More $$ for Duquesne football?
Posted: Tue Jan 26, 2010 8:45 am
While it doesn't warm the heart to benefit from the misfortune of others, it appears that Duquesne's football program will have a few more dollars to work with starting next season.
http://www.goduquesne.com/genrel/012510aab.html
Changes in Varsity Sports Aim for Long-Term Competitive Excellence
Department of Athletics announces restructuring
Jan. 25, 2010
PITTSBURGH - Duquesne University today announced a strategic restructuring of its varsity sports program in an effort to maximize financial resources and ensure sustained athletic success. The move will reduce the number of varsity sports from 20 to 16 and keep all related scholarship and operational funding within the athletic department.
"Focusing on and strengthening a core group of sports will maximize our ability to compete at the highest level, enhance the student athlete experience, and better utilize existing funding," said Greg Amodio, Duquesne athletic director. More than $1M will be reallocated annually throughout the athletics program as a result of the move, which will discontinue baseball, men's swimming, men's golf and wrestling.
"This action is in no way meant to diminish the dedication, effort or ability of these fine student athletes, coaches and alumni. They have contributed greatly to Duquesne athletics and to the vitality and history of the University," Amodio said.
As many as 70 student athletes will be affected by the elimination of these sports. Four full-time and one part-time coaching position will be eliminated. All coaches will remain on contract through June 2010.
The student athletes currently participating in the affected sports who plan to complete their undergraduate education at Duquesne University will continue to receive their athletic scholarships at their current levels for a period equal to their remaining eligibility.
The athletic department will also assist athletes in these sports that choose to transfer to another institution.
"The decision follows an extended period of comprehensive research," Amodio said. "Although it is an extremely difficult move, it will place the athletics program in the very best position to be successful in the future," he said, adding that this will better align the programs offered with the department's operational budget and donor base.
"The fiscal challenges facing collegiate athletic departments across the country require making difficult decisions to ensure viability," he said. "We are committed to maintaining a financially prudent athletics program while providing our student athletes with a positive environment to achieve their academic and athletic aspirations."
Duquesne University athletics currently serves more than 475 students with a $10.8 million operating budget.
http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/duq ... _25_10.pdf
What is the financial impact of the decision?
More than $1M will be reallocated annually throughout the Athletic Department through a
combination of operating funding, salaries and scholarship monies.
How will funds from the discontinued sports programs will be reallocated?
Multiple sports programs will benefit from increased scholarship allotments and additional operating
funds to offset past budget deficiencies. Additional staff positions will also be added with the goals of
enhancing the student athlete experience and elevating departmental revenues.
http://www.goduquesne.com/genrel/012510aab.html
Changes in Varsity Sports Aim for Long-Term Competitive Excellence
Department of Athletics announces restructuring
Jan. 25, 2010
PITTSBURGH - Duquesne University today announced a strategic restructuring of its varsity sports program in an effort to maximize financial resources and ensure sustained athletic success. The move will reduce the number of varsity sports from 20 to 16 and keep all related scholarship and operational funding within the athletic department.
"Focusing on and strengthening a core group of sports will maximize our ability to compete at the highest level, enhance the student athlete experience, and better utilize existing funding," said Greg Amodio, Duquesne athletic director. More than $1M will be reallocated annually throughout the athletics program as a result of the move, which will discontinue baseball, men's swimming, men's golf and wrestling.
"This action is in no way meant to diminish the dedication, effort or ability of these fine student athletes, coaches and alumni. They have contributed greatly to Duquesne athletics and to the vitality and history of the University," Amodio said.
As many as 70 student athletes will be affected by the elimination of these sports. Four full-time and one part-time coaching position will be eliminated. All coaches will remain on contract through June 2010.
The student athletes currently participating in the affected sports who plan to complete their undergraduate education at Duquesne University will continue to receive their athletic scholarships at their current levels for a period equal to their remaining eligibility.
The athletic department will also assist athletes in these sports that choose to transfer to another institution.
"The decision follows an extended period of comprehensive research," Amodio said. "Although it is an extremely difficult move, it will place the athletics program in the very best position to be successful in the future," he said, adding that this will better align the programs offered with the department's operational budget and donor base.
"The fiscal challenges facing collegiate athletic departments across the country require making difficult decisions to ensure viability," he said. "We are committed to maintaining a financially prudent athletics program while providing our student athletes with a positive environment to achieve their academic and athletic aspirations."
Duquesne University athletics currently serves more than 475 students with a $10.8 million operating budget.
http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/duq ... _25_10.pdf
What is the financial impact of the decision?
More than $1M will be reallocated annually throughout the Athletic Department through a
combination of operating funding, salaries and scholarship monies.
How will funds from the discontinued sports programs will be reallocated?
Multiple sports programs will benefit from increased scholarship allotments and additional operating
funds to offset past budget deficiencies. Additional staff positions will also be added with the goals of
enhancing the student athlete experience and elevating departmental revenues.
Using a tragic event in an attempt to belittle another school or their athletic program is beneath you, and certainly beneath a representative of Lafayette College. 