The mission of the Idaho State University Department of Athletics is to promote the well-being of student athletes and support their success in social, cultural, athletic, personal, and
academic endeavors.

Statement of principles:
In order to achieve its mission, the Idaho State University Department of Athletics espouses and adheres to the following principles:

Adherence Principle: the Athletics Department will create an environment where the administrative and coaching staffs strictly uphold all policies, rules, regulations and by-laws of the University, Big Sky Conference, and the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA).

Contribution Principle: As an integral and visible part of the University and the community of Southeast Idaho, the intercollegiate athletics program contributes significantly to the outreach mission of the University, both in fostering institutional spirit and generating spectator appeal.

Health Principle: the well-being of student-athletes is the most important priority of the Athletics Department.

Integrity Principle: the Athletics Department will create an environment where all staff members will confidently conduct their programs with the highest level of integrity and excellence.

Equity Principle: the Athletics Department will create an inclusive environment wherein diverse student-athletes regardless of gender, ethnicity, race, national origin, color, creed, sexual
orientation, age, disability, or religion are given opportunities for participation and success in academics and athletics without fear of discrimination or harassment.

Value Principle: The Idaho State University athletics program will contribute to educational and personal growth of young men and women by developing the positive attributes of
dedication, discipline, responsibility, cooperation, self-confidence, leadership and citizenship learned while striving for individual, team, and institutional success.

Excellence Principle: The success of the program is to be measured by the performance of its student-athletes and staff in their academic and athletic pursuits, both in their years at Idaho State
University and in their lifelong contributions to society.
Approved April 7, 2011
Reviewed by AAB on May 1, 2025