Company Profile
Whittier College
Company Overview
Whittier College is a private liberal arts institution located in Southern California with a tradition undergraduate population of approximately 1700 students. Whittier is an NCAA Division III member of the Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SCIAC) and sponsors twenty-two intercollegiate programs consisting of approximately 500 student athletes. Intercollegiate programs include: Football, Soccer, Water polo, Cross country, Basketball, Swim and Dive, Baseball, Softball, Lacrosse, Track and Field, Golf, Tennis, and Volleyball.
Company History
The mission of Whittier College is fulfilled through the ideals of excellence, diversity, service, and community. The intercollegiate athletics program promotes optimal physical, emotional, and personal development in its student-athletes, supplements the classroom experience, and provides balance to academic life.
Participation in the maximum number and variety of athletics opportunities, with the best possible facilities, coaching personnel, and competitive opportunities, supports the mission of the College and is key to fulfilling its ideals.
The intercollegiate athletic program is integral to the institution and enhances the overall quality of the educational experience. Participation in the College's sports programs contributes to the academic success of its student-athletes, improves the quality of campus life by providing a shared entertainment and social activity for the campus community, and is a source of institutional pride.
The Whittier College intercollegiate athletic program competes at the Division III level of the National Collegiate Athletic Association and abides by the principles of fair play and amateur athletics established by that organization.
The program recruits quality student-athletes regardless of race, religion, or ethnicity, and prizes diversity in the composition of its teams. Equal emphasis is given to women's and men's sports and the desired quality of competition for all sports is to be matched with and to be competitive with the best Division III programs in the country.
Athletic excellence includes a focus on the student-athletes' academics and graduation. The intercollegiate athletic program aligns its objectives with the academic and developmental objectives of the College, integrates athletes with other students, and fosters a sense of community on the campus.
Athletics Quick Facts
Location Whittier, Calif.
Founded 1887
Enrollment 1700 +
President Dr. Sharon Herzberger
Athletic Director Robert Coleman
Affiliation NCAA Division III
Conference Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
Western Water Polo Association
Colors Purple & Gold
Nickname Poets
Conference Championships 74
Men's Basketball 30
Football 26
Baseball 14
Women's Basketball 1
Women's Soccer 1
Softball 1
Men's Water Polo 1
Athletic Address Graham Athletics Center
13847 Earlham Drive
Whittier, CA 90608
Athletics Phone (562) 907-4271
Notable Accomplishments / Recognition
Conference Championships 74
Men's Basketball 30
Football 26
Baseball 14
Women's Basketball 1
Women's Soccer 1
Softball 1
Men's Water Polo 1