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MISSION, VISION, PURPOSE, & CORE VALUES

1. The Minot State University athletic program focuses on the success of its student athletes – their personal, athletic, and academic growth.  The program serves as an essential source of pride for the university through an unwavering support for student-athletes, quality sportsmanship, and productive and meaningful campus and community engagement.  Adhering to the highest ethical standards, the athletic program represents the university responsibly and positively on and off campus, revealing a strong relationship between the university and the communities within the Great Plains and beyond.

2. The Minot State University athletic program envisions achieving the growth and distinctive structure in keeping with the university's goal and strategies in Empowering Generations.  Contributing measurably to the university's goal to become known as one of the premier universities in the "great" Great Plains, the athletic program will fulfill the university's commitment to the success of student-athletes, to the development of a sense of pride for an actively engaged and vibrant campus, and to civic engagement and support for the community and region.  The program will renew and strengthen the school spirit and contribute measurably to a positive and active allegiance to the university.  In so doing, the program will raise the visibility of the university's commitment to its place, cooperation, fair play, teamwork, healthy and active lifestyles, and the excitement of responsible athletic competition. With the goal to raise the level of support and develop and maintain state-of-the-art athletic facilities, the athletic program will achieve notable competitive success and raise the visibility of the university as a distinctive athletic program known for its positive relationship with Minot, communities within North Dakota, and beyond.  The goal is to become known as one of the premier Division II athletic programs in the Great Plains.

3. Minot State University Athletics cares deeply about its student-athletes, their well-being and their growth.  The department is proud of its values and its commitment to the following core values:

  • We aspire to achieve success at the highest levels in the classroom and on the field of play.  We are committed to maintaining a proper balance between academics and athletics at all times.
  • We are committed to the personal development and well-being of our student athletes and staff members.  This includes a special focus on the physical, emotional and social welfare of both groups.
  • The athletic program shall be conducted with the highest ethical standards reflecting sportsmanship, rules compliance and amateurism as defined by NCAA regulations.  The athletic department is committed to sound management of the fiscal resources entrusted to it by the university and to maintain budget integrity between its administrative functions, its sports programs, and the Beaver Booster Club.
  • We are committed to achieving equity and diversity within our teams and our staff.  The athletic programs will encourage and promote diversity and equity among its staff and student athletes by providing a comfortable environment for the understanding of, respect for, and sensitivity to diversity and equity.
  • We are committed to involvement of our student athletes and staff within the campus and community.  Supporting the values of our campus and community is of utmost importance.

4. The purpose of the MSU Athletic Department is to support and supplement the mission of the University.  This is accomplished in part by the total development of the student athlete—personally, academically and athletically.  The department is committed to achieving success on and off the field of play through a proper balance of academics and athletics.  An effective athletic program produces student athletes who succeed in their academic work as well as their chosen sport, and who, following graduation, are a tribute to themselves, the university, and their communities.

5. Personal growth and development of all student athletes and staff members is of critical importance.  The well-being of these individuals must be considered at all times, including their physical, emotional and social welfare.  The University and athletic department must be vigilant in monitoring the overall health and well-being of student athletes and staff members.

6. Institutional control of athletics shall be exhibited at all times, with strict adherence to all NCAA, conference and institutional rules and regulations.  It is imperative that we demonstrate integrity in all areas of operation.  This includes an emphasis on sportsmanship and the values of respect, responsibility, honesty and fair play. 

7. Minot State University and the athletic department are committed to the principles of diversity and equity.  The athletic department promotes an atmosphere of respect for and sensitivity to the dignity of every person regardless of gender, race, physical challenges or sexual orientation.  The department is committed to a regular assessment of its compliance with Title IX and to evaluating the strengths and weaknesses of its compliance systems.

8. A commitment by staff and student athletes to engagement within the campus and community is a special focus.  Community partnerships can play an integral role in the total development of all student athletes and staff members.  In order to meet its goals, the athletic department must work successfully with a variety of constituents to obtain financial support, market sports programs, promote Beaver Athletics and build strong relationships in the state and beyond.