In accordance with the institutional mission of Francis Marion
University, the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics is an
integral part of the institution providing high quality,
comprehensive programs accessible to all university students,
personnel, and the outside community. The Department offers
extensive opportunities for both men and women to participate in
varsity intercollegiate athletics by sponsoring sports which
maintain Peach Belt Conference and National Collegiate Athletic
Association affiliations. The Department staff and coaches
will comply with NCAA, Peach Belt Conference, university, and state
regulations and laws. The Department offers coaching and
supervision, which encourage sportsmanship and emphasize
amateurism, while enhancing the physical and emotional well-being
and social development of student-athletes, including gender
issues, ethnic diversity and sexual orientation-related
issues. The Department strives for competitive excellence
while stressing academic success, reflecting a clear understanding
of the educational support role of athletics in the broader mission
of the institution. The policies and actions of the Athletic
Department personnel continually strive to ensure that the best
interests of the university, its administration, financial
assistance, faculty, staff, students, and student-athletes are well
served.
