BGSU Athletics Strategic Plan Honor the Past, Create the Future: Falcon Athletics Makes History Now! University Vision, Mission and Core Values University Vision In the spirit of innovation Bowling Green State University (BGSU) will be a national model for a premier learning community that develops, transforms, and impacts individuals and communities by shaping their futures through learning, discovery, and collaboration. BGSU will meet the educational, economic, and social challeng- es of our region, the State of Ohio, the nation and the world. University Mission Bowling Green State University provides educational experiences inside and out- side of the classroom that enhance the lives of all of our students, other stakehold- ers, and the many publics we serve. BGSU students are prepared for lifelong career growth, lives of engaged citizenship and leadership in a global society. With our learning communities we build a welcoming, safe and diverse environment where creative ideas and entrepreneurial achievements can benefit others throughout our region, the State of Ohio, the nation and the world. Core Values - We respect one another and foster diversity and a culture of inclusion. - We collaborate with each other and our community partners in the region, the State of Ohio, the nation and the world. - We promote intellectual and personal growth through curricular and co-curricular efforts. - We foster an environment of creativity, innovation, and entrepreneurism. - We expect excellence in all we do. V-1.0 Published 01.20.16 UNIVERSITY CURRENT Goal 1: Engage undergraduate students in a unique BG learning experience that fosters engaged citizenship, global leadership and career preparedness which will lead to life-long success. Goal 2: Link graduate programs strategically to scholarship and research pursuits. Goal 3: Expand academic, research, and public service partnerships with regional communities, the State of Ohio, and other universities; and with national and global private, nonprofit, and governmental entities. Goal 4: Advance global engagement through learning, discovery and service. Goal 5: Build a campus and community that fosters diversity and inclusion. Goal 6: Enhance the well-being and quality of life of BGSU students, faculty, staff, alumni and friends. Goal 7: Develop a physical, organizational, and financial infrastructure that ensures the short- and long-term success of the BG experience and enhances the development of the BG family. (2015 - 2016) GOALS V-1.0 Published 01.20.16 FALCON ATHLETICS MISSION STATEMENT BOWLING GREEN ATHLETICS is committed to cultivating champions in academics, sport, and life. We target excellence in 18 SPORTS; we achieve it as ONE TEAM. ATHLETIC GOALS AND STRATEGIES TO MAKE HISTORY NOW FACILITIES ACADEMICS LEADERSHIP CHAMPIONSHIP CULTURE OUTREACH & INCLUSION NATIONAL VISIBILITY STEWARDSHIP V-1.0 Published 01.20.16 FACILITIES (University Goals 6 & 7) Goals: F1: Provide well-maintained facilities and continually seek opportunities for improvement. F2: Collaborate with Capital Planning and Campus Operations in all areas of turf and facility management to enhance athletics physical plant. F3: Improve signage and close existing access points to facilities (specifically Doyt Perry Stadium and Anderson Arena) and provide regular security education/reminders to staff and student-athletes. F4: Strategic use of facilities by external groups, and evaluate rate sheet to maximize revenue opportunities with real time comparison of like facilities. F5: Identify and maintain adequate storage areas that appropriately complements overall physical plant. Strategies: - Complete stadium renovation plan and continue to evaluate potential for video platforms, storage building, and uniform fencing for all outdoor athletic venues. - Develop funding model for turf installation at baseball/softball/soccer, renovation of Steller Field grandstand, and Doyt Perry turf replacement. - Establish process to become involved with Campus Operations in areas of personnel, the development of annual turf program, and the communication of clearly defined expectation for all projects/maintenance. - Engage coaching staff in all facility projects that directly impact their program (Sport Admin/Coaching staff rep) . - Continue to grow relationship with Campus Conference Programs. Enhance brand consistency across all athletic facilities (Football practice facility, Doyt Perry Field, Cochrane Soccer, Meserve Field). V-1.0 PublishedF 01.20.16 ACADEMICS (University Goals 1 & 6) Goal A1: Educate our student-athletes, coaches, and support staff about the value of academics and graduation while constantly seeking opportunities that assist student athletes in their learning development. Strategies: - Inform student-athletes, coaches, and program support staff about the importance of academic honesty. - Cover the University’s academic honesty policy at annual academic orientation meetings. - Maintain a continuing education program regarding academic honesty (BGSU 1000). - Utilize newsletters for both staff and student athletes, head coaches meetings, and all staff meetings to communicate and reinforce University policy. - Maintain an environment in which student-athletes perform at or above a 3.000 GPA and an 80% Graduation Success Rate, and strive to improve cumulative GPA each year (3.186 – 2015). - Uphold academic success nationally demonstrated through APR and conference comparisons. - Ensure all teams meet or exceed the 930 multi-year APR benchmark, and strive for at least 6 programs with perfect 1000 single-year APR. - Top 3 finish in the Institutional MAC Academic Achievement Award. - Top 3 finish in the MAC Faculty Athletics Representative Awards. - Coach and administration collaboration to promote positive academic culture. - Reinforce the upcoming initial eligibility standards and current transfer requirements to coaches and staff. - Reevaluate class attendance policy in order to minimize missed class time. - Collaborate with the Learning Commons for tutors and non full-time professionals training and services. - Continually promote the academic achievements of student-athletes through web-based applications, public speaking engagements, and to the campus outreach. Goal A2: Maintain a consistent process to ensure the academic success and graduation of student-athletes and enhance the evaluation of prospective student-athletes’ academic profiles. Strategies: - Identify at-risk student-athletes through statistical analysis. - Provide appropriate academic improvement plans. - Offer academic preparedness workshops and additional in-person services from academic support staff. - Develop a strategy for a strategy for degree completion. Goal A3: Steadfastly prepare student-athletes for life after sports. Strategies: - Promote Student-Athlete Services programs to enhance student-athlete wellbeing. - Develop and cultivate networking relationships. - Highlight career exploration activities in BGSU 1000. - Collaborate with the Career Center. - Explore mentorship opportunities. - Capitalize on co-curricular activities and further involvement within majors. - Provide graduate school preparation. - Engage student-athletes through the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee. - Educate student-athletes on the value of social media. A V-1.0 Published 01.20.16 LEADERSHIP (University Goals 1, 3, 5 & 6) Goal L1: Create opportunities for the leadership growth of student-athletes and staff. Strategies: - Staff: - Use staff and head coaches meetings to incorporate leadership and professional development. - Establish a head coach leadership council. - Create an environment wherein a meaningful, ongoing evaluation process is valued/encouraged and culminates in an annual assessment. - Student-Athletes: - Provide leadership and guidance to the Student Athlete Advisory Council (SAAC). - Continue to identify emergent student-athlete leaders and provide opportunities for them to develop through student-athlete development and campus/external leadership programming. - Provide quality guest speakers for student-athlete enrichment. - Creation of Falcon Alumni Leadership Series, and develop a curriculum that utilizes the expertise of head coaches, senior administrators, and key professional alumni. - Evaluate potential for annual captains training workshop. - Partner with campus to better utilize coaching minor and five-year MBA program. Goal L2: Attract, recruit and retain highly-qualified coaches and staff. Strategies: - Dedicate resources to professional development opportunities and encourage representation on University, conference and national committees. - Offer a competitive compensation package to recruit and retain talented coaches and staff. - Consistent bench-marking of administrative and coaching staff compensation packages (specifically in regard to peer institutions and the MAC). - Identify the “below-market” staff members in an effort to retain talented junior administrators. Goal L3: Establish the “Falcon Way” underpinned with integrity, compliance and character. Strategies: - Ensure a strong, comprehensive rules education and compliance monitoring program. - Create a culture of thoughtful info sharing by seeking subject matter expertise to ensure the best decision-making. “Bad news doesn’t get better with time.” - Regular communication via head coach meetings and monthly compliance newsletters to student-athletes and staff. V-1.0 Published 01.20.16L CHAMPIONSHIP CULTURE (University Goals 1, 6 & 7) Goal C1: Establish a culture of winning.