Southern Illinoise University Athletics
SIU earns award for most improved APR in MVFC
06/24/2015 | 12:00:00 | Football
CLEVELAND - Saluki football was honored by the Football Championship Subdivision Athletics Directors Association for having the most improved APR score in the Missouri Valley Football Conference. SIU earned the APR Most Improved Award, sponsored by Forward Progress, for the 2013-14 academic year. Southern Illinois earned the award for the second time in three seasons.
"Our Association is pleased to present these awards to spotlight the mission of all FCS programs, embracing the academic progress of their student-athletes, who will become leaders off the field," said FCS ADA President Jeff Tingey, director of athletics at Idaho State University. "Thanks to Forward Progress, we are pleased to continue to recognize the FCS institutions and their football programs for continuing to reach exemplary APR scores."
The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) member colleges and universities adopted a comprehensive academic reform package designed to improve the academic success and graduation of all student-athletes. The centerpiece of the package is the academic measurement for teams, known as the APR.
About the FCS ADA: Now in its 23rd year, the Football Championship Subdivision Athletics Directors Association's mission is to enhance Football Championship Subdivision football. For more information on the FCS ADA, please visit www.fcsada.com. The FCS ADA is administered by the National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics (NACDA), which is in its 51st year. For more information on NACDA and the 14 professional associations that fall under its umbrella, please visit www.nacda.com.
About Forward Progress Athletics Consulting: Forward Progress is the industry leader in providing academic and APP-related consulting to NCAA institutions, conferences and individuals. Discover more at www.ForwardProgressAC.com.
