2010-2011 DIVISION I ATHLETICS CERTIFICATION SELF-STUDY INSTRUMENT INSTRUMENT Institution Self-Study Instrument Report - Southeast Missouri State Introduction to Self-Study Report Introduction to Self-Study Report Institutional Information 1. Type of Institution: Public 2. Year institution was founded: 1873 3. Special Af®lation? No 4. Coeducational? Yes 5. Total student enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined) [using a full-time equivalency (FTE) basis]: 8888 6. Number of Faculty [using a full-time equivalency (FTE) basis]: 425 7. Highest level of academic degree offered: Specialist in Education 8. Institution©s governing entity: Board of Regents 9. a. Regional accreditation agency: North Central Association of Colleges and Schools 9. b. Date of most recent regional accreditation self-study: 2010 9. c. Current accreditation status: Accredited Athletics Information 1. Subdivision status of athletics program (Academic Year 2011): I-FCS 2. Conference af®liation(s) or independent status (Academic Year 2011): Baseball Ohio Valley Conference Football Ohio Valley Conference Men©s Basketball Ohio Valley Conference Men©s Cross Country Ohio Valley Conference Men©s Track, Indoor Ohio Valley Conference Men©s Track, Outdoor Ohio Valley Conference Softball Ohio Valley Conference Women©s Basketball Ohio Valley Conference Women©s Cross Country Ohio Valley Conference Women©s Gymnastics Independent Women©s Soccer Ohio Valley Conference Women©s Tennis Ohio Valley Conference Women©s Track, Indoor Ohio Valley Conference Women©s Track, Outdoor Ohio Valley Conference Women©s Volleyball Ohio Valley Conference Page 2 of 164 Date Printed Apr 11, 2011 Institution Self-Study Instrument Report - Southeast Missouri State Introduction to Self-Study Report 3. Athletics program structure (©X© all that apply): X one combined athletics department. separate men©s and women©s departments. incorporated unit separate from institution. department within a physical education division. 4. Date of NCAA major infractions case(s) (if any) since the institution©s previous athletics certi®cation self-study and impact (if any) on the areas of the certi®cation program. If this is the institution©s ®rst time to complete a self-study, respond to the question based on the last 10 years. June 18, 2008 - Major infraction involving the Women©s Basketball team. August 13, 2009 - Major infraction involving the Men©s Basketball and Women©s Basketball teams. The aforementioned major infractions have had a moderate effect on the Academic Progress Rates for the Men©s Basketball and Women©s Basketball programs. Speci®cally, the infractions resulted in coaching changes in the Men©s Basketball and Women©s Basketball programs. This, in turn, resulted in a slightly higher number of lost retention points in both programs. Additionally, the institution self-imposed a one scholarship reduction penalty on the Men©s Basketball program, which contributed to a slightly larger proportion of athletics ®nancial aid being awarded to women©s sports teams. 5. Other signi®cant events (with dates) in the history of intercollegiate athletics program since previous athletics certi®cation self-study. If this is the institution©s ®rst time to complete a self-study, respond to the question based on the last 10 years. The institution©s logo, mascot, and nickname was changed to Redhawks in 2005. John Shafer was hired as the institution©s new Director of Athletics in 2009. Previous Certi®cation Self-Study 1. Date of Cycle 2 orientation and evaluation visit (if applicable): Evaluation Visit - May 6-9, 2002 2. Cycle 2 certi®cation-status decision and date rendered by the NCAA Division I Committee on Athletics Certi®cation (if applicable): Decision: Issues Identi®ed - January 23, 2003 Decision: Certi®ed - January 23, 2004 3. Subsequent actions or changes and date(s) in certi®cation status (if any) made by the committee (if applicable): Not applicable. 4. Changes in key senior-level positions, institutional or athletics program, if any, since the institution©s previous athletics certi®cation self-study. If this is the institution©s ®rst time to complete an athletics certi®cation self-study, respond to the question based on the last 10 years: Jayson Santos was hired as Assistant Athletics Director for Compliance & Eligibility in July 2006. Brady Barke replaced him in that position in November 2008. Page 3 of 164 Date Printed Apr 11, 2011 Institution Self-Study Instrument Report - Southeast Missouri State Introduction to Self-Study Report Dr. Edward Leoni was appointed the Faculty Athletics Representative in September 2003. His term expired in August 31, 2009. Dr. James Champine was appointed to replace Dr. Leoni in September 2009. The Athletics Business Manager position was changed to an Assistant Athletics Director for Business and was ®lled by Torry Rollins in October 2007. A newly created Assistant Athletics Director for Internal Operations/Senior Woman Administrator position was established in July 2004. Cindy Gannon was selected to ®ll that role, and that position was elevated to an Associate Athletics Director position in February 2005. John Shafer was hired as Director of Athletics in February 2009. Jeff Honza was hired as Sports Information Director in June 2009. An Associate Athletics Director for External Affairs position was added in January 2010. The position was ®lled by Frank Cuervo. 5. Signi®cant changes impacting the institution and/or athletics program, if any (e.g., conference af®liation, sports sponsored, changes in admissions standards, signi®cant changes in graduation rates, changes in mission statement of the athletics program, changes in ®scal stability/condition of the athletics program), since the institution©s previous athletics certi®cation self-study. If this is the institution©s ®rst time to complete an athletics certi®cation self-study, respond to the question based on the last 10 years: - The institution©s academic scholarship application deadline was extended for the Department of Athletics and the School of Visual and Performing Arts in 2002. - The institution discontinued its Men©s Golf program in 2005. - The institution changed its nickname, mascot, and logo in 2004. - The Department of Athletics© mission statement was drafted and approved in 2009. Certi®cation Self-Study Information 1. Steering Committee Chair: Dr. Chris McGowan 2. Chief report writer/editor of self-study report: Dr. Susan Swartwout 3. Describe the extent of broad-based participation of campus constituencies in the self-study. Speci®cally, report on the opportunities that were provided to various individuals or groups in the broad-campus community to: (a) offer input into the self-study report before ®ndings and plans for improvement were formulated; and (b) review the self-study report after it was drafted. The self-study was developed through a process involving broad-based participation of faculty and administrators from across campus, as well as student-athletes. Four subcommittees were created to evaluate the various areas of the self-study. These subcommittees made ®ndings in each of the identi®ed areas and formulated plans for improvement. These reports were then submitted to the steering committee, a group also comprised of broad-based campus representation. The steering committee reviewed and approved the reports. Additionally, the University©s formal approval process included review and approval of the self-study by the Administrative Council, Faculty Senate, University Athletics Council, and the Board of Regents. 4. Provide a copy of the institution©s written plan for conducting the self-study. [Please use the ®le upload link contained within this question to submit a copy of the institution©s written plan.] The institution©s written plan has been attached. 5. Please provide the institution©s mission, philosophy and goals statement and the athletics program©s mission, philosopy and goals staement. Also, indicate the dates of formal approval for the most recent versions. Page 4 of 164 Date Printed Apr 11, 2011 Institution Self-Study Instrument Report - Southeast Missouri State Introduction to Self-Study Report Institution©s Mission Statement: Southeast Missouri State University provides professional education grounded in the liberal arts and sciences and in practical experience. The University, through teaching and scholarship, challenges students to extend their intellectual capacities, interests, and creative abilities; develop their talents; and acquire a lifelong enthusiasm for learning. Students bene®t from a relevant, extensive, and thorough general education with a global perspective; professional and liberal arts and sciences curricula; cocurricular opportunities; and real-world experiences. By emphasizing student-centered and experiential learning, the University, in collaboration with other entities as appropriate, prepares individuals to participate responsibly in a diverse and technologically advanced world, and in this and other ways contributes to the development of the social, cultural, and economic life of the region, state, and nation. Department of Athletics© Mission Statement: Mission Statement: The Southeast Missouri State University Department of Intercollegiate Athletics is an integral part of the University community and accordingly adheres to Southeast Missouri State University©s overall institutional mission, one of providing a quality education and college experience for the students and communities we serve. The mission of the Department of Athletics is to enhance