Department of Athletics Mission Statement

Vision & Mission Statement - The Stevens Institute of Technology Department of Physical Education, Athletics and Recreation

Vision

  • Working in concert with all components of our university, we seek to always provide stellar programs, quality co-curricular education, and enriching activities for all members of The Stevens Community that enrich every individual’s physical, mental and spiritual development and growth.


Mission
As the stewards of the intercollegiate, intramural and physical education function of Our University, we commit steadfastly to the goals of:

  • Encouraging the educational aspects of athletics which reinforce the learning value and professional preparation of our students through meaningful partnering with the academic community
  • Engaging active support from our alumni, members of our regional community and leaders from the professional community for our students as they pursue career aspirations
  • Leading realistic and resonant efforts in maintaining the central and centric position on our campus as a welcoming and enriching recreational center 
  • Recruiting, nurturing and developing student athletes who embrace and represent the best traditions, values and aspiration of our university
  • Providing progressive programs, quality, facilities and vanguard training that pro-mote physical fitness and health maintenance for all members of our community


Values & Standards

  • Compassion, reflected in the respect rendered to each member of our community, the guidance provided to every student in our charge, and the selfless service to each individual and group seeking our expertise
  • Community, a true sense of allegiance to our university’s charter of developing leaders and stalwart professionals among our students, and towards enhancing the fitness and wellness of our fellow staff and faculty colleagues
  • Integrity, uncompromising in maintaining the trust of all of our students, colleagues and fellow community members in all of our dealings, and demonstrating a clear and uncompromising loyalty to Stevens by virtue of all of our actions
  • Knowledge, achieved by constantly seeking, adapting and innovating the best practices in each of our professional field, and by acting as teachers and mentors in the truest sense on the playing field and at every individual opportunity
  • Leadership, taking command appropriately and professionally in all situations in which good work can be accomplished, active new learning can be afforded, and personal development of our charges can be attained