对澳门威尼斯人平台官网社区，
Today, I am sharing two important announcements that impact our university community.
第一个, 经过综合评估, we have made the difficult decision to discontinue 10 athletic teams at the conclusion of their respective seasons this academic year. This decision is a result of a thorough assessment of our athletic department's sustainability, aligning with our commitment to upholding the high-quality academic and athletic experiences that define our university.
被取消的运动队有:
- NCAA男子曲棍球; 2024年春季赛季结束后生效
- 男子游泳和跳水; 2024年春季赛季结束后生效
- NCAA男子网球赛; 2024年春季赛季结束后生效
- NCAA男子室内田径赛 & 领域, 2024年春季赛季结束后生效
- NCAA男子户外田径赛 & 领域, 2024年春季赛季结束后生效
- NCAA男子摔跤， 2024年春季赛季结束后生效
- NCAA女子曲棍球; 自2023年12月1日起生效
- NCAA女子体操， 2024年春季赛季结束后生效
- NCAA女子游泳和跳水; 2024年春季赛季结束后生效
- 男子和女子自行车; 2024年春季赛季结束后生效
第二个, in addition to these changes with our athletic teams, we are embarking on a broader initiative to rebalance our investments in staffing across various university divisions. 截至12月1日, the University has eliminated nine filled positions as well as many vacant positions. We have concentrated efforts to support robust academic programming and have maintained all filled faculty positions. 这些决定, 而具有挑战性的, support Lindenwood’s continued evolution as we strive to meet the needs of students.
We are committed to assisting all members of the University community affected by these changes, and additional details can be found in our frequently asked questions. Additional support resources have been provided to students and employees.
我们对卓越的承诺是坚定不移的, and we appreciate your understanding and support during this rebalance and reallocation of resources. We are dedicated to transparency as we navigate these changes together.
Thank you for your continued dedication to our university community.
Dr. 约翰•波特
FAQ - 12月1日公告
Following the December 1 announcement of discontinuing 10 athletic teams, we've created these FAQs to address queries and clarify the circumstances surrounding the decision.
哪些运动受到影响?
澳门威尼斯人平台官网将停止以下队伍:
- NCAA男子曲棍球; 2024年春季赛季结束后生效
- 男子游泳和跳水; 2024年春季赛季结束后生效
- NCAA男子网球赛; 2024年春季赛季结束后生效
- NCAA男子室内田径赛 & 领域, 2024年春季赛季结束后生效
- NCAA男子户外田径赛 & 领域, 2024年春季赛季结束后生效
- NCAA男子摔跤， 2024年春季赛季结束后生效
- NCAA女子曲棍球; 自2023年12月1日起生效
- NCAA女子体操， 2024年春季赛季结束后生效
- NCAA女子游泳和跳水; 2024年春季赛季结束后生效
- 男子和女子自行车; 2024年春季赛季结束后生效
为什么做出这个决定?
The decision was made after an extensive evaluation of the athletic department. 过去一年里, 大学, 在外部顾问的支持下, 制定了一套基于数据的建议. 决定由体育部, 哪个赞助了30项NCAA运动, had become too large to sustain the quality of the student experience Lindenwood expects. The choice is part of a broader initiative dedicated to ensuring the sustainability and quality of both academic and athletic programs. The university is working to rebalance investments in athletics, academics, 和人员配备，同时仔细监控支出 to create an environment where excellence flourishes in all aspects of university life.
为什么现在要这么做?
目前还没有宣布削减体育开支的理想时机. The University felt it was right to let student-athletes know as soon as the decision was final. The timing of this announcement was purposeful to allow student-athletes and coaches to make informed decisions about their future plans.
有多少学生运动员受到影响?
The reduction will impact approximately 284 student-athletes. The University will honor all scholarships for affected student-athletes through their undergraduate education.
是什么过程导致了这个决定?
Lindenwood evaluated many factors and worked through a variety of scenarios. 这些措施包括, 但不限于, 设备注意事项, 合规, 财政可持续性, geographic competition scheduling opportunities and a comparison of the number of sports sponsored by the other Ohio Valley Conference (OVC) schools.
Will the University assist current and incoming student-athletes who wish to pursue opportunities at other schools?
是的, Lindenwood has provided affected student-athletes with information regarding transfer options. Administrators will continue to be available to assist and support as needed.
What support is the University providing to impacted student-athletes and employees?
Lindenwood在几个方面提供支持. 学者, 合规, sports medicine and mental health resources will continue to be available to both student-athletes and employees. 澳门威尼斯人平台官网 Athletic Department administrators are available to discuss scholarship and transfer information.
Will the University continue to provide student-athlete scholarships?
是的, the University will honor scholarships for all student-athletes at Lindenwood who are currently on a discontinued team, as well as incoming student-athletes who have signed a letter of intent who choose to complete their degrees at Lindenwood.
Is the University planning the discontinuation of other sports?
Lindenwood is not considering the discontinuation of other sports at this time.
Would additional donor support or fundraising reinstate the impacted sports?
捐助者的支持不会影响最后的决定. The reduction of these sports was determined by several factors, 比如设施方面的考虑, 合规, 财政可持续性, geographic competition scheduling opportunities and a comparison of the number of sports sponsored by schools in the Ohio Valley Conference (OVC).
Is Lindenwood planning to reclassify the discontinued NCAA sports as Student Life Sports (SLS)?
No, the University is not planning to reclassify these programs as SLS sports.
What other steps is Lindenwood taking to rebalance resources across campus?
澳门威尼斯人平台官网 has eliminated nine filled positions, 自2023年12月1日起生效. No currently filled faculty positions have been eliminated, as the University concentrates efforts to support robust academic programming.
