Goals & Metrics
GOAL
Academic Excellence
Ensure that athletics is a model department in achieving a high level of academic success.
METRICS
1.
Annually achieve a Federal Graduation Rate that is higher than the rate of the student body.
| Student-Athletes | Student Body | |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 66% | 65% |
| 2016 | 68% | 68% |
| 2015 | 74% | 64% |
| 2014 | 63% | 66% |
| 2013 | 61% | 66% |
2.
Achieve a student-athlete grade point average that is above a 3.2 and higher than the student body each semester.
| Student-Athletes | Student Body | |
|---|---|---|
| Fall 2017 | 3.15 | 3.07 |
| Spring 2017 | 3.18 | 3.09 |
| Fall 2016 | 3.12 | 3.05 |
| Spring 2016 | 3.09 | 3.07 |
| Fall 2015 | 3.06 | 3.04 |
3.
Achieve a Federal Graduation Rate within the minority student-athlete population that is greater than that of the minority student body.
| Student-Athletes | Student Body | |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 25% | 57% |
| 2016 | 35% | 43% |
| 2015 | 56% | 50% |
| 2014 | 25% | 42% |
| 2013 | 55% | 45% |
4.
Annually achieve an overall APR score of 985.
| APR Score | |
|---|---|
| 2016-17 | 994 |
| 2015-16 | 988 |
| 2014-15 | 982 |
| 2013-14 | 982 |
| 2012-13 | 992 |
GOAL
Community Engagement
Enhance engagement with the University community, the Cedar Valley, and our various constituents throughout Iowa and the United States.
METRICS
1.
Student-athletes will complete a minimum of 3,000 volunteer hours each academic year.
| Volunteer Hours | |
|---|---|
| 2016-17 | 2,817.75 |
| 2015-16 | 2,050 |
| 2014-15 | 1,692.5 |
| 2013-14 | 1,365.5 |
| 2012-13 | 2,203.5 |
2.
Increase TC's Kids Club membership to 200 members by 2023.
| Membership | |
|---|---|
| 2017-18 | 58 |
| 2016-17 | 68 |
| 2015-16 | 34 |
| 2014-15 | 36 |
| 2013-14 | 97 |
3.
Increase Varsity Club membership to over 200.
| Varsity Club Members | |
|---|---|
| 2017-18 | 91 |
| 2016-17 | 130 |
4.
Achieve PSC membership in all 99 counties.
| Counties | |
|---|---|
| 2017 | 85 |
| 2016 | 85 |
| 2015 | 88 |
| 2014 | 86 |
| 2013 | 81 |
GOAL
Competitive Excellence
To be the best athletics program in the Football Championship Subdivision among public universities.
METRICS
1.
Finish in the top 100 of the Learfield Sports Director's Cup, first in the MVC and in the top ten among all public FCS universities.
| Learfield | MVC | FCS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-17 | No. 145(106.00 pts) | 3rd | 26th |
| 2015-16 | No. 93(201.25 pts) | 1st | 7th |
| 2014-15 | No. 122(143.00 pts) | 4th | 16th |
| 2013-14 | No. 165(90.00 pts) | 6th | 33rd |
| 2012-13 | No. 121(134.25 pts) | 5th | 13th |
2.
Win the Missouri Valley Conference all sports competition.
| Placed in MVC | |
|---|---|
| 2016-17 | 2nd |
| 2015-16 | 5th |
| 2014-15 | 4th |
| 2013-14 | 5th |
| 2012-13 | 6th |
3.
All teams finish in the top 3 of their conference standings.
| Teams that finished in top 3 | |
|---|---|
| 2016-17 | 9 of 17 |
| 2015-16 | 7 of 17 |
| 2014-17 | 5 of 17 |
| 2013-14 | 4 of 17 |
| 2012-13 | 3 of 17 |
GOAL
Diversity and Inclusion
Foster a culture that values diversity and promotes inclusion.
METRICS
1.
Bring the department into full compliance with all the components of Title IX (participation, scholarships, treatment).
2.
Develop a survey structure for athletic department staff and student-athletes, designed to provide actual feedback on existing culture and climate.
3.
Implement specific mechanisms that will enlarge the pool of applicants to include all protected classes and ensure that representation is maintained throughout the search process.
4.
Attract and retain diverse student-athletes, coaches, and staff who are integrated into the campus community.
5.
Win the NCAA/Minority Opportunities Athletics Association Award for Diversity and Inclusion.
GOAL
Facilities
Provide student-athletes an opportunity to practice and compete in first class facilities.
METRICS
Van G. Miller Family Charitable Foundation Meeting Room
A central meeting room for the football team that will be located inside the UNI-Dome.
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McLeod Center Upgrades
Upgrades include replacing the surface and team banners along with possible upgrades to a center hung videoboard and alumni suite.
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Mark Messersmith Outdoor Track & Field Complex Renovation
The Mark Messersmith Outdoor Track & Field Complex underlying elements are in need of replacement in order to bring the track back to a competition grade surface.
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On Campus Soccer Competition Field
The soccer program's competition field will be moved back to campus and located in the interior of the track.
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The Doug and Ann Goschke Outdoor Practice Facility - In Memory of Junean Goschke
A new practice facility that will feature artificial turf, fencing, lights, and other amenities to benefit the UNI Football program.
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UNI-Dome Renovation
In nearly 50 years of increasing demands and usage, the UNI-Dome has seen occasional updates and improvements, but never the kind of comprehensive renewal envisioned here.
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Financial Accountability
Increase annual revenue, maximize all available financial resources and operate within our budget parameters.
METRICS
1.
Raise $2 million in cash donations to the Ever Loyal Club (PSC).
| Amount Raised | |
|---|---|
| 2017 | $1.52 million |
| 2016 | $1.30 million |
| 2015 | $1.34 million |
| 2014 | $1.23 million |
| 2013 | $1.14 million |
2.
Increase the number of PSC members to 2,000.
| PSC Members | |
|---|---|
| 2017 | 1,685 |
| 2016 | 1,753 |
| 2015 | 1,605 |
| 2014 | 1,426 |
| 2013 | 1,281 |
3.
Increase the number of season tickets sold, in each sport by 50%.
4.
Increase the overall ticket revenue by 50%.
5.
Increase the average attendance in each of the ticketed sports by 50%.
6.
Explore and secure multiple new sources of revenue for the department's operating budget.
7.
Annually operate with the parameters of our budget.
