MISSION STATEMENT
Mission Statement:
The Department of Athletics and Recreation aims to educate and develop individual student athletes and participants by providing opportunities to participate in competitive intercollegiate athletics or intramural/recreational sport programs.
The Department is committed to supporting student athletes in their attainment of a high level of achievement in academics as well as competitive athletic programs. The Department teaches the tenets of leadership, sportsmanship and teamwork through sports to a diverse community within and beyond Hostos Community College.
The Department is committed to upholding the principle and practice of institutional control in a manner consistent with the letter and spirit of the CUNYAC and Hostos Community College rules and regulations. The Department embraces the principles of sportsmanship, integrity, amateurism, compliance and diversity within the guidelines of NJCAA Athletics.
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Goals:
1.) To maintain academic integrity and eligibility to ensure student athletes reach their educational goals.
2.) To maintain National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) compliance.
3.) To support the improvement of our athletic programs and the overall student athlete experience.
4.) Generate revenues to support the improvement of the athletic programs and facilities.Â
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