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Athletics Department & Program Review

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Department Annual Report & Program Review

2012-2013

Athletics

Document Prepared By:

Charles Wells, Athletic Director

Jennifer Klutts, Assistant Athletic Director


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Department Information

Documentation

Names of programs within the Department:

Sports Information

Athletic Training

Men’s Baseball

Men’s Basketball

Men’s Golf

Men’s Tennis

Women’s Basketball

Women’s Softball

Women’s Tennis

Women’s Volleyball

Mission/Purpose Statement(s)- Department & Programs [Document the mission/purpose statements]

The mission of Grand Rapids Community College Athletics is to successfully develop student-athletes as citizens, students, and athletes. GRCC Athletics enhances the college culture through competitive and academic achievement, public visibility, promotes institutional pride, and serves as a connection with alumni and community members. Document the department history from the last eight years [Changes in scope or reporting structure for the department and any program additions or changes]

Administrative Turnover:

Athletic Director Position over the last 8 years:

Charles Wells (2011-current)

Doug Wabeke (1990-2010)

Assistant Athletic Director Positions over the last 8 years:

Curtis Andrews (2012- current)

Jenni Klutts (2012-current)

TJ Johnson (2010-2011)

Jamie Boyd (2005-2009)

Elgibility Chair Position over the last 8 years:

Curtis Andrews (2011-current)

TJ Johnson (2010-2011)

Jamie Boyd (2005-2009)

Program changes in past 8 years:

Football eliminated in 2011

Student-Athlete Study Tables removed from Athletics Department and is now run through Academic Support Services


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Additions to Athletic Department this year:

Coaches manuals

Player manuals

Setting up student-athlete orientation (to start Fall 2013)

Monthly newsletters

Monthly NJCAA rules/regulations quizzes to all coaches and AD administrative staff

New procedures for generating/submitting Letters of Intent, and Scholarships

Meal allowance for away games increased for student-athletes

Requiring exit interviews for all student-athletes following completion of season

Recruiting procedures uniformed

Due dates and check systems for NJCAA documents installed

Creation of Athletic Department Blackboard page

Student-Athlete surveys created (sent at end of academic year)

Updated coaching evaluations

Document the program history from the last eight years or duration of program (for programs currently being offered)

Sports Information

Current Sports Information Director (SID): Michael Boreman (2009-current). The previous director was Joey Sutherlin. Sutherlin was the first SID when the program began in 1997.

Official GRCC Athletics Facebook page created: 2009

Separate GRCC Athletic Website (www.grccraiders.com) launched: late fall 2010

GRCC Athletics Twitter created: 2010

Athletic Training

Current Head Athletic Trainer: Michael Roche

Roche became GRCC’s Athletic Trainer in fall 1993. Prior to Roche the head

trainer was Charles Barfelz.

External relationships which provide support to student athletes through our

traning facility has grown from only one MD to over 30 specialists, and 2 family

practice M.D./D.O.s. Affiliates include Metropolitan Hospital and Spectrum

Health Hospital.

Men’s Baseball

Current Head Coach: Mike Cupples (2005-current) (assistant coach from 1993-2005).

Year program started: 1919

Number of athletes currently in program: 29 (12 from in district, 17 from out of district)

http://www.grccraiders.com/


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All-Americans:

Baseball All-Americans

Student-Athlete Year


Carlos Berroa 2012

Ryan VanDeweg 1993

Jason Hockemeyer 2011

Tom Weber 1992

Tyler Hall 2010

Andy Postema 1987

Tyler Hall 2009

Scott Makerewicz 1986

Eric Lawrence 2006

Pete Przybysz 1985

Kurt lauscher 2005

Todd Stockwell 1982

Travis Doyle 2005

Mike Corey 1981

Troy Moratti 2004

Mike Eddington 1981

Kurtis Wells 2003

Doug Wabeke 1978

Brandon Harmsen 2002

Ron Raiz 1977

Branden Staranchuk 2001

Doug Wabeke 1977

Guy O'Connell 2001

Mike Pojeski 1970

Matt Crowley 2001

Mike Pojeski 1969

Joe Trigg 1997

John Galloway 1968

Brad Block 1996 Table 1.1: Baseball History of All-Americans

Coaching Awards:

MCAA Coach of the Year:

Mike Cupples: 2008

Doug Wabeke: 2004, 2003, 2002, 2000, 1999

NJCAA Coach of the Year (Division 2)

Mike Cupples: 2005

Region Coach of the Year

Mike Cupples: 2012, 2008, 2005


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Championships:

Baseball Championships

Western Conference Champions

MCCAA Champions

Region XII Champions

National Championship Participation

1970 1962 1969 1968-Runner-Up

1971 1963(shared) 1977 1977-Runner-Up

1976 1964(shared) 1981 1981-Runner-Up

1977 1966 1982 1986-Runner-Up

1981(shared) 1968 1986 1987-Runner-Up

1983 1977 1987 1993-Runner-Up

1985(shared) 1997 1988 1996-National Champ.

1990 1998 1990 1997-National Champ.

1991(shared) 1999 1993 2001-Runner-Up

1992 2000(shared) 1996 2003-National Champ.

1993 2001 1997 2004-National Champ.

1994 2002 2001 2005-National Champ.

1995 2003 2003 2006-Runner-Up

1996 2004 2004 2008-Runner-Up

2006 2005 10th 2012

2008(shared) 2006

2008

2012

2013

Table 1.2: Baseball Championship

Men’s Basketball

Current Head Coach: TJ Carnegie (2011-current)


Number of athletes currently in program: 10 (6 from in district in MI; 3 out of district; 1 international player)

All-Americans:

Men's Basketball All-Americans


Art Norman 1997

Uldis Felkers 1992

Ronald Kidney 1966

Ronald Kidney 1965

Table 2.1: Men’s Basketball History of All-Americans


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Championships:

Men's Basketball

Western Conference Champions MCCAA

Champions Region XII

Champions


1970-71 1997-98(shared) 1961-62 1994-95 1995-Runner-Up

1974-75(shared) 1998-99 2009-10(shared) 2010-Runner-Up

1984-85(shared) 1999-00(shared) 2012 9th Nationally

1991-92(shared) 2000-01

1994-95(shared) 2003-04(shared)

1995-96 2012

Table 2.2: Men’s Basketball Championships

Coaching Awards:


Dave Selmon: 2004, 2001, 2000, 1999

Men’s Golf

Current Head Coach: (2008-current)


Number of athletes currently in program: 8 (5 from in district; 3 from out of district)

Championships:

Men's Golf Championships

Western Conference Champions MCCAA

Champions Region XII

Champions

1969 (at time Southwestern Conference)

1985 1969 1991

1970 2009 1994 1993

1971 2010 1995 1994

1978(shared) 2012 2001 1995

1980 2011 2009 2009

1983(shared) 2013 2010

1984

Table 3.1: Golf Championships

Coaching Awards:


Bruce VandenBeldt: 2010, 2009

MCCAA Western Conference Coach of the Year:

Bruce VandenBeldt: 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009


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Region Coach of the Year:

Bruce VandenBeldt: 2009

Great Lakes Coach of the Year:


National Coach of the Year Runner-Up:


Men’s Tennis

Current Head Coach: Bill Goodspeed (2001-current)



Championships:

Men’s Tennis Championships


MCCAA Champions



1971 1961 1985 1959-Ranked 4 Overall

1972 1964 1988 1961-Ranked 4 Overall

1973 1979(shared) 1989 1989-Ranked 4 Overall

1974 1982(shared) 1996

1976 1985

1977 1986

1978 1988

1979 1989

1992(shared)

1993

1996

Table 4.1: Men’s Tennis Championships

Women’s Basketball

Current Head Coach: Tracy Little (2012-current)




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All-Americans:

Women's Basketball All-Americans


Brittany Bueche 2009

Autumn Kuhtic 2004

Valerie Steelman 1981

Table 5.1: Women’s Basketball History of All-Americans

Coaching Awards:


Eric Taylor: 2010

Kelly McEwen: 2009, 2007

Maggie Lancaster: 2003

Championships:

Women's Basketball Championships


1979-80(shared) 2005-06(shared)

1980-81(shared) 2006-07(shared)

1982-83(shared) 2008-09(shared)

2002-03 2009-10(shared)

Table 5.2: Women’s Basketball Championships

Women’s Softball

Current Head Coach: Paula Maloley (1988-current)



All-Americans:

Softball All-Americans



Megan Gregory 2008

Kelly Kermode 1997

Krysten Bandstra 2007

Stacy Piasecki 1997

Megan Gregory 2007

Lena Richards 1994

Kelly Adams 1998

Shelly Cooper 1990

Kelly Adams 1997 Table 6.1: Softball History of All-Americans


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Coaching Awards:

Regional Coach of the Year:

Paula Maloley: 1998, 1997

Championships:

Softball Championships




1990 1997 1997-Did Not Place

1997 1998 1998-Did Not Place

1998

1999

Table 6.2: Softball Championships

Women’s Tennis

Current Head Coach: Nikki Banks (2012-current)



Championships:

Woman's Tennis Championships

MCCAA Champions Region XII

Champions National Championship

Participation

1978 1990 1978 1983-Ranked 3 Overall

1981 1991 1991 1987-Ranked 9 Overall

1982 1992 2000 1989-Ranked 9 Overall

1983(shared) 1995(shared) 2003(shared) 1991-Ranked 7 Overall

1984 1996 2004 1992-Ranked 6 Overall

1985 2000 2005 1993-Ranked 7 Overall

1986 2004 2008 2001-Ranked 7 Overall

1987 2005

1988 2008(shared)

1989

Table 7.1: Women’s Tennis Championships

Coaching Awards:

MCCAA Coach of the Year:

Sue Katerberg: 2009, 2005, 2001


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Women’s Volleyball

Current Head Coach: Chip Will (2008-current)


Number of athletes currently in program: 7 (5 from in district, 2 from out of district)

All-Americans:

Volleyball All-Americans



Kaitlyn Wolters 2012

Katelyn Horling 2009

Kelsey Darling 2011

Nicole Peter 2008

Kelsey Cox 2010

Carey O'Neil 1999

Sydney VanMunster 2010 Table 8.1: Volleyball History of All-Americans

Championships:

Volleyball Championships


MCCAA Champions



1999 2009 2007 Appearance

2008 2010 2008 Appearance

2009 2011 2010 2010 8th

2010 2012 2011 2011 7th

2011 2012 2012-National Champ.

2012

Table 8.2: Volleyball Championships

Coaching Awards:

NJCAA Division II Coach of the Year:

Chip Will: 2012

Regional Coach of the year:

Chip Will: 2012, 2011, 2010, 2008, 2007

AVCA Midwest 2 year Coach of the year:

Chip Will: 2012


Chip Will: 2012, 2010, 2009

Program Student Learning Outcomes [List outcomes]

Outcome 1 – All student-athletes will be expected to maintain at least a 2.0 GPA to actively

participate in athletics at GRCC.


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Outcome 2 – Student-athletes will be held accountable, as any other student is and would be, to

the policies within the Student Handbook and GRCC’s Student Athlete Code of Conduct.

Students who are unable act accordingly will be disciplined up to and including termination from

a program.

Outcome 3 – Coaches and staff will work with the Academic Support Staff to ensure student-

athlete are on track to participate for a second year of competition and ultimately graduation or

matriculation to other schools.

Outcome 4—Student-athletes will be held to a high academic standard to ensure they are able

to leave GRCC prepared to enter a four year school in accordance with the MACORO agreement.

Internal collaborations & partnerships [Describe any existing internal collaborations and partnerships, in which the department (or programs within the department) is engaged. Please identify any needs this department has for support from other departments within the college.]

Academic Support Services- The Athletic Department paired with Academic Support

Services to offer Student-Athlete Study Tables. Each team is required to attend Study Tables

to help emphasize the importance of academic success and to aid with time management.

Also, one of the Assistant Athletic Directors serves as a part of the Academic Support

Services.

Student-Athlete Tutorial Support For 2012-2013 Academic Year*

Visits Hours

Student-Athlete Study Table 1208 2038.45

Other Tutorial Services 907 1090.19

Tutorial Computer Labs 1673 1470.45

Total 3788 4599.09

Table 9.1: Student-athlete use of Academic Support Services * Note: Numbers reported from Aug 2012-March 28, 2013

Biology Department- One of the Assistant Athletic Directors is also a member of the Biology

Department staff.

Campus Police- Campus police provide security for home events which add to the comfort

of guest knowing GRCC provides a safe environment for athletic competitions.

Counseling- Student-athletes work with the Athletic Advising Coordinator a minimum of

two times per semester to receive guidance along their college and career paths. The

Counseling Department helps prepare student-athletes by ensuring courses will transfer

and that students remain on track to complete their two years with a minimum of a 2.5 GPA

(requirement to be eligible to play following transfer).


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Criminal Justice Department- The head Women’s Tennis Coach is also the Department

Head and Coordinator of Corrections and Juvenile Services in the Criminal Justice

Department.

Facilities- The Athletic Department has a strong intertied relationship with Facilities. They

run all home competitions, by providing workers and concessions.

Purchasing- All supply and equipment purchased though the Athletic Department must first

be approved by the Purchasing Department.

Student Life- Student Life works with the Athletic Department to host events during home

games such as Spirit Week which was a part of the Feb. 6th and 8th Basketball games.

Wellness Department- Three full time and five adjunct faculty members from the Wellness

Department are also members of the Athletic Department Staff. The Wellness Department

Staff includes: Coaches, Assistant Athletic Director, Athletic Director, and the Athletic

Trainer. Currently 42% of the Wellness Department staff is a part of the Athletic

Department.

External collaborations and partnerships [Describe any existing external collaborations and partnerships, in which the department (or programs within the department) is engaged.]

Clinics and Tournaments- Athletic teams run various clinics, trainings, and tournaments

throughout the year. The majority of the clinics are geared toward local youth to help them

develop athletic skills for a particular sport. Not only do clinics and tournaments serve the

community by providing access to instruction, facilities, and equipment, they also allow our

student-athletes the opportunity to interact with young athletes and to serve as a role

model. Clinics and Tournaments offered by the GRCC Athletic Department include:

A Volleyball Coaching Clinic for all high school and middle school coaches who are part of Grand Rapids Public Schools.

The Grand Rapids Sports Hall of Fame partners with the volleyball program for volleyball showcase event featuring a match between the University of Michigan and Notre Dame.

The volleyball program also organizes a Western Michigan College All-Star Match, as well as up to six other high school and middle school tournaments throughout the year which are held at GRCC.

Softball offers two instructional clinics annually. One clinic is held at Traverse City West High School, the other is held at the Ford Fieldhouse. Both clinics are open to any age softball player.

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invited four year schools. Invitations to this showcase are sent to all four year institutions in Michigan, Ohio, Illinois, and Ohio; 119 in total.

Hosting the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) District F and E Volleyball Tournament for the past several years. This event brings 15 community colleges to Grand Rapids.

Hosting the annual “Taekwondo World Class Championship” for Tae Park.

Baseball runs a clinic for the Outlaw Baseball Group each winter as well as two other open instructional clinics.

Host Bruce Doane Sr. Umpire Clinic for Baseball.

External Employment/Coaching- Many staff members have external employment and

connections with other athletic programs across different levels.

GRCC coaches have helped to work summer athletic camps for groups such as Michigan

Blue Chip Softball Camp, Diamonds Hitting Facility, Elite Hitting Facility and camps

offered at four year universities such as: the University of Michigan, University of Notre

Dame, Bowling Green University, Michigan State University, Grand Valley State

University, and Ferris State University.

Many of the head coaches work for external employers such as: Kentwood Public

Schools, Progressive AE, and MVP Sports.

One of the Assistant Athletic Directors coaches for Rockford and Reed City High

Schools.

Supporting Local Schools and Team- Below is a list of selected examples of local

team/school connections.

The Women’s Basketball Team attended the Pinewood Middle School cancer basketball

game dressed in warm-ups representing GRCC.

The Volleyball team participates in a program called “Reading with the Stars” at St. Thomas Elementary. GRCC players read to elementary kids and discussed with the students what it means to be a student-athlete.

The Athletic Department invited the Rockford Middle School Dance Team to come to campus and perform during half time of a basketball game.

The softball team works with Grand Rapids Recreation Department Northwest Little League to provide instruction and staff for little league softball in the summer.

GRCC’s Athletic Department has established many relationships with high schools across Michigan for recruiting purposes.


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Table 9.2: High schools were current student-athletes transferred from


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Volunteering- Providing student-athletes and staff with volunteer opportunities is also

valued in the Athletic Department. Below is a sample of volunteering done by the teams

and staff just this past year:

The Softball team volunteers at the Equest Center for Therapeutic Riding in Rockford.

This center provides “equine-based therapy to physically, mentally and

socially/emotionally challenged individuals.” The team provides physical labor for the

center once a week for 12 weeks as well as additional times when wagons of hay need

to be unloaded.

The Golf team volunteers at the U.S. Junior Amateur Tournament held at Egypt Valley

Country Club.

Women’s Basketball is currently meeting with food kitchens to set up volunteering

opportunities for the summer

Fundraising for Charity-

The Volleyball team hosts a Cancer Awareness game each year to raise funds for the Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital

The softball team hosts a home game for Breast Cancer Awareness and raises money

for this cause.

West Michigan Sports Commission- As a prominent West Michigan School GRCC has

developed a significant relationship to the West Michigan Sports Commission. It is the

Commissions mission is to “…promote Michigan’s West Coast as the premier venue for

hosting a diverse level of youth and amateur sporting events, enhancing the economy and

quality of life in the region.” Many of the events the Commission sponsors occur in Grand

Rapids and may have ties to GRCC. For example the old Kent River Bank Run they sponsor is

run by the former GRCC track coach. The Commission provides a network for the GRCC’s

Athletic Department to make connections with leaders from many different levels of

athletics as well as sponsors. GRCC has worked with West Michigan Sports Commission to

organize the NJCAA District F and District E Volleyball Tournament as well as receive advice

and connections for renovations needed to bring the baseball and softball fields up to code.

Internships: Internships within the athletic department provide both experiences for the

interns as well as extra support for the department. The Athletic Department is planning of

offering internships to as many as two students per semester.

Grand Valley State University- The department of Movement Science at Grand Valley

State University has formed a relationship with GRCC Athletic Department in order to

provide internships for their students. During winter semester 2013 GRCCC’s Athletic

Department had a student intern from Grand Valley which worked directly with the

Sports Information Director and one of the Assistant Athletic Directors.

City of Grand Rapids- The relationship GRCC Athletics has with the City of Grand Rapids is

quite strong. GRCC currently has a 30 year lease with the city for the Baseball and Softball


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fields at Belknap Park. GRCC has also agreed to serve as a host location for some of the

cities events. Another key relationship Grand Rapids has with GRCC is for the revenue home

athletic competitions bring into the city. Many friends and family members travel into

Grand Rapids for home athletic events providing extra consumers to the area. Just this year

GRCC hosted over 95 athletic events drawing individuals into Grand Rapids.

Spectrum Health System- Required pre-season physicals are performed by the team

physicians whom operate out of the Spectrum Health System. Also, if at any point the

Athletic Trainer needs to make a referral it will be within the Spectrum Health System.

Holiday Inn- For NJCAA Tournaments GRCC partners with the Holiday Inn to provide rooms

at a discounted rate for teams coming to participate in the tournament.

Hilton Grand Rapids Airport- The Hilton hosted the first Annual Athletic Department

Awards Banquet.

Project Relationships- The GRCC Athletic Department is working with Rockford

Construction and Progressive AE to bring the baseball and softball fields at Belknap Park up

to NJCAA code.

External Facilities-

Men’s Tennis utilizes Martin Luther King Park, Riverview Athletic Club, MVP Sprotsplex

and Orchard Hills Swim and Sports Club.

The Women’s Tennis Team competes at NorthPoint Christian High School and

Riverview Athletic Center. The Golf Program hosts their home events at Egypt Valley

Country Club.

GRCC currently has a 30 year lease with the city of Grand Rapids for the Baseball and

Softball fields at Belknap Park.

Northview High School- While the softball field is being updated to meet NJCAA

compliance the softball team has been hosting home games at the Northview Softball

Fields.

National Associations- A list of some of the national associations members of the Athletic

Department have a relationship with is provided below:

National Athletic Director Association (NADA)

College Reading and Learning Association (CRLA)

Michigan Community College Athletic Association (MCCAA)

National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA)

National Fastpitch Coaches Association (NFCA)

Michigan High School Athletic Association (MHSAA)

Michigan Interscholastic Volleyball Coaches Association (MIVCA)

American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA)

Golf Coaches Association of America (GCAA)


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American Baseball Coaching Association (ABCA)

Competitors-

MCCAA- GRCC is a member of the Michigan Community College Athletic Association

(MCCAA) which includes 19 community colleges with whom GRCC teams regularly

compete. The table below lists MCCAA members by institutional size.

Outside of the community colleges GRCC has also competes with four year institutions

Junior Varsity or Club programs. Below is a list of four year schools GRCC teams played

during the 2012-2013.

Overall GRCC Athletics hosts several local events and participates in many organizations.

The table below provides some numbers regarding annual events and organizational

involvement.

Four Year Institutions GRCC Teams Play in the 2012/13 school year

Davenport University Cornerstone University

Aquinas College Ferris State University

Hope College Olivet College

Calvin College Siena Heights University

Grand Valley State University Central Michigan University Club

Kuyper College Michigan State University Club

Alma College University of Michigan Club

Albion College

Table 9.4: Four year institutions with which GRCC competed this

academic year

School Full-Time Student

Enrollment

School Full-Time Student

Enrollment

1 Henry Ford CC 6787 11 Jackson CC 3096

2 Grand Rapids CC 6637 12 St. Clair CC 1954

3 Lansing CC 5822 13 Kellogg CC 1911

4 Oakland CC 5695 14 Lake Michigan C 1493

5 Macomb CC 5112 15 Muskegon CC 1464

6 Kalamazoo Valley CC 4551 16 Alpena CC 1065

7 Wayne CC 4209 17 Kirtland CC 759

8 Delta C 4021 18 Glen Oaks CC 583

9 Schoolcraft C 3796 19 Ancilla C 363

10 Mott CC 3385

Table 9.3: MCCAA schools in order of size


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Events and Organizations the GRCC Athletic Department is Involved in Annually

Student-Athlete Community Service Projects 8

High School Clinics/Tournaments Hosted 11

Professional Development Opportunities 3

Professional Organization Involvement 11

Table 9.5: Summary of Athletic Department annual events and organization involvement

Evaluation Questions [Address each question for every program within the department]

1. Is the purpose/mission statement for the department/program(s) current and relevant?

Yes the mission statement for the athletic department is current and relevant. It is very important that the athletic department continue to strive for excellence in “…[developing] student athletes as citizens, students, and athletes”. As a prominent department for GRCC we build public visibility, foster institutional pride, and provide a connection with alumni and community.

2. Does the program design and structure reflect external standards and best practices? Please explain.

The Athletic Department’s program design and structure does reflect best

practices which can be evidenced by the success experienced at GRCC compared to

our pears in the MCCAA. GRCC has won the Charlie Chanter All-Sports Trophy 13

times; second to Lansing Community College which has earned the award 14 times.

This award signifies which Michigan Community College Athletic Department is the

most successful.

When looking at external standards in the MCCAA GRCC does fall short in the

number of athletic programs offered and overall spending. Over ½ of the community

colleges in Michigan offers Men’s and Women’s Cross Country, while GRCC does not.

The spending per student of our Athletic Department ranked 18th out of 19

schools in the MCCAA even though we are the second largest in the conference. The

graph below shows the institutions spending per full-time student.


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On average GRCC spends $57 per Full-Time Student on athletics. The mean

spending by Michigan Community Colleges on Athletics is $293.28 per Full-Time

Student. GRCC spent 81% less per full-time student on athletics than the conference

average.

When looking at amount of money spent per student-athlete served by

department GRCC spends $3,701.98. GRCC spends about 37% less per student

athlete when compared to average MCCAA spending of $5,853 per student-athlete.

Graph 1.1: Spending per full-time student on athletics in MCCAA


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3. Do the Program Learning Outcomes reflect the demonstrable skills, knowledge, and

attitudes expected of students by the end of the program? Are the Program Learning

Outcomes clearly stated and measurable? Please explain.

Learning Outcome 1- Student-Athletes are expected to maintain a minimum

GPA of 2.0 and are reminded of this standard in the student-athlete handbook and

by coaching staff. This outcome is continuously monitored by running weekly

eligibility reports to ensure student-athletes are maintaining a 2.0 GPA. If a student-

athlete were to fall below a 2.0 they are ineligible to participate in any competitions.

Learning Outcome 2- Student-athletes are held to the Student handbook as well

as the Student-Athlete Code of Conduct which requires higher standards since

student-athletes serve as ambassadors to the institution. Coaches are continually

monitoring and enforcing Code of Conduct daily to ensure the development of

students as role models within the community.

Learning Outcome 3- Coaches and staff work with Academic Support Staff to

ensure student-athletes being successful in the classroom. The assistant athletic

director partners with the head of academic support to organize Student-Athlete

Study Tables available to all athletes. Some coaches organize additional Student-

Athlete Study Tables which are specific to their teams while others also require

student-athletes utilize the tutorial labs on campus and receive a report weekly on

hours students used these resources. The Athletic Department does require that all

Coaches offer their student-athletes study table times.

4. Are all four of the ILOs and associated competencies integrated into the program? Do

students have the opportunity to build the knowledge, skills, and attitudes associated

with the ILOs throughout the program? Please explain.

Communication- Especially for team sports communication is a key skill which

must be developed between teammates and coaches. Players must be able to

effectively express the next play or warn teammates about some change in playing

situation as well as be able to quickly listen and process commands. Communication

is such an essential part of athletics that it is emphasized each practice.

Critical Thinking- Gathering and synthesizing relevant information happens in a

split second in athletics. Players must at all times keep track of many variables

including: location of teammates, location of opponents, strengths/weaknesses of

opponents, location of the ball, location of themselves on the playing field, in

outdoor sports even wind direction and playing surface must be taken into account.


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All of these factors are continuously changing and players must make decisions

rapidly to make plays, earn a point, and adjust game plans.

Social Responsibility- Student-athletes are provided with many opportunities to

interact with the community through camps, clinics, and tournaments hosted by the

teams. Many teams also engage in volunteer projects throughout the year.

Personal Responsibility- Student-athletes are held to set GPA in order to

participate so it is a goal of the Athletic Department to prepare students for the

classroom. Through the Study Tables students are exposed provided with tips and

advice to help them become independent learners. Balancing athletics and

academics places a lot of time constraints on student-athletes, therefore time

management is a pivotal skill that players must develop to be a collegiate athlete.

Also in order to play at peak levels student-athletes must be at peak physical,

mental, and emotional health. Coaches are continuously monitoring these areas to

address any concerns they have with their players and direct them to appropriate

resources.

5. Does the program prepare students for a constantly changing environment, and prepare

students to expect and manage change? Please explain.

In athletics the competition continuously changes and student-athletes must

make adjustments to their game plans for each team they face. Additionally athletes

are required to make snap judgments on the field of play all of the time. They must

be able to adjust to changes in external factors while simultaneously not allowing

the things out of their control dictate their level of focus and effort. Student-athletes

are repetitively asked to manage change while working in a group.

Faculty & Staff

Documentation

Professional Development Activities [Professional development in which faculty and staff participated this year. Identify those that are specifically related to program development or improvement.]

Eligibility Clinic (attended by all coaches, both Assistant Athletic Directors, and Athletic Director)

Volleyball Coaching Professional Development:

Hosted GRPS Volleyball Coaching Clinic


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Michigan Volleyball Academy coaching clinic

Sports Performance (Illinois) Coaching Clinic

Softball Coaching Professional Development

National Sports Advanced Softball Clinic

Michigan Blue Chip Softball Clinic

National Fastpich Coaches Association Class to become a 3 Star Master Coach

Baseball Coaching Professional Development:

American Baseball Coaching Association National Coaching Clinic

Michigan State Clinic at Diamonds

Western Michigan Clinic at Diamonds

Central Michigan University Clinic at Diamonds

Michigan High School Coaches Clinic

Grand Valley State Clinic at Fifth Third Ballpark

Faculty & Staff Accomplishments/Awards [Documentation of the faculty and staff accomplishments, awards, innovations and presentations, including the name, date, and location related to conference presentations. For work associated with Perkins programs, please indicate how the accomplishments, awards, and presentations are associated with the programs within the department]

Coaching Awards:

Individual Coaching Awards in 2012 Baseball Regional Coach of the year

Golf Western Conference Coach of the Year

Volleyball

Regional Coach of the year

Midwest NJCAA Coach of the Year

National Coach of the Year

Table 10.1: 2012 individual coaching awards

Individual Coaching Awards in 2013 Golf Western Conference Coach of the Year

Table 10.2: 2013 individual coaching awards

Staff Awards:

Support Staff Service Award: Ben Brown (Statistician)

Gordon Hunsberger Award for Outstanding Service to the GRCC Athletics Department: Jenni Klutts (Assistant Athletic Department)


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Faculty Development for Upcoming Year [Please identify any department specific faculty/staff professional development to which you would like those within the department to have access in the upcoming academic year.] Evaluation Questions

1. Is the professional development faculty/staff are receiving sufficient for them to

maintain currency in their field and area(s) of expertise?

The current level of professional development provided for coaches is below

standards to maintain currency in their field. Several coaches have expressed interest in

attending coaching seminars for their sport however there are no funds budgeted to

cover their expenses to go. Currently the little trainings staff members are attending are

paid for out of pocket, or for the 2 full time faculty on staff utilizing their C3 funds.

2. Are additional faculty/staff development resources needed to support the goals of the

department over the next four years?

If we could have about $2,000 per program for coaches to be able to attend national

meetings or trainings that would be sufficient to keep coaches up to date on current

trends in their sport.

3. Is the professional development faculty/staff are receiving sufficient for them to

maintain currency in their field and area(s) of expertise?

Please see #1.


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Department/Program Data

Documentation

Department Outcomes & Indicators (data that will be used to measure success) [List outcomes and indicators]

Athletic Outcome/Indicators:

Number of Championships: GRCC is ranked 3rd in the MCAA for number of championships over the last 5 years.

All Sports Award: Last year GRCC received the Charlie Chanter All-Sports Trophy. This trophy is awarded to the MCCAA School which finished the year with the most success. They use a point system utilizing team rankings and championships. GRCC was able to earn this honor with 7 of the 8 teams making it into post season play. This was the first time the GRCC had earned this award since 1999. The graph below shows the distribution of this award since its inception in 1958.

MCCAA Athletic Departments

MCCAA Championships

2008-2012

Lansing CC 11

Schoolcraft C 11

Grand Rapids CC 8

Mott CC 6

Kalamazoo Valley CC 4

Kellogg CC 3

Muskegon CC 3

Glen Oaks CC 1

Jackson CC 1

Macomb CC 1

Oakland CC 1

Alpena CC 0

Ancilla C 0

Delta C 0

Henry Ford CC 0

Kirtland CC 0

Lake Michigan C 0

St. Clair CC 0

Wayne CC 0

Table 11.1: MCCAA championships 2008-

2011


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Graph 2.1: All-Sports Trophy Distribution since 1958

Academic Outcomes/Indicators:

GPAs: The data below is from Fall 2011 and Winter 2012 comparing GPAs of student-athletes to all full-time students. In the fall student-athletes had a GPA .71 higher than the average for all full-time students, and .63 higher in the winter.

Graph 2.2: Student-athletes GPAs last academic year compared to all full-time students.

Oakland CC 2%

Muskegon CC 4% Henry Ford CC

4%

Kalamazoo Valley CC 5%

Lake Michigan C 6%

Jackson CC 7%

Schoolcraft C 9%

Mott CC 13%

Grand Rapids CC 24%

Lansing CC 26%

Charlie Chanter All-Sports Trophy Champions

2.7 2.67

3.41 3.3

Fall 2011 Winter 2012

Student-Athlete GPA Compaired to All Full-Time Students for the 2011-2012

Academic Year

All Full-Time Students Average GPA

Student- Athletes Average GPA


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Graduation, Transfer, and Retention Rates: One of the major goals for the athletic department is to transfer students to a four year institution where they may continue playing beyond their two years at GRCC. As evidence of this goal at the completion of last academic year 38.7% of students transferred to another institution, 4.7% of which graduated from GRCC prior to their transferring. Another 42.5% of student-athletes persisted for another year at GRCC.

Graph 2.3: Student-athlete graduation, transfer, and retention rates for last

academic year (2011-2012)

Individual Academic Awards: Below is a table showing the number of student- athletes which received academic honors from the NJCAA.

Table 11.2: NJCAA academic awards earned by student-athletes last academic year

Program Outcomes & Indicators data (data that will be used to measure success) [List outcomes and indicators]

Athletic Outcomes/Indicators: Listed under each individual program previously in history

Academic Outcomes/Indicators:

Graduated and Transferred

5% Graduated Only

5%

Transferred Only 34% Enrolled to GRCC

for fall 2012 42%

Unaccounted for 14%

Graduation, Transfer, and Retention Rates from 2011-2012

2011-2012 NJCAA Academic Awards Exemplary Academic Achievement Award 4

Superior Academic Achievement Award 1


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GPAs: GPAs are listed per sport in the table provided below for last academic year.

Graph 2.4: GPAs for each team by semester for last academic year (2011-2012)

Graduation, Transfer, and Retention Rates: Information on student-athletes graduating, transferring, and persisting from 2011-2012 are listed in the table below by sport.

Graph 2.5: Graduation, transfer, and retention numbers per athletic team from 2011 to 2012

Number of students served by the department and program(s)


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[4-year enrollment/participation/students served trends]

Current academic year participation/enrollment:

Graph 2.6: Number of female student-athletes supported by the GRCC Athletic Department per sport

with data on origins relative to district

Graph 2.7: Number of male student-athletes supported by the GRCC Athletic Department per sport with

data on origins relative to district

Basketball Softball Tennis Volleyball

MI Players from in District 9 3 4 5

MI Players from out of District 1 12 6 2

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Baseball Basketball Golf Tennis

MI Players from in District 12 6 5 6

MI Players from out ofDistrict

17 3 3 2

International Players 0 1 0 0

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Number of Student-Athletes served in the past 4 academic years by the Athletic Department:

Graph 2.8: Number of student-athletes over the past four academic years

Estimated Tuition Revenue from Student-Athletes over the past 4 years: With assumption of only 24 credits per year and 50% of student-athletes being from out of district.

Graph 2.9: Estimated tuition revenue from student-athletes from the last four academic years. *Note number estimated most likely low because assumed students only took 24 credits per

year which is typically not the case.

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$726,418.00 $710,094.00

$424,424.00

$416,262.00

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$200,000.00

$300,000.00

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$500,000.00

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$700,000.00

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2009-2010 2010-2011 2011-2012 2012-2013

Estimated Tuition Revenue from Student-Athletes


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Evaluation Questions

1. To what extent are the targets for core department & program indicators (outcomes) being met? Are the various sub-populations meeting the targets at the same rate? Please address each outcome/indicator.

The individual programs are meeting core indicators/outcomes to a satisfactory level. Student-athletes are succeeding in the classroom and maintain the necessary 2.0 GPA to participate in athletics. They are earning individual as well as team awards and honors. And many student-athletes are transferring on to four year programs to continue playing.

On average the student-athletes cumulative GPAs were higher last year than those observed of all full-time GRCC students. The highest team GPAs from last academic year was from Women’s Tennis at a 3.31. The lowest team GPA last season was from Men’s Basketball with a 2.65.

Individual programs have done so well that they earned the department the All-Sports Trophy for the MCCAA. Several student-athletes have earned academic and athletic honors so far this season. Prior to the completion of the spring seasons GRCC student athletes had earned 32 individual honors ranging from Conference to National accomplishments.

Marketing out second year players to four year schools is a continuous process. Many coaches have already established relationships with local four year institutions where they will typically send students. The Softball team even hosts a community college showcase tournament which invites all four year coaches from Michigan, Indiana, and Ohio to come and take a look at the talent the MCCAA has to offer. At the completion of last academic year 39% of the student-athletes did end up transferring to continue their education. The team with the highest transfer rate is Baseball at 50% and the lowest is men’s tennis with 22.2%.


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Assessment of Student Learning

Documentation

Please list the Program Learning Outcome(s) that you assessed this year.

o See page 11 for list

Please list the measures of student learning that were used this year.

o GPA, graduation/retention/transfer rates, and academic awards

Document the data and findings

o See Graph 2.2 (pg25), Graph 2.3 (pg26), Table 11.2 (pg26), Graph 2.4 (pg27), and

Graph 2.5 (pg27)

Document the specific systematic improvements or changes that you have planned or

made to the curriculum as a result of what you learned from the measurement of

Program Student Learning Outcomes.

o See page 3

Document the results (data and findings) after the specific systematic improvements or

changes that were made to the course or program.

o Results pending as surveys, and evaluations are currently occurring

Additional Tasks/Work

Review all publications, website, catalog to ensure consistency of information

Fill out Follow-Up Action Checklist


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GRCC Program Review Follow-Up Action Checklist Action

Needed?

Brief Action Statement Resources Needed

Academic

Year for

Work

YES NO

DEPARTMENT

Internal Collaborations &

Partnerships X

GRCC Athletics has 9 direct internal

collaborations/partnerships. Student-Athletes

can be found in all academic departments on

campus thus the athletic department has many

indirect partnerships as it is the goal of the

department to see students-athletes succeed

academically.

Completed

External Collaborations &

Partnerships X

GRCC Athletics has the following number of

external collaborations:

35 collaborations for

volunteering/clinics/tournaments

56 high schools with former athletes currently

playing for a GRCC team

10 National associations GRCC staff members are

involved with

9 external facilities are utilized to host home

events

34 competitors between the MCCAA and 4 year

institutions

Completed


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FACULTY/STAFF

Faculty/Staff professional

development X

This past year all staff members attended

eligibility training in Toledo, OH. Additionally

practice quizzes are sent out each month to the

Athletic Department Staff on NJCAA rules and

procedures.

Several staff members have expressed an

interest in attending different professional

development opportunities unfortunately the

department lacks the funds for these trainings.

In order to provide

professional

development

opportunities to keep

coaches knowledge

current and relevant

about $2,000 per

athletic program is

needed.

In progress

MISSION/PURPOSE (Department

& Program)

Mission/Purpose X

The mission of Grand Rapids Community College Athletics is to successfully develop student-athletes as citizens, students, and athletes. GRCC Athletics enhances the college culture through competitive and academic achievement, public visibility, promotes institutional pride, and serves as a connection with alumni and community members.

Annual

Target Audience X

Student-Athletes are the target audience for the

Athletics Departmant.

Recruiting new student-

athletes continuously Annual

Program Admissions Requirements X Completed

DATA


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Student Enrollment (# students

served)

X

Current number of student served by the

Athletic-Department = 98 (50 student-athletes

from in district, 48 from Michigan cities out of

district, and 1 international player from

Denmark).

Completed

Department Outcomes X Provide student-athletes with and environment

in which scholastic performance can be achieved.

Be recognized by the KISD community, within the

conference and nationally for academic and

athletic excellence.

Actively promote our student-athletes to aid

them in participating as students and athletes at

four year schools as they finish their programs at

GRCC.

Completed

Department Indicators X Indicators for student-athletes scholastic

achievements observed through GPAs

The department has been recognized as the most

successful Athletic Department at the

Community College level in Michigan by receiving

the All-Sports Award. The individual programs

have also been well representing GRCC by

earning several championships this year,

including a national championship.

The indicator for how well student-athletes are

being promoted to four year schools is observed

in transfer numbers. At the completion of last

Completed


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academic year 39% of the student-athletes

transferred on.

PROGRAM

Program structure X Completed

Alignment with external standards X

The budget of the GRCC

athletic department is

significantly lower than

the average Athletic

Department Budgets in

Region XII and is

requesting to be

increased to match

external standards

observed.

Also the addition of

Men’s and Women’s

Cross Country would

align GRCC with the

majority of the MCCAA

for programs offered.

2013-2014

2014-2015

Program Outcomes X

Same as “Department Outcomes” (see above)

Annual

Program Learning Outcomes

X

Student-athletes will maintain the necessary

academic standards to participate as an NJCAA

student-athlete.

Student-athletes will be expected to uphold the

Annual


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GRCC Handbook and the GRCC Student-Athlete

Code of Conduct.

Student-athletes will be retained for a second

season of participation.

Student-athletes will be academically eligible to

transfer to a four year school following their

second season of participation at GRCC.

ILOs X

Due to the nature of athletics communication,

critical thinking, and social and personal

responsibility are inherent. Additional

opportunities to enhance these critical outcomes

are provided by each team in addition to the

lessons developed on the playing field, such as

volunteering opportunities, or clinics.

Annual

Preparing students for change

X

Student-Athletes are continuously forced to cope

with change on the field/course of play which

prepares students for a variety of life events.

Annual

ASSESSMENT OF STUDENT

LEARNING

Identifying Measures for each

Program Learning Outcome

X

Eligibility reports are run weekly to determining

whether or not each student-athlete is

academically eligible to continue participation in

athletics. Progress reports are also turned in to

coaches allowing instructors ability to reflect on

how the student-athlete is performing in the

classroom.

Annual


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Indirect measures will be through the feedback

we receive from GRCC faculty and staff about

student-athletes as to whether they are

upholding the Student- Athlete Code of Conduct.

By having student athletes sign second year

agreements we gain data on which athletes are

retained for a second year of participation.

Additionally we will continue to monitor where

student-athletes are transferring to and if they

are immediately eligible to participate in

athletics.

Reporting out longitudinal data in a

meaningful format

X

Several spreadsheets exist tracking various

outcomes from the department annually

allowing data to be presented through graphs

and tables.

Annual

Creating meaningful improvement

projects X

The Athletics Department is currently developing

a student-athlete orientation to go over

expectations and rules with players as well as

provide them will necessary skill sets required to

balance athletics and academics.

Space and partnerships

with presenters for the

programs to be offered

on orientation day.

2013-2014

Documents

Department Annual Report & Program Review Athletics · Current Head Coach: Mike Cupples (2005-current) (assistant coach from 1993-2005). ... the policies within the Student Handbook