2010 Marian University Football Guide by Geoffre Sherman

1 NAIA ALL-AMERICAN 2 WINNING SEASONS 2 NFF HAMPSHIRE HONOR SOCIETY MEMBERS 7 ACADEMIC ALL-LEAGUE SELECTIONS 29 ALL-LEAGUE SELECTIONS Follow the Knights on Social Media Networks

St.Vincent Health Field...................................................3

COACHING STAFF Head Coach Ted Karras Jr..............................................4 Assistant Coaches...........................................................4 Assistant Coaches...........................................................5

2010 KNIGHTS 2010 Roster.....................................................................6 Season Preview............................................................ 7-8 2010 Schedule and Opponents.....................................9

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HISTORY 2009 Season in Review............................................... 10 The First Three Years.................................................... 11

KNIGHTS ATHLETICS Athletics History........................................................... 12 Athletics Facilities........................................................ 13 Department of Athletics Staff.................................... 14 Sports Medicine............................................................ 15 Sports Information....................................................... 16 Knight Spirit................................................................... 17

MARIAN UNIVERSITY M-CLUB M-Club Board of Directors and Officers.................... 18 About Marian University.............................................. 19 2

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at Marian University The home of Marian University football, men’s soccer, and women’s soccer is St.Vincent Health Field. The crown jewel of the Marian University Athletic Complex, St.Vincent Health Field was completed on July 1, 2009. It has seen two MCC championships and drew more than 3,000 fans for the first football game played on its surface on September 19, 2009 Phase one of the multi-purpose facility was completed in the fall of 2008 in time for soccer season. An eightlane latex track, utilized by all sports for conditioning and track practice, encloses the artificial surface that is used by the football and soccer programs. It housed the 2008 Mid-Central College Conference champion women’s soccer team, was the home pitch for the men’s soccer team, and served as the practice facility for the

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Knights football program. The artificial surface, a synthetic turf manufactured and installed by ProGrass®, was completed as part of phase one. Along with the turf and track, a state-of-theart scoreboard with multi-purpose function and wireless control was also installed during the fall of 2008. The Jack R. Snyder Forum is a great place to congregate, and, thanks to our donors, the plaza entrance is decorated with the names of the many who assisted in building this phenomenal complex. Phase two was completed on August 1, 2009, and consisted of the installation of spectator stands, a stateof-the-art press box and luxury suite, concession stand, and storage area. The visiting stands seat 500 comfortably while the home side seats 2,500.

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“This is one of the best facilities that we have been able to play on. It’s not just the field, but the excitement of the gameday experience with all the things Marian University does to make gameday’s fun.” - Senior wide receiver Chris Rutherford

“St.Vincent Health Field is one of the best fields for football. It is definitely an experience to come out on the field and play. The crowds that we have had have been great and it makes you want to go out and win.” - Senior quarterback Clay Coomer

“St.Vincent Health Field is not a small college facility. With everything that goes into a gameday, Marian University knows how to make a player feel comfortable at our facility.” - Senior linebacker Ricky Parrish

“St.Vincent Health Field is a vast difference from where we came from. Playing at Pike was exciting, practicing at the EcoLab was an adventure, but it was all buildup to a great collegiate football facility.” - head coach Ted Karras Jr.

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The Knights won their first-ever game at St.Vincent Health Field Marian University defeated Grand View University 34-16 on September 19, 2009.

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In his fourth season, Marian University head football coach Ted Karras Jr. has created a program from scratch and guided the team to back-to-back winning seasons in the program’s third year of existence. Karras, alongside assistant coach Martin Mathis, created a program with just 48 student-athletes and no practice facility. Now, the program’s evolution is complete. Through three years, Coach Karras has amassed a 14-18 record, including a 1-9 first season, and is 13-9 over the last two years. During the inaugural season of Marian University football, Karras led the Knights to their first-ever victory after many said the first season would yield no fruits of victory. He also quickly created a football program from scratch by recruiting more than 125 studentathletes for the inaugural season. The inaugural season yielded the team’s first-ever victory, a MSFA All-Mideast second team selection, an MSFA All-Academic team selection, and four MSFA All-Mideast honorable mentions. The Knights finished 1-9 in their first-ever season, but that victory was monumental for a startup program. The second season of Knights football was proof that the program had grown as Karras guided the Knights to their first-ever winning season at 7-4. The team won three straight during the season and earned votes in the NAIA Top 25 for the first time. They also defeated No. 25-ranked McKendree, 28-21, on the road for their first-ever road win and their first-ever win over a ranked opponent. Last season, the Knights finished the year with a 6-5 mark and gave Coach Karras his second winning season in as many years. The Knights defeated the University of St. Francis (Ill.) on a lastsecond field goal to earn their first-ever season-opening win. They also opened a new stadium, St.Vincent Health Field, with a 34-16 win over Grand View, which finished the season ranked in the top 25. The season culminated with the program’s first-ever AFCA-NAIA All-America selection in the graduated Chris White.

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Rodney Deckard Co-Defensive Coordinator

Neil Kazmierczak Assistant Coach – Defense

Sean Knox Assistant Coach – Defensive Backs

Shane Moat Strength and Conditioning

Rich Orban Assistant Coach – Defensive Line

Dan Shipley Assistant Coach – Kickers

Sean Wilson Assistant Coach – Wide Receivers

Richard El Graduate Assistant

Devin Brown Student Assistant

Randy Knipfel Student Assistant

Coaching Staff

No. Name 1 Richard Parrish 2 Dana Harrell 3 Dustin Craig 4 Joel Bone 4 Brock Caraboa 5 Quentin Avery 5 Eric Sheppard 6 Isaac Jean 7 Kyle Brockett 7 Nathan Toon 8 Chris Rutherford 9 Clay Coomer 10 David Cross 11 Kyle Jones 12 Jeff McClure 13 Kyle Henson 14 Caleb Small 15 Taylor Maxey 16 Kyle Fox 17 Taylor Howenstine 18 Cory Gamber 18 Matt Leighty 19 JaQuan Patilla 20 Dan Brunke 20 Adam Wiese 21 Kurtis Drake 21 Tyler Stinn 22 John Pfifer 23 Joey Hecklinski 23 Ethan Hedeen 23 Oluwatosin Ikudabo 23 Michael Phelps 24 Robert Palmer 25 Clifford Brown 26 Russell Chick 27 Jovan McCray 27 Luke Scifres 29 Nick Bradford 30 Joe Grogan 30 Tyler Thompson 31 Joey Neberieza 32 Brandon Sherman 33 David Brant 33 Cody Eurez 34 Angel Carranza 35 Andre Jackson 35 Thomas Wood 36 John Hasty 37 Martin Waddick 38 Jacob VanDeman 39 Angelo Pappas 39 Stephen Rogers 40 Marcus Watts 41 John Keevers 42 Obed Jean 643 Zach Sparks

Year Sr. Jr. R-Jr. So. Sr. Fr. Jr. Jr. Fr. R-Fr. Sr. Sr. Sr. R-Fr. R-Jr. Sr. R-So. R-Fr. R-So. R-Fr. So. R-So. Sr. Jr. Jr. So. Fr. Sr. R-Fr. So. Sr. Fr. R-Fr. R-So. So. Sr. Fr. Jr. Fr. R-So. Sr. Jr. Fr. So. Fr. So. So. R-So. So. Jr. Fr. So. Jr. R-So. Fr. R-Fr.

Pos. LB WR DB QB LB K/ATH DB LB QB DB WR QB WR RB WR DB QB DB K/P QB/DB RB DB WR LB/DL QB RB DB WR QB DB WR LB WR RB RB RB WR RB TE DB RB RB FB RB DE DB TE WR K/P DL RB DB LB DB LB K

Ht. 5-10 5-10 6-0 6-1 6-2 6-1 5-10 5-10 6-2 5-11 6-3 6-2 6-2 5-11 6-3 6-2 5-11 6-0 6-0 5-10 5-11 6-1 6-0 6-2 6-0 5-10 6-1 5-10 6-0 5-8 6-0 5-11 6-0 5-7 5-9 6-2 5-11 6-3 6-3 6-3 6-0 6-3 5-9 5-8 6-0 5-8 6-2 5-11 5-7 5-11 5-8 5-10 5-9 6-1 5-10 6-2

Wt. 185 160 185 190 220 180 160 205 195 175 215 190 185 185 215 185 180 170 165 170 244 160 185 225 185 185 165 170 170 175 180 175 175 155 185 220 180 215 220 175 190 200 235 180 230 170 240 175 150 220 150 190 191 185 200 200

Hometown/High School Avon, Ind./Avon Indianapolis, Ind./North Central Indianapolis, Ind./Ben Davis Decatur, Ind./Bellmont Plainfield, Ind./ Plainfield Winter Springs, Fla./Winter Springs Coral Springs, Fla./Coral Glades Delray Beach, Fla./Atlantic Indianapolis, Ind./Lutheran Indianapolis, Ind./Franklin Central Pittsboro, Ind./Tri-West Springboro, Ohio/Springboro Indianapolis, Ind./Ben Davis Greenwood, Ind./Center Grove Brownsburg, Ind./Brownsburg Brookston, Ind./Frontier Arcadia, Ind./Hamilton Heights Tipton, Ind./Tipton Danville, Ind./Danville Fort Wayne, Ind./North Side Blue Ash, Ohio/Sycamore Michigantown, Ind./Clinton Central Fairfield, Ohio/Fairfield Elmhurst, Ill./York Indianapolis, Ind./Lambuth University Brownsburg, Ind./Brownsburg Noblesville, Ind./Noblesville Greenwood, Ind./Greenwood South Bend, Ind./St. Josephâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Greenwood, Ind./Center Grove Fort Wayne, Ind./Univ. of Indianapolis New Palestine, Ind./New Palestine Indianapolis, Ind./Decatur Central Holly Springs, Miss./Delta State University Crown Point, Ind./Crown Point Richmond, Va./Indiana State University Indianapolis, Ind./Roncalli Mooresville, Ind./Mooresville Hammond, Ind./Bishop Noll Indianapolis, Ind./Roncalli Indianapolis, Ind./North Central Richton Park, Ill./Marian Catholic Munster, Ind./Andrean Delaware, Ohio/Buckeye Valley Hammond, Ind./Morton Elkart, Ind./Elkhart Central Brownsburg, Ind./Brownsburg Indianapolis, Ind./Roncalli Indianapolis, Ind./Scecina Memorial Whiteland, Ind./Whiteland Indianapolis, Ind./Bishop Chatard Lake Mary, Fla./Lake Mary Indianapolis, Ind./Warren Central Indianapolis, Ind./Roncalli Delray Beach, Fla./Atlantic Indianapolis, Ind./Warren Central

No. Name 44 Kevin Maloney 45 Dylan Green 46 Carlos DeLuna 46 Brad Naffziger 47 Reece Green 48 Trent Busse 49 Deven Hottell 50 Grant Melcher 51 Justin McDonald 52 Billy Baker 53 August Hibner 54 Tyler Kiel 55 Robb Hornett 57 Brad Knipfel 58 Luke Burkhart 59 Stephen Speer 60 Steve Seculoff 61 Eric Schwartz 62 Colin Ferguson 63 Kevin White 64 Sean Egenolf 65 Evan Acton 66 Dimitrios Alafogianis 68 Anthony Christian 69 Zack VanDeman 70 Mark Williamson 71 Zachariah Graves 73 Travis Ybarra 75 Kyle Koning 76 Kurstan Coleman 77 Suavve Barker 78 Coy Beilby 79 Robert Alderman 80 Courtney Dodd 80 Anthony Freeman 81 Michael Murphy 81 Austin Thomen 82 Jake Kiger 83 Emile Conde 83 Justin Hall 84 Jared Duncan 85 Jake Wright 86 Derek Gross 86 Julian Williams 87 Eric Duncan 88 Nathan Jones 89 Joe Snow 90 Derelle Hankins 91 Andrew Kiel 92 Andre Ferguson 93 Garrett Pritt 94 Kevin Koselke 95 Dontae Crook 96 Nate McIntosh 97 Brad Westcott 98 Seth Vondersaar

Year Jr. Fr. Fr. So. Jr. So. R-So. R-Fr. Fr. R-Fr. Fr. Fr. Sr. R-So. Fr. So. So. R-Jr. So. R-Jr. Fr. Jr. So. So. Fr. So. Fr. So. So. R-Jr. Jr. Sr. R-So. R-Fr. Fr. Fr. Sr. Sr. Fr. Jr. Jr. So. Fr. Jr. R-Jr. So. R-So. Jr. Fr. Sr. So. Jr. Sr. R-Jr. So. R-Fr.

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Wt. 236 215 220 206 230 180 173 180 240 225 180 270 210 260 255 250 260 275 285 285 255 250 270 180 255 270 250 270 285 275 264 286 250 180 185 165 255 190 170 180 165 148 205 175 195 234 185 285 220 230 210 245 221 290 210 235

Hometown/High School Homer Glen, Ill./Providence Catholic Kokomo, Ind./Kokomo Indianapolis, Ind./Cardinal Ritter Indianapolis, Ind./Lutheran Greenfield, Ind./Greenfield Decatur, Ind./Bellmont Bedford, Ind./Bedford North Lawrence Decatur, Ind./Bellmont Noblesville, Ind./Hamilton Southeastern Decatur, Ind./Bellmont Indianapolis, Ind./Roncalli Fishers, Ind./Fishers Brownsburg, Ind./Brownsburg Crystal Lake, Ill./Prairie Ridge Greenwood, Ind./Roncalli Greensburg, Ind./North Decatur Fort Wayne, Ind./Bishop Dwenger Elwood, Ind./Elwood Indianapolis, Ind./Lawrence Central Indianapolis, Ind./Bishop Chatard Greenwood, Ind./Center Grove Lebanon, Ind./Lebanon New Castle, Ind./New Castle Speedway, Ind./Indiana Deaf Whiteland, Ind./Whiteland Anderson, Ind./Anderson Indianapolis, Ind./Warren Central Indianapolis, Ind./Ben Davis Fort Wayne, Ind./Carroll Matteson, Ill./Rich South Cleveland, Ohio/Shaker Heights Kalamazoo, Mich./Gull Lake Fort Wayne, Ind./Concordia Indianapolis, Ind./Decatur Central Indianapolis, Ind./Warren Central Lafayette, Ind./Central Catholic Plainfield, Ind./Plainfield Rensselaer, Ind./Rensselaer Central Indianapolis, Ind./Ben Davis Terre Haute, Ind./North Whiteland, Ind./Whiteland Lizton, Ind./Tri-West Columbus, Ind./East Richton Park, Ill./Marian Catholic Indianapolis, Ind./Roncalli Ferdinand, Ind./Forest Park Indianapolis, Ind./Broad Ripple Cleveland, Ohio/Terre Haute South Columbus, Ind./East Miami, Fla./Killian Shelbyville, Ind./Triton Central Hobart, Ind./Hobart Indianapolis, Ind./Arsenal Tech Lafayette, Ind./Jefferson Greenfield, Ind./Mt. Vernon Bainbridge, Ind./North Putnam

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the offense Coming off the second winning season in the first three years of competition, the Marian University football team is hungry and looking to compete for the Mid-States Football Association Mideast League championship. The Knights finished 6-5 in 2009 and are 13-9 over the last two seasons, but are not satisfied. Head coach Ted Karras Jr., expects a strong season from a lineup that is experienced and can lead the younger players. Marian University spent its first two seasons with a mixture of run and pass plays, and coach Karras sees 2010 as being no different. “

OFFENSIVE LINE Protection for the quarterback has improved significantly since the inception of the program in 2007. The MU offensive line allowed just 14 sacks in 2009 after allowing 20 in 2008 and 35 in 2007. Giving a passer like Coomer time is key in an offense that mixes run and pass as well as the Knights. Coach Karras has welcomed back a veteran offensive line led by senior Coy Beilby and junior Evan Acton. Beilby has earned MSFA All-Mideast honors in two of his three seasons and the 6-7, 310-pound Quarterbacks tackle is going to be looked Fifth-year senior Clay Coomer will have the starting nod af- to for leadership this season. ter a strong spring season and a strong fall camp. Coomer, “We finally have a core of who has started 19 games at quarterback in three years, veterans who we can look to will be looked to by the coaches to lead the Knights. Coom- for leadership,” said Karras. er is an experienced quarterback who is multi-dimensional “The offensive line is much and proves to be a threat in and out of improved and I look forward the pocket. “The loss of Matt Rogers to seeing what they can do this to graduation really did not leave a season.” void,” said Karras. “While he had Freshman Tyler Kiel had a a strong ability to run and shed breakout training camp and judefenders, Clay nior Brad Knipfel will also be ex(Coomer) has pected to contribute this season. that same ability. He has told RUNNING BACKS me not to hestitate in letting Coach Karras sees the offensive backfield as a commithim run and scramble. He has a tee system in 2010. With senior Joey Neberieza, junior great grasp of what we are trying to Brandon Sherman and junior Nick Bradford anchoring do offensively and know he can run the backfield, Karras sees good things from the running the game from the huddle.” backs. “You know we might have to go by committee in “This is Clay’s team,” Karras the backfield,” said Karras. “We have several guys who added. “We are looking forward had great training camps and we will just have to see to what he, as a fifth-year senior how it all plays out this season.” with experience, can do for this Freshman Kyle Jones has moved onto the coaches’ raprogram this season.” dar after a strong camp, while sophomore transfer Clifford Behind Coomer are redshirt sophoBrown will provide a speedy option out of the backfield. more Caleb Small, redshirt sophomore Sophomore Brad Naffziger has made the transition to the Joey Hecklinski, junior transfer Adam fullback position and will be looked to for a significant conWiese and freshman Kyle Brockett. tribution when the Knights look to pound the ball inside.

WIDE RECEIVERS One of the main positional strengths of the Knights’ offense is on the ends in the wide receiver position. Seniors JaQuan Patilla and Chris Rutherford had big seasons in 2009, but Coach Karras is expecting them to really break through in their final season of competition. Rutherford caught 26 passes for a school-record 494 yards last season and had seven touchdown receptions. He will be a big option for Coomer in the passing game. Patilla has been with the Knights since day one, and will be a multi-threat option in his final season. Patilla was the record holder in single season receiving yards, but will be looked to for more than just receptions this season. “I expect a lot from our receivers,” said Karras. “They are going to have a breakthrough season and I know we can shock some people with our depth at the position.” Redshirt junior Eric Duncan, redshirt sophomore John Hasty and seniors Jeff McClure and John Pfifer will be looked to for added depth at the wide receiver position.

TIGHT ENDS The Knights return a pair of tight ends that have been significant contributors during their short careers. Junior Kevin Koselke and sophomore Nathan Jones are versatile tight ends that can block well and have soft hands. Jones can also run the ball for the Knights. Coach Karras is expecting the tight ends to contribute heavily in the trenches this season. OVERALL OFFENSE Overall, the Marian University offense has improved steadily in each of the first three seasons of MU Knights football. The program has seen several All-MSFA Mideast League honorees as well as a few MSFA Mideast League Players of the Week on the offensive side of the ball. With a true mix of run and pass, the Knights should be a force to be reckoned with in the MSFA Mideast League in 2010.

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the Defense The Marian University defense notched a school-record 24 sacks last season, and defensive coordinator Martin Mathis is expecting the Knights to be a strong defensive unit in 2010. Led by MSFA sack leader Chris White, who was named the program’s first NAIA All-American, the unit posted its best season in school history. White graduated in the spring and moved on to professional ball, but the Knights are looking to build on his accomplishments last season. Coach Mathis sees this as an opportunity for younger players who might be able to step in and make things happen on the end. The defense is led by a senior class of XX players, and a crop of newcomers with a good combination of strength, speed and technical ability.

LINEBACKERS One of the strengths of the Marian University defense in 2010 is the corps of linebackers. Led by senior Brock Caraboa, a two-time All-MSFA pick, the Knights’ linebackers are strong and quick. They will be expected to play a vital role in stopping the run as well as blitzing the quarterback. “We have a solid group of linebackers,” said Mathis. “They have a great mix of strength and speed and I believe they can stop the run as well as defend the pass well.” Caraboa is the team leader after notching a team-high 96 tackles last season. He did a little of everything last season, and he has been multi-faceted throughout his career. Big things are expected from Caraboa during his senior season. defensive line Junior Isaac Jean and sophomore Garrett Pritt played Leading the defensive line this season will be senior well last season and will be looked to for a strong condefensive end Dontae’ Crook. Crook is a two-time All- tribution in 2010. Jean is joined by his brother, freshMSFA pick and is looking to lead the defense in 2010. “I man Obed Jean, in the linebacker position. Sophomore expect a lot out of Dontae’,” said Mathis. “He should be Reece Green is a big-hitting linebacker with the ability a strong leader on the field and we know is a talented to step into passing lanes and be a game-changer with player. As a senior, he will be expected to provide that his ability to hit a ballcarrier. leadership and strong play this year.” Senior Ricky Parrish is another linebacker that brings Also on the defensive line is junior Suavve Barker, ju- versatility to the position. While mainly used on special nior Derrelle Hankins, senior Andre Ferguson and junior teams, Parrish is a player who will get after a running transfer Billy Baker. Coach Mathis expects a lot from back quickly. the middle of the line to get penetration and stop the run. Hankins and Barker have gap-filling size, while Baker will be expected to stop the run and provide another option in the pass rush. Ferguson is a solid pass rusher who will be expected to get to the quarterback as well as stop the run. Junior Marcus Watts is a speed rusher on the outside and will be expected to rush the quarterback in long passing situations. The defensive line had its most productive season in school history in 2009, but, with the talent in the middle and off the edges, the coaching staff is expecting the line to continue that growth in 2010.

Junior Dan Brunke is a transfer to Marian University who brings quickness and power to the position. Not only does he have a knack for finding the ball, but Brunke can lay down a huge hit when necessary. He is another multi-faceted player who will help in the Knights’ defense. Depth is not a concern at linebacker, but coach Mathis, a linebacker during his collegiate days, knows there is plenty of work ahead for the Knights. “We definitely have some work to do,” he said, “but I believe that this team is one of the strongest and hardest-working that we have had yet. We will see when we have to take on the top teams in our league during the season.” CORNERBACK Returning for the Knights on the edges are junior Eric Sheppard and redshirt sophomore Nathan Toon. Toon had a tremendous campaign in 2009 after he finished sixth on the team in tackles and led MU in interceptions with a school record-tying four. Sheppard is a strong cover corner who has the ability to stay with a receiver and break up passes. Redshirt freshman Taylor Maxey and redshirt sophomore Tyler Thompson both have size and speed. They are both strong cover corners with the ability to do well against a solid passing game. Senior Kyle Henson and junior Jared Duncan both have the ability to compete for a spot during the 2010 season. “Over the first few years we struggled a little on the edges,” said Mathis. “However, I believe that this particular unit has improved vastly over the past two seasons. Our pass defense has improved and I think we are just going to get better this season.”

SAFETY

The MU defense utilizes both a strong safety and a free safety. Last season, sophomore Stephen Rogers had a standout year, but with the return of redshirt junior Dustin Craig, the defensive backfield gets that much stronger. Craig was a 2008 All-MSFA Mideast selection who held the school record for interceptions until Toon tied it last

season. He is not only a strong safety with the ability to read the quarterback, but he has a knack for stopping the run. His experience and talent should trickle down to the younger players in the deep backfield. Sophomore John Keevers is a strong safety with his ability to stop the run and read the pass. Keevers was fourth in tackles last season and added two interceptions. Coach Mathis is excited about the progress Keevers has made and looks for big things from him this season. Freshman Tyler Stinn is another safety with a knack for big hits and stopping the run. The defensive backfield is a strength of the Knights and coach Mathis is looking for the pass defense to have a breakout season in 2010. OVERALL DEFENSE While the loss of White to graduation hurt the Knights in the pass rush, coach Mathis believes that they are going to remain strong in defending the pass. With a solid group of defensive linemen and a very deep linebacking corps, the MU defense is a force. The secondary just adds to the ability of the defense and will provide turnovers with their ability to wrap up runners and step into passing lanes. “Overall, I would say we are a better defensive unit due to our veteran experience and team chemistry,” said Mathis. “For the first time, this unit has really decided to come together and compete. Similar to the offense, the veteran players can lead the younger guys on the field and we can work on technical skills with the younger players. I am truly excited about this season and believe we are going to be a force in the MSFA.”

2010 season preview

08.28.10 09.11.10 09.18.10 09.25.10 10.02.10 10.09.10 10.16.10 10.23.10 10.30.10 11.06.10 11.13.10

University of St. Francis (IL) McKendree (IL) at Grand View (IA) University of Saint Francis (IN) Trinity International (IL) at Saint Xavier (IL) Olivet Nazarene (IL) at Notre Dame College (OH) at Taylor (IN) at Malone (OH) Walsh (OH)

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“Financial aid was a determining factor in where I could attend college. My scholarships and grants from Marian University gave me the opportunity to attend the college that was in my best interest, where I could receive a quality education and experience in the clinical realm. Marian University has given me the necessary skills and confidence to practice as a registered nurse. I could not ask for more.” Kimberly Jacobi graduated in the spring of 2009 with a BSN degree. While at Marian University, she was a 21st Century Scholar, a mentor for the 21st Century Scholars program, a peer tutor, and a member of the Sigma Theta Tau nursing honor society. After graduation in 2009, she began a career as a registered nurse on the medical floor of St. Mary’s Good Samaritan Hospital in Centralia, Illinois.

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2010 Schedule

Date Opponent Result 08.27.09 at University of St. Francis (IL) W, 27-24 09.12.09 at McKendree (IL) L, 17-21 09.19.09 GRAND VIEW (IA) W, 34-16 09.26.09 at University of Saint Francis (IN) L, 7-28 10.03.09 at Trinity International (IL) W, 31-7 10.10.09 SAINT XAVIER (IL) L, 7-42 10.17.09 at Olivet Nazarene (IL) W, 34-0 10.24.09 at Albion (MI) W, 28-10 10.31.09 TAYLOR (IN) L, 35-36 11.07.09 MALONE (OH) W, 28-24 11.14.09 at Walsh (OH) L, 7-41

2009 Results True freshman Martin Waddick sends the Knights to a 27-24 win with a 50-yard field goal to give MU its first season-opening victory in the program’s history.

2009 Stats 2009 Standings

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Senior Chris White tallied three sacks, a forced fumble, and a fumble recovery in leading the Knights’ defense to a 34-0 shutout, the program’s first-ever, over Olivet Nazarene on October 17, 2009.

Sophomore Isaac Jean earned MU Player of the Game honors in one of the highest-rated CollegeFanz Network Games of the Week. Junior JaQuan Patilla led the Knights with five catches for 76 yards and a touchdown in a 31-7 victory over Trinity International on October 3, 2009.

2009 SEASON IN REVIEW

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THE FIRST THREE YEARS

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A tradition of excellence The Marian University department of athletics is comprised of 22 varsity sports with 16 competing within the National Association for Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA). Fourteen sports are affiliated with the Mid-Central College Conference (MCC), while football is a member of the Mid-States Football Association Mideast League and the women’s golf team is a a member of the Unaffiliated Conference (UAC) within the NAIA. The Marian University cycling team is a 13-time collegiate national championship-winning program with 12 titles coming on the track and one, in 2010, coming on the road. The Marian University bowling team is a member of the United States Bowling Congress (USBC) and will begin competition in October of 2010. Marian University also has a cheerleading team and a dance team. Last season, the Knights finished second in the MCC Commissioner’s Cup for the first time in school history and the football team finished its third season of competition with an-

other winning record (6-5). The department of athletics was born in 1954 and became a member of the MCC in 1988. Since that time, the Knights have won 37 conference championships, have had 25 student-athletes honored as NAIA All-Americans, and have had 162 student-athletes named a Daktronics-NAIA Scholar-Athlete. The Knights have had more than 200 student-athletes honored as All-MCC first team selections, while the football team, in its three years, has had 29 of its players named MSFA AllMideast League. The Knights have also had numerous studentathletes honored as MCC Players of the Year or NAIA Region VIII Players of the Year. Marian University athletics has a tradition of excellence and we are looking to maintain our success. Marian University is On the Move and Making History.

2009

AFCA NA Chris IA All-Am Whit erica e n

Year f the Team o r e y First C Pla 0 UA l-America 1 9 l 200 NAIA A uck la Ga 10 e 9 g n 0 A 20

MCC Golfer of the Year Trey Pfund

MCC Pitcher of the Year Sandy Corum

2009 Collegiate Track National Champions 2010 Collegiate Road National Champions

2009 MCC Women’s Soccer Champions

2010 MCC Softball Champions

MCC Runner of the Year 12

MCC Player of the Year Lauren Gerbick

2009 MCC Men’s Cross Country Champions

2009-10 MCC Men’s Golf Champions

2009-10 UAC Women’s Golf Champions

Kyle Murray

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The facilities

Marian University Baseball Field

Home to the eight-time Mid-Central College Conference champion baseball program, the varsity baseball field was built in 1980. The field, formerly Kaufman Field, is a natural grass surface featuring an all-dirt infield and base paths. The fully functional press box features public address functions, a small two-tier suite for entertaining, and a full locker room for the team. A state-of-the-art scoreboard with wireless function was added in 2008. The field also features lights for evening games and wooden bleachers for a traditional ballpark experience.

Marian University Softball Field

Home to the women’s softball program, the varsity softball field was completed in the spring of 2009. The infield is a full-dirt diamond and has a natural grass outfield. It contains a pair of fully enclosed dugouts, a full-size batting cage down the right field line, and bullpens adjacent to each dugout. It also features a state-of-the-art scoreboard with wireless control and a fully functional press box with public address capabilities. The press box rests on a strorage area that will allow storage of equipment for the adjacent tennis center and the softball field.

Marian University Tennis Courts

The home for Marian University men’s and women’s tennis was reconstructed and completed in 2008. The facility features eight outdoor courts with blue and green surfacing. The surfacing is water repellent and provides a stable court for tennis players. The original courts were reconstructed and have created a venue that allows for open viewing of tennis matches and is set against a backdrop of trees. State-of-the-art video operations have given the tennis programs the tools to continue improving to bring MU tennis to the top of the MCC.

Paul J. Norman Cycling Center

The Paul J. Norman Cycling Center is a state-of-the-art cycling training center and is home to the 11-time track cycling national championshipwinning Knights cycling program. The center is home to spin classes, training for the cycling program, and cycling services for the Marian University community. The center has Comp-U-Trainers for individual training, spin bikes for community use, and a Velotron for analysis. The recent addition of PowerBooster classes and indoor time trials has increased exposure for the cycling program and the facility.

Physical Education Center

The home to Knights men’s basketball, women’s basketball, and volleyball was built in 1982 and features a state-of-the-art expansion that was completed in 2007. The Physical Education Center features the athletics administration offices and has a full gymnasium with retractable bleachers on both sides for optimal viewing and a 24-foot scoring table with electronic signage. The new foyer features banners highlighting the affiliations of Marian University and its Franciscan tradition.

Adams Fitness Center

The John and Mary Beth Adams Fitness Center is the workout facility for student-athletes and the Marian University community. The lower level fitness center is a weight training area for student-athletes and the community that focuses on free-weight training. The upper level fitness center is also utilized by student-athletes and the community and focuses on the cardiovascular training provided by treadmills, step machines, and stationary bicycles. Supervisors are on hand during the school year to assist anyone during normal hours.

Football Locker Room

The Marian University football locker room provides a welcome atmosphere for student-athletes participating in football at Marian University. With more than 100 wooden lockers with space for all equipment, the MU football locker room provides ample space for the football team as well as space for meetings and film review. Each locker is assigned its own chair and the studentathlete is to maintain his assigned locker throughout the season. Built in 2007, the football locker room was one of the first signs of growth at Marian University and, with the continued growth of the program, the Knights have a great place to call home.

Western Bowl

Western Bowl will serve as the official practice facility of Marian University men’s and women’s bowling beginning in the fall of 2010. Western Bowl is a subsidiary of Royal Pin Leisure Centers and is located at 6441 West Washington Street, just 10 minutes from the Marian University campus. WesternBowl is a fully functional non-smoking bowling alley offering 36 Brunswick Pro synthetic lanes and automated scoring for a great bowling experience. Western Bowl will also serve as the host site for the first-ever NAIA Invitational in 2011.

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The administration Under the steady guidance and watchful eye of Joe Haklin, the Marian University department of athletics has seen consistent growth and enhancement. Haklin, who is entering his sixth year as director of athletics, has overseen an unprecedented era of growth and improvement in terms of facilities and student-athlete enrollment while also establishing the department as a rich, value-based experience for its student-athletes. As the school’s first full-time director of athletics, Haklin developed a mission statement for the department of athletics and has implemented procedures that allow the department to function smoothly and achieve much success.

Joseph R. Haklin Director of Athletics

Haklin oversees a program that is committed to excellence in all facets of intercollegiate athletics: the classroom, the field of play, and in the game of life. He has been responsible for the establishment of football and men’s and women’s bowling programs at Marian University. He was also the primary facilitator for the expansion of the Physical Education Center as well as the building of St.Vincent Health Field and the renovation of the Marian University Tennis Courts. The unprecedented expansion of athletics at Marian University has seen the growth in the student-athlete population to nearly 450 student-athletes competing across the 21 varsity sports sponsored by Marian University. During his tenure, the top-class cycling team has won six national championships, including the first in the prestigious collegiate road division as well as five on the track. The Knights have improved their overall finish each year during his five years, and the department of athletics finished second in the Mid-Central College Conference Commissioner’s Cup standings in 2009-10, the highest in school history, while the football program has had a pair of winning seasons in three seasons of competition. Marian University has won nine conference championships, had five NAIA All-Americans, numerous Daktronics NAIA Scholar-Athletes and All-Conference selections, and 30 NAIA Scholar Teams during Haklin’s tenure. Success has not been an issue during Haklin’s time at Marian University, but the Knights are looking for much more. With the past as evidence, the leadership of Joe Haklin will provide a stable foundation for Marian University athletics well into the future.

Staff Bios

Geoffre N. Sherman, Ph.D. Assistant Director of Athletics

Cassie Mackell Administrative Assistant

Jeff McClure Faculty-Athletic Representative

Lindsey Olsen Graduate Assistant

Staff Directory

Athletics History

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st.vincent sports performance Marian University athletics and St.Vincent Sports Performance are partners in responsibility for the health care of the more than 350 studentathletes in 22 intercollegiate sports at our great Catholic institution of higher learning. The athletic training program focuses on the prevention, evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation of athletic injuries for all intercollegiate student-athletes. The Marian University Athletic Training Facility offers a variety of services to treat injuries and maintain the overall well-being of Marian University student-athletes. The Training Facility features office space for two fulltime athletic trainers as well as enough space for a variety of equipment.

Chad Gabbard Head Athletic Trainer

Dr. John Locke Athletic Trainer

The Athletic Training Facility features A Vectra Genisys Machine A Game Ready Two 110-gallon whirlpool tanks Two hydrocollators Two treatment tables Two permanent taping stations and two portable taping tables A private physicianâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s examination room Two Schwinn Aerodyne stationary bicycles Two Automated External Defibrillators A 1,200-pound capacity ice machine The Marian University athletic training staff is available for all home games to assist with pre-game taping and athletic training needs. Please contact the training room at 317.955.6122. 15

Jennifer Vallely Athletic Trainer

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Geoffre N. Sherman, Ph.D. Director of Sports Information

Lindsey Olsen Graduate Assistant

Knights Athletics Available on Facebook, YouTube, and Twitter

The Marian University Sports Show

The Marian University Department of Athletics and Pilgrim Broadcasting have partnered to air the Marian University Sports Show presented every Tuesday night on XL 950AM (WXLW) from the P.E. Center in 2010-11. The 30-minute show will feature head football coach Ted Karras Jr., weekly throughout the 2010 football season. Date Guest 08.24.10 Ted Karras 08.31.10 Ted Karras 09.07.10 Ted Karras 09.14.10 Ted Karras 09.21.10 Ted Karras 09.28.10 Ted Karras 10.05.10 Ted Karras 10.12.10 Ted Karras 10.19.10 Ted Karras 10.26.10 Ted Karras 11.02.10 Ted Karras 11.09.10 Ted Karras 11.16.10 Ted Karras

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The Home of the Marian University Knights

Knights Football Radio Network The Marian University department of athletics and Hoosier Broadcasting Corporation have partnered in the development of the Marian University Football Radio Network. Knights football will be broadcast LIVE on seven radio stations throughout Central Indiana. Catholic Radio Indianapolis 89.1 FM (WSPM) will, for the second season, serve as the flagship station in 2010 and Hoosier Broadcastingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s subsidiaries will also broadcast football games in Lebanon, Morristown, Muncie, New Castle, Anderson, and Connersville. Dr. David Pierce will serve as the voice of the Knights for the third straight season as the play-by-play commentator, while former Indianapolis Colt and University of Notre Dame standout Jeff Burris will serve as the color analyst for the third season. All games will also be simulcast online through our streaming partner, Stretch Internet.

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The Knights on Television The Marian University department of athletics and Hometown Sports Indiana have agreed to a televised broadcast of the season opener from St.Vincent Health Field on August 28. The game will be streamed live at www.htsi81.com and will be replayed on Comcast and Brighthouse Digital Channel 81 during the season. This is the third time Marian University and Hometown Sports Indiana have agreed to broadcast MU football.

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Dr. Dav id Pi Play-by erce -Play

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The spirit surrounding Marian University athletics is undeniable. With a cheerleading team and a dance team, the spirit is alive and well. The cheerleading team, along with Knightro (our mascot), performs during all football and men’s and women’s basketball games. The dance team is coached by an Indiana Pacers dancer and provides halftime entertainment at all football games and men’s and women’s basketball games. In addition, the dance team has the opportunity to perform at halftime of an Indiana Pacers game during the season.

Attendance at football games is rated as one of the highest in the MSFA Mideast League. Marian University has averaged 1,863 fans per game in 16 home contests between George C. Grosskopf Stadium at Pike High School and St.Vincent Health Field. In the five games played at St.Vincent Health Field, the Knights are averaging 2,454 fans per game and that number continues to rise. Marian University is On the Move and Making History!

2,587 fans per game at St.Vincent Health Field

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Create-A-Tee Keith Sutterer Lorenzo Walker Tracey Kaye Abby & Maggie Love Dave and Helen Young Diego & Jennifer Caban Harper Hazelton Hewlett Farms John and Donna Schafer Mike and Shannon Bauer The Bennett Family Cheryl Stacy Herb and Robin Kajer Jeff McClure Laura Wilson Madison Sexton Mary Cargo Nathan Turner Patricia Noblet Regina White

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The Marian University Cheerleading team would like to thank it sponsors for the 2010-11 season!

The Marian University M-Club generates support for Marian University’s 21 intercollegiate athletic programs by improving Marian University’s athletics facilities, providing athletics enhancements, and generating scholarship support for student-athletes. Annual gifts to the M-Club are powerful resources that enable Marian University to provide over 350 student-athletes with a rewarding and memorable collegiate experience. You can be an integral part of building futures for promising student-athletes at Marian University. To help them prepare for the game and for life after the game, we ask that you please consider joining the M-Club today. Your contribution will help. Several methods and levels of contribution are available to best suit your personal preference: Cash gifts: restricted gifts to sports of choice, restricted gifts to support particular scholarships, or unrestricted gifts to the Department of Athletics Matching gifts: matching gifts from you employer or business--You receive credit for the total contribution. Gifts-in-kind: donation of goods and/or services Deferred gifts: will bequests, charitable gifts annuities, life insurance policies, etc.

Recognition Bricks

Make a Difference in Campus Life Recognition Bricks, Pillars of Support, Residence Hall Naming Opportunities Recognition Bricks at St. Francis Heritage Fountain Pillars of Support at St.Vincent Health Field Large Pillar of Support Residence Hall Lounge/Lobby Residence Hall Room

$1,000 $1,200 $5,000* $50,000* $5,000*

(Clare Hall, Doyle Hall, University Hall) Pillars of Support

*Eligible to be matched dollar-for-dollar

Other giving options: real estate, stocks, tangible property, etc. Restricting your gift: although Marian University prefers unrestricted gifts to benefit the needs of all studentathletes, we certainly understand an individual’s desire to support a particular sport. You may restrict your gift by denoting your preference(s) on the registration form.

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The Marian University M-Club sponsors recognition dinners for the student-athletes at the end of their respective seasons and also sponsors the annual golf outing as well as the M-Club Wall of Fame induction dinner. Through your gifts, Marian University athletics can continue to strive for excellence both in and out of the classroom, and the department of athletics can recognize these student-athletes for their accomplishments each and every year.

University Hall Rooms

For information about recognition bricks, contact Sarah Ley ’05 at sley@marian.edu or 317.955.6212. For information about pillars of support, contact Joseph Polizzi at jpolizzi@marian.edu or 317.955.6265. For more information on naming opportunities, contact John Finke at jfinke@marian.edu or 317.955.6202.

Matching Gift Challenge In June 2009, Marian University received a letter from a former trustee informing us of a historic gift. In the letter was a check for $1 million and a pledge for the remaining $5 million—a total gift of $6 million. The amount of this gift is significant—it is the second-largest gift from an individual ever made to Marian University. It is also significant because the donor recognizes our outstanding progress in recent years and wishes to support our continued growth. This gift will be used to match other gifts for improvements on campus, dollar-for-dollar (up to $1 million).

A minimum investment of $5,000 is required to receive the match. This represents an excellent opportunity for investors who are interested in enhancing the academic facilities and other laboratories of learning at a great Catholic university. For more information on how you can take advantage of this matching gift opportunity, contact Sarah Ley ’05, development associate, at sley@marian.edu or 317.955.6212.

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The University At Marian University, our vision is to provide an education that profoundly transforms lives, society, and the world. Our mission is to be a Catholic university dedicated to excellent teaching and learning in the Franciscan and liberal arts traditions. We welcome students of all faiths who seek an educational experience framed within the context of our Franciscan values of dignity of the individual, peace and justice, reconciliation, and responsible stewardship. Our understanding of these values is informed by reflection on the life of Jesus Christ and prayer. The institution grew out of the dedication and vision of Sister Theresa Hackelmeier and the Sisters of St. Francis, Oldenburg, who established a school in Oldenburg, Indiana, in 1851. The college was founded in Oldenburg in 1936 and moved to Indianapolis in 1937. On July 1, 2009, Marian College became Marian University. Location Marian University is located in the heart of Indianapolis, Indiana—one of America’s largest and most vibrant metropolitan areas. Although only 10 minutes from downtown, the safe, beautiful campus is also perfect for people who enjoy peace and quiet.

AFFILIATION:

LOcATION:

Franciscan Catholic

Indianapolis, Indiana

FOuNded:

Marian University grew out of the dedication and vision of Sister Theresa Hackelmeier and the Sisters of St. Francis, Oldenburg, who established a school in Oldenburg, Indiana, in 1851. After a number of transformations the school became Marian College in 1936. The college moved to Indianapolis in 1937. On July 1, 2009, Marian College became Marian University. On January 15, 2010, Marian University announced it will seek accreditation for a new college of osteopathic medicine. AreAs OF sTudy: 36 Majors 37 Minors 27 Concentrations 1 Certificate Program

Types OF degrees: Master’s Bachelor’s Associate’s Teaching Licenses

ceNTers OF LeArNINg:

Business Creation and Development Center for Organizational Ethics Honors Program Peace and Justice Studies Prelaw Studies “Rebuild My Church” The Richard G. Lugar Franciscan Center for Global Studies sTudeNT pOpuLATION:

More than 2,200 full- and part-time students from the United States and 12 other countries FAcuLTy:

sTudeNT-TO-FAcuLTy rATIO:

93 full-time professors

15.5:1

AccredITATIONs:

The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools National Council for Ac creditation of Teacher Education Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education International Assembly for Collegiate Business Education (IACBE)

Programs and Accreditation The curriculums for programs in the liberal arts, sciences, and professions are enhanced by several Centers of Learning: Business Creation and Development; Center for Organizational Ethics; The Richard G. Lugar Franciscan Center for Global Studies; Honors Program; Peace and Justice Studies; Prelaw Studies; and “Rebuild My Church”. Marian University confers eight associate’s, 43 bachelor’s, and one master’s degree and offers 36 majors, 31 minors, and 35 concentrations, as well as two certification programs. Nursing, business, and education are among the largest programs. In addition, students are able to earn licensure to teach in 20 areas. The university is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission, a commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (30 North LaSalle Street, Suite 2400, Chicago, Illinois 60602; 312.263.7462), the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education, the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (associate program), and the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (bachelor programs). Specific academic programs are approved by the Indiana Professional Standards Board, the Indiana State Board of Nurses’ Registration and Nursing Education, and the International Assembly for Collegiate Business Education. Academic Excellence Marian University is ideal for students who are looking for personalized instruction from an outstanding faculty of 81 fulltime professors. Over 2,000 full- and part-time students from 20 states and 12 countries attend Marian University. The student to faculty ratio is 17:1. Tuition and Financial Assistance A college education is an investment with a high long-term rate of return. To help students get started, Marian University offers scholarships and financial aid packages customized just for you and your family. For current tuition and room and board figures, see the web site at www.marian.edu. Campus Life Talk about a place where everybody knows your name! Marian University is a close-knit community focused on the needs of students and committed to their education, safety, social well-being, and success. Three residence halls, student houses, student apartments provide a safe, wholesome, and fun community life. You’ll always find plenty to do on and around campus. Your Leadership Potential A close-knit community means more opportunities to get involved and develop your leadership skills. You’ll have more chances to lead in the areas that really interest you...and more chances to explore new interests, too! Success... For Life Other schools may prepare you for a career. Marian University prepares you for life.

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Areas of Study

* concentration ** minor

CLARK H. BYRUM SCHOOL OF BUSINESS Accounting Business Administration ** Business Creation and Development * Business in Healthcare ** Business Technology ** Economics Finance

Human Resources Management * Management Marketing Motorsports Management * Nonprofit Management ** Sport Marketing *

SCHOOL OF EDUCATION Elementary Education (K-6) High School Licensing Program (9-12) Minor in Exceptional Needs: Mild Intervention (K-6 or 9-12) Middle School (6-8) Licensing Program (only available when added to elementary or high school) Catholic School Educator Master of Arts in Teaching programs Master’s Bridge to Teaching Teach for America Indianapolis Teaching Fellows

ACTION Exercise and Sport Studies Physical Education Teacher Education Sport Performance Studies in Education Early College Credit Marian University Academy for Teaching and Learning Leadership

SCHOOL OF LIBERAL ARTS Art Art Administration Art History Art Therapy * Catholic Studies Clinical Health Psychology * Communication English English as a Second Language (ESL) ** Fine Art Studio * French German ** Global Studies ** Graphic Design History Human Resource Development * Music Education Music Performance

Pastoral Leadership Pastoral Music Ministry Peace and Justice Studies ** Philosophy Photography Political Science Prelaw * Pre-Theology * Psychology Religious Education Rhetoric * Sociology Spanish Sport Psychology * Theatre ** Theology Writing *

SCHOOL OF MATHEMATICS AND SCIENCES Biology Bioinformatics * Cell and Molecular Biology * Ecology and Environmental Science * Exercise Physiology * General Biology * Human Biology * Chemistry Bio-Organic Chemistry * Chemical Physics *

Environmental Chemistry * General Chemistry * Mathematics Medical Technology Pre-Medicine Minors: Biology ** Chemistry ** Mathematics ** Physics **

SCHOOL OF NURSING BSN Accelerated BSN

Accelerated Online BSN RN to BSN Completion

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