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Champions of Character

Champions of Character

As a member of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA), Southeastern University participates in the Association's Champions of Character program.

The program is built upon five core values: Respect, Responsibility, Integrity, Servant Leadership, and Sportsmanship.

The NAIA clearly defines each of these values concerning sport.

Respect

Treating others the way you want to be treated

Be Accepting Support everyone's worth and dignity, regardless of background, abilities, or beliefs.
Be Considerate Always be aware of and honor others' rights and feelings.
Be Attentive Be ready to learn from coaches, officials, and other contestants.
Be Encouraging Demonstrate concern for the growth and development of all others.
Be Appreciative Value the guidance of supportive adult and student leaders.

Responsibility

Embrace opportunities to contribute

Be Helpful Understand and advance the group's positive goals.
Be Conscientious Be aware and careful of the choices you make.
Be Accountable Accept that your actions impact everyone around you.
Be Persevering Work through difficulty and discouragement in pursuit of individual and team objectives.
Be Reliable Prove that others can depend on you.

Integrity

Know and do what is right

Be Committed Set high standards for your behavior and stick to them even in difficult situations.
Be Courageous Stand up for what you believe is just and good.
Be Honest Choose words and actions that are sincere, not misleading.
Be Disciplined Remain dedicated and self-controlled, even when challenged.
Be Resilient Learn from mistakes and losses; seize the opportunity to improve.

Servant Leadership

Serve the common good

Be Empowering Inspire and help others to grow, succeed, and lead.
Be Visionary Raise expectations for yourself and the team.
Be Interconnected Recognize the vital link between individual effort and group achievement.
Be Generous Freely contribute hard work and support to reach the team's goals.
Be Energetic Initiate action — do what needs to be done.

Sportsmanship

Bring your best to all competitions

Be Cooperative Join teammates, opponents, coaches, and officials in a mutual quest for excellence.
Be Fair Compete skillfully, guided by the letter and spirit of the rules.
Be Gracious Savor the challenge of a tough competitor and meet it with your finest performance, win or lose.
Be Honorable Respect the game and everyone's contributions.
Be Humble Take success in stride — share the credit.
Learn More: For more information on the NAIA's Champions of Character program, visit the NAIA Champions of Character website .