To ensure that the intercollegiate athletic program operates and conforms to the Concordia University Texas' (CTX) overall mission, the Athletic Department issues this Mission and Philosophy Statement on Intercollegiate Athletics.
Athletic Department Mission Statement
By offering intercollegiate athletics, CTX seeks to create a positive environment that nurtures personal, spiritual and physical growth, teaches the values of community, spirit, learning, character, balance and fair play. Through competitive sport activity along with the integration and pursuit of excellence in academic and student life programs, the Tornados Athletic Department promotes and enhances a well-rounded educational experience that supports the University's Mission of "Developing Christian Leaders."
Philosophy Statement
Intercollegiate athletics for men and women is an integral part of CTX. Athletic programs serve the well-being of student participants and benefit the broader University community. The Intercollegiate Athletic program at the University serves the following purposes:
To provide an opportunity for educational and personal growth and development for participating male and female students. The foremost criterion of success for the CTX athletic program is the well-being of its student participants;
To create an environment in which student-athletes succeed in their academic work, as well as in athletic competition, by encouraging and helping participants develop a sound academic plan leading towards graduation;
To offer participants opportunities to enjoy themselves, the experience and develop personal skills and values such as community, spirit, learning, character, balance and fair play dedication, perseverance, team effort, cooperation, discipline, self-confidence, respect, responsibility, integrity, servant leadership and other attributes of leadership, human development and citizenship;
To help develop career opportunities, both in and outside athletics, which are personally fulfilling;
To offer the skilled student-athletes the opportunity to compete at the NCAA level;
To develop school spirit and create a sense of community, by enhancing the University experience of all students, participants and non-participants alike;
To provide spectator entertainment to the University community;
To foster a positive identification with and goodwill for CTX graduates, public support and institutional identification to the University; and,
To strive for excellence in the intercollegiate athletics program, as CTX does in its academic programs, through more than just competitive success, but through the academic and personal accomplishments of student athletes, the quality of personnel, and effectiveness of program administration.
CTX adopts the following operating principles to govern the operation of its Intercollegiate Athletic programs.
Commitment to Student Participants
o Since the overriding purposes of CTX's Intercollegiate Athletic program is to serve the well-being of students, CTX will provide to student participants academic counseling, encouragement and opportunities to develop a sound academic program to attain a degree, personal guidance and counseling to help participants develop as responsible and healthy individuals, realistic career planning, conditions during practice and competition which minimize the risk of injuries, and seek the best facilities, training, coaching and administration feasible.
Academic Standards
o Students who participate in intercollegiate competition must meet all appropriate academic standards for admission to CTX and for continued progress within an academic program. A student-athlete's academic work takes precedence over athletic activity. The University will not allow participation in intercollegiate athletics to interfere with a student's academic program or progress towards a degree. A student may not participate in intercollegiate athletics unless he or she is continually making reasonable progress.
Personal Conduct
o Student participants in intercollegiate athletics carry a special responsibility as representatives for CTX. For the privilege of participating in intercollegiate athletics, CTX expects its student-athletes to adhere to exemplary standards of personal behavior.
Institutional Integrity and Responsibility
o The University will operate its intercollegiate athletics program in conformation with its own institutional rules as well as the rules of the NCAA and the ASC.
Equal Opportunity
o The University is committed to providing equal opportunities for all students, including women and minorities to participate in its intercollegiate athletic programs.
Recruiting
o CTX is committed to honest and responsible recruiting of student-athletes who can benefit from a Concordia University Texas education, are a tribute to CTX as members of its academic and athletic programs, and can contribute to the success of the teams.
University Control
o Intercollegiate athletic programs are an integral part of CTX and are the responsibility of the University. The Athletic Director and the coaches will thus administer all aspects of the programs with direct oversight by the Provost. The Athletic Director will also have input from the Athletic Council, and the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee. Support and involvement by alumni, booster groups and others are necessary. All activities by such groups and individuals affecting intercollegiate athletics must be in accordance with applicable regulations and under the strict control of appropriate university personnel.
The intercollegiate athletic programs are affiliated with the NCAA as its national governing board and with the ASC as its conference affiliation.
Our association with the NCAA and the ASC provide our institution, coaches, and student athletes the opportunity to compete with some of the best competition in the area and the nation on a yearly basis. Our teams and student-athletes will be able to compete for team and individual recognition for their athletic and academic accomplishments.
For more information check out:
www.ascsports.org or
http://www.ncaa.org/divisionIII
Current (2017-18) CTX sport sponsorship is as follows:
Men
Baseball
Basketball
Cross Country
Golf
Soccer
Tennis
Track and Field
Women
Basketball
Cross Country
Golf
Soccer
Softball
Tennis
Track and Field
Volleyball
