Athletics
Mission:
The Department of Intercollegiate Athletics serves and represents Middle Tennessee State University and its community, while being committed to providing a first class collegiate experience and competing at the highest level. By promoting institutional pride, generating visibility, enhancing campus life, and serving as a connection with alumni and community. It is devoted to serving the best interests of its student-athletes and employs people and administrative staff who embody the highest standards of professionalism, integrity, ethical behavior, and sportsmanship.
Vision:
Prepare student athletes for success through an unparalleled collegiate experience
The MTSU Athletics program strives for excellence in the development of its student-athletes and the quality of its 17 sports teams. The program supports the academic, athletic, and social education of its student-athletes by encouraging them to develop the values of respect for themselves and others and to take pride in achievement and making positive contributions to the communities in which they live.
MTSU is committed to quality athletic programs that bring the campus community together and promote a sense of pride and tradition in academic and athletic excellence. Athletics also brings the University regional and national recognition and provides a link between the University and its alumni and the community at large. It helps generate alumni and public support for all aspects of the University. The athletics program provides quality faculty and leadership to campus programs. It gives students, faculty, and alumni opportunities for innovative public service activities such as the “Reading Raider” program, which has partnered with area elementary schools to promote student reading skills. It uses athletic, financial, and Housing and Residential Life physical resources to maintain and develop athletic programs to accomplish the mission of the University.
The University is a member of Conference USA and the National Collegiate Athletic Association, competing in NCAA Division I in all sports. MTSU is represented annually in baseball, basketball, cross-country, football, golf, tennis, indoor track, and outdoor track for men and by basketball, cross-country, golf, soccer, softball, tennis, indoor track, outdoor track, and volleyball for women.
Both full-time and part-time students are admitted to all home football, basketball, and baseball games by presenting their valid ID cards at the gate. Athletic events in other sports require no admission and are open to the public and campus community. The ticket office is located at Floyd Stadium Gate 1A. Ticket information can be obtained by phoning (615) 898-5261 or visiting GoBlueRaiders.com!
MTSU’s Title IX coordinator is Dr. Marian Wilson, (615) 898-2185.
Information Technology
The MTSU Information Technology Division (ITD) supports information technology resources of the University. ITD manages the campus network and MTSU’s primary academic and administrative computing systems; provides email and telecommunication services for the campus; promotes and supports instructional technology, including faculty consultation and training and maintenance support for all campus technology-based classrooms; administers the University’s learning management system, D2L; provides technical support and training for the use of computer hardware and software; provides a seven-day-a-week (hours vary daily) information technology help desk when classes are in session; supports MTSU’s primary administrative applications including PipelineMT, Banner, and the data reporting system; and administers the STA (Student Technology Assistant) program, the campus ID system, and the MTSU website.
All MTSU students, staff, and faculty are provided with accounts that provide access to information technology resources as well as Internet access. Students may activate their accounts at www.mtsu.edu/passwords. The account will be ready to use within ten (10) minutes. Faculty and staff accounts are created after job data has been entered into the Banner administrative system. Documentation is sent to the department of the faculty or staff member with login information. Faculty and staff can reset their passwords by going to www.mtsu.edu/passwords.
Parking and Transportation Services
The Parking and Transportation Services Office issues parking permits and enforces parking regulations for the MTSU community.
All students (including part-time, full-time, graduate students, night students, etc.), administrators, faculty, and staff (whether full- or part-time) intending to park a vehicle on campus must obtain a permit through Parking and Transportation Services and place the permit on or in the vehicle being operated on campus. Each individual is responsible for violations received by any vehicle bearing his/her parking permit.
Religious Opportunities
The Philosophy Department offers a major and minor in Religious Studies. In addition, every MTSU student is encouraged to attend worship services of his/her choice. The University seeks neither to promote nor to exclude any creed. Several campus ministries are located in facilities that border the campus.
The University Police Department maintains 24-hour coverage with police patrol and communications operators and assists with the safety and protection of the MTSU community. Services provided include law enforcement, communication of emergency services, building security, escorts, and general assistance to students.
College and University Security Information Act
Pursuant to the provisions of the “College and University Security Information Act,” Public Chapter No. 317, enacted by the 1989 General Assembly, Middle Tennessee State University makes available crime rates and statistics as well as security policies and procedures to interested parties. Persons wishing to review or receive a copy of this information, may contact University Police at 1412 East Main Street, Murfreesboro, TN 37132 or by calling (615) 898-2424.
Information to help avoid becoming a victim of crimes such as theft and sexual assault is available in the MTSU Student Handbook and the Police Department Orientation calendar or online at www.mtsu.edu/police/.
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