Strategic Priority 4: Athletics
Goal 1: Foster Engagement Among Prospective Students, the Campus Community, and the Broader Public Through Athletics
Centered on athletics, aims to foster deeper engagement among prospective students, the campus community, and the broader public. By enhancing the visibility and vibrancy of the university’s athletic programs, this initiative seeks to build school spirit, strengthen community ties, and create a more dynamic campus experience. Athletics will serve as a powerful platform for outreach, connection, and pride—helping to attract future students, engage alumni, and unite supporters from across the region in shared celebration of Eagle excellence.
Objective: Expand Athletics to Enhance the Student Experience
Strategies:
Develop men’s and women’s bowling
Measurement
- Launch men’s and women’s bowling teams
Timeline
- Fall 2025
Responsible Party
- Athletic Director, CFO; Associate VP of Operations; Project Manager; VP University Advancement
Develop men’s and women’s golf
Measurement
- Launch men’s and women’s golf teams
Timeline
- Fall 2025
Responsible Party
- Athletic Director, CFO; Associate VP of Operations; Project Manager; VP University Advancement
Develop football
Measurement
- Launch football team
Timeline
- Fall 2027
Responsible Party
- Athletic Director, CFO; Associate VP of Operations; Project Manager; VP University Advancement
Develop women’s flag football
Measurement
- Launch women’s flag football
Timeline
- Fall 2027
Responsible Party
- Athletic Director, CFO; Associate VP of Operations; Project Manager; VP University Advancement
Develop stunt
Measurement
- Launch stunt
Timeline
- Fall 2027
Responsible Party
- Athletic Director, CFO; Associate VP of Operations; Project Manager; VP University Advancement
Expand men’s and women’s indoor/outdoor track & field
Measurement
- Launch expanded men’s and women’s indoor/outdoor track & field
Timeline
- Fall 2025
Responsible Party
- Athletic Director, CFO; Associate VP of Operations; Project Manager; VP University Advancement
Increase intramural and club sports for campus community engagement.
Measurement
- Add three new intramural and/or club sports
Timeline
- Beginning Spring 2026
Responsible Party
- Athletic Director; VP Student Life; Asst. Director of Recreational Sports
Objective: Use Athletics to Increase Campus and Local Community Engagement
Strategies:
Recognize high school athletes, organizations, bands, etc. at athletic events
Measurement
- Number of recognition events.
Timeline
- Beginning Fall 2025
Responsible Party
- Athletic Director; VP Student Life; Recreational Sports
Host faculty & staff nights at athletic events
Measurement
- Establish one faculty/staff night per sport.
Timeline
- Beginning Fall 2025
Responsible Party
- Athletic Director; VP Student Life; Recreational Sports
Create events and “give- away” nights at athletic games to increase attendance and enhance the social experience
Measurement
- Increase in number of events held in conjunction with athletic games.
Timeline
- Beginning Fall 2025
Responsible Party
- Athletic Director; VP Student Life; Recreational Sports