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Athletics Releases Strategic Vision

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KENT, Ohio - The Kent State University Department of Intercollegiate Athletics has unveiled its strategic vision, a comprehensive plan that maps out a course for the growing department over the next four years.

The plan contains the department's mission, core values and strategic initiatives, including a wide scope of topics ranging from facilities, student-athlete well-being and competitive expectations.

"This plan will lay the foundation for us to make decisions that will enhance our winning and our academic success for many years to come," Director of Athletics Joel Nielsen said.

The chief matrices of the game plan include:

Six Strategic Goals: The plan identifies six strategic initiatives for the Department of Athletics: 1) Student-Athlete Well-Being, 2) Competitiveness, 3) Resource Development, 4) Resource Management & Operations, 5) Equity, Diversity & Inclusion and 6) Identity & Engagement.