FOSTER ENVIRONMENTS THAT PROMOTE ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

• Strengthen student-athlete support by aligning with university-wide academic services and expanding resources to meet the opportunities and demands of competing in the Mountain West Conference.
• Innovate student-athlete development programming to prioritize experiential learning and address modern career preparation needs.
• Enhance cross-departmental and cross-campus collaboration.

ENHANCE EMPHASIS ON THE PHYSICAL AND MENTAL HEALTH OF STUDENT-ATHLETES

• Increase access to nutrition resources.
• Improve mental health and resource knowledge among student-athletes.
• Implement NCAA Transformation Committee recommendations for holistic student-athlete benefits model and student-athlete voice in decision-making.

ENGAGE IN ONGOING NATIONAL CONVERSATIONS REGARDING COLLEGE ATHLETICS

• Attend and participate in NCAA conference and regional meetings to keep UC Davis relevant and adaptable to the changing college landscape.
• Engage in worthwhile initiatives to share UC Davis position on critical matters.

AMPLIFY AND PRIORITIZE STUDENT-ATHLETE SUPPORT SERVICES

• Increase staff resources to support the move to the Mountain West Conference.

RECRUIT, RETAIN AND DEVELOP HIGH PERFORMING STUDENT-ATHLETES

• Support student-athletes and create a comprehensive NIL plan.
• Develop a graduate degree program with Graduate School of Management.
• Pursue a 1-year graduate certificate program.
• Assess sport performance staffing and technology in proportion to the student-athlete population for all conferences.
• Expand mental health services to include performance-oriented training.
• Enhance admissions staffing to expedite service to coaches during recruitment windows.

ENSURE TEAM OPERATING BUDGETS AND SCHOLARSHIP ALLOTMENTS FOR ALL SPORT PROGRAMS ARE ALIGNED ANNUALLY WITH ESTABLISHED COMPETITIVE EXCELLENCE EXPECTATIONS

• Provide coaches resources to recruit based on their geographic and sport specific regions.
• Optimize team travel to enhance competitive success.
• Review coaching headcount to prepare sport programs affected by conference realignment.
• Revise roster size and scholarship awards in conjunction with opt-in to House Settlement.
• Explore and strategically implement Alston awards and academic retention funds for elite student-athletes.

PROVIDE HIGH-QUALITY TRAINING AND COMPETITION VENUES THAT SUPPORT CHAMPIONSHIP PROGRAMS

• Develop a department facility master plan with input from coaches and staff while benchmarking against peer institutions.
• Prioritize facility renovations and new construction with leadership donor support.

OFFER CIRI CURRICULAR OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDENT-ATHLETES, STAFF AND COACHES

• Deliver student-athletes with ongoing CIRI education to support growth & promote community in athletics.
• Strengthen CIRI-related educational content for coaches and staff.

PRESENT STUDENT-ATHLETES WITH EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES AND CONNECT THEM WITH SUPPORTING RESOURCES

• Provide all student-athletes with resources to create a sense of togetherness, community and awareness through CIRI-related student-athlete organizations.
• Create opportunities for student-athletes to engage and impact our external community.
• Connect student-athletes to identity-based campus resources, such as programs for transfer students or students with disabilities.
• Make available opportunities for student-athletes and staff to give feedback on their experience, education & resource needs for CIRI.

CELEBRATE GENDER EQUITY AND ENSURE UNIVERSITY'S COMPLIANCE WITH TITLE IX

• Maintain and enhance a comprehensive Title IX governance model
• Deliver educational programming opportunities that highlight Women in Sport and that are open to all student-athletes.

DEVELOP A STAFF TALENT ACQUISITION PLAN

• Intentionally recruit and hire ambitious and diverse personnel.

CREATE A CULTURE OF INCLUSIVITY AND COLLABORATIVE PERFORMANCE FOCUSED ON EXCELLENCE

• Implement a dynamic employee onboarding program.
• Create an engaged employee community culture.

RETAIN HIGH-PERFORMING COACHES AND STAFF

• Focus on identifying, acknowledging and effectively managing high performers.

PROMOTE, CELEBRATE, AND CREATE OPPORTUNITIES FOR EMPLOYEES TO ACHIEVE CAREER GOALS

• Foster a culture that supports internal growth.
• Develop a new employee recognition program rooted in new department values.
• Provide year-round career development programming for staff and coaches.