The Division II Model Athletics

Department Tool Kit – Phase I

2006-08 Division II AthleticsDirectors Association

Officers• David Williams – President

University of Wisconsin, Parkside• Jon Carey – Immediate Past President

Western Oregon University• Ed Matejkovic – First Vice President

West Chester University• Greg Waggoner –Second Vice President/Treasurer

Western State College of Colorado• Anita Barker –Third Vice President/Secretary

California State University, Chico

Presentation Agenda

• Goals of the Implementation Plan • Overview of the Implementation Plan• Brief Description of Phase I & II• Phase I Guiding Principles Best

Practices

• 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

• Provide Tool Kit as options to make changes

Goals of the Implementation Plan

• Coordinate with the new Division II Strategic-Positioning Platform

• Utilize as an evaluation tool for Division II new member process

• “Strategic Plan should be organized to meet this model”

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

• Overall, everyone gathers a new strategy or a way to “tweak” what you do

Goals of the Implementation Plan

Overview of the Implementation Plan

• The implementation of the 21 guiding principles will be completed in two phases

• In 2006-07, Phase I will include 10 guiding principles describing the “Who”

• Phase II, in 2007-08 will include remaining 11 principles describing the “What”

Overview of the Implementation Plan

• Presentation of each phase at NCAA and NACDA Conventions each year

• An on-line presentation with accompanying materials will be provided at the end of each phase

• Implementation of new best practices will be on-going process

• We welcome your strategies!

Phase I Guiding Principles

“Who”1. Integration and Institutional

Control2. CEO Oversight3. AD Management4. FAR Involvement5. SWA Involvement

6. Coach’s Role7. SAAC Involvement8. Athletic Trainers11. Compliance13. Citizenship,

Leadership & Sportsmanship

Phase II Guiding Principles“What”

9. Academic Success10. Diversity12. Institutional Self-Study14. Finances & Sponsorship15. Continuing Education & Professional

Development16. CHAMPS/Life Skills

17. Assessment18. Promotions & Media Relations19. Communication/ Campus

Relationships20. Strategic Plan for Intercollegiate

Athletics 21. Fundraising

How Data were Compiled?

• Began by attending several meetings to introduce the plan

• Developed a few questions for each principle

• Sent approximately 100 surveys • Conducted over 70 personal

interviews• Additional meetings• Thank You for Your Assistance!!