NEW ORLEANS — Xavier University of Louisiana Athletics achieved gold status — the highest level possible — on the NAIA's Champions of Character Five-Star scorecard for the 2017-18 academic year, the NAIA announced Thursday.XULA was one of 171 schools to earn the Champions of Character award and one of 74 to reach the gold level: a minimum of 90 points out of 100.
"We are proud to receive this honor from the NAIA and to return to the gold level," XULA Director of Athletics & Recreation Jason Horn said. "Our coaches, student-athletes and staff work diligently to represent the values of the NAIA to the highest level in the classroom, community and in competition. This recognition is a direct reflection of the entire athletics department's efforts of living the mission of Xavier University to contribute to the promotion of a more just and humane society."
The NAIA measures institutions on a demonstrated commitment to Champions of Character and earned points in character training, conduct in competition, academic focus, character recognition and character promotion. Institutions earned points based on exceptional student-athlete GPAs and by having minimal to no ejections during competition throughout the course of the academic year.
Sixteen NAIA conferences earned the prestigious award, — including the Gulf Coast Athletic Conference, of which XULA is a member — by having at least 60 percent of their member schools achieve gold, silver or bronze status.
Ed Cassiere, Assistant Athletic Director for Communications
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