Butler University's Mission Statement
Butler University, founded on ideals of equity and academic excellence, creates and fosters a collaborative, stimulating intellectual learning environment. We are inspired to boldly innovate and broadly educate, enriching communities and preparing all learners to lead meaningful lives.

Butler University's Athletic Department Mission Statement
The intercollegiate athletic department's mission is to support the university's purpose by providing exceptional educational and athletic experiences for all student-athletes...The Butler Way.

The Butler Way...
demands commitment, denies selfishness,
accepts reality, yet seeks improvement everyday
while putting the team above self.

Stragetic Goals for Butler Athletics
Academic Excellence
Exceptional Student-Athlete Experiences
Championship Culture
Competitive Success
Source of Pride and Unity for students, faculty, staff, alumni and friends of Butler
Fiscal Sustainability

Butler University Department of Athletics Code of Conduct
It is a privilege to represent Butler University as a student-athlete or a staff member. This Code of Conduct is our commitment to representing Butler Athletics in the right way. 
 
Trustworthiness

• Be honest in all communications and actions.
• Keep my promises even when it is inconvenient, disadvantageous or economically costly.
• Faithfully pursue, model, teach, enforce and advocate the educational, sportsmanship and character-development objectives of our department without compromise.
• Display integrity by always placing the academic, emotional, physical and moral well-being of our student-athletes and staff above desires and pressures to win and above personal interests.

Respect

• Be respectful – treat opponents, student-athletes, officials, coaches, parents and spectators with respect; don't engage in or permit taunting, boastful celebrations, fighting or other actions that demean individuals or the sport.
• Communication – be clear about our expectations, goals and policies and maintain open lines of communication.
• Use positive techniques that increase confidence and self-esteem and foster a love and appreciation for sport; refrain from physical or psychological intimidation and verbal abuse; encourage effort and improvement in the pursuit of victory and excellence.
• Be professional – respect proper coach-student/athlete and employee/employer boundaries.

Responsibility

• Teach Life skills – be accountable as you strive to enhance the physical, mental, social and moral development and well-being of yourself and others by communicating and modeling positive life skills.
• Stress the importance of education and work with staff, student-athletes, faculty and families; to help set and achieve academic goals.
• Encourage all to be good role models – assure that team members understand that participation in intercollegiate sports is a privilege not a right and that all are expected to represent the university, team and teammates with honor, on and off the field.

Fairness

• Be honorable and consistent in your relationships and decisions with students, student-athletes, alumni, staff, faculty, corporate partners, donors, parents, fans, media and the public.
• Play fair by honoring the integrity, rules and traditions of the sport.
• Be fair and communicate early the criteria for team selection, playing time decisions, travel squad, disciplinary issues and all other matters.
• Foster the development of good character by teaching, enforcing, advocating and modeling high standards of sportsmanship; show class, be gracious and dignified in victory and defeat.

Caring

• Create a caring environment by consistently demonstrating concern for all; as individuals and encourage them to look out for one another.
• Promote teamwork – teach all to think and compete as members of a team and encourage them to put team success above personal statistics and recognition.
• Put safety and health considerations first – maintain a sports environment that is physically and emotionally safe.
• Encourage healthy lifestyles and eating habits; be vigilant for signs of alcohol abuse, tobacco use, illegal and/or performance enhancing drugs, unhealthy eating or dieting.  Communicate with the training room to access resources.
• Seek the advice of a physician and/or an athletic trainer when determining whether an injured student-athlete is ready to play.

Citizenship

• Model responsible behavior and abide by all local, state and federal laws. 
• Honor the letter and spirit of the rules of the NCAA, Big East and Pioneer Football League.
• Comply with the policies of the Butler University Employee Handbook (staff) or the Butler University Student Handbook and Butler Student-Athlete Handbook (student-athletes).