Sacramento State

NCAA Mission
Sacramento State, as a NCAA-member institution, adheres to the NCAA mission and philosophy while tailoring a Sacramento State-specific mission and philosophy. The NCAA provides a comprehensive statement of ideology, purpose and values:
 
Core Ideology
The NCAA’s core ideology consists of two notions: core purpose—the organization’s reason for being, and core values—the essential and enduring principles that guide an organization.
 
Core Purpose
NCAA’s purpose is to govern competition in a fair, safe, equitable and sportsmanlike manner, and to integrate intercollegiate athletics into higher education so that the educational experience of the student-athlete is paramount.
 
Core Values
The Association—through its member institutions, conference and national office staff—shares a belief in and commitment to:
•     The collegiate model of athletics in which students participate as an avocation, balancing their academic, social and athletics experiences
•     The highest levels of integrity and sportsmanship
•     The pursuit of excellence in both academics and athletics
•     The supporting role that intercollegiate athletics plays in the higher education mission and in enhancing the sense of community and strengthening the identity of member institutions
•     An inclusive culture that fosters equitable participation for student-athletes and career opportunities for coaches and administrators from diverse backgrounds
•     Respect for institutional autonomy and philosophical differences
•     Presidential leadership of intercollegiate athletics at the campus, conference and national levels
 
 
Sacramento State Athletics Mission
In order to accomplish these objectives, Sacramento State Athletics will seek individuals who demonstrate interest and/or ability to work with a diverse student population for administrative, coaching and support positions while supporting an equitable opportunity for all students and staff.
Sacramento State Athletics will strive to operate its programs at the highest competitive levels in intercollegiate athletics while simultaneously providing student athletes with a stimulating program and sound support services. These services are responsible for protecting the health of and providing a safe environment for each of its participating student-athletes.
Sacramento State Athletics also serves to benefit non-participants. Sacramento State Athletics believes that a strong intercollegiate athletics program enhances the college experience for all students, as well as faculty and staff. It also facilitates alumni interest in the University, while bringing positive recognition at local, regional, and national levels, resulting in much needed support for the University at every critical level.
 
VISION
Sacramento State Athletics is committed to success. We work hard to achieve excellence—on the field and in the classroom.  We inspire campus pride and engage our community.  We win.
 
VALUES
Integrity: We work hard, we play fair and we expect the conduct of our student-athletes, coaches and staff to be beyond reproach.
Commitment to Student-Athletes: We provide our student-athletes with the support to develop and succeed—as competitors, scholars, citizens and leaders—at Sacramento State and beyond.
Accountability: We are stewards of University and community resources. We take this responsibility seriously and conduct our activities in a professional and transparent manner.
Engagement: We enrich lives on campus, in the community and among our alumni. We connect the University to our region.