GENDER EQUITY
 
Lincoln Memorial University and the Department of Athletics are committed to fair and equitable opportunities for and treatment of student-athletes of both genders. The University currently offers 21 varsity sports for women and men.
 
Women’s Sports
Basketball, Beach Volleyball, Bowling, Cross Country, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Track & Field, Volleyball
 
Men’s Sports
Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Cross Country, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Tennis, Track & Field, Volleyball
 
* Cheer and Dance are offered on a non-competitive basis and are open to both genders.
 
The University recognizes that the number of participants on intercollegiate teams satisfies only one of 13 criteria regarding gender equity. It is in the best interest of the NCAA and its institutions to promote equal opportunities for all student-athletes and staff. Equity is a commitment and a reality where fair distribution of overall athletics opportunities and resources are available to women and men and where no student-athlete, coach, or athletics administrator is discriminated against in any way in the Department on the basis of gender. As part of its commitment to maintaining gender equity, the Department developed the Gender Equity Committee in 2005 for the purpose of monitoring all programs. The Gender Equity Committee develops and regularly updates a strategic plan aimed at addressing potential inequities while taking a proactive approach.
 
DIVERSITY EQUITY
 
Lincoln Memorial University and the Department of Athletics is committed to providing equitable opportunities for the diverse student-athlete population. The Department developed the Diversity Equity Committee in 2005 for the purpose of monitoring all programs and creating a strategic plan to assess progress. The plan provides guidelines for accommodating the evolving standards of LMU and the Department in the area of diversity and aims to maintain diversity equity and address potential identified inequities.