Mission & Core Values


OUR MISSION 
The mission of the Conference shall be to develop, enhance and perpetuate the educational mission of its private, non-profit member institutions through a regional association of diverse, yet like minded colleges and universities with common dedication to excellence in intercollegiate athletics. Member institutions are committed to enhancing educational mission through mutual cooperation and are committed to rules compliance, respect, and fair competition. The mission of the conference is promote, conduct, and regulate competitive sports programs that will assist student-athletes in their successful athletic, academic and personal development. 


OUR CORE VALUES
  • COURAGE: Fulfilling the organizational mission and the student-athlete purpose with fearless conviction.
  • INTEGRITY: Adhering to moral principles with honesty and honor. Embracing competition with decency, sportsmanships and fairness.
  • COLLABORATION: Developing relationships that provide mutual support through sincere and respectful agreement, likemindedness and unity. 
  • EMPOWERMENT: Providing a framework for success while maintaining faithfulness to institutional autonomy and goals.
  • SUPPORT: Reliability and steadiness in structure with a focus on stabilizing the conference around an athletic mission for each member.
  • SPIRITUALITY: Personal development of and concern for the human spirit. A commitment to the development of the whole student-athlete.