It is the mission of the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics at the University of Nebraska Kearney to be committed to serving as a vital component of the institution in an environment of integrity and equity that empowers student-athletes in pursuit of academic excellence, athletic success, and community engagement.

Our vision is that the Department of intercollegiate Athletics at UNK aspires to be an exemplary NCAA Division II athletics program.

Our department operates by following 10 core values:
• Promote academic excellence.
• Support student-athlete health and well-being.
• Promote sportsmanship.
• Compete for championships in the MIAA and NCAA Division II.
• Demonstrate fiscal responsibility.
• Encourage staff development.
• Operate in compliance with University, State, Federal as well as MIAA and NCAA rules and regulations.
• Communicate effectively and promote our achievements and activities.
• Provide excellent customer service to all our constituents.
• Exhibit institutional control of all sport programs.