PURCHASE COLLEGE, SUNY
Intercollegiate Athletics Mission Statement
Intercollegiate Athletics at Purchase College, SUNY is aligned with the college’s mission and was instituted to enhance the educational opportunities and experiences offered by the college. In addition, its role is to assist in the development of campus life and help build a sense of “community” for the campus. The Athletic Program is committed to seeking out diverse and qualified student athletes who can excel in the classroom as well as on the playing field.
As part of the Division of Physical Education, Recreation and Athletics, the Intercollegiate Athletics Program aims not only at the physical development of athletes, but also fosters the development of a diverse, well-rounded education for the student athletes. The Intercollegiate Athletics Program offers athletes an opportunity to learn the life skills of commitment, sportsmanship, character development, responsibility, dedication, respect, self-discipline, teamwork and camaraderie. It also offers the campus community a chance to share in the enthusiasm, enjoyment and excitement of college athletics.
The athletics program offers student athletes the opportunity to interact in a variety of sport experiences that promote mental, physical, emotional and social well-being. The medium of sports provide the coach with exceptional teaching opportunities to guide, develop and influence student athletes so their experiences are positive, constructive and foster the development of a well-rounded person.
As part of the educational mission of the college, an important objective of the Athletic Program is the recruitment and retention of quality student-athletes. The Athletic Program plays an integral role in marketing Purchase College to prospective student athletes and the local community.
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1. All athletic programs must be conducted on a high level with full compliance with the college policies, with rules and regulations of all governing bodies. |
Follow all guidelines and regulations set forth by Conferences, NCAA and Title IX. |
Conduct annual assessments and reviews of all governing bodies, policies and regulations. |
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2. Provide a broad-based athletic program which equitably meets the needs, interests and abilities of a diverse student body. |
Report all required information to the NCAA. Keep flexibility in scheduling contests and practices to make it possible for student athletes to succeed in the classroom and on the playing field. Meet gender and equity guidelines set forth by the NCAA and Title IX. Develop fair and equitable budgets to meet the interest and needs of the student athletes and the teams they participate on. |
Do yearly reviews of practice and competition schedules. Review participation numbers annually to ensure adequate interest. Conduct annual budget reviews with coaches , staff and IAB to ensure proper funding for programs. Review and ensure compliance on gender-equity issues with NCAA guidelines and Title IX every 5 years and annual reports as required. Complete annual NCAA demographics and sports sponsorship reports. |
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3. Provide students with work experience in a variety of athletic settings. |
Create both volunteer and paid employment opportunities for event management, team managers and athletic Assistants. |
Approximately 1,600 hours will be made available for event management. Approximately 600 hours will be available for volunteer team managers and Assistant coaches. |
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4. Provide out of the classroom opportunities for student athletes to develop personal excellence (i.e. leadership, sportsmanship, team work, self-discipline) and academic success. |
Team captain opportunities will be available for leadership development. All athletes must sign a code of conduct before participating on a team. Student athletes are expected to be role models on and off the playing field. |
Approximately 35% of the student athletes will be nominated for post-season awards. Approximately 18% of athletes will be selected for scholar athlete awards. All student athletes must maintain a 2.0 GPA or better to participate on an athletic team. |
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5. Foster and develop strong community relationships both on and off the college campus. |
Create opportunities for teams to participate in community service projects. Coaching clinics and lectures by coaches in the local community. Athletic facilities are made available to local schools and sports organizations as well as the learn to swim program for local community. |
Sports teams participate in fundraisers and youth clinics each year. Community learn to swim program has approximately 1.200 participants each year. |
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6. Maintain compliance with all governing bodies. |
Follow NCAA Compliance and eligibility regulations. Follow all College policies. |
There will be 100% compliance with NCAA eligibility standards and college policies. |
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7. Recruit quality student athletes who will be engaged and contribute to both the academic and community life of the College. |
One of the main job responsibilities of coaches is to recruit student athletes with strong academic background and leadership skills. Recruiting money is set aside in all budgets to aid in this process. |
Coaches will be evaluated on their ability to recruit quality student athletes to the College. |
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8. Retention of student athletes through graduation. |
Athletic academic advisors have been appointed to assist student athletes with their academics, tracking their process, counseling and getting them support services as needed. Electronic evaluations are done three times per semester to track student athlete academic progress. Coaches will serve as secondary advisors as well to student athletes. |
Statistics are collected three times per semester on GPAs along with academic performance. Student athletes are tracked every semester as assistance is offered to those who need it through the Learning and Counseling Center. 15% of student athletes will be named as Scholar Athletes with a 3.5 GPA or better. Retention of student athletes will be higher than the general student population. |
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9. Strive for Skyline prominence and national recognition. |
Recruit the best available student athletes. Develop facilities, staffing and funding to properly support team success. |
National recognition will be within the reach of all teams. One third of teams will compete in the Skyline championships. The athletic program will compete for the Skyline President’s Cup. |
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10. Provide a safe, healthy environment which contributes to individual and team success. |
All athletic facilities will meet safety standards and meet all NCAA and Conference standards. Money will be budgeted to maintain and upgrade facilities as needed. |
Annual reviews will be conducted of all facilities and recommendations will be made for repairs and improvements. |
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11. Provide leadership opportunities to student athletes both inside and outside of the athletic program which will contribute to campus life. |
Create standards for student athletes above the regular student body. Coaches and administrators will recommend student athletes to serve on campus committees. |
The athletic program will provide leadership opportunities through election of team captains, IAB and SAAC positions for student athletes. |
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12. Provide student athletes with the best possible coaches and up-to-date coaching strategies and techniques. |
Quality coaches will be hired and expected to attend educational workshops, clinics and conferences in their respective sports. |
Student athletes will complete written evaluations of coaches on annual basis along with Athletic Director Reviews. |
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The Purchase College Mission Statement
Mission:
Purchase College, SUNY, offers a unique education that combines programs in the liberal arts with conservatory programs in the arts in ways that emphasize inquiry, mastery of skills, and creativity. Our graduates contribute to the arts, humanities, sciences, and society.
Vision:
Purchase College will be recognized nationally and internationally as the leading public institution to pair conservatory programs in the arts with liberal arts programs. We will continue to create opportunities for transformative learning and training in a community where disciplines connect, intersect, and enhance one another.
Values:
Purchase College celebrates individuality, diversity, and creativity in a community of educational excellence.
The Role of Athletics at Purchase College
Intercollegiate Athletics at Purchase College was instituted to enhance the educational opportunities offered by the College and assist in the development of campus life and build a sense of "community" for the campus. The program is committed to seeking out student athletes who can excel in the classroom as well as on the playing field.
As a part of the Division of Physical Education Recreation and Athletics, the Intercollegiate Athletics Program aims not only at the physical development of athletes but also fosters the development of a well-rounded education for the students. The Intercollegiate Athletics Program offers the athletes an opportunity to learn the lifetime skills of commitment, sportsmanship, character development, responsibility, dedication, discipline, teamwork and camaraderie. It also offers the campus community a chance to share in the enthusiasm, enjoyment and excitement of college athletics. It offers the students the opportunity to interact in many sport experiences that promote mental, physical, emotional and social well-being. These interactions provide the coach with exceptional opportunities to teach, guide and develop students so their athletic experiences are positive, constructive and foster the development of a well-rounded person.
Legal Liability
A. Negligence
1. Definition of Negligence - "There can be no legal liability for injury unless two conditions prevail. The first of these is that negligence must be shown. Negligence is considered the failure to act as a reasonably prudent person would act under the circumstances. Negligence is gauged by the ability to anticipate danger. If such foresight is reasonable, failure to seek to prevent danger is negligence. The second is that negligence will not arise unless there is a duty toward the person, which is disregarded. 1. (See note below)
2. All coaches must be fully aware of the ramifications of liability and take all measures possible to protect their athletes and themselves from such situations. Safety should be the prime consideration of all coaches when making decisions in their respective programs.
3. University Police should be called when an injury occurs, if necessary, at
ext. 6911 for all emergencies.
4. Presently, the athletic program carries a secondary insurance policy for additional insurance coverage of athletes. All students upon entering college must be covered by a family medical plan or buy a school insurance policy as their primary coverage.
1. Voltman & Esslinger, The Organization and Administration of Physical
Education, 4th Edition, Appleton - Century Crafts, New York 1967 pp. 480
