Conference Philosophy Statement

Consistent with the NCAA Division III philosophy, a basic purpose of this conference is to maintain intercollegiate athletics as an integral part of the educational experience, with the student-athlete as an integral part of the student body. Objectives include:

• Sponsoring and promoting varsity intercollegiate sports in a fiscally prudent and educationally sound manner.
• Upholding the principle of institutional control of, and responsibility for, all intercollegiate sports in conformity of the constitution and by-laws of NCAA Division III.
• Providing equitable athletic opportunities for males and females and giving equal emphasis to all men's and women's sports.
• Promoting the character development of participants, enhancing the integrity of higher education and promoting sportsmanship for our student-athletes, coaches and all others associated with these athletics programs, and
• Protecting the welfare of, and providing a safe environment for, student-athletes.