Recommendation from the Student Life Task Force:
Address the gap for inter-collegiate athletics between institutionally-provided funds and actual costs.
Additional explanation:
Due in large part to increases in transportation, the Athletic Department currently secures 50 percent of its annual operating budget from external donors. This funding model is not unsustainable.
This recommendation was placed in the Tangible Resources Strategic Framework Substantive Category using the language:
Develop a plan to manage and fund the increasing demands of club sports, affiliated athletics teams, intramural sports, outdoor health and wellness activities, and inter-collegiate athletics.
This recommendation was placed is Tier 2 and is being monitored by the President.