Get In The Game
Bridging the Gap Between Athletics and
Academics
Mandy Youngblood
Athletic Certification Coordinator
Murray State University
Session M3.02
Topics
• Relationships
• Communication
• Academic Game Plan
• Technology
• Goals
• Challenges
• Managing Expectations
Murray State University Basics
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4 year, Public, NCAA Division I institution
Located in Murray, Kentucky
Fall 2015 enrollment: 10,998
Student-Athlete population: around 325
Six staff members in Athletics and Registrar Offices that contribute
Relationships
Admissions
Office
Financial
Aid Office
Athletic
Department
Faculty
Office of
Registrar
Communication
• Common goal
• Specialized roles
• Interactive
• Face-to-face monthly meetings
• Debrief
• Plan
• Review
• Access to each other 24/7
• Dedicated, Partial and Team approach
Dream Team
Records Asst.
Ath. Compliance Coord.
Acad. Adv./Student Serv.
Sr. Assoc. AD
Asst. AD - Academics
Asst. AD - Compliance
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Document Procedures
Improve Efficiency
Ensure Accuracy
Checks and Balances
Academic Game Plan
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Document Procedures
Improve Efficiency
Ensure Accuracy
Checks and Balances
Academic Game Plan
Technology
• Communication
• Reporting
• Records
• Tracking
• Accessible
• Automation
Goals
• Maintain historical snapshot of records
• Provide accurate data consistently
• Track performance of students
• Provide framework for 4 years of success
Challenges
• Workload
• Managing personalities of staff
• Improving technology
• Accessible and responsive
Expectations for Future
• Integrate with student info system
• Incorporate athletic rules in degree audit system
• Eliminate hand-calculated check sheets
• Develop more standard reports
• Have ability to report instantly
• Export data
Questions?
• Contact Information
Mandy Youngblood
Murray State University
[email protected]