Mission
The National Association of Academic and Student-Athlete Development Professionals (N4A) is the official community of practitioners dedicated to the academic and holistic development of student-athletes, preparing them for success. The Association is committed to the advocacy, education, professional development, and advancement of its members while promoting integrity in practices on an institutional and global level.
Vision
The global athletic leader for academic support and student-athlete development.
Guiding Principles
N4A provides a voice and expertise on issues impacting its professionals and the student-athletes they
serve. These guiding principles define the Association's approach:
- Student-Athlete Success: Educate, empower, and advocate for student-athletes through their collegiate career and beyond.Â
- Ethics and Integrity: Conduct work in an ethical manner with integrity, transparency, and in alignment with all governing rules.
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: Promote the indispensability of cultural competence through the elements of diversity, equity, and inclusion.
- Professional Development and Retention: Engage and retain members by providing education, networking, idea sharing, professional development, and supporting scholarly research.
- Service: Champion service within the organization, community engagement, and service-learning initiatives to positively impact the industry and broader community.
Inclusion Policy
As the global leader for academic support and student-athlete development, N4A is committed to creating an open and inclusive environment for its members to learn and develop. Our members include a broad and diverse audience and include people with a wide array of backgrounds and social identities, including those based upon race, ethnicity, language, country of origin, religion, political affiliation, gender, sexual orientation, ability, class, age, etc. N4A leadership strives to provide events and educational opportunities that are universally designed-accessible to everyone.
