Principle 1Integration and

Institutional Control

January, 2009

A model Division II athletics programs is integral

to the educational mission of the institution, if

fully integrated as an athletics department in the

institution’s budget and management

operations, and is committed to the principle of

institutional control. A model Division II athletics

program should be an extension of the

educational mission of the institution and higher

education. A model athletics program is

committed to ensuring that student-athletes

learn in the classroom, on the field of play and

through the overall experience of being a college

student. (Learning, Service, Resourcefulness,

Balance)

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January, 2009

Integration and Institutional Control

• AD serves on President’s cabinet and therefore is interacting with all departments on campus• AD has individual monthly meetings with the President• President articulates philosophy of athletics on campus• Athletics budget is within university budget process

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January, 2009

Integration and Institutional Control

• Athletics Department mission statement/core values mirror that of the institution• Institution mission statement includes intercollegiate athletics as integral to campus life• AD attends student senate meetings, student-athletes are visible on campus, admission free for all students

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January, 2009

Integration and Institutional Control

• Athletics administrators serve on

campus academics requirements

committee• FAR and Athletics Council serve active roles• Institution is committed to DII Community Engagement and Strategic-Positioning Platform• Others: class absences, registration, balance of academics and athletics, academic division oversight, PA announcements

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