The Department of Intercollegiate Athletics aims to advance Western University's mission by promoting athletic programs that enhance students' skills and ensure success in athletics participation, college, and career. The department fosters a diverse and inclusive environment by providing equitable opportunities for all athletes, coaches, and staff.

 

The Intercollegiate Athletics Department has several goals, including:

• supporting the intellectual development and graduation of student-athletes

• preparing them for lifelong productive achievement through personal development and teamwork

• ensuring their health and safety through compliance with sports medicine guidelines and the development of physical fitness and athletic skills.

 

The department also promotes the development of personal integrity, responsibility, and respect for self and others among student-athletes by encouraging cooperation, concern for others, and exhibiting patience, self-control, and poise.

 

It maintains financially viable and fiscally responsible programs and provides the institution with public awareness and recognition through nationally competitive programs. Additionally, the department fosters unity among faculty, staff, students, alumni, and the local community.