Student-Athlete Academic ReportCoastal Carolina University, 2013-14

Faculty Senate MeetingMark Mitchell, Faculty Athletics Representative

December 3, 2014

Faculty Athletics Representative Makes Regular Reports to Faculty Senate

An efficient link between the faculty athletics representative and the faculty senate is useful in assuring the faculty of accurate and timely information regarding the athletics program. Whether appointed by the chief executive officer or elected directly by the faculty, the faculty athletics representative commonly serves as a conduit of information to and from the faculty and the athletics program.

• It is common for the faculty athletics representative to report periodically to the faculty senate regarding the operation of the athletics program.

Department of Athletics Mission Statement

The Coastal Carolina University Department of Athletics provides our student-athletes the preparation and opportunities to reach their potential as responsible and productive citizens through academic, athletic and personal success.

Department of Athletics Philosophy

The Coastal Carolina University Department of Athletics promotes success in collegiate athletics without compromising excellence in academics or compliance. Department staff and coaches encourage student-athletes to maintain a balance between athletics, academics and the social aspects of the collegiate experience. Athletic participation has the ability to provide an added dimension to the overall college experience of a student and to benefit the student in their personal and professional challenges.

Student-Athlete Academic Awards andScholarships

Student-Athlete Academic Awards and Scholarships, 2013-14Big South Conference – George A. Christenberry Award for Academic Excellence

• Dominique De Wit (4.00 in Political Science)• Also named Women’s Tennis Scholar-Athlete of the Year• CCU recipient in 10 of last 12 years.

National Football Foundation National Scholar-Athlete Award (Fidelity Investments)

• Niccolo Mastromatteo (3.94 in Philosophy)

4 Capital One First Team Academic All-District IV Winners by CoSIDA

• Niccolo Mastromatteo (3.94 in Philosophy)• Jeffery Salley (3.58 in Computer Science)• Michel Enanga (3.57 in Computer Science)• Morgan Noad (3.53 in Biology)

Student-Athlete Academic Awards and Scholarships, 2013-14Sunbelt Rentals Scholarship Recipients

• Meghan Laffin (Volleyball)• Cameron Griggs (Men’s Track & Field)• Reggie Nelson (Men’s Track & Field)

6 teams received academic recognition for excellence by their respective coaches association

• Men’s Cross Country• Women’s Cross Country• Men’s Soccer• Women’s Soccer • Men’s Golf • Men’s Tennis

Student-Athlete Academic Awards and Scholarships, 2013-14National Soccer Coaches Association of America

• Justin Portillo, First-Team Scholar All American • Uchenna Uzo, Second-Team Scholar All American

Football Championship Subdivision Athletics Directors Association Academic All-Star Team

• Niccolo Mastromatteo

Women’s Golf Coaches Association (WGCA) All-American Scholar Team

• Frida Castillo, Emee Herbert, and Lena Schaeffner

Cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) Summary for Student-Athletes, 2013-14

  Student-Athlete Average

Cumulative GPA

General Degree-Seeking

Students Average

Cumulative GPA

All 3.083 2.908

Women 3.250 3.031

Men 2.969 2.766

Academic Performance for All Student-Athletes, 2013-14 Academic Year

Fall 2013 Spring 2014

• 30 Student-Athletes were named to President’s List (4.00 GPA).

• 32 Student-Athletes were named to President’s List (4.00 GPA).

• 123 Student-Athletes were named to the Dean’s List (3.50 GPA or higher).

• 106 Student-Athletes were named to the Dean’s List (3.50 GPA or higher).

Average Grade Point Average Per Team –Women’s Sport in Fall 13 / Spring 14

Women’s Sport Average GPA for Team

Basketball 3.186Cross-Country 3.305

Golf 3.500Indoor Track 3.013

Lacrosse 3.351Softball 3.149Soccer 3.230Tennis 3.813Track 3.046

Volleyball 3.274

AVG 2013-14 GPA 3.232

Average Grade Point Average Per Team –Men’s Sport in Fall 2013 / Spring 2014

Men’s Sport Average GPA for Team

Baseball 3.021Basketball 2.691

Cross-Country 3.362Football 2.721

Golf 3.291Soccer 3.128Tennis 3.280Track 2.962

   AVG 2013-14 GPA 2.887

Graduation Success Rate(GSR)

NCAA Division I Academic Reforms:Graduation Success Rate (GSR)

Graduation Success Rate (GSR)• The NCAA developed the Division I Graduation Success

Rate in response to college and university presidents who wanted graduation data that more accurately reflect the mobility among all college students today.

• The GSR takes into account incoming transfers who graduate from a different institution than the one they started at and transfers who leave an institution in good standing.

Calculations

Freshmen + transfers - students leaving with academic eligibility

Graduation Success Rates (GSR) for Big South Conference Schools (2013-2014 group, 2007 cohort)

Big South School GSR for All Student Athletes

High Point 90%Presbyterian 89%

Radford 88%Winthrop 86%

Gardner-Webb 86%Longwood 84%

Coastal Carolina Univ. 83%

Campbell 83%Liberty 78%

UNC Asheville 76%Charleston Southern 73%

Graduation Success Rates (GSR) for CCU Women’s Sports (2007 cohort)

Women’s Sport GSR for Sport

FED Rate for Sport

Basketball 100% 77%Cross-Country

and Track97% 65%

Golf 88% 50%Soccer 84% 57%Softball 77% 50%Tennis 86% 100%

Volleyball 100% 89%

Graduation Success Rates (GSR) for CCU Men’s Sports (2007 cohort)

Men’s Sport GSR for Sport

FED Rate for Sport

Baseball 95% 28%Basketball 80% 50%

Cross-Country and Track

75% 59%

Football 68% 61%Golf 100% 64%

Soccer 92% 38%Tennis 91% 40%

Academic Progress Rate(APR)

NCAA Division I Academic Reforms:Academic Progress Rate (APR)

Academic Progress Rate (APR) – multi-year measurement of academic progress and an institution’s retention of student-athletes (those who receive athletics financial aid). The report is based on two factors: (1) eligibility/progress toward graduation and (2) retention.

Calculations• Total points earned by team (SA with institutional

financial aid) / total points possible. Top Score = 1,000.

• Four-year average for multi year rate

NCAA Division I Academic Reforms:Academic Progress Rate (APR)

During each regular academic term (a semester) of full time enrollment a student-athlete can earn two points towards his/her team’s APR score.

1. A student athlete will receive 1 point if, at the end of the semester, he/she is academically eligible to compete in the following regular academic term or has graduated.

2. A student-athlete can earn 1 point if he/she returns to the institution (retained) as a full-time student in the next regular academic term or graduates.

Academic Progress Rate (APR) and Post-Season Play

Beginning with 2012-13 championships, teams must earn a minimum 900 four-year APR or a 930 average over the most recent two years to be eligible to participate.

For 2014-15 championships, teams must earn a 930 four-year average APR or a 940 average over the most recent two years to participate in championships.

In 2015-16 and beyond, teams must earn a four-year APR of 930 to compete in championships.

Academic Progress Rate (APR) for Women’s Sports (2012-2013, 1-year lag)

Women’s Sport APR Score

Basketball 987Cross-Country 980

Golf 1,000Indoor/Outdoor

Track980

Lacrosse 961Softball 985Soccer 981Tennis 960

Volleyball 975

Academic Progress Rate (APR) for Men’s Sports (2012-2013, 1-year lag)

Men’s Sport APR Score

Baseball 954

Basketball 919 (2-year AVG of 980)

Cross-Country 988

Football 951

Golf 971

Soccer 935

Tennis 976

Track 948

Sasser Cup History• 2014 – Coastal Carolina (CCU Winner of Both All Sports Award)• 2013 – Liberty (CCU Winner Men’s All Sports Award)• 2012 – Liberty (CCU Winner Men’s All Sport Award)• 2011 – Liberty (CCU Winner Men’s All Sports Award)• 2010 – Liberty (CCU Winner Men’s All Sports Award)• 2009 – Liberty (CCU Winner Women’s All Sports Award)• 2008 – Liberty • 2007 – Coastal Carolina (CCU Winner Women’s All Sports Award)• 2006 – Coastal Carolina (CCU Winner Women’s All Sports Award)• 2005 – Coastal Carolina (CCU Winner of Both All Sports Award)• 2004 – Coastal Carolina (CCU Winner of Women’s All Sports

Award)• 2003 – Liberty (CCU Winner of Women’s All Sports Award)• 2002 – Liberty• 2001 - Coastal Carolina

CCU Athletics Highlights, 2013 – 2014• 7 of 18 teams advanced to NCAA post-season

play.• 8 teams won Big South Championships

(tournament or regular season) and one Divisional Championship win.

• 6 student-athletes earn All-American status.• 12 Big South Player/Freshman of Year honors.• 126 All-Big South Honorees.• 10 of 18 teams (55%) finished #1 or #2 in the

Big South Conference standings.• 160 former student-athletes named to Big South

All-Decade Teams. Further, 13 Coaches recognized as Coach of the Decade.

• Performed over 3,200 hours of community service.

CCU Athletics Highlights, 2013 – 2014• Men’s Basketball in NCAA Tournament for first

time since 1993.• Men’s Football advances to Quarterfinals in

NCAA Football Championship Series Playoffs.• Lorenzo Taliaferro named Big South Male Athlete

of the Year.• Men’s Soccer advances to Sweet 16 in NCAA

Tournament.• Philippe Tsangarides qualifies for Men’s Tennis

Singles.• Andrew Dorn and Andrew Wheeler earn at-large

bids to NCAA Men’s Golf Championship.• Reggie Nelson qualified for Nationals in the High

Jump.

CCU Athletics Highlights, 2013 – 2014• Triple Crown: The Chanticleer women’s cross country

and track & field programs achieved one of the more elusive feats in intercollegiate athletics by winning titles in cross country, indoor track & field and outdoor track & field.

• Six All-Americans: Pedro Ribeiro (Soccer); Lorenzo Taliaferro, Quinn Backus, Jamie Cheatwood, Devin Brown (Football); and Reggie Nelson (Track & Field).

• Six Athletes Drafted by Professional Franchises: Lorenzo Taliaferro, Matt Hazel (Football); Pedro Ribeiro (Soccer); Colin Herring, Ben Smith, and Tyler Herb (Baseball).

TD Bank and Coastal Carolina University

TD Bank’s $5 million donation will be used to strengthen CCU’s sustainability initiatives, support athletic programs, and provide endowed scholarships and summer school academic support.

Alan Connie Retires after 28 Years

Coach Alan Connie started the cross country program in 1986 and led the charge to add the outdoor track & field program in 1994 and the indoor program in 1998. His women’s cross country and track & field programs won a combined 28 Big South titles.

2013-2014 Sasser Cup @ CCU