The Division II Model Athletics

Department Tool Kit

January, 2009

January, 2009

NCAA Division II Strategic Positioning Platform

Defines the unique philosophy and position of Division II within the overall

Association.

Six Attributes:LearningServicePassionSportsmanshipResourcefulnessBalance

January, 2009

2006-09 Division II Athletics Directors Association Officers

Ed Matejkovic – President West Chester University

David Williams – Immediate Past President Missouri Western State University

Jon Carey – Former Past President Western Oregon University

Greg Waggoner – First Vice President Western State College of

Colorado

Anita Barker – Second Vice President/Treasurer California State University, Chico

Eric Schoh - Third Vice President/Secretary Wayne State College

January, 2009

Presentation Agenda

• Overview of goals of Implementation Plan

• Discussion of the 21 Guiding Principles

• Best Practices at Member Institutions

• Accompanying Materials

January, 2009

Goals of the Implementation Plan

• Research the needs and challenges with each principle on DII campuses

• Research best practices already discovered and proven to be effective on DII campuses

• Take research and develop examples of new and exciting strategies that may be useful to ALL the membership

January, 2009

Goals of the Implementation Plan

• Provide Tool Kit as option to make changes

• These are viewed as best practices at specific institutions, and may not work at all institutions

• Coordinate with DII Strategic Positioning Platform

• Utilize as an evaluation tool for DII new member process

• Overall, everyone learns some new strategy to utilize

January, 2009

Overview of the Implementation Plan

• The implementation of the 21 guiding principles has been conducted in two phases

• Phase I was completed in September 2007, and included the 10 guiding principles describing the “Who”

• Phase II was completed in August 2008, and included 11 principles describing the “What”

January, 2009

Overview of the Implementation Plan

• Phase I Tool Kit CD was mailed in October 2007 to all DII Athletics Directors

• Final Presentation of all 21 Guiding Principles and accompanying materials mailed to all DII Athletics Directors and currently provided on the DII Athletics Directors Association Web site at http://nacda.cstv.com/div2ada/nacda-div2ada.html

January, 2009

Phase I Guiding Principles“Who”

1. Integration and Institutional Control2. Chancellor/President Oversight3. AD Management4. FAR Involvement5. SWA Involvement6. Coach’s Role7. SAAC Involvement8. Athletic Trainers11. Compliance13. Community Engagement/Game Environment

January, 2009

Phase II Guiding Principles“What”

9. Academic Success10. Diversity and Inclusion12. Institutional Self-Study14. Finances & Sport Sponsorship15. Continuing Education & Professional Development16. Life Skills17. Assessment18. Marketing, Promotions & Media

Relations19. Communication/Campus Relationships20. Strategic Plan for Intercollegiate Athletics 21. Fundraising

January, 2009

How Data were Compiled • Began by attending several

meetings to introduce the plan• Sent approximately 100

surveys for each Phase• Conducted over 100 personal

interviews• Attended numerous NCAA, DII

Conferences, and other Association wide meetings

• Thanks to all of you for your assistance!