The Division II Model Athletics Department Tool Kit January, 2009

NCAA Division II Strategic Positioning Platform Defines the unique philosophy and position of Division II within the overall Association. Six Attributes: Learning Service Passion Sportsmanship Resourcefulness Balance

January, 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 da-div2ada.html da-div2ada.html

January, 2009 Phase I Guiding Principles “Who” 1. Integration and Institutional Control 2. Chancellor/President Oversight 3. AD Management 4. FAR Involvement 5. SWA Involvement 6. Coach’s Role 7. SAAC Involvement 8. Athletic Trainers 11. Compliance 13. Community Engagement/Game Environment

January, 2009 Phase II Guiding Principles “What” 9. Academic Success 10. Diversity and Inclusion 12. Institutional Self-Study 14. Finances & Sport Sponsorship 15. Continuing Education & Professional Development 16. Life Skills 17. Assessment 18. Marketing, Promotions & Media Relations 19. Communication/Campus Relationships 20. 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!