Department of Intercollegiate Athletics
Summary of the Comprehensive Strategic Plan
2007 - 2012
Mission Statement
The Department of Intercollegiate Athletics at West Texas A&M University, a member of the National Collegiate Athletic Association, seeks to further the institution's mission of educating tomorrow's leaders by providing a comprehensive and highly competitive athletic program for the benefit of participants, the student body, our community and West Texas A&M University.
In addition to the knowledge gained from a challenging academic program, we believe that participation in intercollegiate athletics should include opportunities for student-athletes to develop and hone critical leadership and life skills that will assist in shaping their future success after graduation.
The Department promotes an environment that encourages student-athletes to reach their maximum potential in athletic competition, academic progress and personal development, and will provide the resources necessary for student-athletes to achieve success in each of these pursuits. We will ensure equitable opportunities for men and women and will encourage diversity in each of our programs.
The Department advocates service to our community and embraces the NCAA Division II philosophy of balance between academics and athletics.
Strategic Goals: 2007-2012
| GOAL 1: | Develop and maintain a program to improve the academic performance and personal development of student-athletes.
Summary of Objectives: 2.8 cumulative team GPA and 60% graduation rate, 5,000 community service hours, and implementation of a student-faculty peer mentoring program and Academic Success program. |
| GOAL 2: | Provide athletic scholarships and other resources necessary for each team to compete for conference, regional and national championships.
Summary of Objectives: Fully fund all women's programs by Fall 2008 and all men's program by Fall 2009; to establish a comprehensive strength and conditioning program by Fall 2007; to increase staffing levels of assistant coaches to more adequately prepare student-athletes for competition. |
| GOAL 3: | Provide superior, championship-caliber athletic facilities for training and competition for the benefit and enjoyment of student-athletes, fans and our community.
Summary of Objectives: Phase I includes on-campus venues for baseball, softball, soccer, track & field (sport added in 2010), football practice field and locker rooms. Phase II includes weight room, training areas and office space. Phase III includes renovation of Kimbrough Memorial Stadium or construction of a new on-campus football stadium. |
| GOAL 4: | Develop a comprehensive fundraising model that will provide additional financial resources necessary to field nationally-competitive teams in all sports.
Summary of Objectives: To establish the Buffalo Club as the sole fundraising organization for WTAMU Athletics; to allow Buffalo Club funding to assist all teams with scholarships, recruiting, equipment and travel; to increase Buffalo Club members to 1,000, Corporate Partners to 100 and total annual giving to $1,200,000. |
| GOAL 5: | Develop and implement an aggressive athletics marketing strategy to increase attendance, interest and public awareness of WTAMU athletics.
Summary of Objectives: To achieve a Top 10 national ranking in attendance for all eight revenue teams; to provide staffing and resources appropriate to market each sport effectively; to increase television, radio and internet broadcast opportunities; to effectively execute the Division II Community Engagement platform. |
This is a summary of the overall Athletics Strategic Plan for the years 2007-2012. A comprehensive version of the Athletics Strategic Plan, which outlines specific initiatives and timelines, will be available in February 2008. Contact Michael McBroom, Director of Athletics, at (806) 651-4402 to request a copy.
