Columbus State University

Department of Athletics

Mission Statement

The intercollegiate athletics department at Columbus State University is committed to excellence both on the playing field and in the classroom.  The department understands the vital role that participation in intercollegiate athletics can have on one's development into a complete person and a responsible citizen.  Therefore, CSU strives to perform the following for its student-athletes:

• To support an environment of educational excellence

• To achieve recognition in the classroom through effort, perseverance, and a commitment to excellence

• To support an awareness of self-confidence, self esteem, and respect

• To support the personal values of service, superior character, and a sense of community

• To support diversity by welcoming men and women of different ages, races, religious beliefs, and cultural backgrounds

• To support discipline, teamwork, fairness, and unity

• To achieve excellence in the student experience and prepare student-athletes for a life of success

• To achieve athletic excellence