Motlow State Community College Institutional Effectiveness Plan Unit: Athletics Unit Head: Laura Monks Division: Student Affairs Statement of Purpose: The athletics department of Motlow State Community College provides opportunity for total development and lifetime success of student athletes by instilling the qualities of discipline, teamwork, sportsmanship, competitiveness, and good character. The department brings recognition to the college with the success of our teams, student athletes, and coaches; and increases revenues for the college through increased enrollment, concessions, and fund-raising projects. The department develops positive relationships with the community by offering instructional camps and clinics, providing use of facilities, hosting competitive athletic contests, and interacting with area middle schools and high schools providing public service and community development. The athletics department is a unit within the Student Affairs division. The department is affiliated with the National Junior College Athletic Association, the Tennessee Community College Athletic Association, and the National Association for Collegiate Directors of Athletics in order to provide high levels of competition for our student athletes. Reviewed: 12/10/15