The institutions of the American Rivers Conference ((A-R-C) strive to exemplify the NCAA Division III philosophy by: creating learning experiences on each campus that support intellectual, spiritual, emotional and physical growth and well-being of all students; enabling student athletes to learn from competitive opportunities while developing individual athletic gifts and talents to support personal and academic achievement and aspirations; and sustaining a competitive athletic culture representing the best of Division III in an atmosphere that brings excitement, joy, and appreciation of sport and competition to student athletes, the campus community, and spectators alike.