Troy University Athletics
CHAMPS/Life Skills
The mission of the NCAA is to maintain intercollegiate athletics as an integral part of the campus education program and the athlete as integral part of the student body. With this in mind, the CHAMPS/Life Skills Program was created to support the student development initiatives of its member institutions and to enhance the quality of the student-athlete experience within the context of higher education.
In the process of achieving this mission, the CHAMPS/Life Skills Program will:
Commitment to Academic Excellence
In the process of achieving this mission, the CHAMPS/Life Skills Program will:
- Promote student-athletes' ownership of their academic, athletic, career, personal, and community repsonsibilities.
- Meet the changing needs of student-athletes.
- Promote respect for diversity and inclusion among student-athletes
- Assist student-athletes in identifying and applying transferable skills.
- Enhance partnership between the NCAA, member institutions and their communities for the purpose of education
- Foster an environment that encourages student-athletes to effectively access campus resources.
- Encourage the development of character, integrity and leadership skills.
- Promoting a balanced experience for the student-athlete within the university environment and surrounding community.
- Providing an environment that promotes the development of values clarification, goal setting and responsible decision-making.
- Providing an environment of proactive programming rather than reactive intervention.
- Continual evaluation and support of the CHAMPS/Life Skills Program at member institutions.
Commitment to Academic Excellence
- To support academic progress of the student-athlete toward intellectual development and graduation.
- To build philosophical foundations for the development of athletic programs that are broad-based, equitable, and dedicated to the well-being of the student-athlete.
- To encourage the student-athlete to develop and pursue career and life goals.
- To support the development of a well-balanced lifestyle for student-athletes, encouraging emotional well-being, personal growth and decision-making skills.
- To engage the student-athlete in service to his/her campus and surrounding communities.