> Compliance Home Page > Current Student Athletes > Prospective Student Athletes > Message from the Athletic Director > Alumni, Boosters, Fans & Friends > Athletic Staff > Student-Athlete Handbook > Compliance Corner		LINKS: Compliance Home Page | Binghamton University Home Page | Binghamton University Athletics Home Page | NCAA Home Page | America East Home Page   MISSION STATEMENT AND PHILOSOPHY FOR INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETICS Binghamton University is a major comprehensive research and teaching university that serves as a center for learning, scholarship, and creative endeavor. Among its values; the University is committed to excellence. It fosters a multicultural environment in which the dignity and rights of the individual are respected. The Department of Intercollegiate Athletics, is a legitimate part of the academic program of the University. It exists to provide all student-athlete an opportunity to achieve excellence in their academic, athletic, and personal pursuits. In this pursuit for excellence, the Department supports equitable opportunity for all student-athlete and staff and embraces the NCAA principles of sportsmanship and ethical conducts, amateurism, compliance, and institutional control. While we pride ourselves in the athletic prowess and academic achievements of our teams, competing safely, honestly, and with dignity are greater sources of pride. The student-athletes and staff of the Department embrace certain core values important to its mission. The Department values: Sportsmanship: Respect – acknowledgment good efforts by opponents, officials and teammates Courage – having the heart to do the right thing Civility – being gracious in victory Fairness – observing the spirit and letter of the rules Responsibility – taking charge of your acts and words Treating each individual with dignity and respect. The existence of an environment for all student-athletes and staff that is free from any form of harassment or intimidation. The diversity and equality of all student-athletes and staff and providing an athletics program representative of the needs and interests of an increasingly diverse student body and staff. The importance of teamwork, respect for confidentiality, and honesty in communication with others. The right and responsibility for individuals to make decisions. Accountability for decisions that staff and student-athletes make. Providing student-athletes with the opportunity to achieve their highest level of excellence, both academically and athletically, and to help student-athletes make satisfactory progress towards graduation. The promotion of the general health, fitness, and wellness of all the participants. Serving as a vehicle for the development of school spirit and pride in the University. Aiding in the promotion and publicizing of Binghamton University at the state, regional, and national levels. Providing a program which all members of the University and community may enjoy.   LINKS: Compliance Home Page | Binghamton University Home Page | Binghamton University Athletics Home Page | NCAA Home Page | America East Home Page   Links: BU Home | BU Athletics Home | Marketing and Promotions | Join the BU Athletic Club | Hall of Fame | Physical Education | Campus Recreation | Facilities | Press Releases | Schedules and Results | Staff List | Field House | Tickets | Summer Camps | Junior Bearcat Club | Cheer Team and Mascot | Visitor's Guide and Quick Facts | Feedback Sports Men: Baseball | Basketball | Cross Country | Golf | Lacrosse | Soccer | Swimming and Diving | Tennis | Track and Field | Wrestling Sports Women: Basketball | Cross Country | Lacrosse | Soccer | Softball | Swimming and Diving | Tennis | Track and Field | Volleyball Copyright © Binghamton University. All rights reserved. No portion of this site may be reproduced or duplicated without the permission of Binghamton University.