D1 Augie??

[Schism55]

https://twitter.com/argusmattz/status/1073379510303768576

[BisonFan02]

Ugh...not this **** again. xlolx

[TheKingpin28]

https://twitter.com/argusmattz/status/1073379510303768576Why... This is going to suck having another D1 along the I29 corridor. Why don't we just start the damn NCC again?

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[Schism55]

Why... This is going to suck having another D1 along the I29 corridor. Why don't we just start the damn NCC again?

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Great idea! St Cloud, Mankato, Morningside...where you at?

[TheKingpin28]

Great idea! St Cloud, Mankato, Morningside...where you at?It would suck and do not want. If they get into the Summit, I blame the Sanford family.

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[Bison Fan in NW MN]

Really I don't care.

Their football will go non-scholly and the other sports I don't care about. Will help baseball in the Summit.

[Laker]

Argus Leader Sports‏Verified account @ArgusSports (https://twitter.com/ArgusSports) 34m34 minutes ago (https://twitter.com/ArgusSports/status/1073388999316815873)More



Breaking: In letter from board of trustees, @AugustanaSD (https://twitter.com/AugustanaSD) announces intention to move to Division 1 athletics. @argusmattz (https://twitter.com/argusmattz) has the story

[Laker]

Here is the email sent to alumni:

Dear Alumni and Friends,

When President Herseth Sandlin joined us in 2017, the Board of Trustees charged her with developing bold and inspiring goals to build upon Augustana’s reputation for academic excellence and position the university for the future. As you know, our mission is inspired by the liberal arts in which we challenge students to become servant leaders who explore, create, innovate, and discover what’s possible. The president proposed a set of aspirational goals called AU: Vision 2030 to motivate the university to do the same — to dream big, be dynamic and adapt to change.

Starting this past spring, the president and her cabinet began the AU: Vision 2030 process concluding with an impressive set of campus and community forums conducted this fall. The process provided an opportunity for the campus community and representative alumni to share ideas and provide input regarding the proposed aspirational goals. The board appreciates the time, feedback and suggestions from all those who participated in the forums or otherwise communicated their thoughts and ideas over the past few months.

Based on the president’s recommendations and extensive analysis of the data, information and feedback provided, the board voted unanimously and enthusiastically to support AU: Vision 2030. We believe the goals outlined below are both appropriate and critical for Augustana and its future:

Change the academic structure of the university to most effectively support the liberal arts and new graduate degree programs, grow the performing and visual arts, and establish a professional school.
Grow total enrollment to 3,000 students.
Establish strategic academic scholarships that enhance affordability and diversity.
Transition to a Division I intercollegiate athletics conference.
Make dramatic improvements to the physical campus and IT infrastructure.
Increase substantially the university’s endowment and other financial resources to achieve these goals.
The board is confident that under President Herseth Sandlin’s leadership, Augustana’s future holds great promise. As she and her leadership team collaborate with their campus colleagues and undertake the first phase of planning toward these long-term goals, we ask that you continue to offer your thoughts, ideas and support as we work together in the years ahead to realize this bold vision.

Over three years ago, Augustana changed its name from college to university to better reflect how we provide our students with different academic, research, service, and leadership opportunities. AU: Vision 2030 is part of fulfilling that promise as well as becoming a top regional university in the Midwest. As we celebrate our 100 years in Sioux Falls — a growing and dynamic city — it is an ideal time to consider our legacy and plan our future. Thank you for partnering with us to support this inspiring vision as Augustana University continues to fulfill its mission for today’s students and tomorrow’s leaders.

A proud alumnus,

Tom Davis, Chair
Augustana University Board of Trustees