* Enhance the total student-athlete experience by promoting
opportunity, protecting student-athlete welfare and fostering
a positive student-athlete image
* Support and encourage athletes in their development athletically
and academically by promoting discipline, time management
skills and goal setting
* Facilitate open communication between student-athletes, the
academic community, coaches and administrators
* Increase the Conference's involvement in the NCAA
Student-Athlete Advisory Committee
* Promote good sportsmanship, fair play, leadership and
academic achievement among student-athletes
* Provide the student-athletes with a "voice" in the Conference
