MISSION STATEMENT

The mission of the Arkansas Tech University Intramural & Recreational Sports department is to provide participation in a variety of sport/recreational related events that help stimulate student learning and personal development while enhancing and improving the quality of life for Arkansas Tech University students, faculty, staff, alumni, and families.

PURPOSE

The Arkansas Tech University Intramural & Recreational Sports department provides opportunities for a diversified population to recreate, exercise, and socialize through a variety of programs including intramural sports, sport clubs, special events, and open recreation.

OBJECTIVES

1.   To provide wholesome and healthy activities for recreation and relaxation from strenuous schoolwork and the rapid pace of modern society for students, faculty, and staff members.

2.      To provide equipment, facilities, and encourage wholesome participation in a large number of sports activities by students, faculty, and staff members.

3.      To stimulate an interest in athletics and recreation through a high quality program.

4.      To provide an opportunity to develop sportsmanship of the highest order.

5.      To provide an opportunity to learn the important values developed through team spirit and cooperation.

6.      To provide the opportunity to belong to a group.

7.      To provide an opportunity to make social contacts and friendships which could not readily be developed in the classroom.
8.   To provide the opportunity for every student regardless of his/her ability to realize the joy and fun of participation in their favorite sport.