Macalester College values athletics, recreation and wellness as a powerful tool to shape and influence the lives of its participants including students, coaches, fans and friends. At base, these activities contribute to student development, in particular physical and emotional excellence, but we believe strongly that these activities can educate the whole person in mind, body and spirit. Moreover, athletics, recreation and wellness activities at Macalester reflect the values and mission of the institution, particularly in its aims to produce well-rounded and thoughtful citizens exposed to ethical decision making, a diversity of cultures and civic engagement.
Students are at the heart of what we do. They are not an interruption on our work; rather, they are the purpose of it. They are not an outsider to our business; rather, they are our business. We are not doing them a favor by serving them; rather, they are doing us a favor by giving us the opportunity to enrich and share in their lives. Sport is our vehicle, but great citizens are the product of our efforts.
