Mission
The mission of the Vandal Boosters, Inc., through its membership program known as the Vandal Scholarship Fund, is to fund all of the student-athlete scholarships awarded by the Department of Athletics at the University of Idaho.
- The University of Idaho Department of Athletics is committed to enhancing the visibility and image of the University by:
- Developing and maintaining competitive integrity based athletic programs
- Uniting students, faculty, staff, alumni and the community
- Educating and graduating student-athletes
Goals
- Increase development and corporate sponsorship opportunities. Establish a national image for the University of Idaho through increased marketing efforts.
- Improve internal and external relationships. Strengthen our internal and external relationships through timely meetings, increased communications and by exhibiting high standards of personal conduct at all times.
- Attain financial stability. Maintain and expand current revenue sources, increase membership and funding support for the Vandal Scholarship Fund and establish an athletic reserve fund.
- Recruit, retain, recognize and reward coaches, staff, and student-athletes. Identify and offer rewards and recognition for all student-athletes, coaches and staff.
- Recruit and prepare student- athletes for successful competition athletically and academically. Contend for Big Sky Conference championships and graduate student-athletes at a rate above national averages.
- Improve support services. Inventory and evaluate support services for efficiency and effectiveness.
- Engage the campus and community. Improve and expand our community and campus outreach activities.
- Promote diversity and gender equity. Enhance the diversity within the athletic department and focus on gender equity.
