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Athletics 2010 is a comprehensive plan for the
University of Colorado Athletics that will graduate nationally
competitive student-athletes through achievement of
the highest standards in education, athletic competition,
culture, and facilities. The Athletics 2010 vision is unique
because it provides a holistic approach to defining student-athlete
success.
It will better prepare student-athletes for long-term life
success by fostering academic achievement, leadership
skills, and personal and professional growth.
The purpose of Athletics 2010 is to establish accountability
within the department to help every student-athlete
grow and prepare for a successful life beyond
graduation. Designed to develop over the first decade of
the 21st Century, Athletics 2010 has specific measurable
goals. It will ensure that CU is meeting the academic and
athletic needs of all student-athletes.
Proposed Indoor Practice Facility
Athletics 2010: Four Key Elements
Education. The CU Athletic Department will recruit,
education, retain and graduate nationally competitive student-athletes.
Athletics 2010 will provide CU students
with an environment in which they can pursue academic
achievement, develop leadership skills, and grow person-
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Proposed Sports & Community Complex Atrium
ally and professionally in preparation for success beyond
graduation. The following are goals that have been set to
meet these high academic standards:
Graduate every student-athlete who completes his
or her eligibility at CU;
Retain nine out of 10 student-athletes;
Ensure student-athletes retain a 3.0 mean grade
point average;
Provide every student-athlete with a mentor;
Give every student-athlete an opportunity to accept
an internship position or professional job offer
within two months of graduation;
Establish nationally recognized leadership and personal
development programs for student-athletes.
Winning. Our student-athletes will understand and
experience the educational value of being an athletic
champion by being a member of a team that consistently
competes for the highest possible athletic honors while
representing the ideals of sportsmanship. Specific winning
goals include the following: