Detroit Mercy Strategic Plan 2014-19

Detroit Mercy Athletic Department Strategic Plan

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Detroit Mercy Athletic Department Strategic Plan

TABLE OF CONTENTS The Strategic Planning Process......................................... 3 Mission of Detroit Mercy Athletics.................................... 4 Vision of Detroit Mercy Athletics...................................... 5 Goals of Detroit Mercy Athletics....................................... 6 Goal #1 Resources and Revenue...................................... 7-9 Goal #2 Build Unified Brand.........................................10-11 Goal #3 Leadership, Inclusion, and Respect................... 12-13 Goal #4 Organizational Clarity and Structure....................14 Goal #5 Win.................................................................15-16 Acknowledgements......................................................... 17 Special Thanks................................................................18

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Detroit Mercy Athletic Department Strategic Plan

THE STRATEGIC PLANNING PROCESS When Robert Vowels began the job as Director of Athletics for the University of Detroit Mercy on July 8, 2013, his first initiative was to develop a living, breathing document to serve as a guide for the Athletic Department.

With the help of Dr. Don DiPaolo, Leadership Minor Coordinator for Detroit Mercy, the athletic department created a five year strategic plan that will shape the vision for the future. This strategic plan will be reviewed bi-annually to ensure the athletic department continues on the right path for the future.

The athletic department strategic plan was a nine month process that was created by the strategic planning committee for Detroit Mercy Athletics.

Every single person employed in the athletic department has had input on this strategic plan either as part of the committee or a member of a goal team. Campus partners from student affairs and faculty were included on the strategic planning committee to ensure the athletic department strategic plan was in line with the university strategic plan.

The document was completed and approved by the President and Athletic Department Board of Directors on May 21, 2014.

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THE MISSION OF DETROIT MERCY ATHLETICS DETROIT MERCY ATHLETICS BUILDS CHAMPIONS AND LEADERS, DEVELOPS STUDENT-ATHLETES OF HIGH INTEGRITY, ENHANCES CAMPUS LIFE, AND HONORS ITS RICH HISTORY.

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THE VISION OF DETROIT MERCY ATHLETICS PROUD TO BE DETROIT’S COLLEGE TEAM, CHAMPIONS IN LIFE AND COMPETITION.

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THE GOALS OF DETROIT MERCY ATHLETICS I. Increase Resources and Revenue II. Build a Unified Brand III. Develop Leadership and a Culture of Inclusion and Respect IV. Improve Organizational Clarity and Structure V. Win

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GOAL #1 INCREASE RESOURCES AND REVENUE * Manage the department budget and allocate assets consistent with the strategic plan to ensure the Fiscal integrity of the department.

* Increase revenue to better position each team to meet the Department’s competitive goals.

* Develop a more comprehensive internship program, utilizing on and off campus relationships.

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GOAL #2 BUILD A UNIFIED BRAND * Improve Fan Experience

* Increase Campus Branding

* Utilize television/radio/social media outlets

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GOAL #3 DEVELOP LEADERSHIP AND A CULTURE OF INCLUSION AND RESPECT * Develop Initiatives and Continuing Programs for Leadership, Communications, Respectful Relationships, Diversity and Inclusion for Staff and Students

* Build Stronger Relationships with Campus Partners to Create Inclusion on Campus

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GOAL #4 IMPROVE ORGANIZATIONAL CLARITY AND STRUCTURE * DefIne the roles and responsibilities of Athletic Department Staff

* Set consistent expectations of Athletic Department Staff

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GOAL #5 WIN * Create a winning culture based on accountability and consistent expectations

* Develop a strategy for recruiting

* Improve scheduling balance

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS The Strategic Planning Committee: Kendall Acho.................................... Director of Ticket Operations & Sales Arriana Acuna..................................................... Softball, Student-Athlete Ke’Sha Blanton...................................Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach Steve Corder....................Assistant Athletic Director for NCAA Compliance Nicholas Deren....................................................Head Men’s Soccer Coach Tara Fleming......................................Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach Carla Groh................................................ Faculty Athletics Representative Amy Gasahl.................. Dir. of Athletic Academics, SA Welfare & Eligibility Jeremiah Hergott................... Director of Athletic Marketing & Promotions Teri Kromrei..........................................Associate Athletic Director & SWA Jason Leslie........................................................... Soccer, Student-Athlete Ray McCallum.................................... Former Head Men’s Basketball Coach Michael Miller.........................Assistant Athletic Director for Development Mike Miller...................................................... Associate Athletic Director Jay Smith....................................Former Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach Tom Stanton............................................ Faculty Athletics Representative Robert Vowels............................................................ Director of Athletics Monica Williams..................... Associate Vice President for Student Affairs

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SPECIAL THANKS The Athletic Department would like to especially thank Dr. Don DiPaolo for being the facilitator for the strategic plan. He provided the strategic planning committee the focus and the drive to make the strategic plan come to life. His passion and energy for the athletic department made it easy for everyone on the committee to put in the time and commitment to make this plan a reality. His leadership put the athletic department on the path to creating this roadmap to the future and he cannot be thanked enough for all of his contributions!

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