The
National Collegiate Athletics Association (NCAA) has declared next
week, April 3-9, as Division III Week. The week is recognized
nationally, providing a positive opportunity for individuals associated
with Division III to observe and celebrate the impact of athletics and
of student-athletes on our campuses and in our surrounding community.
Throughout
the week, Division III schools and conference offices will conduct
outreach activities in the areas of academic accomplishment, athletic
experience, leadership, community service and campus involvement. Plans
for Virginia Wesleyan have been coordinated by the Student Athlete
Advisory Committee (SAAC) and include a Dodgeball Tournament, Faculty
Appreciation Day, Social Media Day, Community Service Day, and Game Day.
The week will kick off with the signing of a Division III resolution.
Joining me for this signing will be Joanne Renn, Executive Director of
Intercollegiate Athletics, Michelle Yates, student representative for
the Athletics Management Council, Sam Kirschenbaum, SAAC Advisor, and
SAAC co-presidents Amy Large and Colleen Waggoner.
The week is
part of Division III’s Identity Initiative, which was introduced in 2010
to sharpen the division’s identity and to enable schools and
conferences to more effectively explain why they prefer to compete in
Division III. The initiative has been guided by a strategic-positioning
platform, describing Division III as a place where student-athletes can
“follow your passions and develop your potential,” within an approach
that combines rigorous academics, competitive sports and an opportunity
to pursue other interests.
Thanks to all of our
student-athletes, coaches, athletic department staff, faculty-team
advisors, and others on campus who work daily to make our program so
successful. Be sure to visit www.vwcathletics.com for more information and a full schedule of Division III Week events.
Go Marlins!
