• Social Media activity increased by 150% over the previous 15 months.
• 74 student-athletes earned a GPA of 3.0 or Higher for fall 2014 (37% of student-athletes)
• Seven student-athletes earned a GPA of 4.0.
• Athletic Department donated over 160 hours of community service in fall 2014
• The Athletics Office has relocated to Room 261 in ASB, and will move to the old police station (Rosenwald Building) in the coming months.
• Currently seeking applicants for the Sports Information Director and Assistant Athletics Trainer positions
• Finalized the contract to open the football season in Hampton, Virginia against Hampton University (The contract includes a $25,000 game guarantee.)
• In the final stages of finalizing a multi-year contract with Indiana Black Expo/Circle City Classic to play Central State University. Total contract value is $500,000 guaranteed over the life of the agreement with options for increased income based upon ticket sales and sponsorships.
• Have acquired compliance software (ACS) to aid in monitoring and efficiency of compliance services
• Have increased student-athlete welfare with the development of a diet/nutrition education program, strength and conditioning program and the acquisition of a chiropractor to aid in rehabilitation and injury prevention
• Submitted Phase I of the NCAA and Department of Defense Grant for Concussion Education Program to acquire a grant of up to $400,000
• Ine Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) was a finalist for the national award for Division II. The Division II Service Award was received for our Water Donation campaign and was honored with $500.00 at the NCAA Convention in January.
• Through a sponsorship from the K-Club, we were able to purchase a tarp for the baseball field. This tarp has allowed the baseball team to practice outside on the field during adverse weather.

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