Departmental Mission  The University of Oregon Department of
Intercollegiate Athletics will provide an outstanding collegiate
experience to our student-athletes while enabling them to pursue
excellence in the classroom, the community and their lives while
competing at the highest level in their chosen sport.  Our
department is committed to the following principles:    • Strive
to recruit student-athletes who are academically prepared and
make every effort to help each meet their academic commitments.
• Provide academic support services so that our student-athletes
will receive the best educational experience, including
obtaining their degree.   • Create a supportive family
atmosphere where student-athletes feel connected to their peers,
the community and the University.   • Ensure that student-
athletes will become responsible, contributing citizens through
career counseling, development of life skills and community
service opportunities.   • Provide facilities and medical staff
to enhance the physical fitne