UNIVERSITY OF DAYTON ATHLETICS MISSION STATEMENT
The mission of the Division of Intercollegiate Athletics at the University of Dayton reflects the mission of the University.
That mission is embodied in the following core purposes:
To educate the total person by integrating the primary academic purposes with educational possibilities and opportunities for young people beyond the classroom
To teach the value of community and family through collaboration and teamwork
To instill the fundamentals of sportsmanship, adhering to the values of respect, fairness, civility, honesty and responsibility
To teach the tools of achievement, including self-discipline, personal responsibility and the setting of high standards
To develop the individual talents of our student-athletes within the context of shared team goals
To enhance diversity and minority opportunity at the University of Dayton
To advance the University of Dayton locally, regionally and nationally through the more highly visible sports, particularly the men's basketball program
