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22012-2013012-2013 RacerRacer BasketballBasketball MMURRAYURRAY SSTATETATE FFACILITIESACILITIES RRACERACER FFIELDIELD STEWARTSTEWART SSTADIUMTADIUM CCUTCHINUTCHIN SSOCCEROCCER CCOMPLEXOMPLEX PPURCELLURCELL TTENNISENNIS CCOURTSOURTS RREAGANEAGAN FFIELDIELD SSPURGINPURGIN RRIFLEIFLE RRANGEANGE MMILLERILLER MMEMORIALEMORIAL GGOLFOLF COURSECOURSE RRACERACER AARENARENA 2255 ConsecutiveConsecutive WWinninginning SSeasonseasons 155 22012-2013012-2013 RacerRacer BasketballBasketball UUNIVERSITYNIVERSITY AADMINISTRATIONDMINISTRATION DDR.R. RRANDYANDY J DDUNNUNN MMURRAYURRAY SSTATETATE UUNIVERSITYNIVERSITY PPRESIDENTRESIDENT Dr. Randy J. Dunn became Murray State’s 11th president on Dec. 1, 2006. He also holds tenure as a professor in MSU’s Department of Educational Studies, Leadership and Counseling. Dunn served as the Illinois State Superintendent of Schools previous to taking the MSU presidency and he has chaired the Department of Educational Administration and Higher Education at Southern Illinois University Carbondale. Dunn began his academic career at Memphis State University (now The University of Memphis). Dunn earned his doctorate from the University of Illinois in 1991, having completed his bachelor’s degree in education (1980) and his master’s degree in educational administration and foundations (1983) from Illinois State University. Dunn has directly infl uenced hundreds of educators, teaching more than 11 different graduate courses and serving on more than 40 doctoral dissertation A K-20 educator, Dunn has served in almost every capacity, from classroom teacher committees during his academic career. He has also served as principal or and building principal to district superintendent and university professor. In addition to co-investigator on numerous funded grants totaling nearly $650,000. his service to state and local schools, he has distinguished himself as a noted scholar and professor in educational leadership. Dunn and his wife Ronda have four children. During his time as a professor, he published more than 29 professional articles and book chapters, and made more than 30 presentations at state and national conferences. MMURRAYURRAY SSTATETATE UUNIVERSITYNIVERSITY RREGENTSEGENTS Marilyn Harry Lee Waterfi eld Dr. Jack Rose Buchanon Frankfort, Ky. Faculty Regent Vice Chair Murray, Ky. Grand Rivers, Ky. Sharon Green Phil Schooley Stephen Williams Dr. Constantine Curris Mayfi eld, Ky. Staff Regent Louisville, Ky. Chair Murray, Ky. Lexington, Ky. Susan Shaffer Jenny Lynn Sewell Guess Dawson Springs, Ky. Paducah, Ky. Jeremiah Johnson Dr. Jerry Sue Thornton Student Regent Moreland Hills, Ohio Hopkinsville, Ky. 156 1155 NCAANCAA AAppearancesppearances - 2233 OOVCVC CChampionshipshampionships 22012-2013012-2013 RacerRacer BasketballBasketball DDIRECTORIRECTOR OOFF AATHLETICSTHLETICS Center. Currently, construction is underway for a new state good group, and they work extremely hard,” noted of the art basketball practice facility and Hall of Champions Ward. “They know what it takes to win championships, next to the CFSB Center. but also teach the importance of achieving academically AAllenllen as well.” A number of those hires have already won Another illustration of Ward’s stamp on the program is Murray conference championships and participated in NCAA State’s capturing of the 2008-09 OVC Commissioner Cup, a post-season competition including women’s basketball, WWardard second place fi nish in 2009-10, and fourth place fi nishes in women’s soccer and rifl e. 2010-11 & 2011-12, less than nine points off the lead. “The OVC Commissioners Cup signifi es excellence throughout Ward also notes the importance of having a good staff Allen Ward joined the Murray State athletics department the entire program,” said Ward. “It’s a good barometer in to surround him. “I’m very fortunate to have a highly as its director on March 30, 2005. measuring the overall success of any athletic department competent and dedicated staff that work very long and its gratifying we’re consistently in the top tier now. The hours to ensure we give our student-athletes every Since his arrival, there has been a prevailing theme that 2008-09 championship was our fi rst recognition since 1991, opportunity to succeed. That devotion, coupled with symbolizes his administration: steady and signifi cant but I don’t expect it to be our last.” Dr. Dunn’s extraordinary leadership, makes this a very progress. special place to be.” Under Ward’s leadership, the Racer Club was established as “It’s an honor to serve as Director of Athletics at the annual fundraising arm of the department and continues It’s very clear Ward has a passion and devotion for Murray State. I’m very pleased with what we’ve been to thrive, the sport of softball was introduced at the varsity student-athletes and college athletics. “Their success, able to accomplishment the past seven plus years. level, additional staff was added in key areas vital to student- and providing the tools necessary to perform at the I’m confi dent the program is positioned for long-term athlete achievement, a comprehensive Title IX plan was highest level, is my top priority,” says Ward. We will stability and the success we’ve enjoyed will continue.” developed and enacted, and the Racer Television Network continue to win championships while, at the same was established. time, prepare our athletes to excel long after they have Ward emphasizes the importance of achievement in played their last game for Murray State.” the classroom as well as on the playing fi eld. “Our Ward also has successfully hired a core group of coaches motto is Four Years – Two Goals. We want every that have excelled at a championship level. In addition to Ward, 45, came to Murray State from the University of student-athlete to leave Murray State with a degree in hiring Steve Prohm, the man who helped guide the Racers North Texas, where he served in numerous capacities one hand and a championship ring on the other,” states to the most successful season in Racer basketball history, he over 14 years for the Division I FBS program, including Ward unrelentingly. “I fully expect our student-athletes also brought in the highly successful Chris Hatcher to lead the the last seven years as Senior Associate Athletics to take advantage of their opportunity to receive a Racer football program. “Our high profi le sports are in good Director. quality education while competing at the highest level hands with Coach Prohm and Coach Hatcher, states Ward. of intercollegiate athletics.” Each of the past fi ve years, “Steve had a remarkable fi rst season and Coach Hatcher has A native of Rolla, Missouri, Ward is a 1989 graduate the graduation rates for student-athletes have out- the community excited about Racer football again.” of William Jewell College and earned his master’s paced that of the general student body. In addition, the degree from Wichita State University. Ward and his cumulative GPA for all student-athletes exceeds 3.0. New coaches have also been hired for women’s basketball, wife, Sharon, have two children: Nathan, 14, and women’s soccer, softball, rifl e, and strength and conditioning Nicole, 11. Ward makes no secret where he intends to keep during Ward’s tenure. “I like our coaching staff; it’s a really the program. “I expect to be a leader in the OVC in everything we do. I expect to win championships and advance to compete on the national stage. We’re a proud program with a rich tradition. I intend to continue to grow the program and build upon its storied history,” states Ward. And Murray moving forward is exactly what has been happening since Ward came to Murray. Over $8.2 million in athletic facility enhancements have been made touching every sport and unit. The department successfully completed its 10-year NCAA Recertifi cation process, earning full certifi cation without condition. The overall APR scores for the department now surpass 960, and the largest gift in the history of the program was secured – $3.3 million for the naming of the CFSB 2255 ConsecutiveConsecutive WWinninginning SSeasonseasons 157 22012-2013012-2013 RacerRacer BasketballBasketball AATHLETICSTHLETICS AADMINISTRATIONDMINISTRATION Paul Bubb Matt Kelly (Monmouth College, 1979) (Alma College, 1994) Associate Athletics Director, Senior Associate Athletics Director External Affairs Paul Bubb is in his fi fth year as associate athletic director for Matt Kelly is in his eighth year with Murray State and second external affairs. as senior associate athletics director. He has also served as assistant athletics director for internal operations and assistant Bubb directs the activities of the Racer Club and Racer Athletics’ Corporate Partner program. director of athletics for academics. He also oversees the areas of marketing and promotions, ticket operations and media relations. Kelly has oversight of 13 sports in addition to the areas of academics, compliance, sports medicine, and facilities/game day operations. In addition, he has been published in several Prior to arriving at Murray State, Bubb spent fi ve years at Idaho State University, fi rst serving academic journals and currently he serves as the chairperson of the NCAA Rifl e Championships as assistant athletic director for development (2003), then senior associate athletic director Committee. for external operations (2004), and fi nally as the director of athletics (2005 – 2008). He is a member of the National Association of Academic Advisors in Athletics and is an adjunct Bubb’s in athletics has also included athletic administrative positions at