Student-Athlete Academic Report
Coastal Carolina University, 2013-14
Faculty Senate Meeting
Mark 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 and
Scholarships
Student-Athlete Academic Awards and
Scholarships, 2013-14
Big 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 ScholarAthlete Award (Fidelity Investments)
• Niccolo Mastromatteo (3.94 in Philosophy)
4 Capital One First Team Academic All-District IV
Winners by CoSIDA
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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, 2013-14
Sunbelt 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
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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, 2013-14
National 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) AllAmerican 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 DegreeSeeking Students
Average
Cumulative GPA
All
3.083
2.908
Women
3.250
3.031
Men
2.969
2.766
Academic Performance for All StudentAthletes, 2013-14 Academic Year
Fall 2013
Spring 2014
• 30 Student-Athletes
• 32 Student-Athletes
were named to
were named to
President’s List (4.00
President’s List (4.00
GPA).
GPA).
• 123 Student-Athletes • 106 Student-Athletes
were named to the
were named to the
Dean’s List (3.50 GPA
Dean’s List (3.50 GPA
or higher).
or higher).
Average Grade Point Average Per Team –
Women’s Sport in Fall 13 / Spring 14
Women’s Sport
Average GPA for Team
Basketball
Cross-Country
Golf
Indoor Track
Lacrosse
Softball
Soccer
Tennis
Track
Volleyball
3.186
3.305
3.500
3.013
3.351
3.149
3.230
3.813
3.046
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
Baseball
Basketball
Cross-Country
Football
Golf
Soccer
Tennis
Track
Average GPA
for Team
3.021
2.691
3.362
2.721
3.291
3.128
3.280
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
Presbyterian
Radford
Winthrop
Gardner-Webb
Longwood
Coastal Carolina Univ.
90%
89%
88%
86%
86%
84%
83%
Campbell
Liberty
UNC Asheville
Charleston Southern
83%
78%
76%
73%
Graduation Success Rates (GSR) for CCU
Women’s Sports (2007 cohort)
Women’s Sport GSR for Sport
Basketball
Cross-Country
and Track
Golf
Soccer
Softball
Tennis
Volleyball
100%
97%
FED Rate
for Sport
77%
65%
88%
84%
77%
86%
100%
50%
57%
50%
100%
89%
Graduation Success Rates (GSR) for CCU
Men’s Sports (2007 cohort)
Men’s Sport
GSR for Sport
FED Rate
for Sport
Baseball
Basketball
Cross-Country and
Track
Football
Golf
Soccer
Tennis
95%
80%
75%
28%
50%
59%
68%
100%
92%
91%
61%
64%
38%
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 PostSeason 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
Cross-Country
Golf
Indoor/Outdoor Track
Lacrosse
Softball
Soccer
Tennis
Volleyball
987
980
1,000
980
961
985
981
960
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
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2014 – Coastal Carolina
2013 – Liberty
2012 – Liberty
2011 – Liberty
2010 – Liberty
2009 – Liberty
2008 – Liberty
2007 – Coastal Carolina
2006 – Coastal Carolina
2005 – Coastal Carolina
2004 – Coastal Carolina
2003 – Liberty
2002 – Liberty
2001 - Coastal Carolina
(CCU Winner of Both All Sports Award)
(CCU Winner Men’s All Sports Award)
(CCU Winner Men’s All Sport Award)
(CCU Winner Men’s All Sports Award)
(CCU Winner Men’s All Sports Award)
(CCU Winner Women’s All Sports Award)
(CCU Winner Women’s All Sports Award)
(CCU Winner Women’s All Sports Award)
(CCU Winner of Both All Sports Award)
(CCU Winner of Women’s All Sports Award)
(CCU Winner of Women’s All Sports Award)
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 AllDecade 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