Objective #1 - Develop a national reputation for graduating student-athletes at a rate above the NCAA average

Objective #2 - Graduate "at risk" student-athletes at the highest national rate

Objective #3 - Elevate the Student-Athletic Academic Support Services (SAASS) program to consistently rank as the number one program in the Mid-American Conference (e.g., resources, graduation rate, APR)

Objective #4 - Develop and foster a culture of collaboration on campus for the academic success of student-athletes

Objective #5 - Recruit and retain quality staff

Objective #6 - Consistently provide opportunities for student-athletes to receive academic recognition.

LIFE SKILLS AND SERVICE

1. Identify specific targets for each team relative to community service and outreach
2. Engage former student-athletes in life skills programming
3. Strive to achieve Mid-American Conference and national recognition in all life skills opportunities (e.g., Sportsmanship Award, Program of Excellence)

1. Provide opportunities for student-athletes to be involved in policy formation and executive decisions (i.e., SAAC, Student Association)
2. Engage our student-athletes in campus events (i.e., SA organizational fair, meet and greet)
3. Maintain SAAC's status as a recognized campus student organization
4. Work with athletic marketing and promotions to create programs involving campus students and student-athletes

1. Encourage staff and coaches to participate in community service initiatives
2. Expect coaches to support their student-athletes' involvement in SAAC
3. Enhance staff and coaches' professional development through Athletic Continuing Education (ACE) opportunities
4. Provide support for staff and coaches who want to pursue educational and professional development opportunities

1. Engage in relationships across campus to provide collaborative funding opportunities
2. Apply for applicable grants (i.e., NCAA CHOICES, NCAA speakers)
3. Utilize campus, MAC, and NCAA resources, when possible, to provide programs
4. Utilize campus resources to assist in funding CHAMPS graduate assistant salaries (i.e., Rhoten Smith)

1. Maintain a website to afford student-athletes' and coaches' access to pertinent information
2. Connect student-athletes with campus organizations
3. Expand our Sports Medicine network to allow us to enhance our programs
4. Utilize sports psychology to enhance retention, academic success and athletics success
5. Provide the necessary resources for student-athlete success (e.g., handbook, website/blackboard, career exploration)