1.1 Mission of Davis & Elkins College
1.2 Davis & Elkins College Athletic Department Mission
1.3 Areas of Emphasis with Athletic Goals to Develop Excellence
1.4 NCAA DII Vision Statement
1.5 NCAA DII Philosophy: Life in the Balance
1.6 Governing Bodies
1.7 Davis & Elkins College Non Discrimination Policy
1.8 Davis & Elkins College Athletic Department Statement on Diversity
1.1 The Mission of Davis & Elkins College
To prepare and inspire students for success and for thoughtful engagement in the world.
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1.2 Davis & Elkins College Athletic Department Mission
Davis & Elkins College Athletics is committed to Developing Excellence in Student-Athletes, coaches and staff through Education, Engagement, Character and Competition.
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1.3 Areas of Emphasis with Athletic Goals to Develop Excellence
• Academics & Retention
• Student-Athlete Well-Being
• Facilities
• Fiscal Management
• Marketing & Fundraising
• Community Engagement
• Gender Equity & Diversity
• Athletic Program Success & Expansion
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1.4 NCAA DII Vision Statement
The NCAA's purpose is to govern competition in a fair, safe, equitable and sportsmanlike manner, and to integrate intercollegiate athletics into higher education so that the educational experience of the Student-Athlete is paramount. Through a shared effort, Division II intercollegiate athletics also seeks to provide value and significance for its members by supporting the mission of higher education and striking a balance among academic excellence, athletics competition and social growth while its colleges and universities prepare Student-Athletes to thrive in their lives and careers.
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1.5 NCAA DII Philosophy: Life in the Balance
Higher education has lasting importance on an individual's future success. For this reason, the emphasis for the Student-Athlete experience in Division II is a comprehensive program of learning and development in a personal setting. The Division II approach provides growth opportunities through academic achievement, learning in high-level athletics competition and development of positive societal attitudes in service to community. The balance and integration of these different areas of learning opportunity provide Division II Student-Athletes a path to graduation while cultivating a variety of skills and knowledge for life ahead. In addition the platform emphasizes six key attributes that summarize the Division II Student-Athlete experience:
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1.6 Governing Bodies
Davis & Elkins College is a member of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) and operates and participates in competition with the Mountain East Conference (MEC). Men's lacrosse competes as an associate member of the Great Midwest Athletic Conference (G-MAC).
D&E officially became a member of the MEC prior to the start of the 2019-20 academic year. Prior to the 2020-21 school year, the MEC has 12 full member institutions, including Alderson Broaddus, Concord, Davis & Elkins, Fairmont State, Frostburg State, Glenville State, Notre Dame College (Ohio), Charleston (W.Va.), West Liberty, West Virginia State, West Virginia Wesleyan and Wheeling. Information on the member institutions of the MEC can be found here.
The Great Midwest Athletic Conference (G-MAC) was approved by the NCAA Division II Membership Committee in February of 2012 as a member conference and earned active status in July of 2013, after completing an educational assessment program in 2012-13. The conference began competition as the 24th active NCAA Division II conference in 2013-14.
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1.7 Davis & Elkins College Non Discrimination Policy
Davis & Elkins College, in compliance with Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, and the West Virginia Human Rights Act is an equal opportunity institution that does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, including sexual and gender-based harassment, assault, and violence, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, gender identification, or genetic information or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, admission to and enrollment with the College, including, but not limited to, recruitment, selection, hiring, placement, transfer, promotion, training, compensation, benefits, discipline, termination, educational policies, admission policies, financial aid, scholarship and loan programs, housing, athletic and other College-administered programs and activities. For inquiries regarding Title IX and/or 504 compliance and/or the filing of a complaint, contact the College's Title IX/Section 504 Coordinator or Deputy Coordinators using the information below or by filing a report online at https://www.dewv.edu/consumer-information/title-ix-reporting-form/
Davis & Elkins College Title IX/Section 504 Coordinators
Amy Kittle
Title IX Coordinator
Liberal Arts 209
(304) 621-1316 │ kittleamy@dewv.edu
Kate Garlick
Deputy Title IX Coordinator
Dean of Students
Liberal Arts Hall, 1st Floor
(304) 637-1241 │ garlickk@dewv.edu
Jane Corey
Deputy Title IX Coordinator
Director of Human Resources
Liberal Arts Hall, Room 203
(304) 637-1344 │ coreym@dewv.edu
Robert Phillips
Deputy Title IX Coordinator
Provost, Vice President for Academic Affairs
Liberal Arts Hall, Room 106
(304) 637-1292 │ phillipsr@dewv.edu
Nicole Rose
Deputy Title IX Coordinator
Senior Woman Administrator
Associate Director of Athletics for Facilities and Game Operations
Head Men's and Women's Swimming Coach
Hermanson Center
(304) 637-1202 │ rosen@dewv.edu
Under the supervision of the Title IX Coordinator, with assistance of the deputies and their expertise and oversight over the different areas of campus, Davis & Elkins College will investigate and remedy all reports of discrimination and harassment in accordance with the College's Gender-based Discrimination, Harassment, and Sexual Misconduct Policy or the Discrimination and Harassment Policy. Questions may also be directed to:
Office of Civil Rights
Department of Education Building
400 Maryland Ave, SW
Washington, DC 20202
(800) 421- 3481
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1.8 Davis & Elkins College Athletic Department Statement on Diversity
The Davis & Elkins College Athletic Department recognizes the value and strength of diversity among its Student-Athletes, coaches, and staff. The Athletic Department is committed to creating an inclusive community irrespective of gender, race/ethnicity, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, religion, age, and disability.
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