A collection of leaders from Division II institutions and conferences recently examined the division's three-to-five-year future and considered how to link the longstanding Division II strategic plan with the Association-wide plan.
As it accomplished this task, the Division II leaders/presidents, conference commissioners, athletics directors, senior woman administrators, faculty athletics representatives, coaches and student-athlete representatives identified seven specific Division II goals. [Click here to view a copy of the new Division II strategic plan.]
The priorities that have been identified for Division II are:
Division II student-athletes will be better prepared for increased academic achievement and lifelong success.
Division II student-athletes will be enriched by a collegiate athletics experience that features a safe and well-balanced environment, equitable treatment and a commitment to sportsmanship.
Division II championships will be enhanced to ensure that Division II student-athletes have access to a quality, positive and rewarding national championships experience.
Division II operations and services will be conducted in an effective and efficient manner consistent with the division's strategic initiatives and budget priorities, and Division II membership affiliation will be strengthened.
Division II institutions and member conferences will be active participants in the governance and management of Division II intercollegiate athletics, and the gender and ethnic diversity of coaches and administrators will help strengthen the Division II governance structure and the institutional environment for Division II student-athletes.
The Division II membership's commitment to rules education and compliance enhancements will strengthen Division II athletics departments and assist in leveling the competitive playing field in Division II.
Communication and technology initiatives will result in a better informed Division II membership, and the public will gain a greater understanding and appreciation of Division II's values.
To support the strategic plan and achieve these goals, Division II committees will have oversight responsibility for certain priorities and specific measurable outcomes must be achieved.
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