THE MISSION OF THE CONFERENCE SHALL BE TO DEVELOP, PERPETUATE, AND ENHANCE THE EDUCATIONAL MISSIONS OF ITS MEMBER INSTITUTIONS THROUGH A REGIONAL ASSOCIATION OF DIVERSE, YET LIKE-MINDED COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES WITH A COMMON DEDICATION TO EXCELLENCE IN INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETICS. MEMBER INSTITUTIONS ARE COMMITTED TO ENHANCING OUR EDUCATIONAL MISSIONS THROUGH MUTUAL COOPERATION, AND ARE COMMITTED TO RULES COMPILANCE, RESPECT, AND FAIR COMPETITION.