Mission, Values and Vision
The mission of Purdue Fort Wayne Intercollegiate Athletics (revised 11/4/2014) is to foster an environment of growth in the areas of academics, athletics, and social responsibility. Mastodon coaches, staff and student athletes work to enhance PFW's reputation by reaching for academic and athletic excellence. The Mastodon Academic Performance (MAP) Center provides on-going academic advising as well as support for career and personal development. MAP's ultimate goal is supporting the accomplishments of a higher education degree.
Values
The Purude Fort Wayne Department of Intercollegiate Athletics stresses three basic values: Academic Excellence, Social Responsibility and Athletic Intensity.
- Academic Excellence Academic achievement is the first priority of our student-athletes.
- Social Responsibility Student-athletes strive to become good citizens and better-rounded individuals by giving back to campus and our community with grass root-type of projects.
- Athletic Intensity Student-athletes at PFW have an opportunity to compete at the highest level of intercollegiate competition and are reminded to do so with good sportsmanship and the intensity of a champion as they represent themselves, their families and the University.