
Create a caring environment by consistently demonstrating concern for all as individuals and encourage them to look out for one another.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.Be fair and communicate early the criteria for team selection, playing time decisions, travel squad, disciplinary issues and all other matters.Play fair by honoring the integrity, rules and traditions of the sport.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.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.Stress the importance of education and work with staff, student-athletes, faculty and families to help set and achieve academic goals.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.
#BUTLER UNIVERSITY FOOTBALL SCHEDULE PROFESSIONAL#
Be professional – respect proper coach-student/athlete and employee/employer boundaries.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.Communication – be clear about our expectations, goals and policies and maintain open lines of communication.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.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.Faithfully pursue, model, teach, enforce and advocate the educational, sportsmanship and character-development objectives of our department without compromise.Keep my promises even when it is inconvenient, disadvantageous or economically costly.Be honest in all communications and actions.
#BUTLER UNIVERSITY FOOTBALL SCHEDULE CODE#
This Code of Conduct is our commitment to representing Butler Athletics in the right way. It is a privilege to represent Butler University as a student-athlete or a staff member. Source of Pride and Unity for students, faculty, staff, alumni and friends of Butlerīutler University Department of Athletics Code of Conduct 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.Īccepts reality, yet seeks improvement everyday We are inspired to boldly innovate and broadly educate, enriching communities and preparing all learners to lead meaningful lives.īutler University's Athletic Department Mission Statement

Butler University, founded on ideals of equity and academic excellence, creates and fosters a collaborative, stimulating intellectual learning environment.
