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Culture and Engagement

We are committed to cultivating a healthy and respectful environment for our coaches, staff, student-athletes, and community. We are continuously working to advance engagement by creating programs and initiatives that promote and uplift individuals from various backgrounds.

We have identified 8 core values that we believe represent a culture here at LSU that we are proud to be a part of as we continue to listen and learn.

Excellence. Integrity. Authenticity. Perseverance. Respect. Equity. Growth. Service.

Objectives

  • Give student-athletes a world-class education;
  • Give student-athletes the opportunity to compete and win at the highest levels;
  • Do the Right Thing.

Commitments

  • Cultivating an Engaging and Supportive Environment
  • Preventing Sexual and Domestic Violence

Priorities

  • Invest in staff;
  • Foster a healthy and respectful climate;
  • Improve accountability;
  • Increase collaboration with campus and the community;
  • Develop a comprehensive staff, coach and student-athlete training and education program.

Athletics Culture and Engagement Council

Four organizations have been formed within Athletics to develop strategies that will enhance the understanding of Culture and Engagement.

The purpose of the Athletics Culture and Engagement Council is to create an equitable and transformational athletics community.

Subcommittees

The Councils work to create an equitable and transformational athletics program. The purpose of both councils is for team members to come together to foster an atmosphere that seeks and cultivates diverse perspectives while promoting equity and inclusion.

The purpose of the Athletics Council on the Prevention of Sexual and Domestic Violence is to help lead the LSU Athletics Program through ongoing efforts to combat sexual and domestic violence and help create a healthy and respectful athletics program culture; to serve as a leadership council to inform athletics leadership on sexual and domestic violence policies, training and education; to assist with community and campus outreach and collaboration; to ensure transparency and accountability.