MVP Factoids Celebrates HWS Day and 5 Years of Reporting Facts on Student-Athletes

The majority of student-athletes (69%) do not use alcohol to feel relaxed with the opposite For the second consecutive season Hobart College head coach, Mark Taylor, was voted 10 2003 18 2007 Sources: sex. ECAC West Hockey Coach of the Year. 9% of sophomore, junior, and senior student-athletes participated in student govern- The majority of student-athletes (71%) do not use alcohol to relieve academic pressures.10 Hobart hockey players Craig Levey and Jonathan Swift were named conference Co-Player HWS Crew has donated over $24,000 to HWS Habitat for Humanity since 1 Data from Campus Factoids server log file. 20 ment. 27 One third of student-athletes participated in a community/volunteer service organization.10 of the Year and Co-Rookie of the Year, respectively, by the ECAC West conference.18 2003. 2 Data based on September surveys each year from 1989 to 1997 of the entire entering class. 11% of sophomore, junior, and senior student-athletes have participated in political 11% of student-athletes were also involved in a theater, dance, or musical group during the HWS student-athletes spend weekly 32 hours on academic work, 20 hours on athletics 20 The William Smith College field hockey team had three players named to 3 Data based on a Spring 1995 survey of a representative cross-section of HWS students with 232 club. term.10 and exercise, 14 hours on leisure activity, and 4 hours on extracurricular clubs and 12% of sophomore, junior, and senior student-athletes participated in performing arts.20 the 2006 New York State Women’s Collegiate Athletic Association respondents. The 2000-2001 Hobart Squash Team was nationally ranked number 18.18 volunteer service on average when in season.21 7% of sophomore, junior, and senior student-athletes contributed to the student (NYSWCAA) Field Hockey All-State first team: Sophie Dennis, Liz Saucier, 4 Data based on a September 1996 survey of the entering class with 521 respondents. 59% of students who expect to play varsity athletics in the incoming class live more than 100 32% of HWS senior student-athletes have also participated in a study abroad program.21 28 2002 11 newspaper or literary magazine and 10% have been involved with other campus media and Skylar Beaver. 5 Data are based on a 1996-97 survey of all graduates of the classes of '79, '82, '85, '89, and ‘93 miles away. One third of junior and senior student-athletes have participated in independent study such as radio or video productions.20 Among all women in the entering classes of 1989 through 1992, 22% expected that they would The Sailing team sails in over fifty regattas a year.17 or research activity at HWS.21 The Herons field hockey team had their 22nd consecutive winning season with 1,394 respondents. Most HWS student-athletes (74%) get at least seven hours of sleep per night.20 play a varsity sport sometime during college. Among entering classes since then (1993-1997), the Nineteen Hobart and William Smith sailors have earned All-American honors in the last five In October 2003 and April 2004 MVP quiz competitions the quiz was played 698 times. 28 20 in 2006. 6 Data drawn from all intercollegiate student-athletes (N=83) in a Spring 1998 survey of students 2 7 out of 10 HWS student-athletes believe tobacco use is never a good thing to do. percentage of women expecting to a play varsity sport has jumped to 31%. years.17 61 people played in October and 103 people played in April.1 86% of HWS student-athletes believe one should never drink to an intoxicating level that 88% of male and 89% of female HWS student-athletes consider their in courses and athletic groups representing all academic areas and class years. The 2000-2001 William Smith Tennis team featured players from Arizona and New Hamp- 30% of the incoming class in 2000 say the chances are very good that they will play varsity 20 17 interferes with academics or other responsibilities. participation in intercollegiate athletics "very important" or "the most 7 Data based on a September 1998 survey of the entering class with 446 respondents. shire. athletics.12 17 11% of sophomore, junior, and senior student-athletes have participated in a social 29 In 1991, Cindy Dash became the first Heron All-American in tennis. The 2001 Hobart Soccer team began playing all of their home games on the brand new 75 x important” part of my undergraduate experience. 8 Data based on a June 1999 survey of all graduating seniors with 288 respondents. 20 17 action group. 29 William Smith College is only one of two schools to have a four-time state champion in tennis. 120 natural grass John H. Cozens ’41 Memorial Soccer Field.18 The majority (67%) of HWS student-athletes never use tobacco. 9 Data based on a Spring 2000 survey of a representative cross-section of 327 HWS students. 45% of sophomore, junior, and senior student-athletes have been involved in a volunteer Among varsity and J.V. student-athletes, 87% never miss or perform poorly in an athletic con- Soccer has been a varsity sport at Hobart College since 1953. In that time, the Statesmen 20 The majority (59%) of HWS student-athletes eat at least three meals per 10 Data drawn from all intercollegiate student-athletes (N=99) participating in a Spring 2000 mail test due to drinking.3 18 service organization. have played over 650 contests! day.29 survey of a representative cross-section of HWS students. 13 11% of sophomore, junior, and senior student-athletes have participated in an honor 2006 Intramural/club sports: 59% of men and 21% of women participated in these sports during the 63% of student-athletes consume alcohol once per week, less often, or not at all. 20 3 society. The majority (60%) of student-athletes reported that 4 or 5 of their 5 best friends are William Smith diver Sarah Costanza won the 2006 New York State 11 Data drawn from all intercollegiate student-athletes (N=151) participating in a August, 2000 academic year. 70% of student-athletes never use tobacco.13 The majority (66%) drink alcohol once per week or less often or do not drink at all.20 also student-athletes.23 The 2001-2002 Hobart basketball team played 26 intercollegiate games beginning on Novem- 84% of student-athletes say tobacco use is never a good thing to do.13 Women’s Collegiate Athletic Association 1-meter championship, estab- survey of entering students at HWS. 18 81% of HWS student-athletes never physically injure themselves or others as a result of 14% all intercollegiate student-athletes say that their athletic participation at HWS is 28 ber 10, 2001 through February 16, 2002. 94% of student-athletes believe that one should never drink to an intoxicating level that in- lishing a new record for 11 dives with a score of 406.9. 12 Data based on a August 2000 survey of the entering class with 496 first year respondents. consuming alcohol.20 only "somewhat" or "not very important," 65% think it is "very important," and 20% say Hobart basketball won the UCAA regular season championship, the UCAA tournament champion- terferes with academics or other responsibilities.13 20 23 The majority (69%) of HWS student-athletes sleep at least seven hours 13 Data drawn from all intercollegiate student-athletes (N-64) participating in a Spring 2001 survey 18 15% of senior student-athletes have participated in faculty research projects. it is "the most important part" of their undergraduate experience. ship, and advanced to the second round of the NCAA Tournament in the 2000-2001 season. William Smith Field Hockey has won three NCAA Championships in the past nine years (2000, 29 35% of senior student-athletes have conducted independent study or research pro- Most HWS student-athletes (72%) get at least seven hours of sleep per night.23 per night. of students in introductory and upper level sociology and chemistry courses. Head Coach Rich Roche '87 was honored with Coach of the Year awards by the ECAC, UCAA, 1997, 1992).17 jects.20 "The majority of student-athletes... Most (59%) HWS Student-Athletes consume alcohol no more than once per 14 Data drawn from all intercollegiate student-athletes (N=384) participating in a August, 2001 National Association of Basketball Coaches, and the Basketball Coaches Association of New York Three of five senior team members took advantage of the colleges’ abroad programs and 20 18 26% of senior student-athletes have participated in a study abroad program. - eat at least three meals per day (56%); 29 State. studied in Ireland, Italy, and Kenya in 2000-2001.17 week or do not drink at all. survey of entering students at HWS. Two-thirds (67%) of senior student-athletes are planning to pursue a graduate or pro- - consume alcohol no more than once In their senior year in high school 35% of men and 16% of women spent 16 or more hours exercis- William Smith Field Hockey has participated in the NCAA Tournament fourteen of the last fif- Most (57%) HWS student-athletes report that they are at or near their 15 Data drawn from all intercollegiate student-athletes (N=72) participating in a Spring 2001 survey 20 4 fessional degree. per week or do not drink at all 57%); ing or playing sports. teen seasons.17 "peak" condition for their sport when in season.29 of graduating seniors. 5 4 out 5 student-athletes NEVER drive in an alcohol impaired state or ride with an im- - sleep at least 7 hours per night (64%); HWS graduates spend 5 hours per week, on average, exercising or playing sports. Three quarters of the incoming class in 2001 had participated in a JV or varsity sport during paired driver.20 - never use tobacco (60%)."23 When asked to consider how many of their five best friends were student- 16 Data drawn from all intercollegiate student-athletes (N=129) participating in a Spring 2000 and The William Smith Soccer program has produced twenty-five NCSAA All-Americans, fifty-nine All- their final year in high school -- 84% of men and 69% of women.14 17 88% of student-athletes NEVER engage in unprotected sexual intercourse due to 61% of Hobart student-athletes and 58% of William Smith student-athletes report that athletes, almost three-quarters (74%) of HWS student-athletes said at least 2001 survey of graduating seniors. Region players, and sixty-five All-State performers. 89% of student-athletes in the incoming class believe that one should never drink to an intoxi- drinking.20 they are at or near their peak physical condition for their sport when they are in season.23 29 In 2000, the William Smith team tied the NCAA record for most consecutive NCAA appearances cating level that interferes with academics or other responsibilities.14 three and over half (52%) said four or all five. 17 Data supplied by William Smith athletics department. 17 During an average week, student-athletes spend 31 hours on academic work, 19 hours 71% of HWS student-athletes rated the MVP peer team workshops as "good" or (Division III) at fourteen with their run to the Final Eight. The majority (57%) of student-athletes in the incoming class say they would be offended to 94% of HWS HWS student-athletes meet weekly with faculty outside of 18 Data supplied by Hobart athletics department. on athletics and exercise, 13 hours on leisure activities, and 4 hours on extracurricular "excellent" and 22% rated them as "average."24 One third of student-athletes spend at least one hour per week talking with faculty outside of see or hear a student threaten to hit another student even if no physical contact occurred; 29 20 class; the majority (52%) meet 2 hours or more each week. 19 Data drawn from a Fall 2001 anonymous survey of all HWS intercollegiate student-athletes with 6 clubs, volunteer service and employment. 85% of HWS student-athletes believe one should never drink to an intoxicating level that class. 19% would not be offended and 24% are not sure how they would react.14 In Spring 2003 Hobart Crew's freshmen 4 with coxswain won their event at the Inter- interferes with academics or other responsibilities.23 Majors and primary areas of academic concentration among student- 414 respondents (86% of all student-athletes on campus). The majority of student-athletes meet with their academic advisor at least twice during the 14% of all senior student-athletes had actively participated in producing the student newspaper 18 6 collegiate Rowing Association Championship. Four out of five student-athletes (82%) at HWS plan to attend graduate or professional athletes: 22% in the social sciences, 22% in business, 18% in natural sci- 20 Data drawn from a Fall 2002 anonymous survey of all HWS intercollegiate student-athletes with term. as an undergraduate.15 The Hobart Tennis Team was ranked 15th in the Northeast for the 2002-03 season.18 school.23 Two thirds of student-athletes say they have not experienced peer pressure to use alcohol or 15% of all senior student-athletes had participated in a performing art as an undergradu- ences, 13% in arts and humanities, 9% in an interdisciplinary field, 4% in 373 respondents (78% of all student-athletes on campus). 18 6 The Hobart Squash Team was ranked 12th nationally for the 2002-03 season. 82 Hobart and William Smith student-athletes earned all-academic awards during the fall other drugs. ate.15 education, 4% in allied health fields, 12% in other areas, and 16% unde- 21 Data drawn from a Fall 2003 Web survey of all HWS student-athletes with 353 respondents(78% 25 6 Joe Corbett '03 is Hobart Basketball's all time leader in points (1,701) and rebounds and winter sports for the 2005-06 academic year. Over half (55%) of all student-athletes describe their academic advisor as a friend or mentor. Among senior student-athletes, 42% majored in the social sciences, 33% in arts and humani- 29 18 cided. of all student-athletes on campus). 6 (1,249). 82% of HWS student athletes never injure themselves as a consequence of alcohol use Nine out of ten student-athletes attend at least 90% of their scheduled classes. ties, 17% in natural sciences, and 8% in an interdisciplinary field.15 during the academic term.23 Relative amounts of time in a typical week spent in various activities by 22 Data based on a 2003 survey of HWS graduates of the classes of 1979, 1982, 1985, 1989, 1993, 30% of student-athletes spend at least three hours per week attending campus events (such as One half of all senior student-athletes spend three or more hours working for pay each

6 86% of HWS student-athletes spend one or more hours per week talking or meeting with student-athletes: 37% on academic work, 26% on athletics and exer- 1997, and 2001 with 629 intercollegiate athletes responding. speakers and concerts). week.15 23 6 faculty outside of class. Half of all student-athletes spend three or more hours in paid employment per week. Two-thirds of all senior student-athletes participate in volunteer service each week with one cise, 20% on parties and socializing with friends, 9% on personal time 23 November, 2005 web survey of all HWS student-athletes with 369 respondents (79% of all inter- 25 Laura Burnett-Kurie was named the 2005 ESPN The Magazine Acadmic All-American. 29 The 2001-2002 William Smith Swimming and Diving team was named to the College Swim third contributing at least three hours each week.16 (reading for pleasure, TV, video games). collegiate athletes on campus). 17 The first varsity season for William Smith Golf took place during the 2004-05 academic Coaches of America NCAA Division III academic swimming team, with a 3.2 GPA. 78% of senior student-athletes, when thinking about a career, say "intellectual challenge" is 24 Fall 2005 MVP peer team workshop evaluations completed by 259 HWS student-athletes (98% of year.17 William Smith Swimming and Diving has qualified for and participated in the prestigious NCAA “very important” or “essential."16 2004 17 Head Coach Jeff Pulli is a Class A member of the PGA of America. all student-athletes attending workshops) Championship meet for the past six consecutive years -- a feat achieved by only two colleges in "41% of all senior student-athletes indicated that their capacity to relate to people of different 95% of HWS student-athletes think of at least one other HWS athlete as one of their best 17 the state of New York.17 15 Vall Dolan ('06) is the first Heron to card a hole in one. 25 Data supplied by the HWS office of sports information. races, nationalities and religions was ""greatly"" enhanced by their undergraduate experience." friends.21 Contact: Professor David Craig One half of all student-athletes usually eat three or more meals per day.6 10 Junior and senior student-athletes on average give 5 hours of their time each month to 26 Data collected from 194 randomly selected student-athletes returning to residence halls late at 74% of student-athletes never injure themselves or others as a result of their drinking. 353 HWS student-athletes participated in the Fall 2003 MVP web survey. That's 78% of volunteer service.23 About half of student-athletes contribute some time to volunteer work weekly -- 15% contribute 38% of all senior student-athletes had participated in independent study or research as an un- 21 night between 11pm and 3am every night of the week 2004-2005. all student-athletes at HWS. 23 6 ([email protected]) or three or more hours each week. 15 71% of student-athletes never miss class as a consequence of drinking. dergraduate. 84% of HWS student-athletes believe that one should never drink to an intoxicating level 27 Data provided by Sandra Chu, William Smith Crew Head Coach on January 19, 2007. 6 "82% of HWS student-athletes blew a 0.05 or lower BAC* returning home late at night. 20% of student-athletes seek the advice of faculty for personal problems they may have. 14% of all senior student-athletes had participated in student government as an under- 21 that interferes with academics or other responsibilities. 26 6 *Reflects a blood alcohol concentration (%) causing little or no impairment." 28 Information supplied by the Hobart and William Smith Colleges' Office of Athletic Communica- The majority of student-athletes have not been pressured by peers to avoid studying. graduate.15 Professor Wesley Perkins Four out of five student-athletes (82%) at HWS plan to attend graduate or professional 6 tions. Two thirds of student-athletes participate in campus organizations other than their sport. Four out of five (81%) of all HWS senior student-athletes plan to attend graduate or profes- 21 school. 18 Hobart cross country competed in 10 invitationals during the fall of 2001. sional school.16 29 November 2006 web survey of 345 HWS student-athletes (71% of all intercollegiate athletes on Among graduates between 1979 and 2001 who were student-athletes, 9 out of 10 indi- 18 ([email protected]) Hobart cross country had 3 runners qualify for the NCAA national championships in 2000-2001. Three-quarters of senior student-athletes, when thinking about a career, say "leadership 22 campus). cated that their athletic involvement had enhanced their learning experience at HWS. 15% had attended an athletic program at HWS before deciding to enroll here.7 15 potential" is “very important” or “essential." 74% of HWS student-athletes believe tobacco use is never a good thing to do.21 62% said the athletic programs here were an attractive characteristic in their choice of this school 19% of all senior student-athletes had actively participated in work on faculty research as an The Fall 2003 William Smith field hockey team received the National Academic Team for more information. in comparison with other schools.7 15 undergraduate. Award and placed 10 players on the National Academic Squad.17 Thank you for your support over the years! The 2001 William Smith Cross Country roster has students from New York, New Jersey, Massa- 13% of all senior student-athletes had served as a residence hall assistant during their un- 17 chusetts, New Hampshire, and Rhode Island. dergraduate years.15 In 2000-2001 the first William Smith cross country runner was named All-American in NCAA divi- 83% of student-athletes do not turn papers in late or miss examinations as a result of their 17 sion III. drinking.10 Every William Smith Cross Country team, since the start of the program, has earned Academic 13% of all senior student-athletes had participated in a social action group as an undergradu- All-American honors (3.0 GPA); and twenty-four individuals have received individual Academic ate.15 17 All-American honors (3.5 GPA or better). Student-athletes most typically sleep 7 hours per night.15 One out of five graduating seniors (20%) spent more than 10 hours per week exercising or playing One-third of all senior student-athletes had participated in an abroad program during their un- 8 sports while 14% reported almost no exercise (less than 1 hour per week). dergraduate years.15 The 2001-2002 Hobart Tennis Team won the Flower City Tennis Tournament, defeating Naz- Over half (54%) of all senior student-athletes indicated that their capacity to work under pressure 18 areth, R.I.T. and Hamilton. was "greatly" enhanced by their undergraduate experience.15 9 82% of intercollegiate student-athletes at HWS never smoke tobacco. "One-third of all senior student-athletes indicated that their capacity to appreciate art, litera- 89% of intercollegiate student-athletes at HWS never miss or perform poorly in an athletic event ture, music, and drama, was ""greatly"" enhanced by their undergraduate experience."15 9 as a consequence of alcohol consumption. 84% of student-athletes never get involved in a fight as a result of drinking.10 10% of intercollegiate student-athletes at HWS also participated in a performing theatre, dance, or "One half of all senior student-athletes indicated that their capacity to understand moral and 9 musical group during the academic year. ethical issues was ""greatly"" enhanced by their undergraduate experience."15 29% of intercollegiate student-athletes at HWS also participated in a community/volunteer ser- 60% who responded to the Fall 2001 student-athlete web survey came from Hobart and 40% came 9 vice organization during the academic year. from William Smith.19 8% of intercollegiate student-athletes at HWS were also members of student government during More than 4 out of 5 intercollegiate student-athletes (82%) are currently planning to pursue 9 the academic year. graduate education: 12% are planning to go into law or medicine, 7% want to get a Ph.D. or 28% of HWS students participated in a varsity or J.V. sport during the 1999-2000 academic other doctoral degree, and 63% are looking toward a master's or other degree program.19 9 year. HWS student-athlete Majors: 37% are primarily interested in the social sciences or business, 21% 17 William Smith Crew has participated in four of the last five NCAA Championships. are concentrating on the arts and humanities, 16% have the natural sciences, allied health fields or 17 During the 1990’s, William Smith Crew won seven straight New York State titles. engineering as their primary interest, 11% are concentrating on the field of education, and the rest 10 The majority of student-athletes (70%) do not use alcohol to relieve anxieties. are undecided or working on an interdisciplinary major.19 88% of student-athletes believe that one should never drink to an intoxicating level that inter- 16% all intercollegiate student-athletes say that their athletic participation at HWS is only 10 feres with academics or other responsibilities. "somewhat" or "not very important," 69% think it is "very important," and 15% say it is "the most 10 The majority of student-athletes drink once a week or less often. important part" of their undergraduate experience.19 10 30% of students participated in a JV or Varsity sport during the 1999-2000 academic year. Academic interests: 37% are primarily interested in the social sciences or business, 21% are inter- 10 44% of student-athletes live in coed housing environments. ested in the arts and humanities, 16% in the natural sciences, allied health fields or engineering, 25% of student-athletes reported achieving a 3.5 or higher GPA and 75% reported achieving a and 11% are interested in the field of education.19 10 3.0 or higher in their last term. 13% say only one of their five best friends at most is also an intercollegiate student-athlete, Six William Smith lacrosse Herons have achieved Player of the Year and three have gone on to play while 52% say that at least 4 of their five best friends are also student-athletes.19 17 on the U. S. National team. Two thirds (66.9%) believe one should never use tobacco.19 From 1991 to 2000 the William Smith lacrosse team received 9 state championships and has One quarter of junior and senior student-athletes have participated in an independent study or 17 been in the NCAA tournament every year. research activity at HWS.19 The 2001 William Smith lacrosse season features 13 intercollegiate competitions during the regu- 30% of junior and senior student-athletes participate in clubs and organized groups other than 17 lar season from March 24 to April 28, 2001. athletics on a weekly basis during the term.19 Most student-athletes in season consume 1 to 4 drinks at parties or bars or do not drink at One third of HWS student-athletes work for pay on a weekly basis during the term.19 10 all. The majority of HWS student-athletes report consuming an average of four or fewer alcoholic 94% of student-athletes never attempt intimate contact not desired by another person due to drinks per drinking occasion or none at all when asked about the previous two weeks of the aca- 10 drinking. demic term.19 The Hobart Hockey team moved into the New Varsity House locker room and team area in Over the last two seasons, the Hobart Football Team has been honored with 30 All-Conference 18 2001. selections, the Conference Player of the Year, Rookie of the Year, and Coach of the Year.18 Former Hobart hockey player Pierre McGuire became Head Coach for the Hartford Whalers of the The 2000 Hobart Football Defense shattered, and still holds, the all-time Division III Passing 18 NHL. Defense Record.18 43% of JV/Varsity student-athletes also participated in an intramural or club sport during the The Hobart Football Team has produced the UCAA and ECAC Rookie of the Year 4 out of the last 7 10 year. years and 7 All-Americans and 10 members of the All-Academic Conference Team over the last 10 70% of student-athletes do not cut class as a result of drinking. two years.18 10 There have been 4,617 visits 88% of student-athletes live in a college residence. Three quarters (75%) of all HWS student-athletes spend at least one hour per week talking or 10 The majority of student-athletes (84%) do not use alcohol to forget disappointments. meeting with a faculty member outside of class.19 TM 10 83% never engage in unprotected sexual intercourse as a result of drinking. 12% of HWS student-athletes watch no television and do not ever play video games while 10% to online MVP Factoids In 1997, the William Smith Basketball team was undefeated in the regular season, advanced to the spend at least 15 hours per week in front of the TV or video game screen.19 17 Elite Eight, and finished with their best ever 27-1 record. 82% of HWS student-athletes never injure themselves or others as a result of alcohol consump- The 2001-2002 William Smith basketball roster features players from New York, Pennsylvania, tion during the academic term.19 with a cumulative total of 17 Maine, Maryland, and Texas. Three quarters (75%) of all HWS student-athletes say leadership potential is a very important or Over fifty William Smith basketball players have earned all-conference honors, including eight essential consideration when they think about a career.19 17 11,291 factoids read since conference Most Valuable Player awards. "In his five seasons as head coach at Hobart, Rich Roche has mentored four regional All- 10 87% of student-athletes never drive in an alcohol impaired state. Americans, three UCAA Players of the Year, and one UCAA Rookie of the Year."18 Four Hobart lacrosse players were named to the Patriot League's Academic Honor Roll in August, Mike Gambino, Joe Corbett and Davidek Herron all scored the 1,000th point of their careers during 18 the Kiosks were installed and 2002 (Peter Cooke, John Bogosian, Matt Kanellis, and Geoff Zbikowski). the 2001-2002 season. It was the first time in Hobart history that three players achieved that 10 84% of student-athletes do not damage property as a result of drinking. milestone in the same season.18 TM 10 80% of student-athletes never smoke tobacco. The 2003 season marks the 100th season of Lacrosse at Hobart College. The team won an MVP Factoids was launched In a Spring, 2000 survey, Hobart student-athletes reported weighing between 145 to 285 and NCAA record 12 straight National Championships from 1980 to 1991.18 10 William Smith student-athletes reported weighing between 110 to 185. The 2003 season marks the 100th season of Lacrosse at Hobart College and Head Coach Matt 10 The majority of student-athletes in season consume alcohol only twice per month or less often. Kerwick '90 is only the 6th coach to guide the Statesmen in over 75 years.18 Hobart Lacrosse has had more than 200 Collegiate All-Americans since 1920.18