. The University and the Department of Athletics are committed to the continuing practices of equitable and fair treatment of all students, staff, including women and minorities.
Emphasis is placed on developing in each student-athlete an appreciation for fair play, good sportsmanship and a higher level of self-esteem. Pride and respect for the program and the University are actively promoted.
Operational Goals
1. To enhance the quality and operational efficiency of the intercollegiate sports program at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff, while adhering to institutional SWAC and NCAA regulations.
2. To operate and manage the athletic budget within the approved guidelines as established by the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Finance and Administration.
3. To provide a quality support program (book pool, study hall and academic tutors) to enhance the graduation rate of all student-athletes.
4. To improve the athletic facilities for all sports at the University.
5. To provide a continuous review of gender and diversity issues to support a progressive level of enhancement in conjunction with operational plans and standards.
6. To assume an active role in enabling student-athletes to met simultaneous demands of both academic life and athletics competition.
Standards
1. To provide UAPB student-athletes with all the educational support services and educational opportunities available at the University.
2. To provide UAPB student-athletes with the most qualified coaches and the best administrative staff regardless of their race, gender or national origin.
3. To provide UAPB student-athletes with certified athletic trainers and professional medical support serviced in all aspects of the program.
4. To assist and support the student-athlete with his or her job seeking opportunities as they prepare to exit the University.
5. To encourage and provide continuing educational opportunities for the coaching and administrative staff.
6. To provide athletic teams of championship caliber which reflect favorably upon the University.
UAPB Athletics Department Philosophy and Purpose
The athletic program shall serve to inspire the pursuit of excellence through honest effort, principles of fair play, and the personal integrity of all concerned. The provision of fine coaching, facilities, and equipment shall enable student-athletes to realize their potential. In this way, the athletic program can be a source of pride to all associated with the University, and positively fulfill its unique place in the public relations and educational effort of the institution.
The University of Arkansas Pine Bluff Department of Athletics adhered to the belief that intercollegiate athletics are an integral part of the educational framework of the University and that the program exists to compliment the mission and goals of the University. The athletic program for men and women shall serve as a means of education through which a significant contribution may be made to the total development of the student-athlete. The University of Arkansas Pine Bluff is a Division I member of the NCAA and subscribes to the NCAA Division I philosophy noted below, and all facets of the program will strictly adhere to all NCAA and Southwestern Athletic Conference regulations.
