OUR PURPOSE
The Department of Athletics & Recreation exists to benefit and support physical and mental well-being through activity and engagement.
MISSION
To be leaders in the delivery of innovative and impactful programs, services, and experiences in sport, fitness, recreation, well-being, and leadership, founded on a culture of service excellence, inclusion, and health and safety.
OUR GUIDING PRINCIPLES
Accountability
We set clear expectations and take responsibility for our commitments, outcomes, and consequences. Sometimes the toughest conversations are the most valuable.
Leadership
We strive to be inspirational in our work. We lead with a mindset of being of service to others. We serve through strong communication, planning, problem solving, decision making, and continuous learning and development.
Equity, Diversity, Inclusion
We welcome everyone. We work together openly, respectfully, and encourage the inclusion of diverse ideas, experiences, identities, abilities, and voices at all levels
Integrity
We conduct ourselves with the highest ethical standards, consistently demonstrating our Gryphon values and ethical principles.
WE FOCUS ON
- Relationship Building & Community Engagement
We foster relationships and the unique engagement of our community to the Gryphon family. We collaborate and engage with stakeholders on-campus and in the community through many valued partnerships.
- Stewarding Resources
We believe strongly in the ethical and fair use of resources and constantly explore ways to be financially efficient, including maximizing revenue and managing costs. Stewardship of all our resources is a priority.
- Innovation & Creativity
We think creatively to find efficiencies and to continually improve. We constantly move and improve, and we nurture entrepreneurial thinking and prudent risk taking. We encourage ourselves and others to challenge the status quo, anticipate change, capitalize on opportunities, and overcome challenges by exploring alternatives.
- Health & Safety
The health, safety and well-being of students, visitors, members, and staff is important to us. Our commitment includes managing risks and operating safe programs and facilities. To us this includes psychological health, as well as physical health.
- Leadership
We encourage and support continuous learning and development for all students, members, community stakeholders and staff.
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