THE FUTURE OF STONY BROOK UNIVERSITY ATHLETICS 2015
2020
To positively transform the life of each student-athlete
PROVIDE STUDENT-ATHLETES WITH LIFE EXPERIENCES that complement their academic pursuits and prepare them for success in every aspect of their lives. MAXIMIZE COMPETITIVE SUCCESS in all sports and contend for conference championships and NCAA postseason appearances. ADHERE TO THE HIGHEST STANDARDS of integrity, sportsmanship and respect on and off the field.
CULTIVATE AN INCLUSIVE AND INNOVATIVE ENVIRONMENT where diversity is essential to growth. EMBRACE OUR UNIQUE ROLE as brand ambassadors for Stony Brook and build relationships on behalf of the University on a local, regional, national and global level. LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR VISION
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EIGHT TRANSFORMATIONAL ELEMENTS These eight transformational elements
Within each element is a set of
which will ultimately benefit the
will provide the foundation upon
aspirations and corresponding action
University in a profoundly positive
which a structure of sustainable
items. Although prioritization will
manner by raising the institutional
success can be built. Each element
occur, Stony Brook Athletics will work
profile to new heights.
contains specific goals and objectives
toward the goal of accomplishing all
that will be driven by our vision to
of them by 2020. The end result will
For an in-depth look at each of the
positively transform the life of our
be a complete transformation of the
transformational elements, go to
student-athletes.
athletic department at Stony Brook,
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Transforming the StudentAthlete Experience
Competing for Championships and National Prominence
Developing a Culture of Philanthropy and Financial Support
Amplifying the Stony Brook Brand
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Celebrating Diversity and Gender Equity
Building First-Class Facilities
Maintaining Internal Integrity
Magnifying the Significance of Football
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EXCELLENCE STONY BROOK UNIVERSITY
Stony Brook has emerged as a
As one of only 62 members of the
IS AN EXTRAORDINARY PLACE
global center of influence with
prestigious invitation-only Association
with an extraordinary vision — to
facilities that extend from Manhattan
of American Universities (AAU),
become one of the nation’s top 20
to Madagascar, South Korea and
Stony Brook is in elite company
public research institutions. What
Kenya. At home on Long Island,
and is recognized as one of the
began in 1957 as a teachers college
Stony Brook plays a critical role
leading research universities in
is now an engine of economic devel-
as the region’s largest single-site
North America. The common thread
opment and a research hub where
employer — with more than 14,000
among our AAU peer institutions
talented students are challenged
full- or part-time employees —
is a strong culture in which world-
every day by world-class faculty to
generating an estimated $4.6 billion
class academics and research
transform the world around them.
annually in economic impact.
successfully coexist with strong intercollegiate athletics. Stony Brook has earned its place among the nation’s most prominent academic institutions, and now the work must be done to bring our athletic programs to the same high level. Our time to emerge as a premier university with a premier intercollegiate athletics program is now. LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR VISION
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IMPACT INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETICS at Stony Brook plays a vital role as the University continues to make a positive impact on people’s lives in our region, our state, our country and the world. Stony Brook Athletics supports the fundamental belief that students possess the ability to change the world, and that it is our responsibility to partner with campus leadership and faculty to support our studentathletes in pursuit of their dreams. The power of intercollegiate athletics is significant in that its reach extends deep within the hearts and minds of those who are connected to Stony Brook. It also provides a unique pathway for the University to spread its message to a much broader audience. Athletics is the most visible marketing arm of Stony Brook, and it has the power to bring the community together in ways that are unmatched by other programs.
GROWTH ATHLETICS OFFERS A CHANCE for individuals to be part of something greater than themselves. Studentathletes come to our campus from all over the world in search of an opportunity to learn and grow both individually and collectively. They represent different ethnicities and socioeconomic backgrounds. While each student-athlete has a unique set of gifts, Stony Brook provides an innovative environment in which those gifts can be nurtured in a meaningful way. Since making its transition to Division I in the 1999–2000 academic year, Stony Brook Athletics has grown in size and scope while providing a tangible source of pride for the students, alumni and campus community. While the program has enjoyed varying degrees of competitive success in that time, it is imperative that Athletics features a viable business model that positions the program for an even higher level of sustainable success. LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR VISION
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TOGETHER WE TRANSFORM OUR FIVE-YEAR PLAN WILL
paramount and will therefore seek
hands, and the opportunities ahead
GUIDE THE FUTURE OF OUR
to grow its operating budget without
for the Seawolves are boundless.
program as Stony Brook aspires
detracting from the academic needs
to achieve the highest levels of
This is our time to step boldly into
of our campus.
the future. Our student-athletes and
success in all facets of its commit-
As our department embarks upon
ment to transform the life of each
our University deserve nothing less.
student-athlete. A significant
the next five years, we must
Together We Transform. Join us today
financial investment will be required
recognize that there are no limits
and be part of the transformation.
to implement the plan’s entirety.
except for those that we place
Stony Brook Athletics recognizes
upon ourselves. The future of
Learn more about our vision at
that fiscal responsibility is
Stony Brook Athletics is in our
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