Mission Statement
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DEPARTMENT OF INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETICS
MISSION STATEMENT
San Jose State University's Department of Athletics recruits and develops a diverse population of highly skilled student-athletes, coaches and staff to compete at the pinnacle of collegiate athletics - NCAA Division I. San Jose State Athletics strives to be recognized as a leader in achievement, diversity, inclusion, leadership and personal accountability. San Jose State Athletics is committed to providing a culture in which student-athletes can thrive in academics, athletics and society in an environment of uncompromising integrity for the University, community, alumni and friends. In doing so, San Jose State Athletics dedicates itself to absolute compliance of institutional, conference and NCAA rules and regulations.
CORE VALUES
Our core values guide and govern our actions at all times. They define "what we stand for" and "what we won't stand for". We will adhere to our core values even if it places us at a competitive disadvantage.
INTEGRITY
Our goals, strategies and decision are founded on the principles of integrity and honesty. This includes the enforcement of rules and regulations of SJSU, the Western Athletic Conference and the National Collegiate Athletic Association.
EXCELLENCE
We are dedicated to the pursuit of excellence in the classroom, in competition and as ambassadors in the community.
ACADEMICS
Our highest mandate is to educate and graduate our student-athletes.
CHARACTER
San Jose State University Athletics Department has an expectation that its staff, coaches and student-athletes will demonstrate individual and collective responsibility as role models and leaders within our diverse community.