Imperative X

Build with integrity a winning athletic tradition in all sports

Baylor recognizes both the vital role of athletics in the life of the collegiate institution and the potential for harm from misplaced priorities. Pursuant to the goal of creating a winning tradition with complete integrity, Baylor will participate across the full spectrum of men’s and women’s athletics and will strive to be competitive in every athletic venue in which it participates. We will achieve graduation rates comparable with the very finest Division I schools and integrate student-athletes into the full range of student life.

Progress Summary

1. Pursuant to the goal of creating a winning tradition with complete integrity, Baylor will participate across the full spectrum of men’s and women’s athletics and will strive to be competitive in every athletic venue in which it participates. 

   We are maintaining our challenging goals and continue to strive to establish a winning tradition in all areas of competition.

2. We will achieve graduation rates comparable with the very finest Division I schools and integrate student-athletes into the full range of student life.

   The NCAA graduation rate for Baylor student-athletes increased to 56% in fiscal year 2008.