Mission Statement:
Our mission is to promote a transformative, inclusive and unparalleled collegiate experience for our student-athletes. We will foster success in the classroom, competition, and the community, while developing today’s exemplary Colonial scholar-athletes into the leaders of tomorrow.
Purpose Statement:
Developing today’s exemplary Colonial scholar-athletes into the leaders of tomorrow.
External Mission Statement:
UNITE as a campus. UNITE as a community. UNITE on gameday.
We will speak to our fans, alumni and donors without pretense. We will not be guarded or present ourselves in a way that’s anything other than exactly who we are. We will be real.
We will provide a level of access to our facilities, amenities, coaches, student-athletes and administration that is unmatched in the Pittsburgh region.
We will position our athletics program as a premium brand through our marketing and by seeking opportunities to provide a top-tier experience to our fans.
We must be accessible. We must be authentic. We must provide premium experiences. We must unite around RMU Athletics.
Vision Statement:
RMU Athletics aspires to become the preeminent NCAA Division 1 mid-major college athletics department by developing championship-caliber sport programs that enhance the brand, identity, reputation, and visibility of the University.
Core Values: define the standards of our department, including who we are and how/why we make decisions. Values are the non-negotiable core characteristics of people we look for when hiring and building our teams, how we operate as a department and how we make decisions in the best interest of the department.
- Community: commitment to engagement, outreach, relations and service
- Connection: commitment to developing meaningful relationships within the athletics department, on campus and in the community
- Commitment to Excellence: commitment to our culture - our mission, vision, purpose, values, and principles
- Integrity: commitment to be ethical, fair, honest, authentic, accessible and exhibit sportsmanship
- Resilience: commitment to be the most resourceful athletics department to provide amenities and access far and above what anyone else can offer
Guiding Principles: department philosophy that encompass our beliefs and values and guide our department in all circumstances, irrespective of changes in our goals, strategies and day-to-day operations.
- Develop Meaningful Relationships
- Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging
- Health and Well-Being
- Inclusive and Collaborative Leadership
- Pride and Tradition
Operating Principles: translate our values and beliefs into concrete actions.
- Accountability
- Collaboration
- Innovation
- Professionalism
- Resourceful
Themes (Overall Department Goals):
- Branding and Engagement
- Colonial Culture
- Competitive Excellence
- Resource Development and Investment
- Student-Athlete Experience
- Strategic Vision
