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The Importance of Division I Athletics to the University Community
BRONCOSSlide2
We Commonly Own Athletics*
Athletics is the front porch of the university
Our alumni and donors expect athletic recognition
Clear research has been done on the return on investment and value added:Student athletes bring students to other programsCreates a unique experience for every studentIncreases retentionLegislators refer to NCAA division status when referring to the size and prestige of universities, as do students and fansA significant population of our students said they would not have chosen WMU if it were not a DI institution
It’s a GREAT Day to be a BRONCO!Slide3
Mission of the Athletic Board
The Division of Intercollegiate Athletics at Western Michigan University reports to the Athletic Board. The board is comprised of students, faculty and alumni who are appointed by the president of the university. The university's faculty representative to the NCAA, MAC, NCHC serves as chairperson of the Athletic Board and reports directly to the president’s office, the AAUP and the Faculty Senate in order to assure the appropriate guidelines are being adhere to at Western Michigan University.Slide4
Mission of the Athletic Board, cont.
The primary purpose of the Athletic Board is to serve as an oversight body assuring institutional commitment to the missions of academics, athletics and student well-being. Student-athletes are particularly encouraged and welcomed to express their concerns about the vitality of the relationship between academics and athletics at WMU. The input of the faculty, staff, and other members of the university community is integral to the Athletics Board; all are encouraged to submit questions or comments to the chair.Slide5
The Athletic Board may offer recommendations on such matters as:Academic standards for student-athletes
Conduct of intercollegiate athletics program
Personnel policies
Athletic ticket policiesAthletic contest scheduling policiesCommitment to diversity and student well being considerations (Title VII and IX)Promotional activities, public relations, and publicityStudent-athlete academic concernsSlide6
Appointed Athletic Board Members 2013
Fred Sitkins- Chair
Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering
Halbert Bates Advising, Haworth College of BusinessDr. James Lewis Department of Human Performance
Dr. Charles Crawford
Department of Sociology
Dr. Susan Stapleton, Dean
Graduate College
Scot Conant
Student Recruitment Outreach Director
Dr. Richard Gershon
Department of Communication
Lisa
DeChano-Cook
, Ph.D.
Department of
GeographySlide7
Appointed Athletic Board Members 2013
Student Members:
Eric Nederhoed
Industrial & Manufacturing EngineeringAshley Hunault College of Education & Human Development
Ex-Officio Members:
Kathy Beauregard
Director of Athletics
Dave Corstange
Senior Associate Athletic DirectorSlide8
Athletic Support StaffDennis Corbin
Associate Athletic
Director
Monty Porter Associate Athletic Director: Business OperationsJeffrey Stone Associate Athletic Director: Academic Compliance ServicesAmy Washington Administrative Assistant to Athletics DirectorSlide9
Standing committees of the Athletic BoardAcademic Integrity
Rules Compliance
Gender Equity
Student-Athlete WelfareSlide10
Fall 2012 Student-Athlete Academics
TEAM
GPA
Baseball3.25
Men’s Basketball
3.13
Football
2.81
Hockey
3.08
Men’s Soccer
3.43
Men’s Tennis
3.53
Women’s Basketball
3.19
Cross Country
3.59
Golf
3.56
Gymnastics
3.76
Women’s Soccer
3.66
Softball
3.00
Women’s Tennis
3.43
Track
3.31
Volleyball
3.30
MEN’S OVERALL GPA
3.04
WOMEN’S OVERALL GPA
3.41
TOTAL
OVERALL GPA
3.19Slide11
Fall 2012 Student-Athlete Academics
253 out of 365 total student athletes had a 3.0 fall semester GPA or higher (69.3%)
Only 5 student athletes had a cumulative GPA below 2.0 at the end of the fall semester
Currently, 38 out of 67 Bronco Seniors hold over a 3.2 cumulative GPAThe Mid American Conference (MAC) Faculty Athletics Award winner 2 consecutive yearsMAC Scholar Athlete of the Week:5 Female4 MaleSlide12
2013 Top Ten SeniorScholar-Athletes
Student
GPA
SportMajor
Katlin
Abbs
4.00
Gymnastics
Speech Pathology & Audiology
Sarah Wright
4.00
Gymnastics
Occupational Therapy
Kelsey
Baskins
3.99
Women’s Soccer
Accountancy
Kaylee
Imel
3.97
Golf
Accountancy
Anina
Cicerone
3.88
Women’s Soccer
Biomedical Sciences
Ben
Samson
3.85
Football
Accountancy
Cara
Cremeans
3.83
Track
Food Marketing
Brandon
Pokley
3.77
Men’s Tennis
Finance
Ross
Vanderploeg
3.77
Men’s Tennis
Interdisciplinary Health Services
Brittany Adams
3.73
Gymnastics
Biomedical
SciencesSlide13
NCAA Academic Progress Rate (APR): A rolling four-year average; 930 rate requiredWMU APR ranges from 951-1000WMU exceeds the national graduation success rate
Fall 2012 Student-Athlete AcademicsSlide14
*If we commonly own athletics, we need to commonly support athletics
Faculty could:
Be visible as a Bronco
Attend athletic eventsEncourage students to attendChallenge their colleaguesAttend student athlete recognition events, e.g.Senior Recognition CeremonyMonday, April 15th, 5 p.m. at the
Fetzer
Center
Being a Bronco benefits all of us.
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