Intercollegiate athletics programs shall be conducted in a manner designed to protect and enhance the physical and educational welfare of student-athletes.

OVERALL EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE. It is the responsibility of each member institution to establish and maintain an environment in which a student-athlete's activities are conducted as an integral part of the student-athlete's educational experience.

CULTURAL DIVERSITY AND GENDER EQUITY. It is the responsibility of each member institution to establish and maintain an environment that values cultural diversity and gender equity among its student-athletes and intercollegiate athletics department staff.

HEALTH AND SAFETY. It is the responsibility of each member institution to protect the health of and provide a safe environment for each of its participating student-athletes.

STUDENT-ATHLETE/COACH RELATIONSHIPS. It is the responsibility of each member institution to establish and maintain an environment that fosters a positive relationship between the student-athlete and coach.

FAIRNESS, OPENNESS AND HONESTY. It is the responsibility of each member institution to ensure that coaches and administrators exhibit fairness, openness and honesty in their relationships with student-athletes.

STUDENT-ATHLETE INVOLVEMENT. It is the responsibility of each member institution to involve student-athletes in matters that affect their lives.