Recruit Presentation 2009-2010 Updated 1-16-2010

8/14/2019 Recruit Presentation 2009-2010 Updated 1-16-2010

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Cross Country and Track Cross Country and Track & Field Visitation& Field Visitation

Weekend Weekend January 16, 2010 January 16, 2010


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Some Quick Facts: Some Quick Facts: Location: Sault Ste Marie, Michigan,Location: Sault Ste Marie, Michigan,overlooking Sault Ste Marie, Ontario.overlooking Sault Ste Marie, Ontario.

Combined Population of about 100,000.Combined Population of about 100,000.


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LAKE SUPERIOR STATE UNIVERSITY LAKE SUPERIOR STATE UNIVERSITY

A Superior University

Our Graduates get Jobs100% placement for engineeringand nursing

Small personal campuswith 3,100 students

Classes taught by professorsStudents have access to state-of-the-art equipment as undergraduates

Safe community in an international outdoor wonderland One block from I-75 in Sault Ste Marie and next door to Canada On the historic site of Fort Brady, overlooking the Soo Locks


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Fast FactsFast Facts Average Class size: 30 Average Class size: 30 Student to Faculty ratio: 17:1Student to Faculty ratio: 17:1 Student to Computer Ratio: 10:1Student to Computer Ratio: 10:1 2009 Enrollment: 3,3712009 Enrollment: 3,371 51% female, 49% male51% female, 49% male 15% are residents of Ontario15% are residents of Ontario 68% Michigan Residents68% Michigan Residents 17% Non17% Non --Michigan ResidentsMichigan Residents


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Students enjoying the outdoors !


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NaturalNatural


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Beauty....Beauty....


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Student Life

STUDENT ACTIVITY CENTER Universal exercise equipment Indoor facilities for track, tennis,

basketball, badminton,

NORRIS CENTER Racquetball Dance studio Swimming/diving Rifle range Free weights


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The first day of Spring brings with it the The first day of Spring brings with it theburning of the snowman!burning of the snowman!


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Student Life


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Academic Programs Academic Programs BachelorBachelors degrees in more than 70 fields of study s degrees in more than 70 fields of study Over 20 Associate and Certificate programs availableOver 20 Associate and Certificate programs available

Most Popular majors of FreshmenMost Popular majors of Freshmen

Criminal JusticeCriminal Justice

BiologyBiologyNursingNursingEducationEducationBusiness/Legal StudiesBusiness/Legal StudiesEngineeringEngineering


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KJS Library


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SuperiorSuperiorFacilitiesFacilitiesLSSUs expansion program is second tonone.

We have broken ground for 4 multi-million dollar building projects on theLSSU campus over the last ten years.

Over 256,000 square feet has been addedOver 256,000 square feet has been addedover the last decade.over the last decade.


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ScholarshipScholarshipInformationInformation

Deadline March 1, 2010Deadline March 1, 2010 Merit based scholarshipsMerit based scholarships Admitted students Admitted students

automatically receiveautomatically receivescholarship consideration.scholarship consideration. 75% of LSSU students75% of LSSU students

receive some form of receive some form of scholarship or financial aid.scholarship or financial aid.

If it wasnt for my financial aidpackage, college wouldnt havebeen an option for me. Laura Bofinger, senior


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Scholarships for Michigan FreshmenScholarships for Michigan Freshmen

20102010 -- 2011 Incoming Freshman Scholarships2011 Incoming Freshman Scholarships(In(In --State)State)Scholarships are awarded based on a point scaleScholarships are awarded based on a point scale

that is approved annually by the Financial Aidthat is approved annually by the Financial AidCommittee. Fifty percent weight is given to theCommittee. Fifty percent weight is given to theoverall high school GPA and 50 percent is basedoverall high school GPA and 50 percent is based

on the highest ACT composite score received by on the highest ACT composite score received by March 1.March 1.


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Scholarships for Michigan FreshmenScholarships for Michigan FreshmenBoard of Trustees Distinguished ScholarshipBoard of Trustees Distinguished Scholarship

Value: up to $8,000 per year ($5,000 + $3,000 if Room & Board) Value: up to $8,000 per year ($5,000 + $3,000 if Room & Board) renewablerenewable

Criteria: merit based; Michigan resident; minimum points 186 (exCriteria: merit based; Michigan resident; minimum points 186 (example: 3.80 GPA andample: 3.80 GPA and28 ACT)28 ACT)Board of Trustees Academic Excellence ScholarshipBoard of Trustees Academic Excellence Scholarship

Value: up to $5,000 per year ($3,000 + $2,000 if Room & Board) Value: up to $5,000 per year ($3,000 + $2,000 if Room & Board) renewablerenewableCriteria: merit based; Michigan resident; 176.5Criteria: merit based; Michigan resident; 176.5--185.99 points (example: 3.70 GPA and185.99 points (example: 3.70 GPA and26 ACT)26 ACT)Board of Trustees Academic Honors ScholarshipBoard of Trustees Academic Honors Scholarship

Value: up to $3,000 per year ($2,000 + $1,000 if Room & Board) Value: up to $3,000 per year ($2,000 + $1,000 if Room & Board) renewablerenewableCriteria: merit based; Michigan resident; 161.50Criteria: merit based; Michigan resident; 161.50--176.49 points (example: 3.50 GPA and176.49 points (example: 3.50 GPA and24 ACT)24 ACT)Board of Trustees Academic Recognition ScholarshipBoard of Trustees Academic Recognition Scholarship

Value: up to $2,500 per year ($1,500 + $1,000 if Room & Board) Value: up to $2,500 per year ($1,500 + $1,000 if Room & Board) renewablerenewableCriteria: merit based; Michigan resident; 138.5Criteria: merit based; Michigan resident; 138.5--161.49 points (example: 3.30 GPA and161.49 points (example: 3.30 GPA and21 ACT)21 ACT)


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Scholarship CalculatorScholarship Calculatorhttp://www.lssu.edu/finaid/scalc.phphttp://www.lssu.edu/finaid/scalc.php


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Cost InformationCost Information Tuition & Fees: Tuition & Fees:

$8148 per year$8148 per year Tuition plateau for Tuition plateau for

1212--17 credits17 credits Room and BoardRoom and Board

$7923 per year$7923 per year

Public school prices,Public school prices,

private schoolprivate schoolatmosphereatmosphere


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Student LifeStudent LifeStudent organizationsStudent organizationsIntramural SportsIntramural SportsGame Cleaning RoomGame Cleaning Room

Firing RangeFiring RangeSnowman burning Snowman burning

Word banishment Word banishment

Outdoor recreationOutdoor recreation Being involved on campus has been a huge partof my experience at LSSU. There are plenty of thingsto do and, if you cant find a club to your liking, youcan always start your own. Ed Cheladyn, junior


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Academic Philosophy Academic Philosophy Academics are considered your first priority at Lake Superior Academics are considered your first priority at Lake SuperiorState University. However, athletics are considered an integralState University. However, athletics are considered an integralpart of the academic experience. Our athletes must be dedicatedpart of the academic experience. Our athletes must be dedicatedin all phases of the academic experience and therefore arein all phases of the academic experience and therefore arerequired to attend all classes and study tables.required to attend all classes and study tables.

All Athletes are required to attend study tables on a weekly bas All Athletes are required to attend study tables on a weekly bas is.is.Hours per week are based on cumulative GPA. (Students with aHours per week are based on cumulative GPA. (Students with aGPA of 3.50 or higher are required to complete one hour.)GPA of 3.50 or higher are required to complete one hour.)Study tables are in the Learning Center in the basement of theStudy tables are in the Learning Center in the basement of the

Library. Students sign in utilizing their student ID.Library. Students sign in utilizing their student ID.


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Athletics At LSSU Athletics At LSSUSome information about athletics at Lake State.Some information about athletics at Lake State.


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SportsSportsNCAA Division II membersNCAA Division II membersof the GLIAC and NCAAof the GLIAC and NCAADivision I members of Division I members of CCHACCHA

Men's sports:Men's sports: hockey,hockey,basketball, tennis, golf, track basketball, tennis, golf, track & field, and cross country & field, and cross country

Women's sports: Women's sports: basketball,basketball,cross country, softball,cross country, softball,tennis, track & field, golf, andtennis, track & field, golf, and

volleyball volleyballLast semester 24 LSSU student athletesearned GLIAC Academic All-Conferencehonors, 16 of which were from the mensand womens cross country teams..


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Laker Hockey has brought homeLaker Hockey has brought home5 National Championships5 National Championships


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The Lady Lakers were back The Lady Lakers were back --toto --back back GLIAC Champions in 2004GLIAC Champions in 2004 --05!05!


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Laker Track and FieldLaker Track and Field

6 Lane Mondo Indoor Facility


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FacilitiesFacilities Indoor Track ComplexIndoor Track Complex


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Practice TimesPractice TimesPractices:Practices:

Monday: 6:15amMonday: 6:15am--9:00am9:00am Tuesday: 4 Tuesday: 4:00pm:00pm--6:00pm6:00pm Wednesday: 6 Wednesday: 6:15am:15am--9:00am9:00am

Thursday: 4 Thursday: 4:00pm:00pm--6:00pm6:00pmFriday: Meet Day orFriday: Meet Day or33:00pm:00pm--4:30pm4:30pmSaturday: Meet Day Saturday: Meet Day

Sunday: OnSunday: On--your ownyour own


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Throwing Facilities Throwing Facilities


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Strength & ConditioningStrength & Conditioning


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Practice FieldPractice Field


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Local TrailsLocal TrailsHiawatha: Sault Ste Marie, Ontario.Hiawatha: Sault Ste Marie, Ontario.

The 1,214 hectare (3000 acre) Hiawatha The 1,214 hectare (3000 acre) Hiawatha

Highlands is the area of choice for theirHighlands is the area of choice for theirhiking, jogging, crosshiking, jogging, cross--country skiing,country skiing,

picnicking and nature study picnicking and nature study

Monocle Lake.Monocle Lake.

The trail leads along the lakeshore for The trail leads along the lakeshore forabout a quarter mile to a bench by theabout a quarter mile to a bench by the water and at this point the decision is water and at this point the decision isyours as to whether you would preferyours as to whether you would preferto stay on the trail along the water or toto stay on the trail along the water or to

take the trail to the left, which leads uptake the trail to the left, which leads upto a high bluff overlooking the laketo a high bluff overlooking the lake


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Annual Cross Country Camp Annual Cross Country CampBay Mills Health Camp, Big Bay MichiganBay Mills Health Camp, Big Bay Michigan


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2009 Cross Country Schedule2009 Cross Country ScheduleLocationLocationMeetMeetDateDate

Kenowsha, WINCAA Lake GreatsNCAA Lake Greats

Regional ChampionshipsRegional Championships

11/7/0911/7/09

Saginaw, MISaginaw, MIGLIAC ChampionshipsGLIAC Championships10/24/0910/24/09

Marquette, MIMarquette, MIUP ChampionshipsUP Championships10/9/0910/9/09

Saginaw, MISaginaw, MIGLIAC Preview GLIAC Preview 9/25/099/25/09

Sault Sainte MarieSault Sainte MarieLake Superior ChallengeLake Superior Challenge9/12/099/12/09Houghton, MIHoughton, MIUP Collegiate OpenerUP Collegiate Opener8/28/098/28/09


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Indoor Track and Field ScheduleIndoor Track and Field ScheduleBlue/Gold Alumni December 5, 2009

January 16, 2010 Lake Superior Classic Sault Ste Marie, MI January 23, 2010 Northern Challenge Marquette, MI January 29, 2010 SVSU Indoor Classic Saginaw, MIFebruary 6, 2010 DII Challenge Findlay, OHFebruary 19, 2010 Jack Skoog Open Mt.Pleasant, MIFebruary 26, 2010 GLIAC Championships Allendale, MIFebruary 27, 2010 GLIAC Championships Allendale, MIMarch 12, 2010 DII Indoor Nationals Albuquerque, NMMarch 13, 2010 DII Indoor Nationals Albuquerque, NM


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Outdoor Track and Field ScheduleOutdoor Track and Field Schedule April 3, 2010 Spartan Invite East Lansing, MI April 3, 2010 Spartan Invite East Lansing, MI April 10, 2010 Bulldog Invitational Big Rapids, MI April 10, 2010 Bulldog Invitational Big Rapids, MI

April 17, 2010 Northwood Open Midland, MI April 17, 2010 Northwood Open Midland, MI April 30, 2010 Quad Meet Midland, MI April 30, 2010 Quad Meet Midland, MIMay 5, 2010 GLIAC Championships Big Rapids, MIMay 5, 2010 GLIAC Championships Big Rapids, MI

May 6, 2010 GLIAC Championships Big Rapids, MIMay 6, 2010 GLIAC Championships Big Rapids, MIMay 7, 2010 GLIAC Championships Big Rapids, MIMay 7, 2010 GLIAC Championships Big Rapids, MIMay 14, 2010 Georgia Tech Last Chance Atlanta, GA May 14, 2010 Georgia Tech Last Chance Atlanta, GA

May 15, 2010 Georgia Tech Last Chance Atlanta, GA May 15, 2010 Georgia Tech Last Chance Atlanta, GA May 27, 2010 NCAA Championships Charlotte, NCMay 27, 2010 NCAA Championships Charlotte, NCMay 28, 2010 NCAA Championships Charlotte, NCMay 28, 2010 NCAA Championships Charlotte, NC

May 29, 2010 NCAA Championships Charlotte, NCMay 29, 2010 NCAA Championships Charlotte, NC


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Spring Break ContinuedSpring Break Continued


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Spring Break ContinuedSpring Break Continued

Sea World OrlandoSea World Orlando


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Travel Travel We utilize Charter Bus services to travel to the We utilize Charter Bus services to travel to the

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FundraisingFundraising

Chuck a puck Chuck a puck High School Track MeetsHigh School Track Meets

Track and Field Clinic Track and Field Clinic T T--Shirt SalesShirt SalesCabin Fever 5k Road RaceCabin Fever 5k Road Race

Turkey Trot 5K Road Race Turkey Trot 5K Road Race

Youth Lock Youth Lock --InsIns


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Athletic Aid Athletic AidQuantitative based on 5 levels.Quantitative based on 5 levels.

Incentives for scoring at conference meets.Incentives for scoring at conference meets.Scholarships increase as performances increase.Scholarships increase as performances increase.


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Women Women s Athletic Standardss Athletic Standards

39604092418043124400Heptathlon

44.5546.0447.0348.5149.50Hammer

38.7039.9940.8542.1443.00Discus

36.9038.1338.9540.1841.00Javelin

11.9312.3212.5912.9913.25Shot Put

10.4010.7410.9711.3211.55Triple Jump

5.065.235.345.515.62Long Jump

3.293.393.473.583.65Pole Vault

1.511.561.601.641.68High Jump

69.3067.4166.1564.2663.00400 Meters Hurdles

16.0615.6215.3314.8914.60100 Meter Hurdles

41:04.0039:56.839:12.038:04.837:20.010,000 Meters

19:20.5018:48.918:27.817:56.117:35.05,000 Meter

12:28.0012:07.611:54.011:33.611:20.03,000 Meter Steeplechase

5:05.8004:57.504:51.904:43.604:38.01,500 Meters

2:28.5002:24.402:21.802:17.702:15.0800 Meters

62.4860.7859.6457.9456.8400 Meters

27.2826.5426.0425.3024.8200 Meters

13.3312.9712.7312.3612.12100 Meters

Up to $500Up to $1000Up to $2000Up to $4000Up to $7000

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Additional Notes (Bonus Structure) Additional Notes (Bonus Structure) Additional Notes regarding Scholarships: Additional Notes regarding Scholarships: Attitude, work ethic, commitment, and academic performance are a Attitude, work ethic, commitment, and academic performance are a lso key factors inlso key factors indeciding scholarship levels and increases.deciding scholarship levels and increases.*Bonus Structures:*Bonus Structures: top point scores from the mentop point scores from the men s and womens and women s teams will also bes teams will also becandidates for additional scholarship money particularly if they candidates for additional scholarship money particularly if they are in Levels 3 throughare in Levels 3 through6.6.*Point Scoring GLIAC Championships:*Point Scoring GLIAC Championships: athletes that place (Top 8) at theathletes that place (Top 8) at the GliacGliacindoor or outdoor track and field championships will also be canindoor or outdoor track and field championships will also be can didates for additionaldidates for additionalscholarship money. $100 will be awarded in addition to the abovescholarship money. $100 will be awarded in addition to the above for each pointfor each pointscored at the indoor and outdoor track and field championships.scored at the indoor and outdoor track and field championships.**National Qualifiers:National Qualifiers: athletes that qualify for the national championships will receiv athletes that qualify for the national championships will receiv eean addition $1000 in addition to the qualifying level amount menan addition $1000 in addition to the qualifying level amount men tioned above.tioned above.** Academic All Academic All -- Americans: Americans: athletes that meet the criteria of an Academic Allathletes that meet the criteria of an Academic All --

American will receive an additional $500 to the qualifying level American will receive an additional $500 to the qualifying levelamount mentionedamount mentioned

above.above.


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Steps To Become A Steps To Become A LakerLaker3. Apply for Admission:3. Apply for Admission:

Prospective students shouldProspective students shouldbegin the application process by begin the application process by December. HaveDecember. Have yoouryoour HighHighSchool Counselor send ACTSchool Counselor send ACTscores and High Schoolscores and High School

Transcripts to LSSU. Transcripts to LSSU.


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Steps To Become A Steps To Become A LakerLaker4. Apply for Financial Aid:4. Apply for Financial Aid:

Fill out the Free Application for Federal StudentFill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) in January. Aid (FAFSA) in January. You can find the FAFSA at your high school You can find the FAFSA at your high schoolguidance counselors office, or online at:guidance counselors office, or online at:

www.fafsa.ed.gov www.fafsa.ed.gov ..

The deadline for full state aid is March 1, 2010. The deadline for full state aid is March 1, 2010.LSSULSSUss Federal Student Code is: 2031Federal Student Code is: 2031


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Coaching Staff Coaching Staff

Stephen Eles: HeadCoach, Cross Country and Track & Field

Gregg Schmidt: Throws Coach,Strength andConditioning

Scott Carhoun :Sprints and Jumps

Courtney Smith : Assistant Coach,Cross Country and

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Contact InformationContact Information

Stephen Eles: Head Cross Country Stephen Eles: Head Cross Country and Track and Field Coachand Track and Field Coach

Office: 906Office: 906--635635--27652765Cell Phone: 906Cell Phone: 906--322322--63146314Email: [email protected]: [email protected]

Admissions Admissions www.lssu.edu/admissions www.lssu.edu/admissions11--888888--800800--LSSULSSU

[email protected]@lssu.edu

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Recruit Presentation 2009-2010 Updated 1-16-2010