Ferrum College Athletics issued the following announcement on Dec. 9
The Ferrum College Department of Athletics has announced an update to its department mission statement, along with the development of vision and values statements, as part of a five-year strategic planning process.
Titled Iron Strong. Forged As One. the Panthers' new mission, vision and value statements highlight its goal of providing a first class experience within a supportive atmosphere that reflects the diversity of our students, staff and sport offerings.
"Our five-year strategic playbook, the development of vision and value statements and the update of our mission, is the culmination of a collaborative effort that took place amongst the entire department," stated Director of Athletics, John Sutyak. "This process allowed us to reflect and focus on who we want to be and where we want to go as a department. It also highlighted the fact that we have a staff here at Ferrum that is 'Forged As One' to achieve our mission to provide a first-class experience for our student-athletes."
To realize this vision, Ferrum identified three areas of focus: student-athlete experience, organizational leadership and competitive success. Within the strategic plan, each area of focus includes initiatives and action items that will drive the execution and achievement across the department.
Members of the Strategic Plan committee included:
Cleive Adams, Head Football Coach
Carrie Austin, Assistant Director of Athletics, Senior Woman Administrator and Head Field Hockey Coach
Lauren Cox, Associate Athletic Trainer
Olivia Earls, Assistant Volleyball Coach
Bryan Harvey, Head Women's Basketball Coach
Gail Holley, Athletics Operations Manager
To view the complete plan, please visit our Iron Strong. Forged As One. home page here: LINK
Ferrum College Department of Athletics Mission Statement
The Ferrum College Department of Athletics is a diverse and inclusive family that promotes the student-athlete experience through education, leadership, competition and sportsmanship while fulfilling the mission of Ferrum College of entering with promise and leaving with purpose.
Ferrum College Department of Athletics Vision Statement
We will be a catalyst for change by developing leaders on and off campus, within the Old Dominion Athletic Conference and amongst our NCAA Division III peers. We will do this by creating a culture that works together in promoting our community and fostering pride in our athletic programs. In doing so, we will provide a championship level experience for the Ferrum College student-body, alumni and community. By fulfilling this vision, Ferrum College student-athletes will be change agents in their respective communities, as they embark on their post-Ferrum careers.
Core Values
- Integrity: All members of the Ferrum College athletic community will strive to uphold the highest levels of scholarship, sportsmanship, and civility through continued growth in athletic participation.
- Excellence: All members of the Ferrum College athletic community will strive to be their best in all aspects of academics, athletics and our community through continued growth in athletic participation.
- Inclusivity: All members of the Ferrum College athletic community will embrace the diversity of our campus by celebrating individuality and promoting empathy, respect and advocacy through continued growth in athletic participation.
- Pride: All members of the Ferrum College athletic community will embrace our academic opportunities, rich athletic traditions and family oriented community through continued growth in athletic participation.
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