2008-2009 DIVISION I ATHLETICS CERTIFICATION SELF-STUDY INSTRUMENT INSTRUMENT Institution Self-Study Instrument Report - SMU Introduction to Self-Study Report Introduction to Self-Study Report Institutional Information 1. Type of Institution: Private 2. Year institution was founded: 1911 3. Special Af®lation? Yes United Methodist Church 4. Coeducational? Yes 5. Total student enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined) [using a full-time equivalency (FTE) basis]: 9194 6. Number of Faculty [using a full-time equivalency (FTE) basis]: 814 7. Highest level of academic degree offered: Doctoral 8. Institution©s governing entity: Board of Trustees 9. a. Regional accreditation agency: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools 9. b. Date of most recent regional accreditation self-study: 2000 9. c. Current accreditation status: Accredited Athletics Information 1. Subdivision status of athletics program (Academic Year 2009): I-FBS 2. Conference af®liation(s) or independent status (Academic Year 2009): Football Conference USA Men©s Basketball Conference USA Men©s Golf Conference USA Men©s Soccer Conference USA Men©s Swimming Independent Men©s Tennis Conference USA Women©s Basketball Conference USA Women©s Cross Country Conference USA Women©s Equestrian Independent Women©s Golf Conference USA Women©s Rowing Independent Women©s Soccer Conference USA Women©s Swimming Conference USA Women©s Tennis Conference USA Women©s Track, Indoor Conference USA Page 2 of 169 Date Printed May 01, 2009 Institution Self-Study Instrument Report - SMU Introduction to Self-Study Report Women©s Track, Outdoor Conference USA Women©s Volleyball Conference USA 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 previous 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 certi®cation self-study, respond to the question based on the last 10 years. None 5. Other signi®cant events (with dates) in the history of intercollegiate athletics program since previous certi®cation self-study. If this is the institution©s ®rst time to complete a certi®cation self-study, respond to the question based on the last 10 years. 2000 New Admissions Procedures for Student Athletes 2001 Termination of Employment Contract for Head Football Coach (Mike Cavan) 2002 Hiring of Head Football Coach (Phil Bennett) 2004 Elimination of men©s track & cross country 2004 Addition of women©s equestrian 2004 Termination of Employment Contract for Men©s Basketball Coach (Mike Dement) 2004 Hiring of Men©s Basketball Coach (Jimmy Tubbs) 2005 Move to C-USA from WAC 2006 Retirement of Athletics Director (Jim Copeland) and Hiring of Athletics Director (Steve Orsini) 2006 Termination of Employment Contract for Men©s Basketball Coach (Jimmy Tubbs) 2006 Hiring of Men©s Basketball Coach (Matt Doherty) 2007 Building of the Crum Basketball Center 2007 Termination of Employment Contract for Head Football Coach (Phil Bennett) 2008 Hiring of Head Football Coach (June Jones) 2007-08 Building of the Turpin Tennis Center 2008-09 Revised Admission Procedures for Student Athletes Previous Certi®cation Self-Study 1. Date of previous orientation visit, evaluation visit and interim self-study report (if applicable): Peer Review Team Visit - April 3-6,2000 2. Previous certi®cation-status decision rendered by the NCAA Division I Committee on Athletics Certi®cation (and date): Certi®ed as of April 25, 2002 3. Subsequent actions or changes in certi®cation status (if any) made by the NCAA Committee on Athletics Certi®cation (and date): None Page 3 of 169 Date Printed May 01, 2009 Institution Self-Study Instrument Report - SMU Introduction to Self-Study Report 4. Changes in key senior-level positions, institutional or athletics program, (if any) since the institution©s previous certi®cation self-study. If this is the institution©s ®rst time to complete a certi®cation self-study, respond to the question based on the last 10 years. Athletic Department Senior Staff Athletic Director: Jim Copeland, 2000-2006 Steve Orsini, 2006- Business and Finance: John Koerner, 2000-2006 Kris Lowe, 2006- Facilities and Operations: David Miller, 2000-2006 Ron Stevens, 2006-2008 Tom Buning, 2008- Compliance: Charles Howard, 2000-2001 Ed Wisneski, 2001-2006 Jeff Konya, 2006-2009 Mary McElroy as of May 1, 2009 Public Relations: Chris Walker, 2000-2004 Brad Sutton, 2004- Development: Scott Secules, 2000-2006 Craig Shaver, 2006-2008 Tim Leonard, 2008- Senior Woman Administrator: Barb Totzke, 2000-2006 Koni Daws, 2006- Marketing: Shawn Heilbron, 2000-2006 Richard Sweet, 2006-2007 Shawn McGee, 2007- University Senior Administrative Leadership Vice President for Development and External Affairs: Jeanne Whitman 2000-2004 Brad Cheves 2004- Vice President for Student Affairs: James Caswell, 2000-2007 Lori White, 2007- Vice President for Business and Finance: Morgan Olsen, 2000-2004 Dana Gibson, 2005-2007 Christine Casey, 2007- Vice President for Legal Affairs: Leon Bennett, 2000-2009 Paul Ward, 2009- Page 4 of 169 Date Printed May 01, 2009 Institution Self-Study Instrument Report - SMU Introduction to Self-Study Report Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs: Ross Mur®n, 2000-2005 Robert Blocker, 2005-2006 Tom Tunks, 2006-2007 ad interim Paul Ludden, 2007- University Treasurer: Elizabeth Williams, 2000-2009 Michael Condon, 2009- 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 certi®cation self-study. If this is the institution©s ®rst time to complete a certi®cation self-study, respond to the question based on the last 10 years. In 2000 new admissions procedures for student-athletes were developed by the Athletic Council. In 2004 the men©s indoor/outdoor track and cross country program was eliminated and women©s equestrian was added to the list of sponsored sports. In 2005 SMU changed its conference af®liation from the Western Athletic Conference (WAC) to Conference USA (C-USA). In the summer of 2008 the mission statement of the Athletics Department was changed. In the academic year of 2008-09 the Athletic Council again revised the admission procedures for student-athletes. Certi®cation Self-Study Information 1. Steering Committee Chair: Mr. Marc Peterson 2. Report coordinator/editor of self-study report: not on database 3. Describe the extent of broad-based participation of campus constituencies in the self-study. Speci®cally, report on the opportunities that actually were provided to various individuals or groups in the broad campus community to: (a) offer input into the self-study report before its ®ndings and plans for improvement were formulated; and (b) review the self-study report after it was drafted. (a) The formation of the Steering Committee as well as the ®ve subcommittees included members from various interest groups throughout the campus as well as engaging alumni to provide diverse perspective. In addition to the inclusion of University senior leadership, the committees are comprised of staff from a variety of campus departments as well as a faculty from different schools at the University. The Athletic Department is represented by staff members and student-athletes who serve on the committees. Additionally, alumni are also represented on each of the committees to provide their unique views and perceptions to the self-study process. During the data gathering and information phase of the study, the committees interviewed and conducted focus groups with coaches, athletic staff members, student-athletes, and administrative staff engaged in athletically related activities. (b) Subsequent to the completion and review of the self-study report, numerous campus constituencies will be afforded the opportunity to examine its ®ndings. The groups include the President©s Executive Council (PEC), Committee on Athletics of the Board of Trustees, Athletic Council, Faculty Senate, and Student-Athlete Advisory Council (SAAC). In the fall of 2009 a "Town Hall" meeting will be held at which the self-study will be presented and discussed. An invitation will be the extended to all faculty and staff. 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.] Written plan and corresponding timeline have been uploaded. Page 5 of 169 Date Printed May 01, 2009 Institution Self-Study Instrument Report - SMU Introduction to Self-Study Report 5. Please provide the institution©s mission, philosophy and goals statement and the athletics program©s mission, philosophy and goals statement. Also, indicate the dates of formal approval for the latest versions. The Mission of Southern Methodist University Southern Methodist University will create, expand, and impart knowledge through teaching, research, and service, while shaping individuals to contribute to their communities and excel in their professions in an emerging global society. Among its faculty, students, and staff, the University will cultivate principled