Provide the best athletic program in the Southland Conference while fostering an environment where the student-athlete excels on the field of competition.
Objective
Student-Athlete Athletic Recruitment
Identify student-athletes who will assist teams in achieving a top four standing in Southland Conference competition.
Indicator
Athletic Performance Criteria Report-Commissioners Cup Awards
Key criteria data consisting of cup, all-sports, team records, winning percentage and rankings is collected by the appropriate university department, the NCAA and Southland Conference. An ongoing evaluation by the President and the Director of Athletics is performed.
Criterion
Commissioner's Cup Standings
The department will finish in the top four of the Southland Conference Commissioners Cup, Men's All-Sports and Women's All-Sports standings.
Finding
Commissioner's Cup Standings
The department finished fifth in the overall cup standings with a fifth place finish in the men's all-sports and fourth in the women's all-sports trophy.
Criterion
Team Records, Winning Percentage And Rankings
At least 60% of all the athletic teams will achieve an overall winning percentage above 50%. At least 70% of the athletic teams will achieve a finish in the top four of the Southland Conference final rankings.
Finding
Team Records, Winning Percentage And Rankings
Ten out of 17 sports (59%) had an overall winning percentage of at least 50% with six of 17 sports (35%) finishing in the top four of the Southland Conference final rankings. One team (women's bowling) competed in the NCAA National Championship finishing ranked seventh in the nation.
Action
Evaluation
The director of athletics evaluated each department head and discussed strengths to determine areas for improvement. An update was provided to the President during regularly scheduled one on one meetings. The 2010 NACDA Consultants findings to improve competitive levels in the areas of financial and administrative needs are being implemented.
Goal
University's Educational Enterprise
Provide an environment where the department is an integral part of the university's educational enterprise.
Objective
Student-Athlete Academic Environment
Provide an environment for student-athletes necessary to enhance the integrity of university, NCAA/Southland Conference policies, promote graduation and enhance life skills experiences.
Key criteria data consisting of graduation rates, NCAA Academic Progress Rate (APR), academic awards and grade point average is collected by the appropriate university department, the NCAA and Southland Conference. An ongoing evaluation by the President and the Director of Athletics is performed.
Criterion
Graduation Rates
The department will maintain a graduation rate higher than the general student graduation rate.
Finding
Graduation Rates
The department achieved a graduation rate of 56%, which is higher than the general student population by approximately 6 percentage points.
Criterion
NCAA Academic Progress Rate (APR)
All sports teams will maintain an APR ratio where no reductions in scholarships or additional penalties are applied.
Finding
NCAA Academic Progress Rate (APR)
The department continues to demonstrate an upward trend toward improving the overall APR, with only one team (women's basketball) receiving scholarship reduction penalties.
Criterion
Academic Awards And Grade Point Average
The department will place in the top four of the Southland Conference in the number of All Academic Awards and maintain an overall department grade point average of 2.5 or better.
Finding
Academic Awards And Grade Point Average
The placed the fifth highest number of all-academic selections in the Southland Conference. The department achieved an overall grade point average of 2.89.
Action
Academic Assessment
The director of athletics, associate director of athletics for student services, compliance officer and sports head coaches will evaluate and implement individual sport recruiting strategies of prospective student-athletes. The university's general studies program and new advising system will assist in improving graduation and academic progress rates.
Goal
Entertainment And Image
Provide an environment for our alumni, community and friends of the university that encourages active participation in the department's programs and development activities.
Objective
Revenue Enhancement
Expand fundraising and marketing strategies that will improve attendance at events and generate revenue to enhance academic and athletic services.
Key criteria data consisting of all revenue generated by outside sources is collected by the appropriate university department, the NCAA and Southland Conference. An ongoing evaluation by the President and the Director of Athletics is performed.
Criterion
Outside Revenue Sources
The department will increase revenues by a total of 5% from NCAA, game guarantees, ticket sales, Bearkat Champions, corporate sales, royalties, concession, facilities operations and other income.
Finding
Outside Revenue Sources
The department has experienced a 11% increase in outside revenue.
Criterion
Season Ticket Sales And Game Attendance Data
The department of athletics will increase season ticket sales 5%. The department will implement procedures to insure factual game attendance levels in order to determine future attendance benchmarks.
Finding
Season Ticket Sales And Game Attendance Data
The department has experienced a 32% increase in ticket sales.
Action
Ticket Revenue And Development
The department completed an analysis of its ticketing system and implemented a comprehensive program. This included a new online ticketing system and scanners for the University's Bearkat One Card.
Goal
NCAA & Southland Conference
Provide an environment that is supportive of all NCAA Bylaws, Southland Conference Operating Principles, cultural diversity and equitable opportunities for minorities and women.
Objective
Compliance
Maintain compliance with all federal, state, NCAA and Southland Conference policies and guidelines.
Indicator
Athletic Performance Criteria Report-NCAA Violations/Hiring/Addition Of Women's Sports
Key criteria data consisting of NCAA major/secondary violations, hiring and adding of women's sports is collected by the appropriate university department, the NCAA and Southland Conference. An ongoing evaluation by the President and the Director of Athletics is performed.
Criterion
Major NCAA Violations
The department will not have any major NCAA violations.
Finding
Major NCAA Violations
The department reported no major NCAA violations.
Criterion
NCAA Secondary Violations
Secondary violation reports will not exceed eight.
Finding
NCAA Secondary Violations
The department reported five secondary violations.
Criterion
Hiring And Addition Of Women's Sports
The department will track minority hiring and addition of women's sports and follow the policies and goals set by the university through the Human Resources department.
Finding
Hiring And Addition Of Women's Sports
The department hired two new non-caucasian staff members during FY 2011. The women's bowling team began competition during FY 2011 and finished seventh in the nation while competing in the NCAA National Tournament.
Action
Compliance
The department continues to implement the NCAA self study plan and monitoring compliance through education and periodic evaluation of documents. The department completed a university internal audit performed by the Office of Audits and Analysis.