2016 Eastern Michigan Women's Cross Country Media Guide by Eastern Michigan University Athletics

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Table of Contents Table of Contents/ Quick Facts...............................2 Athletic Media Relations..........................................3 Media Services/Athletic Directory............................4 2016 Schedule........................................................5 2016 Roster.............................................................7 2015 Review........................................................ 8-9 Head Coach Sue Parks....................................10-11 2016 Athlete Bios............................................ 12-25 2015 Season Results............................................27 Through The Years.......................................... 28-38 Eastern Michigan University............................ 39-43 President James M. Smith....................................44 EMU Board of Regents.........................................45 Heather Lyke................................................... 46-47 Support Staff & Head Coaches....................... 48-58 EMU Athletics Facilities................................... 59-61 EMU Identity..........................................................63 NCAA Compliance.................................................64 Student-Athlete Support........................................65 Eagles Pride..........................................................66 E-Club Hall of Fame .............................................67

University Quick Facts Location Ypsilanti, Mich. Founded 1849 Enrollment 23,341 President Dr. James M. Smith Nickname Eagles Colors Green (349) and White Conference Mid-American (MAC)

Athletic Department President Athletic Director Deputy Director of Athletics Senior Associate AD Senior Associate AD Senior Associate AD Associate AD for Compliance Associate AD for Development Associate AD for Sports Medicine Assistant AD for Equipment Operations Associate AD for Media Relations Faculty Athletic Representative

Dr. James M. Smith Heather Lyke Christian Spears Chris Hoppe Erin Kido Mike Malach Matthew Jakobsze Dan McLean Jennifer Brown Ben Herman Greg Steiner Dr. Edward Sidlow

Women’s Cross Country Staff Head Coach (Year) Alma Mater Office Phone Number Email

Sue Parks (11th) Eastern Michigan ‘80 734.487.0262 sparks6@emich.edu

Athletic Media Relations

EMU Cross Country on the Web Over the past 11 years, some information that was once printed exclusively in EMU Athletics media guides has been moved to the department's official website, EMUEagles.com. Visit the cross country home page to find such information

Associate AD for Athletic Media Relations Greg Steiner Assistant Director of Athletic Media Relations Sean Hostetter Graduate Assistant/Cross Country Mark Panhorst Email mpanhors@emich.edu Cell Phone 630.440.7971 Graduate Assistant Katie Gonzales Graduate Assistant Dan Whitaker Office Phone 734.487.0317/8 Mailing Address 799 N. Hewitt Rd. Convocation Center Room 307 Ypsilanti, MI 48197 Website www.EMUEagles.com

2015 Team Information

EMU on Mobile Devices Fans using mobile devices can access news, scores and schedules on emueagles.com/mobile

2015 MAC Finish 2015 NCAA Great Lakes Regional

1st (55 points) 6th (216 points)

www.EMUEagles.com Credits

Editors: Mark Panhorst L ayout and Design: Chloe Smith Assistant Editors: Sean Hostetter Katie Gonzales Dan Whitaker Greg Steiner Information is current as of October 24, 2016

Photography: Randy Masharka, Walt Middleton, Amanda Decker, Jed Dreher, Chloe Smith Special Thanks: To Bob Parks because without his historical perspective, the history section would not have been as complete.

© COPYRIGHT EASTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY The 2016 Women’s Cross Country Media Guide was written by the EMU Athletic Media Relations Office. All text and photo content is property of Eastern Michigan University and can not be reproduced without permission from the EMU Athletic Media Relations Office.

2016 Eastern Michigan University Women’s Cross Country

EMU Athletic Media Relations

Greg Steiner

Sean Hostetter

Katie Gonzales

Mark Panhorst

Dan Whitaker

Associate Athletic Director/Media Relations................................... Greg Steiner

Office Phone..............................................................................................................................734.487.0317 Cellular Phone...........................................................................................................................734.845.1132 E-mail.....................................................................................................................greg.steiner@emich.edu Primary Sports Covered......................................................Football, Women’s Basketball, and Golf

Assistant Director of Athletic Media Relations............................ Sean Hostetter

Office Phone..............................................................................................................................734.487.0318 Cellular Phone...........................................................................................................................734.218.3417 E-mail............................................................................................................................ shostett@emich.edu Primary Sports Covered.....................................................Volleyball, Men’s Basketball, and Tennis

Athletic Media Relations Graduate Assistant............................... Katie Gonzales Office Phone..............................................................................................................................734.487.0318 Cellular Phone...........................................................................................................................773.512.6079 E-mail.......................................................................................................................... kgonzal5@emich.edu Primary Sports Covered..................................................Soccer, Softball, and Swimming & Diving

Athletic Media Relations Graduate Assistant................................Mark Panhorst

Office Phone..............................................................................................................................734.487.0318 Cellular Phone...........................................................................................................................630.440.7971 E-mail........................................................................................................................ mpanhors@emich.edu Primary Sports Covered..........................................Cross Country, Gymnastics, and Track & Field

Athletic Media Relations Graduate Assistant................................. Dan Whitaker Office Phone..............................................................................................................................734.487.0318 Cellular Phone...........................................................................................................................734.478.8114 E-mail.......................................................................................................................... dwhitak4@emich.edu Primary Sports Covered...................................................................Baseball, Rowing, and Wrestling

Address:............................799 N. Hewitt Rd., Convocation Center, Ypsilanti, MI 48197

HOW TO GET EMU CROSS COUNTRY INFORMATION

DIRECTIONS TO EASTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY

By air: Arriving at Detroit Metro Airport, take I-94 west to Michigan Avenue exit (exit 181B). Get in the far left lane and turn left on Hewitt. Head north on Hewitt for 2.5 miles, past Washtenaw Avenue. The stadium is on the east side of the road. From North: U.S. 23 south to Washtenaw Avenue east (exit 37A); take Washtenaw to Hewitt Road; turn left on Hewitt and proceed to Rynearson Stadium. From South: U.S. 23 north to Washtenaw Avenue east (exit 37A); take Washtenaw to Hewitt Road; turn left on Hewitt and proceed to Rynearson Stadium. From East: (A) Take I-94 west to Michigan Avenue exit (exit 181B). Get in the far left lane and turn left on Hewitt Road. Head north on Hewitt for 2.5 miles, past Washtenaw Avenue. The stadium is on the east side of the street. (B) Take I-96 west to M-14 west. Follow M-14 to U.S. 23 south. Go south to Washtenaw Avenue east (exit 37A); take Washtenaw to Hewitt Road; turn left on Hewitt and proceed to Rynearson Stadium. From West: Take I-94 east to Michigan Avenue exit (exit 181). Turn left and get in the far left lane. Turn left on Hewitt and head north on Hewitt approximately 2.5 miles, past Washtenaw. The stadium is on the east side of the road.

• The Eastern Michigan University Athletic Media Relations office: Cross Country Contact: Mark Panhorst...............................734.487.0318 • The Internet:

Log on to the World Wide Web to get all of the latest Eastern Michigan University Athletics Information, including up-to-date cross country results and weekly releases: www.emueagles.com

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Media Services/Athletic Directory EMU ATHLETICS MISSION STATEMENT Our mission, above all else, is to guide, support and inspire our student-athletes in their pursuit of excellence- academically, athletically and socially while maintaining a successful Division I-A athletics program. VISION OF EMU ATHLETICS Our vision is to become the premier program in the Mid-American Conference, both academically and athletically. THE EMU DEPARTMENT OF ATHLETICS believes in setting a higher standard for performance in all we do. We have great expectations for our studentathletes, coaches and staff. We are united under the Block E and driven to inspire pride in our university with our accomplishments. Our department is focused on winning in life. We challenge our student-athletes to reach their potential – as individuals and as team members. We embrace adversity as a teacher, encourage leaders to emerge and use competition to build champions. In 2015, we agreed upon a set of six ‘Pillars’ that serve as the department’s guiding principles for reaching our goals: Student-Athlete Experience 365 Integrity Always Powered By Passion Expect to Win Inspired to Innovate Impact People These shared commitments guide our decisions and

inspire us to perform at A Higher Standard every day.

Athletic Department Phone Directory (All phone numbers area code 734, unless otherwise noted)

University Information .....................................487.1849 HEAD COACHING STAFF David Bolyard, Wrestling.................................487.0395 Sarah Brown, Gymnastics...............................487.1082 Fred Castro, Women’s Basketball...................487.0481 Chris Creighton, Football.................................487.2160 Bruce Cunningham, Men’s Golf.......................487.6703 Melissa Gentile, Softball..................................487.1031 Pina Gentile, Women’s Golf............................487.6435 John Goodridge, Men’s XC/Track...................487.2245 Scott Hall, Soccer............................................487.2144 Peter Linn, M & W Swimming..........................487.0463 Rob Murphy, Men’s Hoops..............................487.0316 Kimi Olson, Volleyball......................................487.0291 Sue Parks, Women’s XC/Track.......................487.0262 Ryan Ray, Women’s Tennis.............................487.2244 Kemp Savage, Rowing....................................487.6690 Loren “Buck” Smith, Diving..............................487.3079 Mark Van Ameyde, Baseball............................487.1985 ADMINISTRATION Athletics Director Heather Lyke.......................487.1050 Deputy Director of Athletics Christian Spears.487.1050 Sr. Assoc. AD for Administration Chris Hoppe...............487.3263 Sr. Assoc. AD for Administration Erin Kido....................487.1050 Sr. Assoc. AD for Finance & Ops Mike Malach............487.7174 Assoc. AD for Sports Medicine Jennifer Brown.............487.5183 Assoc. AD for Compliance Matt Jakobsze....................487.7859 Assoc. AD for Development Dan McLean.....................487.1050 Assoc. AD for Media Relations Greg Steiner.............487.0317/8 Asst. AD for Equipment Operations Ben Herman.........487.0166 ATHLETICS EQUIPMENT STAFF Asst. AD for Equipment Operations Ben Herman.........487.0166 FACILITIES STAFF Dir. of Ops./Asst. Facilities Adam Martin.........487.1050 SPORTS MEDICINE STAFF Assoc. AD for Sports Medicine Jennifer Brown....487.5183 SPORTS PERFORMANCE Co-Sports Performance Director Bryan Fink......487.4511 Co-Sports Performance Director Fred Hale.......487.4511 Asst. Sports Performance Coach Aaron Short... 487.2152 Asst. Sports Performance Coach Sean Conaty.... 487.2152 TICKET OFFICE Ticket Manager Jeff Czachowski.....................487.3823

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2016 Eastern Michigan University WOMEN’S CROSS COUNTRY DATE

MEET

LOCATION

TIME

SEPT. 2

at GEORGE DALES INVITATIONAL KALAMAZOO, MICH.

6 pm

SEPT. 10

at TITAN INVITATIONAL

NORTHVILLE, MICH.

11:15 am

SEPT. 17

at COMMODORE CLASSIC

NASHVILLE, TENN.

10 am

SEPT. 30

at NOTRE DAME INVITATIONAL

SOUTH BEND, IND.

2 pm

OCT. 15

at PRE-NATIONAL INVITATIONAL TERRE HAUTE, IND.

11 am

OCT. 21

EMU FALL CLASSIC

DEXTER, MICH.

4:30 pm

OCT. 29

at MAC CHAMPIONSHIPS

KENT, OHIO

11 am

NOV. 13

at NCAA GREAT LAKES REGIONAL MADISON, WIS.

TBA

NOV. 21

at NCAA NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS TERRE HAUTE, IND.

TBA

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2016 Women’s Cross Country Roster Name Anna Aldrich Danielle Bentzley Alsu Bogdanova Rebekah Branham Natalie Cizmas Kaitlyn Culler Sofie Gallein Allie Knoll Jordann McDermitt Claire Mesa Sydney Meyers Gabrielle Peck Lauren Pottschmidt Abbigail Stemple Leah Wallace Jenna Wyns

Yr. R-Sr. Jr. Sr. R-So. R-So. Fr. R-Sr. R-So. Jr. Jr. So. Fr. Jr. Fr. So. Jr.

Hometown - High School (Previous School) Fremont, Ind. - Fremont Livonia, Mich. - Seaholm Kazan, Russia - Lyceum #83 Circleville, Ohio - Circleville Clinton Twp., Mich. - Chippewa Valley Fremont, Ind. - Fremont Gits, Belgium - University of Leuven Warren, Mich. - Warren Mott Davison, Mich. - Davison Rockford, Ill. - Rockford Lutheran Zionsville, Ind. - Zionsville Community Ann Arbor, Mich. - Skyline Granger, Ind. - Penn Mason, Ohio - William Mason Reynoldsburg, Ohio - Reynoldsburg Londerzeel, Belgium - Sportschol KA2

Coaching Staff

Sue Parks Head Women’s Cross Country Coach

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2015 Season In Review

The Eastern Michigan University women’s cross country team had a historic 2015 season, as the squad captured their first ever Mid-American Conference title after years of continued improvement under Head Coach Sue Parks. The Eagles also posted their highest finish at the NCAA Great Lakes Regional, Nov. 13, since 1996. With Parks wrapping up her 10th season, she now stands as the only women’s cross country coach to bring a MAC title back to Ypsilanti. She has the distinction of winning conference titles and Coach of the Year honors at two MAC institutions, Ball State and Eastern Michigan. The Eagles began their season at the EMU Celebration, Sept. 5, where three harriers finished within the top-20. The Green and White were led by third-place finisher Jordann McDermitt, who finished the 5,000-meter event with a time of 17:12.9, 12 seconds ahead of the fourth-place finisher. McDermitt was followed by Sofie Gallein in ninth-place with a time of 17:48.5 and Danielle Bentzley in 19th-place with 18:12.1. Allie Knoll also had a strong performance, running 18:30.1 for 26th. EMU ran ten harriers in the event, giving a large number of student-athletes experience early in the season. After opening the year at home, the Green and White then traveled to Kalamazoo, Mich. for the George Dales Invitational, Sept. 11. There, the team dominated, as they took six of the top-ten spots in the dual with Western Michigan. The Eagles were led once again by McDermitt and Gallein, who finished second and third with times of 20:54.24 and 21:29.81, respectively. Both harriers improved their times at this race by nearly 30 seconds in comparison to last year. Rounding out the top five finishers were Alsu Bogdanova and Bentzley, who crossed the finish line in 21:45.56 and 21:51.23. Additionally, Sydney Meyers placed in the top 10, finishing the race in 22:11.75 and taking seventh place. Finally, Amy Frauhammer rounded out the top 10 with a time of 22:21.23, with Knoll right behind in a time of 22:24. With a weekend free of competition following this race, the Eagles had an early season break to assess where they stood early on. Alsu Bogdanova Leaving Michigan for the first time in the young season, the Eagles traveled to Earlysville, Va. for the Virginia Invitational, Sept. 26. This would mark the first time that the team would have an opportunity to race against opponents from throughout the country, as the field included programs such as No. 16 Virginia, Auburn, and Oklahoma. Similar to earlier races in the season, the team was led by McDermitt, the 20th-place finisher in 17:48.3, and Gallein, who crossed the finish line in 17:51.2 and placed 24th. Bogdanova continued to impress early in the season, as she placed 31st with a time of 18:05.1 in her second race as an Eagle. Meyers continued to make significant contributions as well, completing the race in 18:31.8 and finishing 48th. Frauhammer, one of the team captains, followed Meyers, placing 69th in 19:07.2. The next two Eagle finishers were Bentzley and Claire Mesa. Although the result was not what the team was hoping for, there was plenty of season left to improve and get stronger on the course. With extra motivation from their previous race, the Eagles turned it on at the 2015 Joe Piane Notre Dame Invitational, Oct. 2, in South Bend, Ind. There, nearly every Eagle harrier improved their top 5,000-meter times of the season. Gallein led the Eagles with a time of 17:06.8, placing her 25th in the talented field of runners. The Belgian’s time was nearly 40 seconds faster than her previous season-best in the 5,000-meter. Only ten seconds behind her was McDermitt, who finished in 17:16.7 and placed 36th. Bogdanova continued her trend of finishing amongst the top Eagles, as she posted a 71st place finish in 17:38.6. She also shaved off some time from her top 5K this season, running 27 seconds faster than the previous week. Meyers continued her impressive freshman season, crossing the finish line in 17:58.2 and taking 98th-place. Her season-best 5K time improved by 33 seconds as well. Frauhammer also posted a time of 18:22.6. All three harriers improved their season-best times by more than 38 seconds. With positive momentum from the race, the Eagles then headed to their most difficult race of the regular season. Paced by McDermitt and Bogdanova, the team finished 24th at the PreNationals Invitational Saturday, Oct. 17, in Louisville, Ky. The team managed to defeat No. 27 Texas in the process, and placed three harriers in the top-150 runners. McDermitt led the way, finishing 45th with a time of 20:42.2, 40 seconds behind the leader. Bogdanova also turned in a solid race, crossing the finish line in 81st with a time of 21:02.5. Nine seconds behind Bogdanova was Gallein in 109th, crossing the finish in 21:11.9. Meyers continued her excellent freshman season, as she placed 170th in 21:34.5. The final two finishers for the Eagles were Frauhammer and Bentzley, finishing in 22:03.4 and 22:44.4, respectively. Like the Virginia Invite, the team result was not what was hoped for, yet the squad stayed resilient and got back to work the following week. After three consecutive races far from home, the Eagles returned to the familiar environment of Hudson Mills Metro Park in Dexter, Mich. There, the team played host to their final meet of the regular season, as six harriers ran in the EMU Fall Classic, Oct. 23. The Eagles utilized a lineup that focused on resting their top harriers in order to keep them fresh for the following week’s Mid-American Conference Championship. Frauhammer led the Eagles, as she crossed the finish line in 18:31.8, good for 25th. Just behind her was Anna Aldrich, who finished 30th in 18:50.6. Mesa crossed the finish line in 19:12.2 and placed 33rd. while Pottschmidt placed 35th with a time of 19:25.7. Rounding out the group was Leah Wallace with a time of 20:14.8. Additionally, Jenna Wyns ran unattached, but turned in a very solid race. Wyns managed to finish 13th in the field, crossing the finish line in 17:59.7. For her performance, Frauhammer was honored as the MAC Runner of the Week. With the regular season behind them,

Jordann McDermitt

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2015 Season In Review

the Green and White then turned to the postseason, and the upcoming conference championship. Following years of coming up just shy of the title, the team managed to finally stand atop the podium as MAC Champions. Behind an individual title from Bogdanova, the Eagles claimed their first ever Mid-American Conference title at the 2015 MAC Championships, Saturday, Oct. 31. The Eagles posted a team score of 55 point, placing three harriers within the top-six. With the men winning the MAC Championship as well, the Eagles were the first to have both the men and women claim cross country titles in the same season since Bowling Green accomplished the feat in 1995. The Green and White were paced by Bogdanova, who claimed the individual MAC title and crossed the finish line in 20:39.26, becoming the fourth Eagle to win the race. Right behind her was McDermitt and Gallein, who took fourth and sixth with times of 20:53.62 and 21:09.80, respectively. McDermitt’s finish clocked in nearly 10 seconds faster than her ninth place finish at last year’s race. The next Eagle to cross the finish line was Frauhammer, as she placed 21st with a time of 22:01.46. Meyers posted a solid performance as well, finishing the race in 22:02.77 and taking 23rd, in her championship debut. Bogdanova, McDermitt, and Gallein all claimed First-Team All-MAC honors based on their performance, which marks the most first-team honorees for EMU since 1996. Additionally, Head Coach Sue Parks was named MAC Coach of the Year, which is the second of her career and her first at EMU. With the conference championship in their back pocket, the Eagles turned their sights towards the NCAA Great Lakes Regional, Nov. 13, and a berth to the NCAA Championships. Although the team could not mimic the success of the 1996 squad that qualified to the championship, the Green and White turned in their best regionals performance since that year. The Eagles improved upon their eighth place finish from last season, taking sixth with 216 points. Bogdanova followed up her MAC title with another strong performance, as she finished ninth and crossed the finish line in 20:50.3. The next Eagle to cross the finish line was McDermitt, who placed 19th in 21:01.0. Gallein took 34th with a time of 21:24.5, while Wyns made her team debut, as she previously ran unattached. Wyns finished 70th and crossed the finish line in 22:02.3. Following the race, the team, unfortunately, was not selected to run in the NCAA Championship, putting an end to the 2015 campaign. Following the race, both Bogdanova and McDermitt were selected as All-Region honorees. “I’m proud of what we accomplished as a team this season,” stated Parks. “We set some challenging goals at cross country camp in August, and the team really committed themselves to working towards reaching those goals. We lost some runners to injuries and illnesses early in the fall so our depth was not what we were hoping for, but the girls remained positive and never got discouraged despite all of the setbacks. We had a couple of meets that were not our best but we knew what we were capable of. Going into the MAC meet, we felt that we had a chance at capturing the title. I’m very proud of the entire team and especially the five scoring runners who really put it all out there to win the championship. It was an unforgettable day.” With the 2015 season in the books, the Eagles will need to bid farewell to Frauhammer, Gallein, and Rebecca Quaintance, all of whom are seniors. Gallein proved to be a force throughout her two years here, earning multiple awards in her time as an Eagle. Additionally, Frauhammer and Quaintance provided leadership to the squad, as both served as team captains. “These three have all put so much into the team,” remarked Parks. “Amy Frauhammer was a walk on who never even scored for her high school team, yet she was our #4 runner at the MAC. I’m so proud of all of the work that she has put in to reach this level. Sofie Gallein has just been a wonderful presence on the team for the last two years. She also had setbacks this fall but she continued to perform well for the team. Becca Quaintance’s season got cut short due to mono but she stayed positive and continued to encourage the team in her role at tri-captain. All three will be greatly missed.” Looking ahead, Parks is confident that the team will continue trending in a positive direction. “I feel that our program turned the corner as far as work ethic and attitude a few years ago, and it was rewarding to see it finally pay off this fall. We have a good nucleus back and after the success of this year, I know that the team will be motivated to reach an even higher level next cross country season.” With a large amount of the team returning in 2016, the Eagles are set to follow up a banner 2015 season with an even better year in 2016.

2015 MAC Champions 2016 Eastern Michigan University Women’s Cross Country

HEAD COACH

SUE PARKS Head Coach - Sue Parks

Cross Country and Track and Field Alma Mater - Eastern Michigan, 1980, 1988 11th Season at EMU

The 2016 campaign marks the 11th season for Sue Parks as Head Coach of the Eastern Michigan University women’s cross country program. 2015 was a banner season for the Eagles, as the Green and White captured their first-ever MidAmerican Conference title in program history. The squad, which finished with a total of 55 points, placed three harriers within the top-six. Leading the way was Alsu Bogdanova, who captured the individual MAC title after clocking in at 20:39.26. Eastern finished the conference championships with three First Team All-MAC honorees, while Parks was also named MAC Coach of the Year. The team also continued to improve at the NCAA Great Lakes Regional, finishing sixth after placing eighth in 2014. Bogdanova tallied another strong performance, coming in ninth and narrowly missing a berth to the NCAA Championships. The 2014 season marked Eastern’s first MAC Champion since the 1997 campaign, as Victoria Voronko claimed her first conference crown. Additionally, she became just the second Eagle in program history to earn All-MAC First Team honors. Sofie Gallein claimed third in the conference meet to garner First Team honors, and the pair ended the season on the national stage at the NCAA Championships, marking the first time two harriers have ever qualified individually for the Eastern program. Under her tenure, the Eagles have shown vast improvements since she began her career at the

helm in 2006. In 2007, the Eagles finished 11th (286 points) at the Mid-American Conference Cross Country Championships. Just three seasons later, the Green and White improved to a sixth place finish (157 points) in 2009, and eventually improved with back-to-back-toback fifth place finishes in 2010 (157 points), 2011 (89 points) and 2012 (144 points) before improving to fourth place in 2013 (111 points) and having a breakthrough season in 2014 with a runner-up finish with 69 points. Prior to EMU, Parks enjoyed tremendous success during her 12-year tenure at Ball State, winning eight Mid-American Conference titles and finishing runner-up 10 times in track and cross country. She was named MAC Women’s Coach of the Year five times: In indoor and outdoor track three times, in 1996, 1998, 2001; in outdoor track once, 2000; and in cross country once, in 2003. In addition, she was selected as an NCAA Regional Coach of the Year in indoor and outdoor track in 1998. Her 2002 cross country team became just the third MAC team to ever qualify for the NCAA Championship when it accomplished that feat in 2002. From 1990-94 she was an assistant cross country and track coach for both the men’s and women’s programs at the University of Arizona. Her UA women’s cross country squads placed 11th, 14th, and 12th in the NCAA Championships in 1991, 1992 and 1993 respectively and her 1993 cross country team won the NCAA District 8 championship. She

2016 Eastern Michigan University Women’s Cross Country

Head Coach Sue Parks

was named NCAA District 8 Coach of the Year after the 1993 cross country season. During her tenure at Arizona she coached seven All-Americans in women’s cross country and track, including the 1994 5,000-meter champion in the NCAA indoor track championship. Prior to heading to Arizona, Parks was the head women’s cross country coach and assistant women’s track coach at Michigan State University from 1988-90. She was graduate assistant coach for the EMU men’s track team from 1987-88. From 1984-87 she was the women’s head cross country coach and women’s assistant track coach at the University of Michigan she coached eight All-Americans in cross country and was selected as Big Ten women’s cross country Coach of the Year in 1986. Her other coaching stints included serving as the head women’s track coach at Ann Arbor Gabriel Richard in 1982 and the head women’s cross country coach at Ann Arbor Huron High School from 1979-83. Parks is certainly no stranger to EMU and the Ypsilanti

area. She was raised in Ypsilanti and attended Ypsilanti High School where she was an outstanding cross country and track competitor. She was a state of Michigan high school champion and former record holder in the 800 meters and also competed on U.S. teams in the Pan American Games. Parks went on to graduate from EMU with a bachelor’s degree in 1980 and a master’s degree in 1988. While an undergraduate, Parks was a Mid-American Conference cross country invitational champion in 1976, 1977 and 1978 and was also an Olympic Trials qualifier. She was elected to the EMU Athletic Hall of Fame in 1992. Her father, Bob Parks, was the head men’s track and field and head men’s cross country coach at EMU for 34 years, from 1967-2000.

The Sue Parks File Name

Sue Parks

Birthplace

Detroit, Mich.

High School

Ypsilanti H.S.

College (Bachelor) Degree College (Masters) Degree

2006-Present

Eastern Michigan, 1980 English Literature and Language Eastern Michigan, 1988 Physical Education

Coaching Experience

Eastern Michigan University Head Coach, Women’s Cross Country and Track and Field

1994-2006

Ball State University Head Coach, Men’s and Women’s Cross Country and Track and Field

1990-1994

University of Arizona Assistant Coach, Women’s Cross Country and Track and FIeld

1988-1990

Eastern Michigan University Graduate Assistant, Men’s Cross Coutnry and Track and Field

1987-1988

University of Michigan Head Coach, Women’s Cross Country Assistant Coach, Women’s Track and Field

1982

1979-1983

Gabriel Richard H.S. (Ann Arbor, Mich.) Head Coach, Girl’s Track and FIeld Huron H.S. (Ann Arbor, Mich.) Head Coach, Girl’s Cross Country

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2016 Roster

REDSHIRT - SENIOR

SOFIE GALLEIN

GITS, BELGIUM (UNIVERSITY OF LEUVEN)

EMU: 2015: MAC Distinguished Scholar Athlete...Posted a 34th-place finish at the NCAA Great Lakes Regional, Nov. 13, crossing the finish line in 21:24.5...Named to All-MAC First-Team for her performance at the MAC Championships, Oct. 31, finishing sixth in 21:09.80...Ran to a 109th-place finish in 21:11.9 at the Pre-Nationals Invite, Oct. 17...Was the top Eagle finisher at the 2015 Joe Piane Notre Dame Invitational, placing 25th in 17:06.8...Crossed the finish line at the Virginia Invitational, Sept. 26, in 17:51.2, good for 24th-place...Took third at the George Dales Invite, Sept. 11, with a time of 21:29.81... Opened the season with a ninth place finish at the EMU Celebration, Sept. 5, crossing the finish line in 17:48.5... 2014: All-MAC First Team… Ran in eight meets in her first season donning the Green and White…Finished third at the 2014 MAC Championship in 20:28.00, Nov. 1… Placed 11th at the NCAA Great Lakes Regional in 20:17.00, Nov. 14…Was one of two Eagles to qualify to the NCAA Championship, where she took 105th in 21:14.20…Had five top-25 finishes during the season. Previous School: University of Leuven: 2014 Belgian champion in the 3000m steeplechase... Holds a personal record of 9:52.66 in the 3000m steeplechase and has run a 4:29.08 in the 1500m. Personal: Full Name: Sofie Maria Gallein... Daughter of Dirk Gallein and Dorine Deprez... Has one sister, Annemie. Major: Marketing.

2016 Roster

SENIOR

ALSU BOGDANOVA KAZAN, RUSSIA (LYCEUM #83)

EMU: 2015: Academic All-American...Earned AllRegion honors for her performance at the NCAA Great Lakes Regional, Nov. 13, where she finsihed ninth in 20:50.3...Named MAC Champion for her performance at the MAC Championships, Oct. 31, finishing with a time of 20:39.26...Ran to an 81stplace finish at the the Pre-Nationals Invite, Oct. 17, with a time of 21:02.5...Placed 71st at the 2015 Joe Piane Notre Dame Invitational in 17:38.6...Was the third-Eagle finisher at the Virginia Invitational, Sept. 26, finishing the race in 31st, crossing the line in 18:05.1...Made her EMU debut at the George Dales Invite, Sept. 11, finishing in fourth with a time of 21:45.56. High School: Attended Lyceum #83...Won the under 20 Russian Championship...Ran the 800m in 2:09.29 and the 1500m in 4:30. Personal: Full Name: Alsu Bogdanova...Daughter of Amir Bogdanov and Rozaliya Shiriyazdanova... Has one brother, Ilnur. Major: Individualized study program.

2016 Roster

REDSHIRT - JUNIOR

ANNA ALDRICH FREMONT, IND. (FREMONT)

EMU: 2015: MAC Distinguished Scholar Athlete... Participated in the MAC Championships, Oct. 31, crossing the finish line in 23:36.83...Finished 30th at the EMU Fall Classic with a time of 18:50.6... Ran in the 2015 Joe Piane Notre Dame Invitational, completing the race in 19:57.2...Made her season debut at the Virginia Invitational, Sept. 26, finsihing in 108th with a time of 20:40.1...2014: Ran in three meets for the Eagles before redshirting due to injury…2013: Ran in seven meets during her debut season…Had a season-best finish at the George Dales Invitational, Sept. 20, where she finished runner-up in 22:34.49…Finished 17th at both the Mel Brodt Collegiate Opener, Sept. 13, and the EMU Triangular, Aug. 30…Ran the Mel Brodt Collegiate Opener in 17:59.03...Had a top-20 showing at the 2013 MAC Championships, taking 19th in 21:58.81. High School: A four-year cross country and track athlete...Senior year cross country all-conference and conference champion, school record holder, state qualifier, All-State honoree, KPC Prep of the Year, Indiannarunner.com Runner of the Year, and 3200 m sectional and conference champion during senior year…All-conference selection, state qualifier, and KPC track all-area in junior season.... National Honor Society member. Personal: Full Name: Anna Marie Aldrich... Daughter of Todd and Lisa Alrich...Has one sister, Sarah. Major: Nursing.

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DANIELLE BENTZLEY BIRMINGHAM, MICH. (SEAHOLM)

EMU: 2015: Participated in the NCAA Great Lakes Regional, Nov. 13, finishing 125th in 23:07.4...Ran in the MAC Championships, Oct. 31, completing the race in 23:32.01...Finished with a time of 22:44.4 at the Pre-Nationals Invite, Oct. 17...Competed at the Virginia Invitational, Sept. 26, placing 85th with a time of 19:38.5...Had a top-five finish at the George Dales Invite, Sept. 11, crossing the finish line in 21:51.23...Finished in 19th at the EMU Celebration, Sept. 5, with a time of 18:12.1...2014: Ran in six meets as a freshman…Cracked the top-20 at the George Dales Invitational, Sept. 12, finishing 12th in 23:09.00..Had a season-best time of 18:05.01 at the Notre Dame Blue Race, Oct. 3, placing 275th in 23:46.70…Finished 91st at the 2014 MAC Championship in 23:30.00, Nov. 1. High School: A two-year cross country letterwinner and three-year track athlete...Comes out of Seaholm High School with a personal record of 18:39 in the 5000m cross country course...Named All-State for Cross Country in her senior year...Member of National Honor Society...Also played soccer and volleyball. Personal: Full Name: Danielle Lauren Bentzley... Daughter of Paul and Sheri Bentzley...Has one sister, Sarah. Major: Education.

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JORDANN MCDERMITT DAVISON, MICH. - DAVISON

EMU: 2015: Academic All-American and MAC Distinguished Scholar Athlete...Ran in the the NCAA Great Lakes Regional, Nov. 13, finishing 19th in 21:01.0, earning All-Region honors...Earned First-Team All-MAC honors for her performance at the MAC Championships, Oct. 31, taking fourth in 20:53.62...Was the first Eagle to cross the finsih line at the the Pre-Nationals Invite, Oct. 17, taking 45th in 20:42.2...Crossed the finish line in 17:16.7 at the 2015 Joe Piane Notre Dame Invitational, which was good for 36th...Ran to a 20th-place finish at the Virginia Invitational, Sept.26, in 17:48.3...Finished second at the George Dales Invite, Sept. 11, crossing the finish line in 20:54.24...Opened the season with a third place finish at the EMU Celebration, Sept. 5, posting a time of 17:12.9...2014: All-MAC Second Team...Took runner-up in her collegiate debut at the Toledo Home Opener, Aug. 29, in 17:45.90… Placed ninth at the 2014 MAC Championship in 21:01.00, Nov. 1…Was the 36th competitor to cross the line at the NCAA Great Lakes Regional, Nov. 14, clocking in at 20:58.00…Had five top-50 finishes throughout her rookie campaign, three of which were in the top-10. High School: Holds a personal best of 18:06 in cross country...Also ran track with personal records of 4:48.43 in the 1600m and 10:26.80 in the 3200m...All-state in the 1600m and 3200m after finishing second and third, respectively. Personal: Full Name: Jordann Paige McDermitt... Daughter of Jennifer and Jason McDermitt... Has one brother, Justin, who wrestled for Central Michigan from 2008-2011.

Major: Exercise science.

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CLAIRE MESA

ROCKFORD, ILL. (ROCKFORD LUTHERAN)

EMU: 2015: Ran in the MAC Championships, Oct. 31, crossing the finish line in 23:21.11... Finished 33rd at the EMU Fall Classic with a time of 19:12.2...Competed at the 2015 Joe Piane Notre Dame Invitational, finishing with a time of 19:06.4...Ran at the Virginia Invitational, Sept. 26, finishing in 93rdand crossing the finish line in 19:59.8...Opened the season at the George Dales Invite, Sept. 11, with a 14th place finish and a time of 23:24.47...2014: Ran in four meets as a freshman…Had a seasonbest finish at the George Dales Invitational, Sept. 12, placing 16th in 23:42.00…Clocked a 19:58.50 at the Notre Dame Open Race, finishing 89th overall, Oct. 3…Took 39th in her collegiate debut at the Toledo Home Opener, Aug. 29, crossing the line in 20:23.60. High School: State qualifier in cross country during freshman, sophomore, and junior campaigns...All-conference cross country honoree in sophomore and senior seasons... Took seventh in the 800m in the Illinois 1-A State Championship, with a personal best of 2:20.26 in the event....Sectional and conference champion, breaking the school record during senior season...Named Athlete of the Year for cross country and track...President of the Eco Club, Editor in Chief of the yearbook, and high honor roll. Personal: Full Name: Claire Isabelle Mesa... Daughter of Kelly Mesa...Has one sister, Hannah, and one brother, Noah. Major: Exercise science.

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LAUREN POTTSCHMIDT GRANGER, IND. (PENN)

EMU: 2015: Took 56th at the MAC Championships, Oct. 31, crossing the finish line in 22:57.82... Participated in the EMU Fall Classic, earning a 35th-place finish with a time of 19:25.7...Ran in the Pre-Nationals Invite, Oct. 17, finishing the race with a time of 23:26.1...Competed at the Virginia Invitational, Sept. 26, crossing the finsh line in 21:15.6, good for 117th-place...Ran to a 15th place finish at the George Dales Invite, Sept. 11, with a time of 23:32.21...Opened the season with a 51st place finish at the EMU Celebration, Sept. 5, crossing the finish line in 19:59.1...2014: Ran in eight races as a rookie…Garnered a top-10 finish at the George Dales Invitational, Sept. 12, placing 10th in 22:59.00…Took 54th at the EMU Fall Classic, Oct. 24, in 19:25.00…Was the 60th harrier to finish at the 2014 MAC Championship in 22:43.00, Nov. 1….Competed at the NCAA Great Lakes Regional, Nov. 14, finishing 148th in 23:02.00. High School: A four-year cross country letterwinner...Qualified for state meet in cross country during sophomore and senior years...Allstate runner in cross country during junior year... Holds a personal record of 19:01 in the cross country season and has run an 11:22.68 on the track in the 3200m. Personal: Full Name: Lauren Taylor Pottschmidt... Daughter of Shawn and Molly Pottschmidt; father also ran for EMU from 1988-1993...Has two brothers, Christian and Dillon. Major: Undecided.

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JENNA WYNS

LONDERZEEL, BELGIUM (SPORTSCHOL KA2)

EMU: 2015: Ran as part of the team for the first time at the NCAA Great Lakes Regional, Nov. 13, where she finished 70th in 22:02.3... Made her Eagle debut at the EMU Fall Classic, running unattached and finishing in 17th with a time of 17:59.7. High School: Attended Sportschol KA2 in Hasselt, Belgium...Placed second at the Belgian Championship in 2011 and 2015, as well as took third at the event in 2013. Personal: Full Name: Jenna Wyns. Major: Undecided.

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REBEKAH BRANHAM CIRCLEVILLE, OHIO (CIRCLEVILLE)

EMU: 2015: Participated in the George Dales Invite, Sept. 11, finishing in 25:07.20, good for 19th place...Made her Eagle debut at the EMU Celebration, Sept. 5, coming in 53rd place with a time of 20:01.9...2014: Did not compete. High School: A two-year cross country and four-year track and basketball letterwinner... All-MSL, all district, and regional qualifier in cross country with a best time of 19:42... All-state in 400m and district Runner of the Year...District and regional champion in the 400m with a personal best of 56.52 seconds....Member of the honor roll, NHS, and Key Club. Personal: Full Name: Rebekah Ann Branham...Daughter of Michael and Elisa Branham...Has two brothers, David and Matthew, and one sister, Rachel. Major: Sports medicine.

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NATALIE CIZMAS

CLINTON TWP., MICH. (CHIPPEWA VALLEY)

EMU: 2015: Did not compete, earning a redshirt...2014: Did not compete. High School: Four-year letterwinner at Chippewa Valley High School in cross country and track, where she held a personal record of 19:17 in the cross country season...Team won two conference championships...She earned all-conference, all-conference academic, first team all-county, and all-county academic honors...Qualified for state meet in senior season...Named an MHSAA Scholar-Athlete and was a member of the National Honor Society. Personal: Full Name: Natalie Marie Cizmas... Daughter of Steven and Dawn Cizmas...Has one sister, Emily. Major: Exercise science.

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ALLIE KNOLL

WARREN, MICH. (WARREN MOTT)

EMU: 2015: Ran to an 11th place finish in the George Dales Invite, Sept. 11, with a time of 22:24.16...Made her Eagle debut at the EMU Celebration, Sept. 5, finishing in 26th place with a time of 18:30.6. High School: Was a four-year track and cross country letterwinner...Regional champion in the 1600m in 2012...State qualifier and school record holder in the 1600m and 5000m...Member of the honor roll and graduated cum laude. Personal: Full Name: Allie M. Knoll... Daughter of Philip and Nancy Knoll...Has five brothers: Ryan, Philip, Shane, Cody, and Jacob; and nine sisters: Jennifer, Heidi, Emily, Erin, Kelly, Kate, Haley, Taylor, and Shelby...Taylor was also on the EMU track team...Shane ran at Michigan State from 2007-2009, Haley ran at Lansing Community College, and Cody plays football at Northwood. Major: Undecided.

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SYDNEY MEYERS

ZIONSVILLE, IND. (ZIONSVILLE COMMUNITY)

EMU: 2015: Participated in the NCAA Great Lakes Regional, Nov. 13, where she finsihed 84th with a time of 22:18.3...Ran in the MAC Championships, Oct. 31, taking 23rd with a time of 22:02.77...Finished 170th in 21:34.5 at the Pre-Nationals Invite, Oct. 17...Ran to a 98th-place finish at the 2015 Joe Piane Notre Dame Invitational with a time of 17:58.2... Finished 48th at the Virginia Invitational, Sept. 26, in 18:31.8...Ran to a seventh-place finish at the George Dales Invite, Sept. 11, crossing the finish line in 22:11.75...Made her collegiate debut at the EMU Celebration, Sept. 5, with a 32nd-place finish and a time of 18:54.1. High School: A three year letterwinner in cross country, as well as indoor & outdoor track...Attended Zionsville Community High School...Set the 5,000-meter record at her high school with a time of 18:24.5...Named cross country sectional champion twice... Earned All-Conference and All-State honors. Personal: Full Name: Sydney Isabel Meyers...Daughter of Jeff and Jill Meyers... Has two brothers, Josh and Sam, and one sister, Becca. Major: Marketing.

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LEAH WALLACE

REYNOLDSBURG, OHIO (REYNOLDSBURG)

EMU: 2015: Made her Eagle debut at the EMU Fall Classic, finishing in 47th with a time of 20:14.8. High School: A four-year letterwinner...Set school records in the 5,000-meter, 3,200, and 1,600 races...Named Columbus Dispatch Scholar Athlete and ThisWeek News Athlete of the Week...Recipient of the Archie Griffin Ohio Capital Conference Athlete Award and the Columbus Marathon-Nationwide Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hospital Scholar Athlete Award... Qualified to State Championships three times...Named AllState two years...Regional Champion...Twice named District Champion...Member of First Team Ohio Capital Conference for four years... Ohio Capital Conference Champion twice. Personal: Full Name: Leah McKenzie Wallace... Daughter of Kelly and Tammy Wallace...Has two brothers, Nate and Nicholas, and two sisters, Julianne and Emily. Major: Secondary mathematics education

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KAITLYN CULLER FREMONT, IND. (FREMONT)

EMU: 2016: One of EMU’s incoming recruits. High School: Attended Fremont High School...Member of the National Honors Society...Succeeded academically as an Eagle, being named to the Honor Roll. Personal: Full Name: Kaitlyn Rianna Culler...Daughter of Kem and Karin Culler...Has one brother, Keigan, who runs cross country and track and field at Butler University. Major: Nursing.

FRESHMAN

GABRIELLE PECK ANN ARBOR, MICH. (SKYLINE)

EMU: 2016: One of EMU’s incoming recruits.

High School: Attended Skyline High School...Member of the National Honors Society as an Eagle. Personal: Full Name: Gabrielle Lara Peck...Daughter of Brett and Melanie Peck, both of whom attended Eastern Michigan University, with her mother competing on the swimming and diving team...Has two brothers, Garrett and Everett, and two sisters, Meredith, and Lillian. Major: Elementary education.

FRESHMAN

ABBIGAIL STEMPLE MASON, OHIO (WILLIAM MASON)

EMU: 2016: One of EMU’s incoming recruits. High School: Attended William Mason High School...Helped the 4x800m team to the conference championship in 2013...Was named a 4x800 state alternate in 2013 as well...As a senior, was named team captain of the cross country team...Principal’s List honoree...Vice President of the school bank, Comet Savings & Loan. Personal: Full Name: Abbigail Louise Stemple...Daughter of Scott and Kris Stemple...Her father, Scott, played basketball at Ohio Northern University...Has three sisters, Megan, Katie, and Betsy. Major: Secondary education.

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Through the Years

2015 INDIVIDUAL RESULTS

Name

EMU Celebration Dales Inv.

Virginia Inv.

Notre Dame Inv.

Pre-National Inv.

EMU Fall Classic

MAC Champs.

NCAA Regional

Anna Aldrich

DNR

20:40.10 (108)

19:57.20 (169)

DNR

18:50.60 (30)

23:36.83 (80)

DNR

Danielle Bentzley

18:12.10 (19)

21:51.23 (5)

19:38.50 (85)

DNR

22:44.40 (298)

DNR

23:32.01 (77)

23:07.40 (125)

Alsu Bogdanova

DNR

21:45.56 (4)

18:05.10 (31)

17:38.60 (71)

21:02.50 (81)

DNR

20:39.26 (1)

20:50.30 (9)

Rebekah Branham

20:01.90 (53)

25:07.20 (19)

DNR

Natalie Cizmas

DNR

Amy Frauhammer

19:00.20 (33)

22:21.23 (10)

19:07.20 (69)

18:22.60 (134)

22:03.40 (245)

18:31.80 (25)

22:01.46 (21)

22:47.10 (104)

Sofie Gallein

17:48.50 (9)

21:29.81 (3)

17:51.20 (24)

17:06.80 (25)

21:11.90 (109)

DNR

21:09.80 (6)

21:24.50 (34)

Megan Hubbard

DNR

Allie Knoll

18:30.60 (26)

22:24.16 (11)

DNR

Jordann McDermitt

17:12.90 (3)

20:54.24 (2)

17:48.30 (20)

17:16.70 (36)

20:42.20 (45)

DNR

20:53.62 (4)

21:01.00 (19)

Claire Mesa

19:48.70 (48)

23:34.47 (14)

19:59.80 (93)

19:06.40 (160)

DNR

19:12.20 (33)

23:21.11 (72)

DNR

Sydney Meyers

18:54.10 (32)

22:11.75 (7)

18:31.80 (48)

17:58.20 (98)

21:34.50 (170)

DNR

22:02.77 (23)

22:18.30 (84)

Lauren Pottschmidt

19:59.10 (51)

23:32.21 (15)

21:15.60 (117)

DNR

23:26.10 (307)

19:25.70 (35)

22:57.82 (56)

DNR

Rebecca Quaintance

19:09.30 (36)

23:47.80 (18)

DNR

Leah Wallace

DNR

20:14.80 (47)

DNR

Jenna Wyns

DNR

17:59.70* (17)

DNR

22:02.30

DNR - Did not race; * denotes running unattached

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2015 MAC Championship Team Results 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12.

Eastern Michigan Bowling Green Central Michigan Western Michigan Buffalo Miami Northern Illinois Ohio Toledo Kent State Akron Ball State

55 72 73 118 134 143 147 177 220 271 316 363

MAC Coach of the Year Sue Parks, Eastern Michigan Women’s All-MAC Team First Team Alsu Bogdanova, EMU Kelsey Hildreth, NIU Maria McDaniel, WMU Jordann McDermitt, EMU Rachel Walny, BG Sofie Gallein, EMU Kirsten Olling, CMU Second Team Ellen Isaac, Ohio Laura Bess, Miami Mackenzie McMillin, BG Kelly Schubert, CMU Rachel Slingluff, Kent State Amy Shaw, Buffalo Ericka Hubser, NIU Women’s Distinguished Scholar Athletes Karlie Lieberth, Akron Jillian Roth, Akron Tara Snipes, Akron Ericka Rinehart, Ball State Andrea Alt, Bowling Green Elena Lancioni, Bowling Green Mackenzie McMillin, Bowling Green Rebecca Schott, Bowling Green Rachel Walny, Bowling Green Amy Shaw, Buffalo Kristin Olling, Central Michigan Kelly Schubert, Central Michigan Anna Aldrich, Eastern Michigan Amy Frauhammer, Eastern Michigan Sofie Gallein, Eastern Michigan Jordann McDermitt, Eastern Michigan Morgan Bing, Kent State Hannah Fleck, Kent State Laura Bess, Miami McKenna Kiple, Miami Alesha Vovk, Miami Kelsey Hildreth, Northern Illinois Carly Pederson, Northern Illinois Allison Roeth, Ohio Stephanie Barlow, Toledo Maria McDaniel, Western Michigan

2015 Mid-American Conference

Women’s Cross Country Championship • Oct. 31, 2015 Akron • North Canton, Ohio Top-30 Results by Order of Finish 6,000-meter Run: 102 Participants 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30.

Alsu Bogdanova Kelsey Hildreth Maria McDaniel Jordann McDermitt Rachel Walny Sofie Gallein Kristen Olling Ellen Isaac Laura Bess Mackenzie McMillin Kelly Schubert Rachel Slingluff Amy Shaw Ericka Hibser Megan O’Neil Jasmine Redman Andrea Alt Alyssa Dyer Corinne Birchard Sarah Anderson Amy Frauhammer Samantha Allmacher Sydney Meyers Elena Lancioni Maria Scavuzzo Claire GIlbert Morgan Mahoney Allison Francis Hanne Christensen Stephanie Barlow

Eastern Michigan Northern Illinois Western Michigan Eastern Michigan Bowling Green Eastern Michigan Central Michigan Ohio Miami Bowling Green Central Michigan Kent State Buffalo Northern Illinois Central Michigan Bowling Green Bowling Green Central Michigan Buffalo Western Michigan Eastern Michigan Central Michigan Eastern Michigan Bowling Green Miami Western Michigan Buffalo Bowling Green Western Michigan Toledo

20:39.26 20:42.79 20:45.37 20:53.62 21:06.90 21:09.80 21:10.73 21:19.20 21:27.16 21:33.00 21:34.38 21:36.91 21:37.21 21:43.15 21:46.95 21:47.69 21:50.43 21:52.44 21:57.65 22:00.56 22:01.46 22:02.41 22:02.77 22:03.25 22:06.33 22:07.48 22:08.06 22:08.76 22:09.41 22:09.53

EMU Individual Finishes

1 4 6 21 23 56 72 77 80

Alsu Bogdanova............................................20:39 Jordann McDermitt......................................20:53 Sofie Gallein....................................................21:09 Amy Frauhammer.........................................22:01 Sydney Meyers...............................................22:02 Lauren Pottschmidt.....................................22:57 Claire Mesa......................................................23:21 Danielle Bentzley..........................................23:32 Anna Aldrich...................................................23:36

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Through the Years 2015 NCAA Great Lakes Regional Univ. of Wisconsin - Madison, Wisconsin November 13, 2015 Women’s 6,000 Meters Team Results 1. Michigan 2. Notre Dame 3. Michigan State 4. Wisconsin 5. Purdue 6. Eastern Michigan 7. Indiana 8. Ohio State 9. Bowling Green 10. Xavier (Ohio) 11. Western Michigan 12. Butler 13. Central Michigan 14. Miami 15. Ohio 16. Indiana State 17. Marquette 18. Toledo 19. Oakland 20. Dayton 21. IUPUI 22. Wis. - Milwaukee 23. Kent State 24. Cincinnati 25. Wright State 26. Akron 27. IPFW 28. Detroit 29. Wis. - Green Bay 30. Valparaiso

69 79 88 138 156 216 218 238 306 308 311 314 314 394 403 412 413 484 488 541 563 643 684 700 770 800 819 858 903 918

Individual Results (Top 40) 1. Molly Seidel Notre Dame 2. Anna Rohrer Notre Dame 3. Alexis Wiersma Michigan State 4. Shaelyn Sorensen Wisconsin 5. Erin Finn Michigan 6. Olivia Pratt Butler 7. Hope Schmelzle Purdue 8. Maria McDaniel Western Michigan 9. Alsu Bogdanova Eastern Michigan 10. Shelby Jackson Michigan State 11. Anna Pasternak Michigan 12. Katie Landwehr Michigan State 13. Amanda Behnke Indiana 14. Ellen Isaac Ohio 15. Laura Bess Miami 16. Shannon Osika Michigan 17. Gina Sereno Michigan 18. Katie Hoevet Purdue 19. Jordann McDermitt Eastern Michigan 20. Jamie Phelan Michigan 21. Rachel DaDamio Notre Dame 22. Sarah Heinemann Wisconsin 23. Taylor Austin Indiana State 24. Rachel Walny Bowling Green 25. Sophie Linn Michigan 26. Lynsie Gram Michigan State 27. Karen Lesiewicz Notre Dame 28. Annie Heffernan Notre Dame 29. Kendall Hacker Purdue 30. Michelle Lee Wisconsin 31. Katherine Turner Butler 32. Kristen Olling Central Michigan 33. Caroline Gosser Xavier (Ohio) 34. Sofie Gallein Eastern Michigan 35. Sakiko Minagawa Ohio State 36. Ashlyn Rambo Notre Dame 37. Aubrey Wilberding Michigan State 38. Brianna Johnson Indiana 39. Emily Leonard Dayton 40. Jamie Shannon Wisconsin

20:04 20:18 20:33 20:37 20:44 20:48 20:48 20:49 20:50 20:51 20:54 20:56 20:57 20:58 20:58 20:59 21:00 21:00 21:01 21:01 21:02 21:03 21:03 21:03 21:05 21:07 21:14 21:14 21:16 21:17 21:17 21:19 21:20 21:24 21:25 21:25 21:27 21:27 21:27 21:28

Eastern Michigan’s Finishes 9. Alsu Bogdanova 19. Jordann McDermitt 34. Sofie Gallein 70. Jenna Wyns 84. Sydney Meyers 104. Amy Frauhammer 125. Danielle Bentzley

20:50 21:01 21:24 22:02 22:18 22:47 23:07

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Through the Years ALL-TIME MAC RESULTS AND INDIVIDUAL CHAMPIONS MAC Cross Country Finishes Year-By-Year Year Champion.........................EMU Finish 1980 Bowling Green........................ Second 1981 Bowling Green.............................. Fifth 1982 Bowling Green..........................Fourth 1983 Bowling Green.............................. Fifth 1984 Western Michigan................Seventh 1985 Western Michigan................. Second 1986 Western Michigan................. Second 1987 Ohio............................................ Second Eastern Michigan’s 1996 cross country team is one of only four teams in Mid-American 1988 Ohio...........................................Seventh Conference history to qualify for the NCAA Championships. Toledo qualified in 2010, Bowl1989 Ohio.................................................. Fifth ing Green qualified in 1995 and Ball State qualified in 2002. 1990 Ohio............................................ Second astern ichigan niversity 1991 Ohio............................................ Second 1992 Ohio..............................................Fourth hampions and unners p 1993 Western Michigan...................Fourth Champions Runners-Up 1994 Ohio................................................. Sixth 1976 Sue Parks* 1980 Bonnie Arnold 18:12.9 17:59.0 17:22.0 1993 Adele Rankin 1995 Bowling Green.............................Third 1977 Sue Parks* 1999 Domtilla Mwei 17:22.8 1978 Sue Parks* 17:57.5 1996 Bowling Green.............................Third 2000 Domtilla Mwei 17:22.0 1987 Donna Donakowski 17:04.6 1997 Ohio.................................................. Fifth 1997 Carrie Gould 18:22.0 2013 Victoria Voronko 21:07.79 1998 Bowling Green.............................. Fifth 2014 Victoria Voronko 20:21 1999 Akron........................................Seventh 2015 Alsu Bogdanova 20:39 2000 Central Michigan........................Third *MAC Invitational Champion...The MAC did not begin awarding an official 2001 Toledo............................................Tenth MAC Championship in women's cross country until 1980. 2002 Toledo.......................................Seventh MAC Coaches of the Year 2003 Ball State.......................................Tenth Sid Sink, BGSU.......................5 Keela Yount, CMU...................2 2004 Kent State...............................Eleventh Elmore Banton, Ohio...............5 Debbie Hunt, WMU.................1 2005 Akron.......................................Eleventh Kevin Hadsell, Toledo..............5 Karen Lutzke, CMU.................1 2006 Ohio................................................Ninth Steve Price, BGSU..................3 Sue Parks, Ball State..............1 2007 Ohio..........................................Eleventh Clay Calkins, Ohio...................2 Sue Parks, EMU......................1 2008 Miami.............................................Tenth Bob Maybouer, EMU...............2 Dianne Russo, WMU...............1 2009 Miami.............................................. Sixth Rod O’Donnell, Kent................2 Rita Molis, Miami.....................1 Kelly Phillips, Miami.................2 2010 Toledo.............................................. Fifth 2011 Toledo.............................................. Fifth 2012 Toledo.............................................. Fifth 2013 Miami...........................................Fourth 2014 Toledo........................................ Second 2015 Eastern Michigan..........................First

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Kent State................................................21 Ohio..........................................................19 Bowling Green......................................... 7 Toledo......................................................... 5 Western Michigan.................................. 4 Miami..........................................................3 Akron .......................................................... 2 Ball State.................................................... 2 Central Michigan.................................... 2 Eastern Michigan.................................... 1

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Through the Years Year-By-Year Results Coach: Dennis Faletti (1976-84) 1976 (4-0) W Bowling Green W Central Michigan W Bowling Green W Central Michigan 1st Lipke Invitational 1st Wolverine Invitational 1st Golden Triangle Invitational 6th Kettering Striders Invitational 3rd State AAU 20th AIAW Nationals

25-31 28-29 22-33 25-32

1977 (15-1) 9-17 EMU Open 9-24 at Central Michigan (3-0)

NTS 1st, 27 pts.

10-2 Golden Triangle Invite (4-0)

1st, 35 pts.

(w/CMU, WMU, Hillsdale)

(w/BGSU, CMU, OSU, Notre Dame)

10-8 at Ohio State (1-1)

(w/Penn State, Ohio State)

2nd, 59 pts.

10-15 at Central Michigan (3-0)

1st, 27 pts.

10-22 at BGSU Invite (4-0)

1st, 37 pts.

10-29 MAC Invitational

1st, 29 pts.

(w/CMU, Hillsdale, WMU)

(w/OSU, BGSU, CMU, WMU) (BGSU, WMU, CMU)

11-5 at MAIAW Regional 11-19 at AIAW Nationals

1st, 211 pts. NTS

1978 (1-0) 9-16 at CMU 9-23 at Midwest USTFF 9-30 EMU Invite 10-7 at Penn State Tri 10-14 at WMU Invite 10-21 at BGSU Invite

W, 20-37 4th, 146 pts. 1st, 66 pts. 3rd, 54 pts. 1st, 46 pts. 1st, 44 pts.

10-28 MAC Invite-EMU Classic

1st, 39 pts.

1979 (0-1) 9-15 at CMU Invite 9-22 at Kentucky Invite 9-29 EMU Invite 10-6 at Michigan State Inv. 10-13 at WMU Invite 10-20 at BGSU 10-27 MAC Invite-EMU IAA 11-2 at MAIAW Regional

3rd, 50 pts. 7th, 162 pts. 7th, 162 pts. 5th, 104 pts. 83 pts. L, 41-19 3rd, 69 pts. 11th, 274 pts.

(w/CMU, WMU, BGSU, Michigan)

1980 (1-3) MAC Runner-up L Michigan Stat L Michigan W Kent State L Bowling Green 2nd CMU Invitational 5th Kentucky Invitational 4th EMU Invitational 2nd MAC Championship 8th AIAW Regional

59-28 59-40 15-46 35-24

1981 (1-1) 9-12 at CMU Invite

3rd, 78 pts.

9-19 at Kentucky Invite 9-26 EMU Invite 10-1 SDSU Invite 10-10 Cedarville Bowling Green 10-24 at MAC Championship 10-31 at BGSU Open 11-7 NCAA Midwest District

9th, 250 pts. 7th, 160 pts. NTS W, 15-50 L, 40-21 4th, 97 pts. NTS 4th, 137 pts.

(w/CMU, WMU, Spring Arbor, Ferris State, Aquinas)

1982 (1-2 L Bowling Green W Toledo L Western Michigan 9th Kentucky Invitational 7th EMU Open 4th Western Michigan Invite 4th MAC Championship 12th NCAA Districts

50-15 19-14 39-19

1983 (1-0) 9-17 at Toledo 9-24 EMU Invite 9-30 3K Postal Run 10-8 at WMU Invite 10-15 at MSU Invite 10-22 Huron Open 10-29 at MAC Championship

W, 27-31 9th, 205 pts. NTS 4th, 124 pts. 8th, 198 pts. NTS 5th, 131 pts.

1984 (1-4) 9-13 at Toledo vs. Central Michigan 9-22 at Central Michigan 9-29 EMU Invite 10-6 at WMU Invite 10-13 at MSU Invite 10-19 at Bowling Green vs. Central Michigan 10-27 Huron Open 11-3 at MAC Championship 11-10 at NCAA Districts

W, 19-38 L, 42-15 L, 40-18 10th, 242 pts. 6th, 130 pts. 5th, 132 pts. L, 5-=15 L, 32-23 NTS 7th, 159 pts. 15th, 391 pts.

Coach: Bob Maybouer (1985-2005) 1985 (0-2) State and MAC Runner-ups 9-14 at Ball State Invite 3rd, 80 pts. 9-21 at CMU Invite 1st, 23 pts 9-28 EMU Invite 3rd, 67 pts. 10-5 at Indiana Invite NTS 10-19 at MSU Invite 2nd, 53 pts. 10-26 at Bowling Green L, 33-24 vs. Michigan L, 43-16 11-2 at MAC Championship 2nd, 77 pts. 11-16 at NCAA Districts 9th, 244 pts. 1986 (9-3) State and MAC Runner-ups L Miami L Central Michigan W Ball State W Toledo L Central Michigan W Macomb CC W Lansing CC L Western Michigan W Hillsdale W Central Michigan W Ball State W Macomb CC W Detroit 3rd EMU Invitational 6th Golden Gopher Invitational 2nd Michigan Intercollegiate 2nd MAC Championship 7th NCAA Districts

15-40 15-40 15-40 21-34 27-28 26-29 18-37 15-40

1987 9-12 at Ball State Invite 9-19 at Kentucky Invite 9-26 EMU Invite ND at Minnesota 10-17 at Michigan Intercollegiate ND Ohio 11-7 MAC Championship 11-14 at NCAA Districts

2nd 6th 1st 4th 2nd 1st 2nd 6th

1988 9-10 at Ball State Invite 9-17 EMU Invite 9-24 at Western Ontario 10-1 at GBS/Nike Invite 10-15 at Michigan Intercollegiate 10-21 at Michigan State Open 11-5 at MAC Championship 11-12 at NCAA Disctricts

4th, 86 pts. 3rd, 76 pts. 9th, 280 pts. 17th, 398 pts. 5th, 129 pts. NTS 7th, 187 pts. 17th, 445 pts.

1989 9-9 at UDM Invite 9-16 at Jayhawk Invite 9-23 at Western Ontario Invite 9-29 Midwest Invite 10-7 at GBS/Nike Inv. 10-14 at Michigan Intercollegiate 10-20 EMU Open 10-28 at MAC Championship 11-11 at NCAA Districts

2nd, 44 pts. 3rd, 45 pts. 4th, 158 pts. 7th, 171 pts. 7th, 86 pts. 5th, 115 pts. 1st, 31 pts. 5th, 188 pts. 13th, 61 pts.

1990 (8-0) MAC Runner-up

W Detroit W Toledo W Macomb CC W Akron W Michigan State W Cleveland State W Toledo 1st UDM Invite 6th Jayhawk Invite 3rd Notre Dame Invite t3rd Michigan Intercollegiate 2nd MAC Championship 7th NCAA District 4

1991 (8-0) CCC and MAC Runner-up W Siena Heights W Macomb CC W Detroit W Hillsdale W Yale W Syracuse W Detroit W Buffalo 1st UDM Invite 2nd Western Ontario Invite 5th Notre Dame Invite 3rd Michigan Intercollegiate 2nd Central Collegiate 2nd MAC Championship 8th NCAA Districts

2016 Eastern Michigan University Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Cross Country

19-36 15-40 16-39 20-35 22-33 15-40 15-40

16-39 15-40 16-39 17-38 19-36 23-32 16-39 15-40

Through the Years 1992 W Canisius W Detroit W Hillsdale W Yale W Detroit W Buffalo W Syracuse 1st at UDM Invite 2nd Western Ontario Invite 6th at Nike Invite 4th at Michigan Intercollegiate 7th Michigan Interregional 4th MAC Championship 9th at NCAA Districts

20-35 18-37 18-37 23-32 20-35 20-35 17-38

103 pts.

1993 9-4 Alumni Meet NTS 9-11 at Detroit Invite 1st, 28 pts. 9-18 at Western Ontario Invite 2nd, 44 pts. 10-2 at Minnesota Invite 8th, 204 pts. 10-8 at Michigan Intercollegiate 6th, 146 pts. 10-22 EMU Classic NTS 10-30 at MAC Championship 4th, 99 pts. 1994 L Detroit 31-24 W Canisius 17-38 W Findlay 16-39 L Western Michigan 34-21 W Ball State 27-28 W Windsor 27-28 W Butler 20-35 L Buffalo 29-26 W Central Michigan 27-28 W Syracuse 25-30 W Yale 23-32 3rd Detroit Mercy Invitational 7th Western Ontario Invitational 5th Michigan Intercollegiate 2nd Central Collegiate Championship 6th MAC Championship 130 pts. 14th NCAA Districts 1995

W Detroit W Windsor W Macomb CC W Wayne State W Buffalo W Syracuse 1st at UDM Invite 4th at Western Ontario Invite 15th at Notre Dame Invite 5ht at Michigan Intercollegiate 3rd at MAC Championship 9th at NCAA Districts

20-35 27-28 17-38 15-40 26-29 20-35

101 pts.

1996 Michigan Intercollegiate Champions NCAA District Runner-up NCAA Qualifying Team W St. Francis (PA) 20-35 W Detroit 18-37 W Windsor 26-29 W Cleveland State 18-37 W Calvin 20-35 L Buffalo 30-25 W Yale 26-29 W Syracuse 26-29 W Michigan 17-38 W Cleveland State 15-40 W Central Michigan 15-40 W Detroit 15-40 1st at UDM Invite 5th at Western Ontario Invite 4th at Notre Dame Invite 1st at Michigan Intercollegiate 7th at Central Collegiate Championship 3rd at MAC Championship 71 pts. 2nd at NCAA District s 22nd at NCAA Championship 1997 8-30 Alumni Meet NTS 9-6 at UDM Invite 5th, 128 pts. 9-12 EMU Invite NTS 9-20 at Western Ontario Invite 1st, 52 pts. 9-27 at Roy Griak Invitational 11th, 310 pts. 10-10 at Michigan Intercollegiate 2nd, 54 pts. 10-17 Central Collegiate Championship 1st, 51 pts. 10-25 EMU Classic NTS 11-1 at MAC Championship 5th, 122 pts. 11-15 at NCAA Districts 9th, 267 pts. 1998 9-5 EMU Open NTS 9-12 at UDM Invitational 2nd, 71 pts. 9-26 at Roy Griak Invite 9th, 226 pts. 10-2 at Notre Dame Invite t5th, 181 pts. 10-9 at Michigan Intercollegiate 3rd, 83 pts. 10-16 at Central Collegiate Championship 2nd, 55 pts. 10-23 EMU Classic NTS 10-30 at MAC Championship 5th, 127 pts. 10-14 at NCAA Districts 10-23 at NCAA Championship 1999 9-4 EMU Open NTS 9-11 at UDM Invite 1st, 55 9-18 at Mel Brodt Invite 3rd, 59 pts. 10-1 at Notre Dame Invite 8th, 263 pts. 10-8 at Michigan Intercollegiate 4th, 120 pts. 10-15 Central Collegiate Championship 1st, 44 pts. 10-22 EMU Classic NTS 10-30 at MAC Championship 7th, 158 11-13 at NCAA Districts 11-22 at NCAA Championship 2000 9-2 EMU Open NTS 9-9 at UDM Invite 2nd, 70 pts. 9-23 at Roy Griak Invite 14th, 417 pts. 9-29 at Central Collegiate Championship 3rd, 67 pts. 10-6 at Ntre Dame Invite 8th, 254 pts. 10-13 at Michigan Intercollegiate 2nd, 38 pts. 10-20 EMU Classic NTS 10-28 at MAC Championship 3rd, 120 pts. 11-11 NCAA Great Lakes Regional 9th 11-20 at NCAA Championship Gould, 60th

2001 9-1 EMU Open NTS 9-8 at Detroit Titan Invitational 4th, 98 pts. 9-21 at Western Ontario Invite 8th, 174 pts. 9-29 at Central Collegiate Championship 3rd, 84 pts. 10-5 at Ntre Dame Invite 15th, 365 pts. 10-12 at Michigan Intercollegiate 6th, 169 pts. 10-19 EMU Classic NTS 10-27 MAC Championship 10th, 262 pts. 10-10 at NCAA Great Lakes Regional 18th 2002 8-31 EMU Open NTS 9-7 at UDM Invite 4th, 108 pts. 9-20 at MSU Invite NTS 9-27 Central Collegiate Championship 2nd, 88 pts. 10-4 at Notre Dame Invitational 18th, 487 pts. 10-11 at Michigan Intercolelgiate 3rd, 63 pts. 10-25 EMU Classic NTS 11-2 at MAC Championship 7th, 160 pts. 11-16 at NCAA Great Lakes Regional 16th, 436 pts. 2003 8-30 EMU Open NTS 9-6 at UDM Invite 4th, 91 pts. 9-19 at MSU Invite NTS 9-27 at Western Ontario Invite 10-3 at Notre Dame Invite 18th, 527 pts. 10-10 at Michigan Intercollegiate 5th, 110 pts. 10-24 EMU Classic 11-1 at MAC Championship 10th, 264 pts. 11-15 at NCAA Great Lakes Regional 2004 9-4 EMU Open NTS 9-11 at UDM Invite 5th, 124 pts. 9-17 at MSU Invite NTS 9-25 at Western Ontario Classic 8th, 217 pts. 10-8 at Michigan Intercollegiate 10th, 277 pts. 10-22 EMU Classic NTS 10-30 at MAC Championship 11th, 296 10-15 NCAA Great Lakes Regional 24th, 662 pts. 2005 9-10 at UDM Invitational NTS 9-16 Spartan Invitational NTS 9-24 at Western Ontario Classic 12th, 282 pts. 10-7 at Michigan Intercollegiate NTS 10-15 at Bronco Invitational 2nd, 50 pts. 10-21 EMU Fall Classic NTS 10-29 at MAC Championship 11th, 284 pts. 11-12 at NCAA Great Lakes Regional 28th, 804 pts. Coach: Sue Parks (2006-present) 2006 9-1 at Michigan Open NTS 9-16 at Toledo Invitational 4th, 86 pts. 9-22 at George Dales Invite 3rd, 65 pts. 10-6 at Michigan Intercollegiate 2nd-19 pts. 10-14 at Falcon Invitational 7th, 155 pts. 10-20 EMU Classic NTS 10-28 at MAC Championship 9th, 185 pts. 11-11 at NCAA Great Lakes Regional 17th, 488 pts. 2007 8-31 at Michigan Open NTS 9-8 at Detroit Titan Invite 2nd, 49 pts. 9-21 Central Collegiate 4th, 83 pts. 9-29 at Loyola Lakefront Invite 12th, 275 pts. 10-13 at Falcon Invite 8th-200 pts. 10-19 EMU Classic NTS 10-27 at MAC Championships 11th, 286 pts. 11-10 at NCAA Great Lakes Regional DNS

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Through the Years 2008 9-6 at Detroit Titan Invite 6th, 166 pts. 9-19 at George Dales Invite 3rd, 59 pts. 9-27 at Loyola Lakefront Invite 11th, 304 pts. 10-10 Michigan Intercollegiate 3rd, 115 pts. 10-18 Pre-NCAA Meet 37th, 1056 pts. 10-24 EMUFall Classic NTS 11-1 MAC Championship 10th, 238 pts. 11-15 NCAA Great Lakes Regional 23rd, 614

2011 9-2 Toledo Rocket Open 2nd, 40 pts. 9-9 George Dales Invite 1st, 23 pts. 9-23 Toledo Bubble Buster 8th, 315 pts. 10-1 Greater Louisville Classic 12th, 347 pts. 10-14 Bradley Classic 3rd, 124 pts. 10-21 EMU Classic NTS 10-29 MAC Championship 5th, 89 pts. 11-12 Great Lakes Regional 13th, 384 pts.

2009 9-4 Michigan Open NTS 9-12 Detroit Titan Invite 1st, 45 pts. 9-18 George Dales Invite 2nd, 29 pts. 10-2 Notre Dame Invite 4th, 160 pts. 10-17 Falcon Invite 10th, 228 pts. 10-17 Pre-NCAA Meet 31st, 832 pts. 10-23 EMU Fall Classic NTS 10-31 MAC Championship 6th, 157 pts. 11-6 Toledo Open NTS 11-14 NCAA Great Lakes Regional 16th, 382

2012 8-31 Mel Brodt Collegiate Open 9-7 George Dales Invite 9-21 Toledo Bubble Buster 9-28 Notre Dame Invitational 10-13 Pre-NCAA Meet 10-19 EMU Classic 10-27 MAC Championship 11-1 EMU Open 11-9 Great Lakes Regional

2010

9-3 Michigan Open NTS 9-17 George Dales Invite 1st, 22 pts. 10-2 Adidas Invite 16, 444 pts. 10-8 Michigan Intercollegiate 4th, 72 pts. 10-16 Penn State National Invite 11th, 376 10-23 EMU Classic NTS 10-30 MAC Championship 5th, 157 pts. 10-13 Great Lakes Regional 18th, 512 pts.

3rd, 42 pts. T-1st, 30 pts. 13th, 390 pts. 4th, 134 pts. 30th, 768 pts. NTS 5th, 144 pts. NTS 11th, 345 pts.

2013 8-30 EMU Triangular 1st, 34 pts. 9-13 Mel Brodt Collegiate Opener NTS 9-20 George Dales Invite 1st, 18 pts. 10-4 Notre Dame Invitational 15th, 339 pts. 10-19 Pre-NCAA 14th, 423 pts. 10-25 EMU Classic NTS 11-2 MAC Championships 4th, 111 pts. 11-15 Great Lakes Regional 12th, 339 pts. 11-23 NCAA Championship NTS

2014 MAC Runner-Up 8-29 Toledo Home Opener 2nd, 46 pts. 9-12 George Dales Invite 1st, 22 pts. 9-26 Battle in Beantown 11th, 267 pts. 10-3 Notre Dame Invitational 11th, 309 pts. 10-18 Pre-NCAA 18th, 522 pts 10-24 EMU Classic NTS 11-1 MAC Championships 2nd, 69 pts. 11-14 Great Lakes Regional 8th, 202 pts. 11-22 NCAA Championship NS 2015 MAC Champions 9-5 EMU Celebration NTS 9-11 George Dales Invite 1st, 21 pts. 9-26 Virginia Invite 6th, 184 pts. 10-2 Notre Dame Invitational 11th, 342 pts. 10-17 Pre-NCAA 24th, 630 pts. 10-23 EMU Classic NTS 10-31 MAC Championships 1st, 55 pts. 11-13 Great Lakes Regional 6th, 216 pts. .

2015 Eagles

34 2016 Eastern Michigan University Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Cross Country

Through the Years ALL-CENTRAL COLLEGIATE CONFERENCE

1991 1994 1996 1997

Adele Rankin Mireille Sankatsing Noelle Dixon Adele Rankin * Elena Ramos Michelle Riegler Sue Hoesli Carrie Gould * Karen Smith Rachel Broser Gabrielle Aispuro

1980 1981 1982 1983 1985 1986 1987 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2006 2007 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014

Bonnie Arnold Cheryl Scheffer Brenda Clark Bonnie Arnold (2) Cheryl Scheffer (2) Brenda Clark (2) Cheryl Scheffer (3) Brenda Clark (3) Donna Donakowski Julie Watson Donna Donakowski (2) Sue Tomanek Julie Watson (2) Donna Donakowski (3) Julie Watson (3) Sara Gish Noelle Dixon Sara Gish (2) Adele Rankin Lori Larrick Vonda Medor Mireille Sankatsing Mireille Sankatsing (2) Adele Rankin (2) Vonda Medor (2) Adele Rankin (3) Michelle Reigher Beth Shroyer Carrie Gould Michelle Reigher (2) Carrie Gould (2) Carrie Gould (3) Mary Coburn Domtila Mwei Sara J. DeBruyn Carrie Gould (4) Kalli Williams Melissa Green Courtney Calka Courtney Calka Victoria Voronko Victoria Voronko (2) Victoria Voronko (3) Victoria Voronko (4)

ALL-MAC

Honors and Recognitions

2015

Sofie Gallein Jordann McDermitt Alsu Bogdanova Jordann McDermitt (2) Sofie Gallein (2)

NCAA ALL-REGIONAL

1977 1981 1985 1989 1987 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2009 2010 2015

1977 1986 1987 1996 2013 2014

Sue Parks (AIAW) Bonnie Arnold Cheryl Scheffer Donna Donakowski Donna Donakowski (2) Donna Donakowski (3) Julie Watson Mireille Sankatsing Adele Rankin Adele Rankin (2) Adele Rankin (3) Michelle Riegher Beth Shroyer Carrie Gould Carrie Gould (2) Domtila Mwei Carrie Gould (3) Domtila Mwei Courtney Calka Courtney Calka Alsu Bogdanova Jordann McDermitt

NCAA Qualifiers Sue Parks (AIAW) Donna Donakowski Donna Donakowski Team Carrie Gould Sue Hoesli Michelle Riegler Zelda Elijah Rachel Broser Amity Pollock Beth Shroyer Victoria Voronko Victoria Voronko (2) Sofie Gallein

NCAA ALL-AMERICANS

1986 1987

Donna Donakowski Donna Donakowski 28th

CoSIDA ACADEMIC ALL-DISTRICT 2010 Courtney Calka (Second Team)

Carrie Gould is Eastern’s only four-time AllMAC selection, winning it all in 1997.

Academic All-MAC

Anna Aldrich Danielle Bentzley Courtney Calka Mary Coburn Amy Frauhammer Sofie Gallein Mellissa Green Tiffany Kincaid Taylor Knoll Marina Manjon-Rivadulla Jordann McDermitt Vonda Meder Claire Mesa Kayla Pfund Lauren Pottschmidt Rachel Quaintance Rebecca Quaintance Adele Rankin Michelle Riegler Beth Shroyer Lauren Snell Victoria Voronko Kalli Williams

2015 2015 2010-11 1996 2013-15 2015 2007 2011 2014 2014 2015 1993 2015 2013 2015 2010-12 2013-14 1993-94 1996 1996 2005 2012-14 2006-07

USTFCCCA All-Academic

1994 Team Adele Rankin (Individual) 1995 Team 1996 Team Beth Shroyer (Individual) 1997 Team 1999 Team 2000 Team 2010 Courtney Calka 2011 Team 2012 Team 2013 Team 2014 Team Victoria Voronko (Individual) Sofie Gallein (Individual) 2015 Team Alsu Bogdanova (Individual) Jordann McDermitt (Individual)

2016 Eastern Michigan University Women’s Cross Country

Through the Years

1980 at Eastern Michigan 2. Bonnie Arnold 6. Cheryl Scheffer 7. Brenda Clark 14. Brigette Duprez 16. Debbie Love 32. Connie Kidder 39. Carrie Pierce

Individual MAC Championship Finishes 18:12 18:37 18:46 19:03 19:08 19:56 20:21

1981 at Toledo 3. Bonnie Arnold 4. Cheryl Scheffer 18. Brigette Duprez 33. Tammy Babcock 35. Debbie Love 39. Brenda Clark 43. Jennifer Bedick

18:37 18:38 19:06 19:51 19:55 20:09 20:36

1982 at Bowling Green 4. Brenda Clark 7. Cheryl Scheffer 23. Brigette Duprez 27. Tammy Babcock 30. Colleen Geary 31. Julie Montgomery 35. Debbie Love

18:16 18:21 19:10 19:35 19:48 19:58 20:11

1983 at Ball State 8. Brenda Clark 24. Sheryl Koeltbow 28. Colleen Geary 35. Leslie Kinczkowski 36. Nancy Thomas 38. Amy Kaake 39. Sue Tomanek

17:42 18:29 18:33 18:54 18:59 19:08 19:22

1984 at Toledo 20. Colleen Geary 25. Leslie Kinczkowski 28. Sheryl Koeltzow 42. Nancy Thomas 46. Rebecca Stine 55. Amy Kaake

18:48 18:57 19:01 19:26 19:39 20:31

Andrea Bowman and Julie Watson

1985 at Ohio 3. Donna Donakowski 4. Julie Watson 18. Sue Tomanek 24. Leslie Kinczkowski 28. Barb Courtade 31. Andrea Bowman 37. Kath Wojewski

17:31 17:32 18:21 18:35 18:42 18:48 19:02

1986 at Central Michigan 4. Donna Donakwoski 5. Sue Tomenak 6. Julie Watson 13. Andrea Bowman 48. Barb Bourtade 59. Karen Opp

17:49 18:15 18:16 18:29 20:01 20:50

1987 at Eastern Michigan 1. Donna Donakowski 2. Julie Watson 13. Denise Durrer 14. Andrea Bowman 15. Gloria Dursin 45. Karen Opp 59. Michele North

17:04 17:11 18:03 18:05 18:07 19:05 20:09

1988 at Western Michigan 16. Denise Huntsinger 25. Gloria Durisin 31. Karen Opp 51. Jen Sample 59. Michelle North 57. Angie DiSalvo

19:10 19:37 19:54 21:08 22:20 22:20

1989 at Bowling Green 4. Sara Gish 24. Karen Opp 26. Julie Watson 29. Julie Moore 35. Gloria Durisin 46. Lori Larrick 51. Noelle Dixon

17:50 18:33 18:39 18:44 19:00 19:25 19:54

1990 at Miami 8. Noelle Dixon 11. Sara Gish 15. Lori Larrick 16. Mireille Sankatsing 29. Vonda Meder 41. Tera Tuerst 43. Pat Bagley

18:17 18:25 18:47 18:48 19:11 19:43 19:54

1991 at Kent State 4. Adele Rankin 6. Lori Larrick 7. Vonda Meder 9. Mireille Sankatsing 21. Sara Gish 35. Pat Bagley

18:04 19:13 18:17 18:27 18:59 19:21

1992 at Ball State 5. Mireille Sankatsing 13. Adele Rankin 14. Lori Larrick 34. Tricia Biship 37. Pat Bagley 38. Vonda Meder

18:01 18:29 18:31 19:01 19:03 19:04

Donna Donakowski

48. Tami Rice

19:19

1993 at Central Michigan 2. Adele Rankin 11. Vonda Medor 18. Kari Larsen 22. Elena Ramos 46. Susanne Hoesli 59. Danielle Choate 60. Michelle Reighler

17:59 18:31 18:44 18:52 19:31 20:25 20:29

1994 at Eastern Michigan 4. Adele Rankin 17. Elena Ramos 39. Susasn Hoesli 46. Danielle Choate 49. Alane Spillson 59. Beth Shroyer

18:29 19:10 19:48 19:59 20:06 20:25

1995 at Akron 9. Michelle Reigler 12. Elena Ramos 13. Sue Hoesli 17. Zelda Elijah 50. Jenny Sisk 54. Danielle Choate 68. Dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Ann Bork

18:18 18:28 18:30 18:39 19:46 19:57 22:05

1996 at Ball State 4. Beth Shroyer 7. Carrie Gould 11. Michelle Riegler 22. Zelda Elijah 27. Sue Hoesli 30. Karen Smith 48. Rachel Broser 52. Amity Pollock

17:47 18:02 18:17 18:43 18:47 18:58 19:34 19:43

2016 Eastern Michigan University Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Cross Country

Through the Years 1997 at Toledo 1. Carrie Gould 17. Karen Smith 30. Gabrielle Aispuro 33. Rachel Broser 41. Mary Coburn 42. Amity Pollock 62. Amber Burkhardt 75. Christine Synowiec

18:22 19:10 19:36 19:41 19:53 19:54 20:16 20:52

1998 at Bowling Green 4. Carrie Gould 9. Mary Colburn 27. Shauna Sikorski 36. Christine Synowiec 52. Rachel Broser 76. Kelsie Gould 88. Emily Ward

17:43 18:16 18:42 19:02 19:21 20:02 20:28

1999 at Kent State 2. Domtila Mwei 8. Sara DeBruyn 34. Rachel Broser 52. Christine Synowiec 63. Amber Ward 78. Kelly Passino 90. Emily Ward 96. Mary Asmus

17:22 17:43 18:29 18:52 19:10 19:30 20:44 21:32

2000 at Western Michigan 2. Domtila Mwei 4. Carrie Gould 14. Michell Ruggero 45. Marne Smiley 57. Sara DeBruyn 79. Kelly Passino 87. Emily Ward 90. Melissa Ehrecke

17:22 17:26 18:03 18:45 18:55 19:35 20:00 20:09

2001 at Eastern Michigan 37. Michelle Ruggero 38. Sara DeBruyn 54. Sarah DeBruyn 63. Alison Bedingfield 82. Marne Smiley 102. Melissa Ehrecke 105. Elizabeth Dillon

19:30 19:32 19:45 1952 20:22 21:26 21:51

2002 at Miami 17. Christy Canty 25. Erin Stauffer 36. Michelle Ruggero 38. Sara J. DeBruyn 44. Evie Scholl 55. Laura Snell 66. Tanya Matthews 78. Allison Bedingfield 86. Allison Nichol

18:14 18:30 18:43 18:45 18:53 19:06 19:15 19:27 19:41

2003 at Akron 23. Lauren Snell 27. Kristy Canty 54. Evie Scholl 88. Allison Bedingfield 90. Tanya Matthews 91. Nichole Erlacher 93. Melissa Ehrecke

18:19 18:28 19:02 19:55 19:58 20:00 20:12

100. Rachel Flores 1091. Lindsay Delorme

20:48 21:24

2004 at Toledo 30. Lauren Snell 64. Jamie Clark 67. Amy Zacharaski 70. Jody Sauer 75. Nichole Erlacher 87. Nicole Renaud 92. Chelsea Snell 94. Rachel Flores 97. Lindsay DeLorme

19:08 20:02 20:09 20:21 20:27 21:00 21:22 21:22 22:17

2005 at Northern Illinois 24. Consolata Kisang 48. Laren Snell 70. Amy Zacharaski 77. Lindsay Abdul-Haqq 81. Melissa Green 101. Chelsea Snell 102. Nicolle Erlacher 103. Nicole Boeving 104. Anna Delcamp

18:39 19:09 19:41 19:48 19:57 21:21 21:38 22:12 22:56

2006 at Buffalo 13. Kalli Williams 17. Melissa Green 36. Angie Martinez 49. Consolata Kisang 72. Megan Flewelling 93. Rachel Oliveras 100. Anna Delcamp 101. Nicole Boeving 2007 at Central Michigan 12. Melissa Green 62. Kalli Williams 68. Lauren Quaintance 84. Megan Flewelling 85. Beverly Elcock 87. Morgan Newman 102. Anna Delcamp

21:15 21:19 21:44 22:47 23:43 25:22 26:16 18:11 19:27 19:33 20:11 20:12 20:16 21:17

2008 at Eastern Michigan 25. Natalie Webb 18:05.3 39. Melissa Green 18:21.9 47. Rachel Hollinger-Janzen 18:25.9 55. Beverly Elcock 18:40.0 72. Jackie Ellis 19:09.2 75. Amber Hutson 19:35.1 79. Lauren Quaintance 20:08.9 2009 at Ohio 6. Courtney Calka 22:35.6 22. Beverly Elcock 23:30.0 36. Natalie Webb 23:58.4 44. Rachel Hollinger-Janzen 24:08.4 49. Tiffany Kincaid 24:12.4 58. Jackie Ellis 24:27.3 62. Rachel Quaintance 24:34.6 2010 at Western Michigan 5. Courtney Calka 33. Morgan Churchwell 35. Rachel Quaintance 44. Tiffany Kincaid

48. Cassie Coffman 58. Lauren Quaintance 65. Beth Zimpfer 70. Amber Hutson 71. Natalie Webb

22:45.9 22:55.5 23:07.0 23:17.0 23:17.4

2011 at Ball State 5. Victoria Voronko 13. Courtney Calka 17. Morgan Churchwell 21. Beverly Elcock 34. Rachel Quaintance 42. Amber Hutson 60. Cassie Coffman 79. Cara Smock 89. Lauren Lunsford

20:57.9 21:35.9 21:46.8 21:52.0 22:23.7 22:44.5 23:24.5 24:13.0 25:08.1

2012 at Buffalo 5. Victoria Voronko 21:47.7 18. Kayla Pfund 22:16.1 35. Morgan Churchwell 22:34.1 36. Rachel Quaintance 22:34.9 50. Cara Smock 22:55.5 56. Marina Manjon-Rivadulla 23:01.9 63. Rebecca Quaintance 23:21.2 2013 at Bowling Green 2. Victoria Voronko 21:07.8 15. Kayla Pfund 21:51.7 19. Anna Aldrich 21:58.8 30. Marina Manjon-Rivadulla 22:23.3 48. Amy Frauhammer 23:04.4 56. Taylor Knoll 23:15.4 62. Rebecca Quaintance 23:25.8 64. Anna Quilez-Ribera 23:27.3 91. Megan Hubbard 24:21.2 2014 at Central Michigan 1. Victoria Voronko 3. Sofie Gallein 9. Jordann McDermitt 24. Taylor Knoll 35. Amy Frauhammer 41. Marina Manjon-Rivadulla 63. Lauren Pottschmidt 74. Rebecca Quaintance 91. Danielle Bentzley

20:21 20:28 21:01 21:35 21:55 22:13 22:43 23:03 23:30

2015 at Akron 1. Alsu Bogdanova 4. Jordann McDermitt 6. Sofie Gallein 21. Amy Frauhammer 23. Sydney Meyers 56. Lauren Pottschmidt 72. Claire Mesa 77. Danielle Bentzley 80. Anna Aldrich

20:39 20:53 21:09 22:01 22:02 22:57 23:21 23:32 23:36

21:03.9 22:06.6 22:15.3 22:39.6

2016 Eastern Michigan University Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Cross Country

Through the Years

Cross Country • Letterwinners -AAAAAbdul-Haqq, Lindsay Adcock, Sue Aldrich, Anna Aispuro, Gabrielle Arnold, Bonnie Asbury, Debra Asmus, Mary -BBBBBabcock, Tammy Bagley, Patricia Barber, Cindy Barrett, Ruth Bedick, Jennifer Bedingfield, Alison Bentzley, Danielle Bishop, Tricia Boeving, Nicole

Bogdanova, Alsu Bowman, Andrea Brodt, Robin Broser, Rachel Brotherton, Carol Burkhardt, Amber Burson, Sarah Butler, Shelley -CCCCCalka, Courtney Canty, Kristy Choate, Danielle Churchwell, Morgan Clark, Brenda Clark, Jamie Coffman, Cassie Colburn, Mary Collister, Nancy Courtade, Barbara -DDDDDeBruyn, Sara Delcamp, Anna Dixon, Noelle Donakowski, Donna Dornfield, Mary Ann Duprez, Brigitte Durisin, Gloria Durrer, Denise -EEEEElcock, Beverly Ellis, Jacqueline Erlacher, Nicole -FFFFFaber, Emily Fenech, Kaitlin Farrow, Christina Flewelling, Megan Frauhammer, Amy Furst, Tera

-GGGG2005 1977-78 2013-15 1997 1979-82 1979 1999 1982-83 1990-92 1977-80 1979 1984 2001-03 2014-15 1992-93 2006 2015 1986-88 1991 1996-99 1978 1997 1985 1992 2009-11 2002-03 1993, 95 2009-12 1981-84 2004 2009-11 1997-98 1990 1986-87 1999, 2001-02 2006-07 1990-92 1986-88 1980 1980-83 1988-91 1987-88 2007-09,11 2009 2003, 05 2002 2010 2009 2006-09 2012-15 1991

Gallein, Sofie Gardner, Charla Gavoor, Nancy Geary, Colleen Gish, Sara Gordon, Wendy Gould, Carrie Green, Melissa

2014-15 1979-80 1977 1983-85 1990-92 1987 1996-98, 00 2005-07

-HHHHHoesli, Susanne Hollinger-Janzen, Rachel Hutson, Amber Hubbard, Megan

1994-97 2008-09 2008, 2010-11 2013-14

-KKKKKaake, Amy

1984-85

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Eastern Michigan University

Where We’re Located

Eastern Michigan University is located in historic Ypsilanti, about 10 miles east of Ann Arbor, 40 miles west of Detroit and just 20 minutes from Detroit Metropolitan Airport. It is an area rich in academic, research, technological and recreational resources. The University also has sites in Livonia, Jackson, Traverse City, Flint, Detroit and Monroe. EMU’s 800 plus-acre campus of scenic flora and wooded areas includes 18 miles of walkways and jogging trails and has 122 buildings throughout the academic and athletic campuses. Eagle Crest – Eastern Michigan’s conference center, golf course and resort – is located on the banks of nearby Ford Lake. Ypsilanti plays a leading role in industry and education. The city and the University have forged close ties that have lasted more than 160 years.

What Makes Us Unique

In 1849, the Senate and House of Representatives of the State of Michigan formally paved the way for the establishment of Michigan State Normal School, with the exclusive purposes of instructing persons in the art of teaching; providing a good common school education; and giving instruction in the mechanic arts, husbandry, agricultural chemistry and the laws of the United States. Since its inception, Eastern Michigan, first as a Normal School, then as a College and finally as a University, has grown and developed to respond to the ever-changing needs of society. Over the years, EMU has educated thousands of sons and daughters of Michigan, the nation, and the world. The university currently serves 23,000 students who are pursuing undergraduate, graduate, specialist, doctoral and certificate degrees in the arts, sciences and professions. In all, more than 200 majors, minors and concentrations are delivered through the University’s Colleges of Arts and Sciences; Business; Education; Health and Human Services; Technology, and its graduate school. Eastern Michigan’s exceptional faculty, students and alumni include CEOs from major businesses, a National Student Teacher of the Year, National Teacher of the Year, numerous Fulbright Scholars and Milken Family Foundation National Educators award winners, and several Michigan Teachers of the Year. EMU is regularly recognized by national publications for its excellence, diversity, and commitment to applied education.

Our Students

With nearly 22,000 students, EMU provides a rich learning environment for the campus community. The University currently has approximately 18,000 undergraduates and 4,000 graduate students. Our students represent 49 states and 93 foreign countries. Of undergraduate students, 72 percent are full-time and 57 percent are women. The most popular majors are education, business, social sciences and histor y, science and engineering, English, and the health professions. EMU’s undergraduate population is approximately 66 percent white; 18 percent black; 3 percent international; 3 percent Asian-American; 4 percent Hispanic, 0.2 percent Native-American, and 6 percent not answered (i.e. elected not to respond to this inquiry). Eastern Michigan offers a number of special academic programs to help students succeed. These include the Honors College; the Holman Success Center; distance learning; accelerated format programs; online, weekend and evening programs and courses; American Humanics certification; Study Abroad Tours; a specialized master’s degree program for corporations offered onsite; a double master’s degree; online technologies for education and training. With more than 200 academic and social organizations, an extensive intramural sports program, 21 NCAA Division I-A sports and numerous cultural activities from which to choose, EMU students have diverse opportunities to become involved in campus life. Students’ on-campus housing choices range from traditional dormitory-style rooms to apartments and include living/learning center options.

Faculty/Staff

Eastern Michigan University employs nearly 700 full-time faculty and 1,000 staff members. Ninetyfour percent of EMU professors have doctoral degrees or terminal degrees in their field. The student to faculty ratio is 17:1. Faculty work closely with students, and many involve students in their research. Recently, the University celebrated its 30th annual Undergraduate Symposium; a benchmark program for undergraduate research.

Community Outreach

EMU’s Economic Impact

Since its founding in 1849, Eastern Michigan has provided quality services to the residents of Ypsilanti, Washtenaw County, the State of Michigan and other states and nations. EMU’s total impact on the Michigan economy of an estimated $3.7 billion annually reflects a return of more than $42 for each dollar received from the state. The University’s total impact on the Michigan economy results in a contribution of $166 million in state tax revenue. Thus, EMU’s impact on state government tax revenue is $1.87 in taxes for each dollar received from the state.

Eastern Michigan is making an impact nationally by channeling its academic research as a means of solving real world problems. EMU currently has 14 research institutes and centers that focus on community building and civic engagement, quality, community and regional development, small business development, geospatial education, textiles, export assistance and product development. EMU is well-known for merging theory and practice for the benefit of the community. Applied research leads to new knowledge, new jobs and new business. Annually, the university receives about $15 million in revenues for sponsored research and community service activities.

The Alumni Association

Representing more than 160,000 alumni and friends, the Alumni Association sponsors social and service-related programs for more than 20 geographically-based and special-interest alumni chapters.

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Mission Statement

Eastern Michigan University is committed to excellence in teaching through traditional and innovative approaches, the extension of knowledge through basic and applied research, and creative and artistic expression. Building on a proud tradition of national leadership in the preparation of teachers, we maximize educational opportunities and personal and professional growth for students from diverse backgrounds through an array of baccalaureate, master’s and doc-

toral programs. We strive to provide a student-focused learning environment that enhances the lives of students and positively impacts the community. We extend our commitment beyond the campus boundaries to the wider community through service initiatives, and public and private partnerships of mutual interest addressing local, regional, national and international opportunities and challenges.

Our History

Founded in 1849, when the state of Michigan was just 12 years old, Michigan State Normal School was designated by the state legislature as the first institution to educate teachers to serve the public schools. The University thus began, somewhat humbly, as the sixth teacher education institution in the nation. A campus that today comprises more than 800 acres was once a four-acre plot with one building and two programs of study – a classical course and an English Course. The school’s name changed several times – to Michigan State Normal College in 1899; to Eastern Michigan College in 1956; and finally to Eastern Michigan University in 1959. During its first 100 years, the institution certified thousands of teachers and developed the broad-based curricula that ultimately prepared it for university status. Within that new university, three colleges emerged: Education, Arts and Sciences and the Graduate School. The University has since expanded three more times, adding the College of Business in 1964, the College of Health and Human Services in 1975, and the College of Technology in 1980. More recently ,Eastern Michigan has developed Extended Programs and numerous community-focused institutes. The university has enhanced its learning environment through structural initiatives during the past several years. Recent construction includes the Terrestrial and Aquatic Research Facility (1998), the Convocation Center (1998), the Bruce T. Halle Library (1998), the John W. Porter College of Education Building (1999), the Everett L. Marshall College of Health and Human Services Building (2000), the Village residence hall (2001), University House (2003), new Student Center (2006), and the new Science Complex (2010).

The City of Ypsilanti

Fast Facts

Founded: 1849 - Michigan State Normal School Enrollment: Fifth-largest state institution in Michigan Undergraduates: 17,780 Graduates: 3,854 Gender: Undergraduates: 59% female; 41% male Graduates: 64% female; 36% male Michigan residents: 92 percent President: James M. Smith Board of Regents: Eight-member board, appointed by governor Faculty: 683 full time Faculty holding Ph.D.: 93 percent Student/Faculty Ratio: 17:1 New Freshmen Average GPA: 3.3 New Freshmen Average ACT: 22 New Freshmen Average SAT: 1,014 Academic programs: 200 majors, minors and concentrations, plus 167 graduate degrees and certificate programs Doctoral programs: 4 - Clinical Psychology, Educational Leadership, Educational Studies & Technology Campus Buildings: 122 Campus Size: 880 acres Athletic Affiliation: NCAA Division FBS (1-A) NCAA Conference: Mid-American Conference Mascot: Eagles Colors: Green and White 2015-16 Tuition and Fees* In-sate and Ohio, 30 credit hours: Out-of-State, 30 credit hours: Room and Board, 18 meals weekly: *subject to change

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Ypsilanti is a city in Washtenaw County with a population of 22,362. Originally a trading post established in 1809 by Gabriel Godfroy, a FrenchCanadian fur trader from Montreal, a permanent settlement was established on the east side of the Huron River in 1823 by Major Thomas Woodruff. It was incorporated into the Territory of Michigan as the village Woodruff’s Grove. A separate community a short distance away on the west side of the river was established in 1825 under the name “Ypsilanti”, after Demetrius Ypsilanti, a hero in the Greek War of Independence. Woodruff’s Grove changed its name to Ypsilanti in 1829, and the two communities eventually merged. Henry Ford and the automotive industry came to Ypsilanti in the 1930s and beautiful Ford Lake was created to generate hydroelectric power for the manufacturing plants. During World War II, Ypsilanti became home to the Willow Run Bomber Plant, a factory that would employ 100,000 workers.

TIMELINE March 28, 1849: State Legislature passed Act No. 138 entitled “An Act to Establish a State Normal School.” Oct. 5, 1852: Official dedication of Michigan State Normal School. March 29, 1853: Michigan State Normal School opens, offering two programs of study, a “classical course” and an “English course.” 1854: Michigan State Normal School holds first commencement, with three graduates. Sept. 1881: The student newspaper, The Normal News, is founded as a monthly. 1890: MSNS is the first Michigan institution to establish a department of geography. Oct. 22, 1896: Theodore Roosevelt visits Michigan State Normal School. Sept. 15, 1897: The student newspaper is renamed The Normal College News, published twice a month. 1897: MSNS is the first U.S. teacher’s college to become a four-year institution. April 28, 1899: Michigan State Normal School is renamed Michigan State Normal College. 1900: Student athletes unofficially adopt the nickname Normalites. Athletes could wear either a “Y” for Ypsilanti or an “N” for Normal. 1915: MSNC is the first U.S. teacher’s college to establish training for teachers of the disabled. Oct. 24, 1929: Athletic teams are named the Hurons. July 1, 1956: Michigan State Normal College becomes Eastern Michigan College. July 6, 1956: The student newspaper is renamed The Eastern Echo, a weekly publication. June 1, 1959: Eastern Michigan College is renamed Eastern Michigan University. 1959: The College of Education is established. 1959: The College of Arts and Sciences is established. Oct. 13, 1960: Senator John F. Kennedy visits Eastern Michigan University 1964: The College of Business is established. 1975: The College of Health and Human Services is established. 1980: The College of Technology is established. 1990: Eastern Michigan University begins the first phase of a $213-million investment in campus renovations. Jan. 30, 1991: The Board of Regents approve changing the Huron name and logo. May 22, 1991: Board of Regents approve new EMU logo and nickname - the Eagles. Sept. 9, 1994: The mascot “Swoop” is officially adopted. Nov. 28, 1995: Groundbreaking for the Bruce T. Halle Library is held. Oct. 30, 1996: President Bill Clinton visits EMU to present a speech on women in the business community. Sept. 20, 1997: A “beaming ceremony” is hosted to celebrate construction of the new Convocation Center. June 1, 1998: The official opening of the $41-million Bruce T. Halle Library is held. Oct. 9, 1998: Official dedication of the Bruce T. Halle Library takes place. Jan. 1, 1999: Eastern Michigan University begins a year-long celebration of its sesquicentennial. May 2000: President Bill Clinton delivers the commencement address at Eastern Michigan University’s Convocation Center. Sept. 21, 2004: A ground breaking Ceremony is held for the New $37.5-million EMU Student Center. May 14, 2008: Dr. Susan Martin is appointed the 22nd president of EMU by a unanimous vote of the EMU Board of Regents. July 7, 2008: Dr. Susan Martin begins her role as EMU President. July 7, 2015: Dr. Susan Martin departs EMU exactly seven years after she began serving as president at Eastern July 1, 2016: James M. Smith is appointed the 23rd president of EMU

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Eastern Michigan University Facilities

Pray-Harrold College of Arts and Science

Everett L. Marshall College of Health and Human Services

Our 803-acre campus of scenic flora and wooded areas includes 18 miles of walkways and jogging trails, and has 128 buildings, the Lake House and Rynearson Stadium located on the south side of Huron River. Eagle Crest – our conference center, golf course and resort – is located on the banks of nearby Ford Lake. Most recent additions include the Terrestrial and Aquatic Research Facility (1998); the Convocation Center (1998); the Bruce T. Halle Library (1998); the John W. Porter Building, housing the College of Education (1999); the environmentally sustainable Everett L. Marshall Building, housing the College of Health and Human Services (2000); the renovation of Boone Hall (2000), housing our Extended Programs offices; and The Village (2001), a spacious, apartment-style residence facility. There are currently 11 residence halls and three apartment complexes with 583 units housing more than 4,000 students. The EMU Student Center also opened in November of 2006.

THE BRUCE T. HALLE LIBRARY

The $41-million Bruce T. Halle Library represents the latest technological trends in libraries, integrating traditional print with emerging electronic sources. The 218,000-square-foot facility has 520 computer workstations, 300,000 volumes of open-shelf books, 800,000 volumes in an automated retrieval collection, 3,000 network connection ports, a 100-seat auditorium with seats wired for laptop computers, a 70-seat teleconferencing room, a 130-station computing commons with six learning labs (electronic classrooms), a distance learning lab, a television studio, the Paradox Cafe, individual and group study areas, and selfdirection stations.

John W. Porter College of Education

THE EMU STUDENT CENTER

Sill Hall College of Technology

Since Nov. 6, 2006, EMU Student Center has become the new vibrant hub of activity on EMU’s main campus in Ypsilanti, MI. In fact, in April 2007, it was voted the “Best Place to Hang Between Classes” by Eastern Echo readers. From the wide range of eatery choices to the fireplace lounges, there’s so much more in between: EMU Bookstore, Chase Bank, wireless Internet access, a 24/7 computer lab, two art galleries, meeting/conference/banquet rooms, a dining room stage, and an auditorium for movies, live performances and guest lectures. Additionally, students will find many EMU student services, programs and organization offices all under one roof. When you view it altogether, EMU Student Center lives up to its slogan: Centered on You!

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President James M. Smith

James M. Smith, Ph.D. President

Dr. James M. Smith is the 23rd president of Eastern Michigan University. He began his duties July 1, 2016. Before coming to EMU, Smith served as president of Northern State University (NSU) in Aberdeen, South Dakota since June 2009. For the past seven years (20082015), NSU has been named by US News and World Report as one of the best undergraduate public institutions in the Midwest. He has been an active fundraiser and was instrumental in helping NSU obtain the largest donation in its history, a $15 million gift. Another NSU success was collaborating with the University of Jinan, in Jinan, China, to develop the first and only Confucius Institute in the Dakotas. The Confucius Institute has a

specific three-part focus dedicated to the teaching of Chinese language, culture, and business practices. In addition to the traditional start-up funding provided, he was able to gain local and regional support of nearly $500,000 to launch the initiative. Smith, 60, who grew up near Columbus, Ohio, in Washington Court House, knew early on he wanted to be a teacher. He always had admired teachers and enjoyed school. He became an elementary and middle school teacher after earning his Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education, from Miami University in Oxford, Ohio, in 1979. He would go on to earn a Master of Education, Educational Administration, from Xavier

University in Cincinnati and a Doctor of Philosophy, Educational Leadership, from Miami University. Over the next 28 years, he served as an elementary school principal, a teaching fellow and assistant professor at Miami, director of the Experiential Program for Preparing School Principals at Butler University in Indianapolis, and director of the Educational Leadership Program and coordinator of doctoral studies at West Texas A&M University. Smith was also vice president for Economic Development at Bowling Green State University in Bowling Green, Ohio, before heading to NSU. Smithâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s wife, Dr. Connie RuhlSmith, has an impressive resume of her own. She has been a teacher, author and administrator, and has done extensive work in student retention and student academic support, introduction of international partnerships, and much more.

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Board of Regents The Board of Regents is the governing body of Eastern Michigan University. Its current format was created when the State of Michigan ratified a new constitution Jan. 6, 1964. The Board comprises eight regents who are appointed to eight-year terms by the governor. “Other institutions of higher education established by law having authority to grant baccalaureate degrees shall each be governed by a board of control which shall be a body corporate. The board shall have general supervision of the institution and the control and direction of all expenditures from the institution’s funds. It shall, as often as necessary, elect a president of the institution under its supervision. He shall be the principal executive officer of the institution and be ex-officio a member of the board without the right to vote. The board may elect one of its members or may designate the president to preside at board meetings. Each board of control shall consist of eight members who shall hold office for terms of eight years, not more than two of which shall expire in the same year, and who shall be appointed by the governor by and with the advice and consent of the Senate. Vacancies shall be filled in like manner.” -- Michigan Constitution of 1963 (ratified 1964), Article 8

Mike Morris, Chair

Mike Morris was appointed by Governor Rick Snyder in February 2011 to replace Gary Hawks, whose term had expired. He is appointed for a term expiring Dec. 31, 2018. He is the former chairman and chief executive officer of American Electric Power (AEP). From 1997 to 2003, Morris was chairman, president and CEO of Northeast Utilities System. Before joining Northeast Utilities, he was president and CEO of Consumers Energy, principal subsidiary of CMS Energy, and president of CMS Marketing, Services and Trading. He was previously president of Colorado Interstate Gas Co. and executive vice president of marketing, transportation and gas supply for ANR Pipeline Co., both subsidiaries of El Paso Energy. Morris was the founder and president of ANR Gathering Co., one of the first gas marketing companies in the United States. Morris is past chairman of the Edison Electric Institute, Institute of Nuclear Power Operations and Nuclear Electric Insurance Limited. He also serves on the U.S. Department of Energy’s Electricity Advisory Board, the National Governors Association’s Mike Morris Task Force on Electricity Infrastructure, Business Roundtable (chairing the Business Roundtable’s Chair Sustainable Growth Initiative). He serves as a director of the boards of Alcoa, Battelle and The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc. Morris graduated from Eastern Michigan University with both bachelors and masters degrees in biology. He served on the Board of Regents at Eastern Michigan University from 1997-2004. He is currently serving a second term through 2018. In 1995 he received the university’s Distinguished Alumnus Award. During his graduate years, he was commander of the ROTC Brigade. Morris received a law degree, cum laude, from the Detroit College of Law and is a member of the Michigan Bar Association. He previously served as chair of the Finance, Audit and Investment Committee, vice chair of the Educational Policies Committee, chair of the Personnel and Compensation Committee, and vice chair of the Board. He currently serves as a member of the Education Achievement Authority and the EMU Audit Committee.

Mary Treder Lang, Vice Chair

Mary Treder Lang was appointed to the Board of Regents by Governor Rick Snyder in December of 2012 to fill the seat vacated by former Chairman, Roy Wilbanks, with a term ending in December of 2020. After earning a Bachelor of Science Degree in Accounting and Marketing from the University of Dayton, Treder Lang began her career at KPMG, located in Detroit where she specialized in financial institutions, non-for-profits and mergers, and acquisitions. Following her time at KPMG, she spent five years in various management positions at SBC/Ameritech. She spent considerable time in the Computer Security District and became a recognized computer security expert amongst the Bell Operating Companies. She ultimately left SBC/Ameritech to establish a new Midwest Office for LINX Technologies, assuming the position of North American (NA) Sales Director. LINX Technologies was acquired by Mosler, Inc. and there she held various senior management positions providing Mary Treder Lang coverage throughout North America. After her time spent with Mosler, Inc, she began working for Siemens, Inc. where she held various positions ranging from NA Sales Director, Sales Manager, and Vice Chair District Manager (first woman), to lastly becoming the Senior Executive-Government for Siemens Building Technologies, Inc. She eventually transitioned her career to Accretive Solutions where she was a Business Development Manager and later joined Baker Tilly in Michigan as Director of Business Development. She currently owns her own CPA firm, Mary Treder Lang, CPA. Mary Treder Lang has held many different leadership positions throughout the years. Her positions have ranged from senior level positions with employers, to executive positions on Board of Directors, to voluntary Treasurer for many organizations. She is active in the Michigan Women’s Foundation as a Power of 100 Women Leadership Advisory Cabinet Member, Women’s Forum and the East Side Club. In September, 2011 she was appointed by Governor Rick Snyder to the Michigan State Parks and Outdoor Recreation Blue Ribbon Panel. In October, 2012 she received the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants Emerging Leader Award given by the Michigan Association of Certified Public Accountants (MACPA) for the first time in the State of Michigan. In addition, she is active in her community as a member of the St. Paul’s Catholic Church, the Fraternal Order of Police (FOP), the Rotary Club, the Mother’s Club for Grosse Pointe South High School, the League of Women Voters, the Grosse Pointe Chamber, the Detroit Regional Chamber, the Detroit Economic Club, a Volunteer Council Member of the Detroit Symphony Orchestra (DSO), Past Commodore of the Grosse Pointe Yacht Club and a Board member of the MACPA. She is also active in philanthropic efforts for the March of Dimes, Leukemia Lymphoma Society, American Cancer Society and Michigan Women’s Foundation. Regent Treder Lang is currently Vice Chair of the Board, Chair of the Personnel and Compensation Committee, Vice Chair of the Audit Committee and a member of the Finance and Investment Committee and Student Affairs Committee. In addition, she serves on the Education Achievement Authority Board. She is former vice chair of the Faculty Affairs Committee and former chair of the Finance and Investment Committee.

Dennis Beagen

Dennis Beagen was appointed by Governor Snyder in December 2014 to replace Floyd Clack, whose term had expired. He is appointed for a term expiring December 31, 2022. He currently serves as vice chair of the Faculty Affairs Committee and vice chair of the Student Affairs Committee. Beagen was born and raised in Detroit, Michigan. Upon graduation from high school in 1963, he enrolled at Eastern Michigan University. He received his undergraduate degree from EMU in three years majoring in speech-communication with a minor in business management. After receiving his BS degree from Eastern Michigan University, he was admitted to graduate school at the University of Michigan while serving as a graduate teaching assistant at EMU. While serving as graduate teaching assistant in the Department of Speech & Dramatic Arts, Beagen volunteered to coach EMU students competing in intercollegiate forensics and debate. After completion of his MA Dennis Beagen degree from the University of Michigan in the summer of 1967, he was hired at EMU as a full-time instructor of speech, and assistant coach for the EMU Forensic/Debate team. He then enrolled at Wayne State University, and completed all course work for his doctoral program. In 1970, Beagen was appointed director of the EMU Forensic program. A position he held until 1981. During his tenure as director of forensics, EMU students achieved eight national team championships, four top speaker in the nation titles, and 27 individual national championships. In the summer of 1981, he was appointed administrative head of the Department of Communication, Media & Theatre Arts. He served in that role for more than three decades. During his tenure as department head for CMTA, Beagen also was appointed to interim administrative positions as associate provost for Academic Affairs, and dean of Continuing Education. Beagen was also appointed to numerous special assignments and task forces, including numerous EMU negotiating teams (faculty, professional technical, and clerical); chair of the 2005 President Search Committee; special assistant to the Provost for the Campaign for Scholars, and the recent Comprehensive Campaign; and chair of the Planning Committee for EMU’s prestigious Undergraduate Research Symposium. He is the recipient of the EMU Alumni Association’s Teaching Excellence Award, and the Dr. John Porter Distinguished Service Award. In 2003 he received the Institutional Values Award for Team Excellence (Undergraduate Symposium). He was also the recipient of the 2011 Presidential Award for Faculty and Staff Leadership in Advancement. After more than 45 years of service, Dennis Beagen was granted emeritus faculty/administrative status from the Department of Communication, Media & Theatre Arts and Eastern Michigan University.

Michelle Crumm

Michelle Crumm was appointed by Governor Rick Snyder in December 2014 to replace Francine Parker, whose term expired. She is appointed for a term expiring December 31, 2022. She serves as chair of Educational Policies committee, and serves as Founder/CEO of Present Value executive coaching company. As a high energy, serial entrepreneur, Michelle is accomplished in helping leadership teams develop and implement strategy. As co-founder and chief business officer of Adaptive Materials, Inc., Michelle’s leadership was instrumental in helping the fuel cell company transition from start-up to second stage, fast-growing advanced manufacturing company. Grown and built in to a successful fuel cell manufacturing company, Adaptive Materials, Inc. was acquired by defense industry giant Ultra Electronics in 2011. Since that time, Michelle has actively participated in many other start-ups as a founder and/or investor and currently has ownership is many local companies. Michelle Crumm Widely recognized for her leadership, Michelle was named “Executive of the Year” from Ann Arbor. com, “Most Influential Women” by Crain’s Detroit Business, and one of Enterprising Women’s “Women of the Year.” She was also awarded the prestigious title “Entrepreneur of the Year” by Ernst and Young. During her 12 years leading Adaptive Materials, Adaptive Materials was recognized for its dynamic growth with Ann Arbor SPARK FastTrack, Inc. 5,000, and Inc. 100 Energy Company awards. As a dynamic community participant, Michelle serves on the Board of the Center for Entrepreneurship at the University of Michigan. She is the Vice Chair for the Ann Arbor Area Community Foundation, Chair of the Capital Campaign for Arbor Hospice, and Chair of the Capital Campaign and former Chair of the Board for Emerson Schools. She is an enthusiastic participant of Women’s President Organization and Women in Public Policy. Prior to founding Adaptive Materials, Michelle spent nearly five years at Kellogg Company. During her tenure at Kellogg, she was able to accelerate her career with experiences in internal audit, investor relations, and procurement. In addition to Kellogg Company, Michelle has served as an accountant at an automotive supplier and obtained her Certified Public Accountant license while working as an auditor with Plante and Moran. Michelle earned a bachelor of science degree in accounting from Purdue University and a master of business administration degree from University of Michigan.

Beth Fitzsimmons, Ph.D.

Beth Fitzsimmons was appointed by Governor Rick Snyder in February 2011 to replace Beth Fitzsimmons was appointed by Governor Rick Snyder in February 2011 to replace Mohamed Okdie. She is appointed for a term expiring Dec. 31, 2016. She serves as chair of the Student Affairs committee. Dr. Fitzsimmons founded Information Strategists, LLC, in 1987, a company that provides information services for high tech companies. Clients include scientists, engineers, marketing specialists and executives of major U.S. corporations. She earned a degree in Chemistry from Simmons College, an MLS from the University of Albany and in 2001 she earned her doctorate in Public Policy specializing in Information Policy from George Mason University. From 2003-2008, she was appointed by the President and chaired the U.S. National Commission on Libraries and Information Science (NCLIS). From 1996-1999, Dr. Fitzsimmons was involved with several projects at the U.S. Patent and Beth Trademark Office. Prior to that, she was associated with CENDI; an Executive Branch interagency working group composed of the scientific and technical (STI) managers from the Departments of Fitzsimmons Commerce, Energy, Defense, Health and Human Services, and NASA. Dr. Fitzsimmons served as the information specialist for 10 years at Aerodyne Research, Inc., and also has served as the Chairman of the Depository Library Council to the U.S. Public Printer (1993-94) and received the Public Printer’s Distinguished Service Award. Dr. Fitzsimmons has served on the Advisory Board of the School of Library and Information Science (SILS) at the University of North Carolina (Chapel Hill), on the Advisory Board of the College of Computing and Information (CCI) at the University of Albany and was appointed to the Knowledge Trust. A member of the American Chemical Society for over 25 years, she has served on the ACS Committee of Patent and Related Matters (CPRM) for five years. Locally, she has served as President of the Rotary Club of Ann Arbor (2010-11), on the Boards of the Ann Arbor YMCA, University of Michigan Libraries, and the Library of Michigan Foundation. She has served as chair of the Educational Policies Committee, chair of the Student Affairs Committee, and currently is chair of the Finance and Investment Committee, Vice Chair of Educational Policies and a member of the Personnel and Compensation Committee.

Michael Hawks

Michael Hawks was appointed by Governor Snyder in February 2011 to replace Phil Incarnati, whose term had expired. He is appointed for a term expiring Dec. 31, 2018. He serves as chair of the Athletic Affairs committee and a member of the Joint Oversight committee, and chairmen of the Eagle Administrative Services Board. He previously served as Vice Chair of Finance and Audit. Hawks was born in Ann Arbor, Michigan and grew up in Ypsilanti Township. He graduated from Ypsilanti High School where he excelled in football and received a full athletic-scholarship from Eastern Michigan University. Hawks earned a varsity letter as a true freshman and went on to be the team’s starting Noseguard the next three seasons. While at EMU, he earned a BA in Business Administration and subsequently earned a MA in Higher Education Administration from Michigan State University. After completing his Higher Education, he served as Chief of Staff for the MajorMichael Hawks ity Floor Leader in the Michigan House of Representatives and on the Staff of the Speaker of the House. He currently serves as a director of Governmental Consultant Services Inc. (GCSI) in Lansing, Michigan. GCSI is a multi-client Lobbying firm that is consistently recognized as Michigan’s number one rated firm. Hawks individually has consistently been voted among the 10 best lobbyists in the state by independent political surveys of Capitol insiders.

James F. Stapleton

Jim Stapleton was appointed by Governor Jennifer Granholm in January of 2007 to replace Karen Valvo. Stapleton was reappointed by Governor Granholm in January 2009 to his own eight-year term that expires December 31, 2016. Stapleton is President and CEO of B&R Consultants. From 2001 through July of 2004 (while continuing to fully own and operate B&R), Stapleton assumed the responsibilities of Senior Vice President of Business Affairs of the Detroit Tigers, making him (for a good majority of his tenure) the highest ranking African-American within the business operations of a Major League Baseball franchise. In July of 2004, Stapleton left Major League Baseball to participate in a group that, in June of 2005, purchased the Minnesota Vikings. He is the former president of the Think Twice Foundation, an organization comprised of African and Jewish American Community Leaders that raised more than $1 million and provided more than 200 units of new and/or James F. refurbished housing for Detroit residents. He is also a past chairman of the Detroit Chapter of the Urban League. Stapleton has also served on several profit and not-for-profit boards, including the Stapleton Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Wayne State University’s Shiffman Medical Library Board of Visitors, Ontario Michigan Rail, and the Board of Directors of Detroit Commerce Bank. He currently serves on the Personnel and Compensation Committee and is chair of the Faculty Affairs Committee.

James Webb

James Webb was appointed by Governor Rick Snyder in December 2012 to replace the vacated seat of Thomas Sidlik. He is appointed for a term expiring December 2020. Webb received an A.A. in Business Administration from College of the Sequoias in 1968, a B.B.A. in Management from Eastern Michigan University in 1971, and an M.B.A. in Finance from EMU in 1976. Webb worked for the United States Fidelity & Guaranty Company from 1971 to 1974 as a Property Underwriter, from 1974 to 1976 he worked as a Corporate Insurance Analyst for Masco Corporation, he was an Assistant Insurance Manager for The Budd Company, and from 1977 to 1981 he worked as an Assistant Risk Manager for Republic Steel Corp. Webb is currently the Chairman of Aon Risk Services, Inc. of Michigan. In addition to his work experience, Webb has been very active in the EMU community. In 1988 he received the Alumnus Achievement Award, and in 1989 he was Chair of the Campaign for Champions. He was an original member of the Foundation Board, served as treasurer from 1993 to James Webb 1995, vice chair from 1995 to 1997, chair from 1997 to 1999, and in 1999 he became an Emeritus member. He received the Dr. John W. Porter Distinguished Service Award in 1992, was a member of the President Search Committee in 2005, Ethos week Supporter from 2007 to 2012 as well as Ethos Week Speaker in 2007, and was on the College of Business Dean Search Committee in 2012. Webb has also been involved in numerous Not-for-Profit activities. He is a member of the Greater Detroit Chamber of Commerce, Farmington Hills Police Benevolent Association, Michigan Property & Casualty Association, and was a Director of the Detroit Athletic Club. He is also active in Rainbow Connection (Brooks Patterson’s Charity Grants Wishes for Terminally Ill Children) and the City of Cleveland/Operation Improvement Task Force. In addition to the Not-for-Profit activities, he is involved in the Boards of FDI Insurance Limited (Ireland) and FCE Reinsurance Limited (Ireland). Regent Webb is currently the EMU Foundation Board of Trustees representative and is a member of the Joint Oversight Committee, the Eagle Administrative Services Board, Chair of the Audit Committee, Chair of the Faculty Affairs Committee, Vice Chair of Finance and Investment and Vice Chair of Athletic Affairs.

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basketball premium seating. the 2013-14 year. As well, eight teams equaled or exceeded She has overseen three key facility their best multi-year score since the APR began in 2004-05. improvement projects at EMU during her All 21 of EMU’s teams were comfortably above the NCAA’s tenure including: the installation of a new minimum score of 900 to receive scholarship limitations or gray football field in 2014 that was recognized postseason bans. Meanwhile, the women’s swimming & as the second-best field in the country by an diving and volleyball programs at Eastern Michigan posted online fan vote by USA Today; the addition of the highest APR scores in the Mid-American Conference. soccer bleachers in the fall of 2014; and the When Lyke arrived on campus, the overall student-athlete opening a new boathouse on Ford Lake for federal graduation rate was 64%. It is now 77% for studentthe rowing team in the spring of 2015. She athletes which is yet another academic record for the has also renegotiated a seven-year apparel department. contract with adidas, while coming to terms During her tenure at EMU she has also been a part of with IMG to manage EMU’s multimedia and numerous committees including serving as the chair of the 2015 NCAA Division I Men’s Lacrosse Committee and the corporate sponsorships. Lyke was also critical in the creation 2015 Washtenaw County Heart Walk. She was also elected to of the Eagles Pride annual fundraising arm for the board of the National Association of Collegiate Women the department that is dedicated to providing Athletics Administrators (NACWAA). At OSU, she was a member of the athletic department’s financial support to more than 500 studentathletes in 21 sports. In 2014-15, an internal executive team and was responsible for the assessment, staff campaign to reach 100 percent giving design and development of the department’s strategic plan. participation as the department went ‘All In’. She directly oversaw 10 of OSU’s 36 athletic programs and In 2014-15, EMU Athletics also managed/supervised 31 full-time coaches and staff. She also held the inaugural Ypsi Awards at the had oversight over all facets of the athletic councils involving Convocation Center that honored the budget oversight, revenue generation and facilities as well top athletic, citizenship, and academic as the golf course operations. Additionally, she supervised the sport performance division of the department, which achievements by EMU student-athletes. Her first year was quite successful, as the includes the strength and conditioning coaches, athletic Eagles won three conference team cham- training staff and sports medicine staff. In 2013, she depionships and 24 individual MAC titles in veloped the first ever student-athlete internship program track and swimming. EMU also produced 64 within the Department of Athletics. All-MAC student-athletes to go along with 41 On a national level, Lyke was active within the NCAA and Big Ten Conference committee structure as a member Academic All-MAC honorees. For its success on the field, in the classroom of the NCAA Division I Men’s Lacrosse Committee and Big and in the community, Lyke was awarded Ten Sports Management Committee and previously served with the MAC’s highest honor, the Cartwright on the NCAA Softball Rules Committee and the NCAA Amateurism Committee. Award for the first time in school history. Her previous roles at OSU included associate athletic Lyke did not stop there as her second year Heather Lyke has been a success as well. Most recently, director for sport administration (2002-12) and associate EMU was awarded with the MAC’s Jacoby athletic director for sport administration, compliance and EMU Vice President/Director of Athletic Trophy, which represents the top women’s camp operations (1998-02). Prior to Ohio State, Lyke was athletic program in the conference. The Eagles earned the at the University of Cincinnati for two years, serving as Heather Lyke is in her fourth year at Eastern Michigan honor for the first time in the 33-year history of this pres- the assistant athletic director for compliance as well as University having been named EMU’s Vice President/Director tigious award. EMU’s previous best finish was third in the the senior woman administrator. Lyke began her athletics of Athletics on July 1, 2013. Lyke has more than 20 years of 1990-91, 2001-02, 2010-11 and 2013-14 seasons. The Green administrative career at the NCAA national office as an intern experience in intercollegiate athletics administration - 15 of and White piled up four team MAC championships, while in the enforcement and student-athlete reinstatement 74 student-athletes earned All-MAC honors and 145 were department. Lyke also has worked for the Big Ten Network which were at The Ohio State University. The 13th athletic director in Eastern Michigan history, named Academic All-MAC award winners. EMU saw 12 of its as a color analyst for softball games. Lyke is the first woman to hold the full-time AD position at student-athletes earn MAC Distinguished Student-Athlete Lyke grew up in Canton, Ohio, and attended the awards and three Capitol One Academic All-America award University of Michigan on a softball scholarship. While at EMU. “I am honored and excited to be named the Director of winners. With 11 consecutive semesters of a grade point av- U-M, she was a four-year letter winner as a first baseman, Athletics at Eastern Michigan University,” said Lyke at her erage of better than 3.0, the Department of Athletics contin- two-time team captain, Big Ten champion and Academic hiring press conference. “Eastern Michigan has a rich history ued its run of outstanding performance in the classroom. The All-Big Ten honoree as a member of its softball team. She of athletic success and academic achievement. I look forward Winter 2015 semester saw EMU student-athletes combine earned a Bachelor’s of Science in Education from University to being part of the continued success as we help shape for a 3.259 grade point average, the best in school history. of Michigan and a Juris Doctorate from the University of the next generation of leaders and achieve even greater More than 70 percent of EMU’s student-athletes completed Akron School of Law. She was admitted to the Ohio Bar in their coursework with a cumulative GPA of better than 3.0. 1995. accomplishments.” All of the Eagles’ 21 sports have multi-year Academic Lyke and her husband, David Catalano, have three Under Lyke’s leadership, the EMU athletics department has Progress Rates (APR) of 940 or above with the volleyball team children, Elle, Sophie and Eli. thrived, compiling a total of 13 MAC Team Championships posting a perfect 1000 single-year rate in the latest report for and 70 individual MAC titles. Concurrent to athletic excellence, the Green and White have seen remarkable academic THE HEATHER LYKE FILE achievement by its student-athletes during Lyke’s tenure. The Name: Heather Lyke overall student-athlete graduation success rate (GSR) has Born: Canton, Ohio climbed to 81 percent, the highest all-time in department High School: Glen Oak H.S. - Graduated in 1988 history. Additionally, the average cumulative grade point College: University of Michigan - Bachelor’s degree in education - 1992 average (GPA) is 3.252, while 69 percent of student-athletes University of Akron Law School - Juris Doctorate - 1995 maintain a 3.0 GPA or better. Family: Husband, David Catalano; Children, Elle, Sophie and Eli In terms of department culture, Lyke and her staff developed a “blue print” which illustrates who the COLLEGIATE WORK EXPERIENCE department is and the six core values that guide daily YEAR SCHOOL JOB TITLE decisions. Those six pillars are: integrity always, powered 2013-Pres. Eastern Michigan University Vice President/Director of Athletics by passion, student-athlete 365, impact people, inspired to 2013 Ohio State University Senior Associate AD innovate, and expect to win. 2009-12 Big Ten Network Softball Color Analyst In regards to revenue generation and fundraising, the 2002-12 Ohio State University Associate AD/Sport Administration department has posted a 42 percent increase in revenue 1998-02 Ohio State University Associate AD/ Sport Administration, in terms of multi-media rights, licensing, Adidas, Pepsi, and Compliance and Camp Operations game day revenues. Furthermore, over the past three years 1996-98 University of Cincinnati Assistant Athletic Director for Compliance/SWA fundraising has grown 51 percent which represents the 1995-96 National Collegiate Athletic Association Enforcement Intern Eagles Pride annual fund, major gifts, and football and men’s 1989-92 University of Michigan Four-year letterwinner in softball

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EMU VP/Athletic Director EMU’s MAC Championships Cartwright Award - Overall Excellence 2013-14

Reese Trophy - Men’s All-Sports Champion 1987-88, 1990-91, 1995-96, 2008-09 Jacoby Trophy - Women’s All-Sports Champion 2014-15 Baseball 1975, ’76, ’78, ’81, ’82, 2003, 2007 Football 1987 Men’s Basketball 1988, ’91, ’96, ’98 Women’s Basketball 2004, 2012

Female Athletic Directors in the FBS Sandy Barbour - Penn State Kathy Beauregard - Western Michigan Jennifer Cohen - Washington Lynn Hickey - Texas-San Antonio Tina Kunzer-Murphy - UNLV Heather Lyke - Eastern Michigan Judy Rose - Charlotte Debbie Yow - North Carolina State

EMU Athletic Directors Through the Years Wilbur Bowen - 1903-28 Joseph McCulloch 1931-47 Elton Rynearson 1948-63 Dr. Keith Bowen - 1963-66 F.L. “Frosty” Ferzacca - 1966-73 Dr. Albert E. Smith - 1975-76 Alex Agase - 1977-82 Paul Shoults - 1982-86 Gene Smith - 1986-93 Tim Weiser - 1993-97 Carole Huston (Interim) 1997-99 Dr. David Diles - 1999-05 Bob England (Interim) - 2005-06 Dr. Derrick Gragg - 2006-13 Dr. Melody Reifel Werner (Interim) - April 2013-July 2013 Heather Lyke - 2013-Present

EMU National Championships 1972- NCAA DII Men's Swimming and Diving 1972 – NCAA DII Outdoor Track and Field 1971- NAIA Men's Swimming and Diving 1971- NAIA Men's Indoor Track and Field 1971 – NAIA Men's Outdoor Track and Field 1970 - NAIA Baseball 1970 – NCAA DII Men's Cross Country 1970 - NAIA Men's Cross Country 1970 – NAIA Men's Swimming and Diving 1970 – NAIA Men's Indoor Track and Field 1970 – NAIA Men's Outdoor Track and Field 1969 – NAIA Men's Swimming and Diving 1969 – NAIA Men's Indoor Track and Field 1968 – NAIA Men's Swimming and Diving 1967 – NAIA Men's Cross Country 1966 – NAIA Men's Cross Country

Men’s Cross Country 1973, ’74, ’86, ’90, ’91, ’92, ’93, ’94, 2000, 2001, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 Women’s Cross Country 2015 Men’s Golf 2007, 2008 Men’s Outdoor Track & Field 1974, ’77, ’78, ’82, ’83, ’84, ’86, ’87, ’88, ’89, ’90, ’91, ’92, ’94, ’97, ’98, ’99, 2001, 2002, 2007, 2010, 2014, 2015 Women’s Outdoor Track & Field 1982, ’87, ’88, ’89, ’90, ’91, ’92, ’93, ’95,’97, 2003, 2016 Men’s Indoor Track & Field 1996, ’97, ’98, ’99, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2010, 2013 Women’s Indoor Track & Field 1997, 2000, 2011, 2015, 2016 Men’s Swimming and Diving 1978, ’80, ’81, ’82, ’83, ’84, ’85, ’86, ’87, ’88, ’89, ’90, ’91, ’92, ’93, ’94, ’95, ’96, ’98, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2012, 2013, 2015, 2016 Women’s Gymnastics 2007, 2016 Women’s Swimming and Diving 2006, 2007

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Women’s Tennis 1998, 2001 Women’s Soccer 1999, 2003, 2013 Softball 2007 Wrestling 1996

EMU Support Staff Joey Aliota Marketing Coordinator

Joey Aliota recently finished his first year as Marketing Coordinator for the Eastern Michigan University athletics department. Aliota joined EMU in the fall of 2015 after spending one season at the University of Oregon as the Marketing & Promotions Assistant. While at Oregon, Aliota was in charge of the daily management of all marketing and promotional efforts, including developing and executing marketing plans and promotions, while also serving as a game day producer. Additionally, he implemented ticket sales strategies, oversaw in-game sponsor fulfillment, and managed the budget.

Before joining the Ducks, he held the same position at the University of Tulsa. There, Aliota developed and executed marketing plans for the women’s soccer, women’s basketball, and softball teams. He also played a role in developing promotional strategies for the football and men’s basketball programs. The Oconomowoc, Wis. native is a 2013 graduate of the University of Wyoming, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in marketing and was a student-athlete on the football team.

Jennifer Brown

Associate Athletic Director/Sports Medicine Jennifer Brown is in her second year as the Associate Athletics Director for Sports Medicine for the Eastern Michigan University athletic department. In her role, Brown will be based in the Convocation Center athletic training facility and responsible for the daily sports medicine operation for EMU’s 21 varsity sports programs. She will supervise four assistant athletic trainers, numerous graduate and student athletic trainers, and also have primary responsibilities with the school’s football team. Brown arrived in Ypsilanti following an 11-year tenure in the Northwestern University Athletics Department where she most recently served as the Associate Athletics Trainer. At NU, Brown worked directly with the Wildcats’ football team. While in Evanston, Brown was a member of the University’s Alcohol and Other Drug Collaborative Team and Biennial Review Committee as well as

being a key stakeholder in the NU AOD policy revision last year. She has been active in professional organizations at the state, district, and national levels, most recently serving as the Planning Committee Chair for the Great Lakes Athletic Trainers’ Association Annual Meeting and Symposium. Brown has also presented at numerous sports medicine conferences. Prior to the return to her alma mater, Brown served as an athletic trainer at the University of Colorado (2000-01), the University of Nebraska at Omaha (2001-03) and Northern Illinois University (2003-04). A native of Machesney Park, Ill., Brown graduated from Northwestern in 1999 with a bachelor’s degree in human development and psychological services before going on to earn her master’s degree in fitness and wellness management from the University of Nebraska at Omaha in 2003. She is a NATABOC Certified Athletic Trainer, licensed athletic trainer in Illinois, Michigan and Nebraska, and is an American Heart Association Healthcare Provider.

Sean Contay

Assistant Sports Performance Coach Sean Conaty is in hia first year as assistant sports performance coach at Eastern Michigan University. At EMU, Conaty will work directly with the men’s and women’s basketball, volleyball and women’s golf programs. Conaty joins the Eagles sports performance staff after serving as the Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach at Christopher Newport in Newport News, Va. While at CNU, Conaty was in charge of all aspects of strength and conditioning with men’s and women’s basketball, baseball, softball, men’s soccer, women’s lacrosse, men’s and women’s tennis, and assisted with football. Prior to CNU, Conaty held an internship and then strength and conditioning coaching assistant position for his first stint at EMU during the 2014 season. Before his joining the EMU strength and conditioning staff, Conaty served

as a graduate assistant strength and conditioning coach at Springfield College, in Springfield, Mass. Prior to his graduate assistantship, Conaty held several strength & conditioning internship positions including stops with the Buffalo Bills, Merrimack College, East Carolina University and IMG Academy. The Monticello, N.Y. native received his Master’s degree in strength & conditioning from Springfield College 2016, after earning his Bachelor’s degree in exercise science from East Carolina in 2012. Conaty is Strength and Conditioning Coach Certified through the Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Coaches Association, and a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist through the National Strength and Conditioning Association. In addition, he is a Certified Sports Nutritionist through the International Society of Sports Nutrition as well as Precision Nutrition Level 1 Certified. Conaty also holds certifications through USA Weightlifting, USA Track & Field, and Functional Movement Systems.

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Becky Demeduk Eagles Pride Fund Director

Becky Demeduk is in her second year as the Eagles Pride Fund Director for the Eastern Michigan University athletic department. In her role as the Eagles Pride Fund Director she will lead efforts in the development of an annual giving program to support all EMU student-athletes and directly assist head coaches in sport specific fundraising efforts. Demeduk will also play a lead role in athletics events and donor stewardship. Demeduk comes to Ypsilanti following an eight-month tenure as the

finance assistant on a US Senatorial Campaign which raised more than 10 million dollars. Prior to her stint with the US Senatorial Campaign, the Almont, Mich. native spent five years at Oxford Academy of Dance and Performing Arts and Amber’s Dance Academy. A graduate of Central Michigan University, Demeduk spent five years as the Annual Giving Supervisor and two years as a graduate assistant in the athletics marketing department. Demeduk graduated from Central Michigan University in 2007 with a degree in interpersonal and public communication before earning her master’s degree in sport administration from CMU in 2009.

Bryan Fink

Co-Sports Performance Director Bryan Fink is in his third year as the Assistant Sports Performance Coach at Eastern Michigan University. Fink joined the EMU Sports Performance staff in 2013-14 after serving as the Head Strength and Conditioning Coach at Briar Cliff University. Fink ran the strength and conditioning efforts for Briar Cliff from 2011-14. During his three seasons at BCU, Fink designed and implemented the performance programs for all 18 varsity sports for the Sioux City, Iowa-based institution, in addition to heading up all pre- and postseason speed, agility and conditioning programs for Briar Cliff’s football, basketball and volleyball programs. Fink was in charge of all operations within the weight room at BCU, including maintaining and improving the weight room by purchasing and organizing all sport performance equipment. Before joining the Briar Cliff staff, Fink ran the Sioux City North High School

strength and conditioning program for two years. During his time at North, he was in charge of overseeing, developing and implementing all workouts for each athletic team, including the Stars’ summer workouts. In addition, Fink oversaw the weight room and other sport performance facilities in order to maximize efficiency. Prior to joining North High School, Fink served in an internship role for two seasons with Heelan High School in Sioux City. While working at Heelan, he received his first hands-on experience coaching student-athletes about proper sports performance and weight lifting technique. On top of his professional experience, the Wayne, Neb. native earned his Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS)certification through the National Strength and Conditioning Association in January of 2011. Fink graduated from Morningside College in Sioux City where he was a four-year letterwinner on a three-time national tournament qualifying men’s basketball team. He earned a bachelor of arts degree in business administration in 2009, before garnering a master’s degree in exercise science from Wayne State

Fred Hale

Co-Sports Performance Director

Fred Hale is in his third year as the Assistant Sports Performance Coach at Eastern Michigan University. Hale joined the EMU Sports Performance staff after serving as a sports performance coach at Power Train Sports Institute for one year. Prior to his time at Power Train Sports Institute, Hale was an intern for the Buffalo Bills before spending a year with the University of Tennessee, working primarily with the football, baseball and track and field teams. Hale attended Mercyhurst University where he graduated with a

Bachelor’s of Science in Exercise Science in 2011. The 26-year-old went on to earn his master’s in exercise science in 2012 from Mercyhurst while working with the rowing team. In the 2011-12 season, the rowing team won the Dad Vail Regatta, which is the largest collegiate regatta in the United States. He is Strength and Conditioning Coach Certified (SCCC) under the Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Coaches Association (CSCCA). A native of Mentor, Ohio, Hale was a three-sport athlete participating in football, wrestling and track and field while garnering all-state honors in football and wrestling at Mentor High School. Hale went on to play football and wrestle at Mercyhurst University where he earned all-conference and All-American honors.

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Andrew Hensley

Assistant Director of Facilities and Operations

Andrew Hensley is in his second year as the Assistant Director of Facilities and Operations for the EMU athletic department.

Ben Herman

Assistant Athletic Director/Equipment Operations

Ben Herman is in his second year as the Assistant Athletics Director for Equipment Operations for the EMU athletic department. Before coming to Ypsilanti, Herman worked as the Assistant Director for Athletic Equipment Services at San Diego State University where he was responsible for budgeting, purchasing, and issuing athletic equipment for baseball, football, volleyball, lacrosse, swimming, water polo, tennis and golf. Herman was also responsible for a staff of employees and students workers while developing updated policies and procedures for the equipment room. During his tenure at SDSU, Herman helped guide the transition to ACS, an inventory system for tracking equipment and apparel. Herman’s other duties included: coordinating logos and branding for team and staff apparel, fitting athletes with helmets, shoulder pads and footwear, as well as managing school contracts with athletic equipment vendors. During the spring semesters, Herman enjoyed his time collaborating with Head Coach Tony Gwynn and the SDSU baseball program, managing the team’s Nike promotional budget and designing innovative custom uniforms. Prior to his time at San Diego State, Herman did a two year stint as the Assistant

Equipment Manager at the University of San Diego where his primary equipment responsibilities where related to football. While at USD, he coordinated a staff of student workers in executing equipment operations and stadium set up for the team’s practices, home contests and road trips. A 2006 graduate of the Ohio State University with a bachelor’s degree in sociology, Herman spent three years as a student equipment manager for the Buckeyes where he helped organize and distribute equipment and apparel for OSU’s 36 varsity sports, while also assisting the football equipment staff in preparation for practice, games and yearly bowl trips. Upon graduation from Ohio State, Herman served as the Assistant Equipment Manager at SDSU for one year before doing a full season internship with the San Francisco 49ers, assisting the team with practice set up, laundry and preparation for home and road contests. Herman spent game days with the 49ers representing the team as a member of the NFL blue crew, game ball staff. A certified member of the Athletic Equipment Managers Association (AEMA), Herman served as the 2013 AEMA District IX Chairperson and was an Assistant Coordinator for the 2014 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament at Viejas Arena in San Diego, Calif. A native of Toledo, Herman and his wife, Jamie, have one son, Oliver (3), and one daughter, Ruby.

Chris Hoppe

Senior Associate Athletic Director/Administration Chris Hoppe is in his sixth year as a member of the Eastern Michigan University athletics department and his third as the Senior Associate Athletic Director for Administration. In his role Hoppe serves as the sport administrator for baseball, rowing, soccer, swimming, tennis and volleyball. He also oversees the equipment, sports medicine, and sports performance staffs. The 37-year-old Hoppe earned two degrees from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and is currently working on a third. He completed his undergraduate degree, with honors, in English literature in 2000 and earned his Juris Doctorate in the spring of 2003. Hoppe has also been working on a Ph.D in postsecondary education and leadership at UW.

A native of Rhinelander, Wisc., Hoppe began his professional career as a court commissioner for Oneida and Vilas County Circuit Courts in 2003-04. Upon returning to the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 2004 for his Ph.D work, Hoppe began his career in collegiate athletics as an athletic compliance intern for the Badgers in 2005-06. In 2006, Hoppe joined the San Diego State University Aztecs as a student-athlete eligibility/student services coordinator. From San Diego State, Hoppe was named the Assistant Athletics Director for compliance and sport supervisor at Robert Morris University in 2008, a post he held until joining EMU as the Associate Athletic Director for Compliance in the summer of 2011. He was promoted to Senior Associate Athletic Director for Administration in September 2013. Hoppe remains a member of the Wisconsin State Bar Association.

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EMU Support Staff Sean Hostetter

Assistant Director of Athletic Media Relations Sean Hostetter is in his fourth year full-time with the Eastern Michigan University Athletic Media Relations Office serving as a graduate assistant before taking on the role of Assistant Director of Athletic Media Relations in Jan. 2013. Hostetter’s responsibilities include the handling of all publicity and publications for the men’s basketball, volleyball and tennis teams. In addition to those tasks, Hostetter will coordinate the department’s social media efforts. Prior to coming to EMU, Hostetter spent the 2010-11 season as the Assistant Sports Information Director at Brevard College in North Carolina. There he was the primary contact for the Tornados’ soccer, cross country, women’s basketball, softball, and track & field teams. He also was the analyst on the men’s basketball radio broadcasts. A native of Livonia, Mich., Hostetter served as the Media Relations Intern

for the Quad Cities River Bandits, then single-A affiliate of the St. Louis Cardinals in 2010. He was in charge of the organization of the press box, as well as distributing statistics to media, coaches, and broadcasters, and producing game notes for all media outlets. He also was a webmaster of the River Bandits website and a columnist for the Bandits’ monthly gameday program, “Play Ball.” Hostetter also served as one-of-three River Bandits radio broadcasters during the season. Additionally, Hostetter held the title of Broadcasting & Media Relations Intern in the summer of 2009 while he worked for the Burlington Royals, the rookie-A affiliate of the Kansas City Royals. He was the solo radio broadcaster, while serving as the main media contact for the team. A 2009 graduate of Albion College, Hostetter earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication Studies and Political Science. While at Albion, he served as a sports information student assistant. Hostetter earned a Master of Science in Sport Management from Eastern Michigan in 2013. He currently resides in Farmington, Mich. and is a member of the College of Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA).

Garrett Hotchkiss Academic Counselor

Garrett Hotchkiss is in his 10th year as an Academic Counselor for the athletic department at Eastern Michigan University. Hotchkiss joined the Student Athlete Support Services staff full time in 2007 after spending 2006 as a Compliance Assistant and Learning Specialist within the EMU athletic department. Hotchkiss is currently responsible for providing academic support and monitoring student-athletes academic progress in the sports of men’s and women’s golf, men’s and women’s cross country, men’s and women’s track, gymnastics, and tennis.

The 38-year-old Hotchkiss earned a bachelor’s degree in political science from Central Michigan University in 2001. He completed his master’s degree in sports administration from Xavier University in 2005. Prior to his time here at EMU, Hotchkiss worked as a research assistant in the Government Affairs office in Washington D.C. for Corning Incorporated. He also worked as a game day operations coordinator at the University of Cincinnati and graduate assistant for both the men’s and women’s soccer teams at the College of Mount St. Joseph in Cincinnati, Ohio, during his time as a graduate student.

Matt Jakobsze

Associate Athletic Director/Compliance

Matt Jakobsze is in his fourth year as the Associate Athletic Director for Compliance for the Eastern Michigan University athletic department. At EMU, Jakobsze serves as a member of the athletic department’s Executive Staff. Jakobsze directs and manages all operations associated with the Athletic Department’s Compliance Office, with responsibility for legislation, governance, and policy. Jakobsze serves as EMU’s liaison to the NCAA and Mid-American Conference offices for NCAA rules interpretations and other matters. Jakobsze’s specific duties include dealings with agents, and issues regarding amateurism, promotions, donation requests, financial aid, waivers, and investigations. Jakobsze joined Eastern Michigan after serving as the Assistant Athletic Director for Compliance at the University of Nebraska Omaha. Jakobsze joined the Omaha Athletic Department after serving as the Compliance Coordinator at Mid-American Conference member Northern Illinois University. In addition, he supported the Assistant Athletics Director of Compliance and Student Services areas of financial aid, legislation, and playing seasons, and assisted student-athletes’ personal growth through the CHAMPS/Life Skills Program.

Prior to serving as the Compliance Coordinator at NIU, Jakobsze started the Huskie Athletic Compliance Office’s externship program while attending Northern Illinois University’s College of Law. A 2008 magna cum laude graduate of Dominican University, Jakobsze majored in psychology and political science and was a Northern Athletics Conference ScholarAthlete. While at Dominican, Jakobsze captained the men’s soccer team, and led the Stars to regular and conference tournament championships in 2006 and 2007, NCAA Tournament appearances in 2006 and 2007, as well as to the Elite Eight of the NCAA Tournament in 2006. In 2011, Jakobsze received his Juris Doctor cum laude from Northern Illinois University’s College of Law. While at NIU, Jakobsze was an editor of the Northern Illinois University Law Review, President of the College of Law’s Sports & Entertainment Law Society, and represented NIU in the Jessup International Law Moot Court Competition. He has published three articles, including an award winning comment discussing Major League Soccer, collective bargaining, and the antitrust implications of diverging ownership interests. In addition to serving on the Communications Committee of the National Association for Athletics Compliance (NAAC), Jakobsze is licensed to practice law in the state of Illinois and is a member of the Sports Lawyers Association.

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EMU Support Staff Erin Kido

Senior Associate Athletic Director/Administration

Erin Kido is in her third year as the Senior Associate Athletics Director for Administration for the Eastern Michigan University athletic department. Kido came to EMU following a seven-year tenure in the Xavier University Athletics Department where she most recently served as the Associate Athletics Director and Senior Woman Administrator. At Xavier, Kido was primarily responsible for coordinating all facets of the Musketeers’ comprehensive athletics compliance program and overseeing all of the department’s student-athlete welfare priorities, including sports medicine, strength and conditioning, academic support services, gender equity and diversity. She was the athletics department’s liaison to the Offices of Admissions, Financial Aid and Residence Life and also served as the sport administrator for the baseball and men’s and women’s cross country and track and field programs. Kido is also extensively engaged in intercollegiate athletics nationally. She currently represents the Mid-American Conference on the NCAA Student-Athlete Experience Committee, which has oversight responsibility of nonacademic operating bylaws that impact the overall student-athlete intercollegiate experience. She is also a member of

the NCAA Degree Completion Consultants Task Force, which annually awards nearly $1 million in scholarships to former student-athletes who completed their eligibility, but did not complete graduation requirements. She was recently selected to serve as the chair of the MAC’s Infractions Committee. Kido previously served on the Board of Directors and the Legislation and Governance Committee of the National Association for Athletics Compliance (NAAC), NCAA Legislative Council, NCAA Recruiting and Athletics Personnel Issues Cabinet and NCAA Subcommittee for Legislative Relief. Prior to arriving at Xavier in 2007, Kido served as the Director of Compliance for the University of Oklahoma Department of Athletics. While at Oklahoma, she played an integral role in building a strong, comprehensive compliance program that included broad-based rules education, as well as effective and efficient monitoring systems. In addition to her compliance experience at OU, Kido was the Compliance Graduate Assistant at The Ohio State University. She joined the Ohio State staff after serving as the Championships and Marketing Assistant with the West Coast Conference and working as a student assistant in the UCLA Department of Intercollegiate Athletics. A native of San Jose, Calif., Kido graduated from UCLA in 2002 with a bachelor’s degree in physiological science before going on to earn her master’s degree in sport and exercise management from Ohio State in 2005. Kido and her husband, Jared, have a daughter, Sydney.

Mike Malach

Senior Associate Athletic Director/Finance and Operations

Mike Malach is in his 20th year as a member of the Eastern Michigan University athletics department and his third as the as the Senior Associate Athletic Director for Finance and Operations. In his role, Malach oversees the department’s budget and financial planning, event management, facilities and game operations staff, IT services and is the liaison to the Convocation Center. The 48-year-old Malach joined the EMU staff in September 1998 after a two-year stint as the athletics business manager at Southeast Missouri State University. He was responsible for the development and control of the entire athletics budget at Southeast Missouri and he assumed the same responsibilities at Eastern, as well as overseeing

facilities and game operations. A 1990 graduate of Carroll University in Waukesha, Wisc., Malach went on to earn a master’s degree from Eastern Kentucky University in 1992. After completing his M.A., he joined the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point as an assistant athletics director from 199295. Malach then became a systems engineer with Office Technology Company in March 1995 before moving to Cape Girardeau, Mo., as a member of the Southeast Missouri staff in January 1996. A native of Denmark, Wisc., Malach attended Denmark High School and was a member of the 1985 boys basketball team that won the Class B state championship. He also participated in baseball and football as a prep. Malach lives in Milan, Mich. with his wife, Joan, and their son, Brevin (19) and daughter, Elaina (11).

Adam Martin

Director of Operations/Assistant Facilities Coordinator

Adam Martin is in his seventh year with the Eastern Michigan University Athletic Facilities department, and his fourth as the Director of Facilities and Operations. As the Director of Operations, Martin is responsible for the daily supervision of all athletic facilities at EMU including facility scheduling, maintenance and preparation, and assisting in the planning, management and execution of all athletic events, campus events and external events. Martin hires, trains, and supervises all event management staff along with graduate assistants and student staff. He also assists with various capital, facility maintenance and renovation. Additionally, Martin also serves as the secondary liaison to all campusoperating units which include: physical plant, public safety, facility manage-

ment, custodial, outside contractors and other various campus departments. Martin is also responsible for game management of NCAA Division I-A football, Division I-A men’s and women’s basketball and all other Olympic sports. He also assists in the coordination of athletic facilities scheduling with coaches and administration in accordance with department scheduling policies. A native of Albion, Mich., Martin was a four sport athlete as a member of the soccer, baseball, basketball and swimming and diving teams. Martin earned his bachelor’s degree in sports management in 2008 from Siena Heights University, playing soccer for the Saints before earning his master’s degree from Eastern Michigan in 2009. Martin resides in Ypsilanti, Mich. with his wife, Tracy, and their daughters, Natalie Marie and Peyton.

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EMU Support Staff Dan McLean

Associate Athletic Director/Development Dan McLean is in his third year as the Associate Athletic Director for Development for the Eastern Michigan University athletic department. McLean came to EMU after working as a Major Gifts Officer for the Mountaineer Athletic Club at West Virginia University. McLean joined the Mountaineer Athletic Club staff in August 2012. He was responsible for securing high-end annual gifts and funds for major capital projects, as well as endowing student-athlete scholarships. While working for the MAC, he was a part of a team raising more than $23 million annually for WVU Athletics as a part of the $750 million “A State of Minds” campaign for West Virginia University. During his two years, McLean was accountable for more than $1.8 million in annual gift, major gift and planned giving revenue. A native of Canton, Mich., McLean went to WVU after spending two years at Fresno State, serving as the director of major gifts before ascending to the assistant athletic director for development position in July 2011. In that position, McLean managed the

day-to-day operations of the Bulldog Foundation, including the annual fund, major gifts and sports clubs. McLean led fundraising efforts that raised more than $7 million annually for Fresno State Athletics as a part of the $200 million University “Campaign for Fresno State.” McLean previously served as an athletic development assistant at Fresno State from 2008-09. In between his different appointments at Fresno State, he served as the regional director of development at Oregon State University’s Beaver Athletic Student Fund from July 2009–Aug. 2010. While at OSU, McLean was involved with fundraising efforts that raised more than $10.5 million annually for OSU athletics. He also was directly responsible for implementing two new giving programs: “110% Beavers” and “Next Level Beavers,” which resulted in more than 1,400 donors increasing their donation and over 800 new donors generating upwards of $1.1 million in new revenue. McLean received his bachelor’s degree in applied arts from Central Michigan University in 2004 and his master’s degree in sport administration from Wayne State University in 2007. He and his wife, Lindsay, have three children, Moxon, Emilia, and Callen, and two dogs, Darby and Barksdale.

Tony Orlando

Assistant Athletic Director /Marketing Tony Orlando is in his fourth year as a member of the Eastern Michigan University athletics department and the first as the assistant athletic director. Orlando joined EMU in August 2013 after working two seasons as the Director of Athletic Marketing and Promotions at Eastern Illinois University. The 30-year-old Orlando joined EIU in 2011. His duties included the coordination of marketing and promotions for each of the Panthers’ 21 Division I athletic programs. He also was responsible for social media strategy, purchasing media-buys, organizing football tailgating and the oversight of the spirit squads, Panther Pack Kids Club and the Panther Nation student fan club.

Prior to joining the Panthers, Orlando worked in minor league baseball for the AA affiliate of the Oakland Athletics, the Midland RockHounds. The RockHounds also owned a soccer club, the West Texas Sockers. As the director of game entertainment, presentation and promotions, he oversaw all aspects of the video board operation for both franchises, as well as the gameday management and promotions for each home event. He also played a role in the organizations branding/theme, which led to two all-time attendance records and a Franchise of the Year award in his three seasons with the ball club located in Midland, Texas. The Algonac, Mich. native is a graduate of Central Michigan University, earning a bachelor’s degree in sport management and journalism in 2009. Orlando lives in Westland with his dog, Coconut.

Ann O’Sullivan Academic Counselor

Ann O’Sullivan is in her 14th year as an academic counselor for the athletics department at Eastern Michigan University. O’Sullivan joined the SASS staff after spending six years as an assistant coach for the EMU softball team. She is currently responsible for providing academic support and monitoring student-athletes in the sports of men’s and women’s basketball, baseball, softball, soccer and

volleyball. O’Sullivan earned a bachelor’s degree in recreation and parks managements with an emphasis in therapeutic recreation from Central Michigan University in 1987. She earned her master’s degree in sport management from EMU in 2011. While an undergrad at CMU, O’Sullivan helped CMU win two Mid-American Conference softball championships (1983 and 1986) and one league basketball title (1982-83). She played on CMU softball teams that qualified for three NCAA regional appearances.

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EMU Support Staff Dr. Michael Paciorek Faculty Compliance Associate

Dr. Michael Paciorek joined the Office of Compliance in January 2006 as Faculty Compliance Associate. Dr. Paciorek handles personnel, playing and practice seasons, monitoring, and is the primary contact for rules education of coaches, administrators, and student-athletes. Prior to joining the Athletics Department, Dr. Paciorek was a Professor of Physical Education in the EMU College of Health and Human Services for over 20 years. Paciorek is a 1975 graduate of St. Bonaventure University where he earned a B.S. degree in Physical Education while also playing on the varsity baseball and ice hockey squads. He received a Master’s degree in adapted physical education from The George Washington University in 1977 and a Ph.D. from Peabody College of Vanderbilt University in 1981. He taught adapted physical education in the Norfolk, VA Public Schools from 1976-1979. Paciorek is known for his work in the field of disability sport having

served on the Special Olympics Michigan Board of Directors for 12 years. He was a member of the United States Disabled Sports Team that competed in the 1992 Paralympic Games in Barcelona, Spain. He has worked with the United States Olympic Committee as Co-Coordinator for disabled athlete participation at the 1990 and 1991 U.S. Olympic Festivals. Additionally, he spent 14 years in the United States Army Reserves rising to the rank of Major. Paciorek has written extensively in professional journals and his book Disability Sport & Recreation is in its third edition. Since arriving at Eastern Michigan in 1981, Paciorek was the Physical Education Program Coordinator while teaching classes in adapted physical education, motor learning and development and disability sport. In 1999 he served as President of the Michigan Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (MAHPERD). He received the 1994 EMU Alumni Association Distinguished Teaching Award and in 2000 he received the Eastern Michigan University Distinguished Faculty Award for Service. Paciorek and his wife Karen, a Professor of early Childhood Education at EMU,

Mari Rakijaš

Assistant Director of Compliance Mari Rakijaš joined Eastern Michigan University as the Assistant Compliance Director/ Monitoring in July 2016. As a member of the compliance staff, Rakijaš will be responsible for initial, continuing, and transfer eligibility, admissions, official and unofficial visits, camps and clinics, and other aspects of recruiting. Prior to joining Eastern Michigan University, Rakijaš spent the 2015-16 athletic season at the University of Michigan as a compliance services intern. While working at U-M, she worked extensively with JumpForward, completing tasks such as reviewing and approving practice logs, eligibility forms, official and unofficial visits, complimentary admissions, and contacts and evaluations.

Before her one-year stint at to Michigan, Rakijaš interned at Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, Md. While at Johns Hopkins, Rakijaš helped compile data on university expenses, staff salaries, and sport participation to determine seasons of eligibility used. Before joining the collegiate ranks, Rakijaš worked for two years at various levels of the judicial system. She was an intern for Judge Nicholas Rattal in Upper Marlboro, Md. in 2013 before serving as law clerk for Namanny, Byrne & Owens in 2014. From there she went to Silverman, Thompson, Slutkins & White in Baltimore, Md. Rakijaš secured her undergraduate degree in international relations and communications in 2012 from American University before picking up her juris doctorate from the University of Baltimore School of Law in 2015.

Dr. Edward Sidlow Faculty Athletic Representative

Dr. Edward Sidlow, a political science professor at Eastern Michigan University, was named faculty athletics representative in Aug. of 2013. In this position, Sidlow serves as a liaison between the university administration and intercollegiate athletics, working to maintain the campus’ academic integrity and a balance between academics and athletics for all student-athletes. He also represents EMU at Mid-American Conference and NCAA meetings and approves eligibility certifications, waivers and violations. A native of Detroit, Mich., Sidlow completed his bachelor’s degree in 1974 at Eastern Michigan. He earned his master’s degree from Ohio State University in 1977 and completed his doctorate degree at Ohio State in

1979. During his 40-year career, he has served as an instructor or professor at Ohio State (1975-78), Ohio Wesleyan University (1978), Arizona State University (1978-79), Miami University (1979-85), Northwestern University (1985-89), Loyola University Chicago (1989-95) and Eastern Michigan University (1995-present). He has published numerous articles and books, including: America at Odds, Freshman Orientation: House Style and Home Style, and Challenging the Incumbent. His work has also appeared in such journals as Policy Studies Review, Journal of Law and Politics, Journal of General Education, Western Political Quarterly, News for Teachers of Political Science, and College Teaching. Sidlow, the recipient of numerous teaching awards throughout his career, is frequently called on by print and broadcast media for political commentary and analysis.

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EMU Support Staff Katie Skinner Assistant Athletic Trainer

Katie Skinner is in her fourth year as an assistant athletic trainer at Eastern Michigan University. Skinner had previously been the Assistant Athletic Trainer at Anderson University (S.C.) for the 2012-13 athletic season. She will serve as the primary athletic trainer for the EMU women’s basketball team, as well as the women’s tennis and women’s golf. teams The 29-year-old Skinner worked directly with the Trojans’ women’s soccer, men’s basketball and baseball teams along with sharing responsibilities for track, golf and cheerleading. She also

served as an adjunct professor in the kinesiology department. A native of Stow, Ohio, Skinner is a 2010 graduate of the University of Toledo with a Bachelor’s of Science in Athletic Training. Skinner went on to complete her Master of Science in Exercise Physiology at EMU in 2012. While earning her degree, she worked as a graduate assistant athletic trainer for the women’s volleyball and women’s crew programs. Skinner is a certified athletic trainer licensed by the State of Michigan and is a member of the National Athletic Trainers Association, and also holds a NATABOC athletic training license.

Wayne Smith

Assistant Equipment Manager

Wayne Smith is in his eighth year as a full-time member of the Eastern Michigan University athletics department. Smith joined the EMU staff as an under graduate in 2004-05 and was elevated to full-time in 2008.

The 30-year-old Smith is responsible for the day-to-day equipment needs of the EMU’s men’s and women’s basketball, volleyball and EMU’s Olympic sports teams. Smith is a member of the Athletic Equipment Managers Association (AEMA). He married his wife, Kristal, on July 25, 2015.

Christian Spears Deputy Director of Athletics

Christian Spears is in his third year as the Deputy Director of Athletics for Eastern Michigan University. Spears arrived in Ypsilanti following a five-year tenure in the Northern Illinois University Athletics Department. A part of the the athletic department’s Executive Leadership Team, Spears oversees the External Division including development, marketing, corporate partnership efforts, fan experience and media relations. He also leads strategies to increase ticket sales, merchandise and other revenue streams. In addition, Spears assists with the administration of the football program and is responsible for football scheduling. Before coming to EMU, Spears served as the Deputy Director of Athletics and as the sport administrator for the NIU football team. He also served as the acting director of athletics for nearly five months while NIU conducted a national search for their new Director of Athletics following the football team’s Orange Bowl appearance in 2013. While in DeKalb, Spears’ responsibilities included serving as the primary liaison between several campus units and Intercollegiate Athletics, including Academic Affairs and Student Affairs as well as the Office of General Counsel. Additionally, Spears directly supervised the following administrative areas for NIU:

Academics, Compliance, Life Skills, Strength and Conditioning, Sport Psychology, Football Operations and Equipment. Moreover, he coordinated the department’s Academic Progress Rate (APR) and Graduation Success Rate (GSR). He was also the sport AD for football, men’s basketball, baseball, cross country and track and field. In addition to his duties at Northern Illinois, Spears served as president of the National Association for Athletics Compliance (NAAC) in 2012-13 and on the NAAC Board of Directors from 2008-14. Prior to joining NIU, Spears served for six years at Southern Illinois University, where he was the Assistant Athletic Director. Spears came to SIU in fall of 2003 from Harvard University. Spears began his career as a graduate student working in the athletic marketing office at Long Beach State University; he then served as the Big Ten Minority Intern for Ohio State University working in their athletic compliance office while he matriculated through the Moritz College of Law at Ohio State. Spears is a graduate of the University of Washington, where he majored in political science. He obtained a Master’s Degree in Public Administration from Long Beach State University in 1998 and he received his Juris Doctorate from The Ohio State University, Moritz College of Law in 2002. Christian and his wife, Julia, have three children, Rainier, Kai and Skyla.

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EMU Support Staff Greg Steiner

Associate Athletic Director /Media Relations Greg Steiner is in his 15th year with the Eastern Michigan University Athletic Media Relations Office and his first as the Associate Athletic Director for Media Relations. From Dec. 2004 until Oct. 2012, he was the office’s assistant director before serving as the assistant athletic director from 2012-16 He serves as the primary contact for the football women’s basketball and golf teams, while aiding in game-day help with nearly all 21 sports. During his tenure in Ypsilanti, Steiner has directly promoted numerous Academic All-Americans, worked with seven Mid-American Conference championship teams and instituted an aggressive approach to web development through a partnership with SIDEARM Sports to provide better online coverage of Eagle athletic events. Steiner also oversees the EMU-ESPN initiative and mobile production unit, in which EMU students receive valuable hands-on experience working with professional equipment and producing content for a national audience on ESPN3. In addition, he has worked as the play-by-play voice for radio and ESPN television broadcasts of EMU sporting events. In 2015, he took over as the host of the weekly 30-minute “All E Coaches Radio Show.” Well-known throughout the region, Steiner

was part of the media relations staff at the 2008 NCAA Men’s Basketball Regional, the 2009 Final Four and the 2015 NCAA Men’s Basketball Midwest Regional. Steiner has also overseen the statistics crew for the past eight MAC Football Championship games, nine MAC Basketball Tournaments and the previous 10 MAC Baseball Tournaments. The 35-year-old Steiner worked as a student athletic media relations director at Eastern Michigan for three years. A 2003 graduate of EMU, he graduated cum laude with a bachelor’s degree in marketing. During his tenure as a student assistant, Steiner was responsible for the development of the athletics department Web site, as well as most of the office’s publications. Steiner worked four years (2001-05) for WOHL television in Lima, Ohio, as videographer and co-host of “The Friday Night Frenzy” and “The Ottawa Oil Pre-Game Show,” a local high school sports show. He completed an internship at Bluffton University during the summer of 2002, where he assisted with the day-to-day operations of the sports information office. A native of Bluffton, Ohio, Steiner graduated from Bluffton High School in 1999. He is a member of the College of Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA). Steiner and his wife, Cathy, live in Ypsilanti.

Bill Tuscany

Associate Head Athletic Trainer Bill Tuscany is in his 31st year as a member of the Eastern Michigan University sports medicine staff, having been promoted to associate head athletic trainer in Sept. 2001. Tuscany works in the Bowen Field House Athletic Training Room where he oversees the Olympic sports. In addition, Tuscany serves as a preceptor in EMU’s accredited athletic training curriculum.  A 1973 Eastern Michigan University graduate, Tuscany earned his master’s degree from EMU in 1976. He is a charter member of the Athletic Training Chapter of the Eastern Michigan Alumni Association.    Before joining the EMU athletics department, Tuscany was the head athletics trainer at Lewis University in Romeoville, Ill., from 1976-86. In

addition to his athletic training duties at Lewis, Tuscany was the director of the Emergency Medical Service, an associate professor in physical education and from 1981-86 he was the chairman of the physical education department. In 1993 Tuscany was elected to the Lewis University Hall of Fame. Tuscany was also a Board of Certification Examiner from 1978 until 2009 at which time the exam was computerized.  Tuscany is in his 40th year as a certified member of the National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA) and is a recipient of the 25 year award. He is also a member of the Michigan Athletic Trainers’ Society, and the Great Lakes Athletic Trainers Association. He is a licensed Athletic Trainer by the State of Michigan.    The 65-year-old Tuscany and his wife, Carol, have a daughter, Sarah (34).

Brad Watson Assistant Athletic Trainer

Brad Watson is in his fourth year as an assistant athletic trainer at Eastern Michigan University. He serves as the primary athletic trainer for the EMU men’s basketball and men’s golf teams while overseeing volleyball and rowing. The 27-year-old Watson joined EMU in 2011 as a graduate assistant athletic trainer. He worked directly with the baseball and wrestling teams during his first two years in Ypsilanti, and earned a master’s degree in sport management in 2013. A native of Bellevue, Ohio, Watson is a 2011 graduate of The

Ohio State University with a Bachelor’s of Science in Athletic Training. As an Ohio State undergraduate, Watson assisted with the football, men’s basketball, wrestling and women’s lacrosse teams. He also spent time aiding Worthington Kilbourne High School, Ohio Wesleyan University, the Ohio High School Athletic Association and various Ohio State sports camps. Watson is a certified athletic trainer licensed by the State of Michigan and is a member of the National Athletic Trainers Association, Great Lakes Athletic Trainers Association, Michigan Athletic Trainers Soceity, and the College Athletic Trainer’s Society.

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Support Staff

Heidi Wegmueller General Manager - IMG College/EMU

Heidi Wegmueller is in her third year as the General Manager of Eastern Michigan IMG Sports Marketing. Wegmueller arrived in Ypsilanti following a short stay working with Badger Sports Properties at the University of Wisconsin. She had previous experience at the Division I level having worked at Bradley University in Peoria, Ill., serving as the Assistant Athletic Director for External Affairs (2012) and the Associate Athletic Director for External Affairs

public relations campaigns, initiatives and events. From 2007-11, she was a Senior Account Executive that managed the day-to-day relationships, activation strategy and execution for the world’s largest working sports organization’s most prestigious and valued partners. Wegmueller earned her bachelor’s degree in sports management and communications from the University of Michigan in 2003 and received her master’s degree in international mass communication from Lynn University in 2006. While studying at Michigan, Wegmueller also worked as a tennis teaching professional at Huron Valley Tennis Club (1999-2000) and U-Move at the University of Michigan (2000-02). She began her affiliation with the (2013-14). golf community in 2002 while serving as an intern for the Golf Association Before joining the college ranks, Wegmueller worked for The Professional of Michigan and followed with a 2003 internship with the United States Golf Golfers’ Association (PGA) of America for eight years. During her first four Association, serving as the tournament director for the 2003 Special Olympics years (2003-07), Wegmueller was a Public Relations Coordinator, planning and Golf National Invitational Tournament. organizing the public and media relations efforts for The PGA’s high-profile

Corey Whitney Academic Counselor

Corey Whitney is in his sixth year as a member of the Eastern Michigan University athletics department. Whitney joined the Student Athlete Support Services staff in the Fall of 2011 as an Academic Counselor. The 43-year-old Whitney spent four years in the United States Coast Guard before earning his degree from Finger Lakes Community College in 1999. Whitney earned his bachelor’s degree from Arizona State University in 2005. In addition to living

in Arizona, Whitney has also lived in Louisiana, New York, Ohio, and Oregon before returning to his native Michigan in 2006 to be closer to family. Whitney arrived at EMU in 2007 and worked as a grounds supervisor for the Physical Plant on campus. Prior to coming to EMU, Whitney enjoyed a successful career in golf course management working at a number of Top-100 courses across the country. Whitney is a certified Master Gardener and has also volunteered with Hospice and animal rescue organizations. His wife Amy, is a pharmacist.

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Support Staff / Head Coaches Administrative Assistants Eastern Michigan University

Lori Barron Athletics Secretary

Bobbie Bowling Senior Account Specialist

Head Coaches Eastern Michigan University

Dave Bolyard Wrestling

Sarah Brown Gymnastics

Fred Castro Women’s Basketball

Chris Creighton Football

Bruce Cunningham Men’s Golf

Melissa Gentile Softball

Pina Gentile Women’s Golf

John Goodridge Men’s XC/Track

Scott Hall Soccer

Peter Linn Swimming

Rob Murphy Men’s Basketball

Kimi Olson Volleyball

Sue Parks Women’s XC/Track

Ryan Ray Tennis

Kemp Savage Rowing

Buck Smith Diving

Mark Van Ameyde Baseball

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Rynearson Stadium

Rynearson Stadium begins its 48th season at the home venue for the Eastern Michigan University football and track teams in 2016-17. Opened in 1969, the facility is named for the late Elton J. Rynearson, Sr., who coached football at Eastern Michigan for 26 seasons. His teams compiled a record of 114-58-15. In one six-year period, from 1925-30, Rynearson’s teams won 40 games, tied two and lost just four. The first game played in Rynearson Stadium was Sept. 27, 1969, when EMU upset the University of Akron, 10-3. The stadium was dedicated a few weeks later on Oct. 25, 1969, when EMU lost, 17-7, to the University of Tampa. Over two million fans have seen EMU play in Rynearson. In 23 of the 46 years, Eastern has averaged more than 11,000 fans per home date. The 1995 season proved to be the record-breaking year for Rynearson Stadium attendance. A single-game record crowd of 25,009 was on hand, Sept. 16, 1996, to watch the Eagles dismantle UNLV, 51-6. That four-game ‘95 season also proved to be a best for season average attendance of 22,602. Rynearson Stadium is set up for a capacity of 30,200 with the ability to expand for larger crowds. The stadium originally held 15,500, but additional seating and lighting were added in 1974 when the now-defunct Detroit Wheels used the facility for their World Football League games. The additional seating in 1974 brought the capacity to 22,227. During the summer of 1992, seating was added on the east side to bring capacity to the current total of 30,200. Built for an approximate cost of $1.4 million in 1969, Rynearson Stadium underwent a major renovation project in 1991 and 1992, which included installation of a StadiaTurf field, a new team building, an additional 10,000-plus seats, new bathroom facilities and concession stands, an expanded press box and stateof-the-art scoreboard were added at a cost of approximately $13 million. The playing field was originally natural grass. A sand-filled artificial surface, StadiaTurf, was installed in 1991. The StadiaTurf surface was replaced in May 1998, by an AstroTurf artificial surface. A FieldTurf surface was installed in the summer of 2005 and replaced again in 2014 when the color was switched to gray. The press box is located on the top of the west-side stands. A second level was added as part of the renovations in 1991. The working media utilize the lower level while the top level is the University hospitality area for the stadium. The EMU locker room is located in the team building at the north end of the stadium. The visitor’s locker room is located below the stands on the west side of the stadium.

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27.

Att. 26,188 (paid) 25,860 (paid) 25,009 24,622 23,083 23,003 22,898 22,309 22,136 21,412 21,245 21,027 20,348 (paid) 20,211 20,205 20,076 19,963 19,654 (paid) 19,628 19,613 (paid) 19,415 19,411 18,920 18,764 18,094 17,750 17,732

Elton J. Rynearson, Sr.

TOP RYNEARSON STADIUM CROWDS Date Result Opponent Nov. 28, 2008 W, 56-52 Central Michigan* Oct. 3, 2010 L, 7-42 Toledo* Sept. 16, 1995 W, 51-6 UNLV Oct. 27, 1990 L, 2-16 Central Michigan* Sept. 23, 1995 W, 31-20 Ohio* Oct. 22, 1988 L, 24-31 Western Michigan* Oct. 7, 1995 W, 34-24 Central Michigan* Oct. 23, 1993 L, 20-21 Western Michigan* Oct. 8, 1988 L, 6-20 Central Michigan* Oct. 8, 2016 L, 20-35 Toledo* Oct. 6, 1984 T, 16-16 Central Michigan* Oct. 7, 1989 W, 31-14 Toledo* Sept. 18, 2010 L, 14-52 Central Michigan* Sept. 5, 1992 L, 9-27 Akron* Nov. 14, 1987 W, 38-18 Bowling Green* Sept. 22, 1984 L, 13-16 Ohio* Oct. 4, 2003 L, 3-31 Western Michigan* Oct. 25, 2014 L 17-28 Northern Illinois* Sept. 27, 2003 L, 13-37 Maryland Nov. 1, 2014 L, 7-38 Central Michigan* Nov. 11, 1995 L, 13-23 Western Michigan* Oct. 27, 1984 L, 10-17 Ball State* Oct. 2, 2004 W, 37-34 Buffalo* Sept. 27, 1986 L, 16-20 Kent State* Oct. 3, 1992 L, 7-24 Miami* Oct. 2, 2004 L, 41-45 Idaho Sept. 8, 1990 W, 27-24 Western Michigan*

Elton J. Rynearson, former athletic director and coach at Eastern Michigan University, died Feb. 8, 1967. “Rynie” coached every varsity sport at one time or another during his 46 years of service to the University. In his 28 years as head football coach, Rynearson compiled a wonlost-tied record of 114-58-15, including one stretch from 1925 to 1933 when his teams lost only six games. In 1968, the Rynearson Scholar-Athlete Award was founded in his memory. It is given annually to the EMU football player who best combines athletic ability and scholastic excellence.

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Convocation Center

The Eastern Michigan University Convocation Center, in its 18th season as the crown jewel of EMU athletics, opened up a new era of excitement on the west campus of EMU in the fall of 1998. The state-of-the-art, $29-million facility is the result of a decade-long effort to improve and upgrade University facilities and followed closely the opening of the $41-million Bruce T. Halle Library on the main campus. Construction of the Convocation Center began in the spring of 1997 and culminated with its dedication game, Dec. 9, 1998, with a men’s basketball game against the University of Michigan in front of a crowd of 7,647. Since its opening, the Convocation Center has served as home court for the Eagles’ men’s and women’s basketball and volleyball teams. The EMU wrestling team and women’s gymnastics team have held several meets on the arena floor. The Convocation Center has also served as the site for four Mid-American Conference Championships. EMU hosted the 2000 and 2007 MAC Gymnastics Championship and the 2002 and 2009 MAC Wrestling Championship. The arena has been the host site for seven first-round MAC Women’s Basketball Tournament games, four first-round MAC Volleyball Tournament games and four first-round game for the men’s basketball squad. The building also played the host for the EMU women’s basketball team’s upset of the University of Michigan in the First Round of the 2011 Women’s National Invitational Tournament (WNIT). The Convocation Center also played host to the 2008 WNBA’s Eastern Conference Finals and the WNBA Championship, as the Detroit Shock utilized the facility for the playoffs. Along with their commitment to EMU Athletics, the Convocation Center staff has brought some of the finest entertainers in the world to Ypsilanti. The Convo has hosted concerts by the Black Crowes, Indigo Girls, Godsmack, Smashmouth, Ludacris, Bob Dillion, Toby Keith, Matchbox Twenty, Goo Goo Dolls, Dave Chapelle, John Mayer and Jay-Z. The Convocation Center is also the site for EMU’s spring and winter commencement ceremonies. Among other events that have taken

place include numerous youth sporting competitions, high school commencements, trade shows, job fairs, conventions, charity and community awareness events as well as a circus. The 204,316-square-foot facility features three user-friendly levels — arena, concourse and office — and three seating configurations to maximize crowd capacity and space usage. The largest seating capacity is for center-stage entertainment activities, with 9,500 seats available. The capacity for basketball games is approximately 8,800. EMU’s athletic administration is located on the office level, along with offices for the EMU football, men’s and women’s basketball and volleyball coaching staffs. The EMU Athletic Media Relations Office, as well as offices for the Convocation Center staff, are located on the office level. The main athletic training room and office space for EMU’s sports medicine staff is located on the arena level as are strength and conditioning facilities and equipment rooms. In the summer of 2012, the Convocation Center received a major face-lift, as a YESCO four-sided ceiling hung display sign, featuring video boards on all four sides, was installed above center court in the arena. The fixture features four 10MM full color video boards, with each board’s active area measuring 15.7-foot wide by 11.5-foot tall. In addition, the system also features three ribbon displays on the west and east sides and under the scoreboard. The arena will also showcase an integrated light emitting diode (LED) courtside scorer’s table. There is no doubt that the Convocation Center has become a special place for athletic events, but there is a warm spot in the hearts of Eastern Michigan fans for Bowen Field House, the home for men’s and women’s basketball games for 43 years. Bowen was built in 1955 at a cost of $1.25 million. The facility has 79,529 square feet of floor space and includes an eight-laps-to-the-mile indoor track. An additional 9,394 square feet, along with new permanent seating, a new court and upgrading of the facility was completed in 1982 at a cost of $506,938. Bowen still serves as home to EMU’s track teams and also serves as a practice facility for many of Eastern’s varsity squads.

TALE OF THE TAPE THE CONVOCATION CENTER Cost - $29.6 million Square Feet - 204,316 Seating Capacity (Basketball) - 8,784 Seating Capacity (Other Events) - 9,512 Building Time Frame Construction Started: 1996 Dedication: December 12, 1998 Design/Build Team Barton-Malow Company Architects Rossetti Associates of Birmingham/ The Argos Group

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Indoor Practice Facility

The word came early on a chilly, but calm Sunday morning, Feb. 7, 2010. After a series of delays caused by snow and wind — and with a big storm coming later that week — it was time to raise the roof on Eastern Michigan’s new indoor, multi-purpose athletic practice facility. Workers started at 7 a.m. and, by 9 a.m., the big, white, synthetic roof had billowed to its full height. Inside, members of EMU’s physical plant staff and construction workers admired the expansive space and thought of the athletes that would bring the place to life in the months to come. It was an improbable event, considering work on completing such a facility and inflating the roof took place heading into and during a Michigan winter. But mild late fall weather helped workers and staff accomplish a great deal, such as pouring 2.5 million pounds of footings concrete. Light snow in January also helped. The area experienced less than 10 inches that year, compared to more than 30 inches in 2009. A one-inch dusting of snow delayed the inflation, but only for several days. The facility, which costs $3.9 million, is located on Westview Drive, off Huron River Drive, at the northeast corner of Rynearson Stadium. The building will enable EMU’s collegiate athletic teams and the Ypsilanti community to continue playing and practicing despite inclement weather. The facility will support intramural, recreational and club sporting events, as well as local sports leagues. The facility is 410 feet long, 210 feet wide and 75 feet tall. It includes a welcome center and convertible space that can be configured for a football field, an international soccer field or four youth soccer fields. Leasing revenues are projected to cover maintenance and operating costs. Despite the light Sunday mood, plenty of work remained after the inflation. Workers had to unfreeze the ground, level the concrete, install synthetic turf and complete the welcome center. The parking lot was then completed in warmer weather. The Board of Regents approved the plan for the indoor facility at its June 2009 meeting, and it was unanimously approved by the state’s Joint Capital Outlay Subcommittee in September. The project was funded by the 2005 tuition increase, four percent of which was specifically dedicated to enhance the university’s infrastructure. The four percent increase (or approximately $4.4 million) has accumulated for the past four years, creating a pool of $17.6 million.

Indoor Practice Facility Tale of the Tape What:

Multi-purpose air-supported indoor facility

Where:

Located on corner of Huron River Drive and Westview drive

Cost:

$3.9 million

Size:

410 feet long ; 210 feet wide; 75 feet tall; 86,000 square feet of convertible space

Covering:

Polyester material with steel cable grids (Arizon Company)

Playing Surface: Artificial-FieldTurf Designer/Builder:

Turner Construction

Architect:

BEI Associates, Inc.

Start of Construction:

November 2, 2009

Completion Date: Usage:

April 20, 2010 EMU football, baseball, softball, women's soccer, men's and women's golf; Also available for rental to campus intramural and club teams and area teams.

Additional Construction:

1,100 -square foot welcome center; 100-vehicle parking lot

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The EMU Identity

NOT ALWAYS THE EAGLES Since the 1991 season, Eastern Michigan University athletic teams have gone by the nickname “Eagles.” The Eagles name was officially adopted on May 22, 1991, when the EMU Board of Regents voted replace the existing Huron nickname and logo with the new one. EMU originally went by the nicknames “Normalites” and “Men from Ypsi” and various other titles down through the years before “Hurons” was adopted in 1929. The “Hurons” first came into being as the result of a contest sponsored by the Men’s Union in 1929. On Oct. 31 of that year, a three-person committee, composed of Dr. Clyde Ford, Dr. Elmer Lyman and Professor Bert Peet, selected the name “Hurons” from the many entries in the contest. The name was submitted by two students, Gretchen Borst and George Hanner. Hanner was working the Huron Hotel at the time of the contest and was no doubt as much influenced by his place of employment as by the Huron Indian tribe. The runner-up name in that contest was Pioneers. EMU began investigating the appropriateness of its Huron Indian logo after the Michigan Department of Civil Rights issued a report in October 1988 suggesting that all schools using such logos drop them. The report indicated that the use of Native American names, logos and mascots for athletic teams promoted racial stereotypes. At that time, four colleges, 62 high schools and 33 junior high/middle schools in Michigan used Indian logos or names. The EMU Board of Regents voted to replace the Huron name with Eagles, taken from three recommendations from a committee charged with supplying a new nickname. The other two final names submitted were Green Hornets and Express.

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Eastern Eagles Fight Song “Eastern Eagles, hats off to you! Fight, fight, fight for ole EMU. Look to the sky, the Eagles will fly, the bravest we’ll defy. ... Rah,rah, rah!”

EMU Alma Mater Eastern, sacred Alma Mater to your name we shall be true.

“Hold that line for ole Green and White. Sons and daughters show your might. So, FIGHT, FIGHT! for ole EMU and vic-tor-y!”

Softly floating on the breeze, verdant green with white of snow,

Ever marching on to victory, we’ll stand by to see you through,

This our banner we will carry in our hearts whe’er we go.

Go Green Go Green, roll up the score. Go Green, let’s get some more. Raise a cheer for old Green and White. Let’s show them we came here to fight. Go Green, vic’try we’ll claim. Go Green, let’s win this game. We’ll always fight for old EMU. Come on and let’s go Green!

EMU OLYMPIANS THROUGH THE YEARS EMU has had a track representative at the summer Olympic Games since Hayes Jones in 1960. The Eagles have had 18 representatives in 56 years, 15 men and three women.

Some of EMU’s Prominent Alumni • Charlie Batch, Lional Dalton, Jason Jones, T.J. Lang, Barry Stokes, Kevin Walter – professional football players • Ron Campbell – President, Tampa Bay Lightning •

Fred Cofield, Earle Higgins, Harvey Marlatt, George Gervin, Grant Long, Derrick Dial, Earl Boykins, Carl Thomas, Charles Thomas – professional basketball players

• General John G. Coburn -- One-of-eight four-star generals in the United States • Hayes Jones -- Olympic gold medalist

• Bruce T. Halle -- Founder and CEO of Discount Tire Co.

• Rodney Slater -- Former U.S. Secretary of Transportation

• John Heffron -- Winner of NBC’s Last Comic Standing in 2004

• Shirley Spork -- Co-founder of the LPGA • Bob Welch -- Cy Young Award winner

• Greg Mathis –Judge and later TV personality • Lloyd Olds - Designed the zebra shirt worn by referees • Dean Rockwell – Olympic team wrestling coach in 1964 • Rocky Roe -- Major League Baseball umpire • Jack Roush -- CEO and owner of Roush Racing

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NCAA Compliance FIVE RULES TO REMEMBER

WHAT IS NCAA COMPLIANCE? Eastern Michigan University is committed to operating its intercollegiate athletics program with the highest degree of integrity, sportsmanship, and professionalism, and we urge you to conduct yourself accordingly. The Eastern Michigan University Office of Athletics Compliance is committed to a comprehensive compliance program that ensures institutional control over the department of athletics. Our goal is to educate studentathletes, prospective student-athletes, institutional employees, community members, and boosters about the importance of adhering to NCAA, MidAmerican Conference, and institutional rules. A successful athletic department depends on the willingness of coaches, administrators, staff, student-athletes, and boosters to be aware of NCAA, MAC, and institutional rules. All of us at Eastern Michigan University appreciate your support. Your commitment to rules compliance is necessary to ensure that the University, its student-athletes, and coaches remain in good standing.  Our success is due to support from individuals who are cautious and knowledgeable of NCAA rules. Help us win with integrity! QUESTIONS? The information on this page contains only a small portion of the existing NCAA rules and regulations. If you have any questions about any NCAA, MAC, or institutional rules, please ASK BEFORE YOU ACT! EMU Compliance Office Matthew Jakobsze Associate Athletic Director for Compliance 734.487.1050 mjakobsz@emich.edu @EMUCompliance

1. FANS HAVE RESPONSIBILITIES As an individual who is a season ticket holder, a member of an Eastern Michigan University booster organization (e.g., Eagles Pride, E-Gridiron Group), has made financial contributions to EMU, or been involved in promoting EMU’s athletic program, you are considered a “Booster” and are required to adhere to an atmosphere of compliance. As a booster, your conduct reflects on the integrity of the entire university. Once you support EMU Athletics, you retain that identity as a booster forever - the rules still apply! This is true even if the individual no longer contributes to, or is involved with, EMU’s athletics program. 2. DON’T GIVE BENEFITS OR INDUCEMENTS   Student-athletes can only receive benefits that other students in the general population can receive. An extra benefit is any special arrangement by an EMU employee or booster to provide a current or prospective studentathlete (or the athlete’s relatives or friends) a benefit not expressly authorized by the NCAA. Examples of impermissible benefits include, but are not limited to:

• Do not visit a prospect’s school to acquire films or transcripts in an attempt to evaluate the prospect’s academic or athletics eligibility; • Do not have contact with a prospect (or the prospect’s relatives or friends) during any of their visits to EMU’s campus; • Do not contact student-athletes enrolled in other four-year institutions regarding the possibility of transferring to EMU. Even though there are many rules prohibiting your involvement with prospects and the recruiting process, as a booster you are permitted to do the following: • Notify EMU coaching staff about noteworthy prospects in your area; • Attend a prospect’s athletics event on your own initiative, as long as you do not have contact with the prospect (or the prospect’s parents or coach); • Continue existing friendships, provided you do not solicit the prospect’s enrollment.

Please note, a prospective student-athlete (prospect) is a student who has started classes for the 9th grade (7th grade for Basketball). Students enrolled in preparatory schools and two-year colleges are also considered prospects. An individual remains a prospect even after he/ • Gifts of cash, clothing, equipment or any she signs a National Letter of Intent. other tangible item; If you know of a talented athlete, please let • A special discount, payment arrangement or the coaching staff know, and we’ll do the rest! credit on any purchase or service; • Loan of money or co-signing of loans; 4. KNOW THE CONSEQUENCES! • A vehicle, use of a vehicle, or any EMU is responsible for the actions of its transportation expenses; boosters. If a booster recruits or provides • Free or reduced-cost services, purchases impermissible benefits to a current or or rentals; prospective student-athlete (or the athlete’s • Entertainment on- or off -campus; or  relatives or friends), EMU may be subject to • Free or reduced-cost rent or housing.   penalties from the NCAA and Mid-American Conference. When a violation occurs, regardless The best way to support EMU student-athletes of the intention, it can: is by donating to Eagles Pride! • Jeopardize the eligibility of prospective and current student-athletes;   3. LEAVE THE RECRUITING TO US! • Result in the EMU athletics program being You’re passionate about your EMU Athletics penalized by the NCAA and/or the programs and you want everyone to know it! Mid-American Conference; and But remember, only EMU coaches and athletic • Cause you to lose benefits or privileges department staff members are permitted to associated with the athletics department be involved in the recruiting process. Boosters (i.e., booster membership, ticket privileges).   should be aware of the following: • Do not contact a prospective student5. ASK BEFORE YOU ACT! athlete (or members of the prospect’s The NCAA Rules are not limited to the above, family) by letter, telephone, e-mail, text, and they are often misunderstood. If you have online (Facebook, Twitter), or in-person (onany doubt or questions, please contact the or off-campus) for the purpose of soliciting Office of Athletic Compliance. We strongly their participation in EMU’s athletic programs. encourage open communication between fans, • Do not contact a prospect’s coach, principal, supporters, and the EMU Athletic Department. or counselor in an attempt to evaluate the Remember, our success is due to support prospect; from individuals who are cautious and • Do not become involved in making knowledgeable of NCAA rules. Help us win arrangements for a prospect (or the with integrity! prospect’s relatives or friends) to receive money or financial aid of any kind;

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Student-Athlete Support Student-Athlete Support Services

Academic, personal and professional support are essential to college success. At EMU, Student-Athlete Support Services (SASS) helps student-athletes reach their full potential. Our philosophy is to offer an academic support program, integrated with the University, that will assist all student-athletes with their transition into college. This all-encompassing support continues throughout each student-athlete’s collegiate career, until the day he or she receives a diploma, lands a job or enters graduate school. Being proactive rather than reactive, our staff does not wait for an academic crisis to occur. We gather important background information and build an academic profile on each student-athlete, assessing his or her needs in advance. Services provided through SASS include the following: programs that focus on student-athletes’ special needs, monitoring academic performance, providing learning assistance, assisting with registration procedures, assisting in monitoring athletic eligibility, providing priority registration and making sure that athletes are advised about current NCAA, MAC and university rules and regulations. Freshmen and transfer student-athletes encounter a major transition when making the switch from high school or community college to a university. These students, while adjusting to their new routines, receive extra attention and support. College is not easy. But with hard work and dedication from both the studentathlete and the support staff, the student-athlete can have a successful college experience. The success of Eastern’s student-athletes hinges on their willingness to seek assistance from SASS as well as other university student services. SASS staff members continually refer student-athletes to the Admissions Office, Academic Advising Center, Career Services Center, Health Services, the Records Office, Financial Aid and The Holman Learning Center. Faculty members also provide assistance to student-athletes through advising in course selection and providing additional help with courses when requested.

Athletic Training and Sports Medicine

The Eastern Michigan University Sports Medicine Department has a long history and reputation for excellence in the health care of student-athletes and the education of athletic training students. Founding practitioners Gary Strickland, Ron Venis and Dr. Wally Roeser envisioned a goal of first-class prevention, management and rehabilitation of athletic injuries for all student-athletes. Although the department continues to grow, its primary mission remains the same. The student-athletes participating in intercollegiate athletics receive comprehensive health care from an expansive sports medicine team. The Eastern Michigan University Sports Medicine staff is led by Dr. Tara MasterHunter, Dr. Zoe Foster, Dr. David Alvarez, Dr. George Pujalte, Dr. Wally Roeser, Dr. Bruce Miller, Dr. Don Wurtzel and head athletic trainer Steve Nordwall. Additionally, the staff consists of two primary care sports medicine fellows, three full-time staff athletic trainers, two full-time athletic training clinical educators, five graduate assistant athletic trainers and the team dentist. Our sports medicine staff works in conjunction with various medical professionals within the community who provide nutritional, dental, vision and other specialized services for our student-athletes. At Eastern Michigan University, the philosophy of the Sports Medicine staff is two-fold: To provide a high standard of medical care through effective preventive and management programs, and to facilitate an effective post-injury rehabilitation process for a safe return to competition. In all cases, the ultimate well-being of each student-athlete is considered our number one priority, not only while they compete at Eastern Michigan University, but during their lifetime as well. The Sports Medicine staff operates out of three campus athletic training facilities in the Convocation Center, Bowen Field House and the Rynearson Stadium team building.

Sports Performance/Strength and Conditioning

Our Sports Performance Program applies a complete approach to scientifically and practically progress each individual athlete. Our purpose is to improve all components that will aid in achieving maximal athletic performance while reducing the occurrence of injury. We incorporate athletic based, free weight, multi-joint, and multi-directional movements which vary from a diverse collection of strength and conditioning disciplines to prepare each athlete for the general and specific demands of their sport. Standards that will be implemented at all times are: Integrity, Attention to Detail, Quality before Quantity, and Execution before Innovation. Assuming quality thought and effort have been put into a sports performance program, all else being equal, the program feels that these three components are usually separating an elite level program from the average. Incorporating Daily Competitions – The ability for athletes to compete in an every day setting is critical to the success of team and individual sports. Anything from team relay’s, to 1 on 1 tug of wars, to using a dumbbell weight heavier than the previous week. I simply make the statement to my teams, “WIN THE DAY.” Work harder – beat your last weeks sets/reps/weight/time, COMPETE! There is competitive nature in all mankind. Sometimes it takes a little extra effort on the coaching end to see it. Fill your team with competitors and your program will take care of itself. Physical and Mental Sport Transfer – Training to the specifics of the sport, and style that the head coaches are teaching is an essential way to succeed at any level. Find out what the sport coaches are looking to achieve and speak their same language. You are an addition to their staff, hop on board and cater your philosophy to their needs. Giving each athlete specific examples of on field/on court experiences where success can either be earned or an opportunity can be lost. Being able to make athlete’s understand the importance of mental toughness that is needed in the weight room and how it transfers over to their sport. The pain, the physical and mental struggles they endure in each training session is setting them up for success for their competitive season. Fight for every rep just as you would for any rebound, blocked shot, interception, or stolen base. Make references back to their closest contests that might have been decided by one play – (or one rep). Positive Influential Environment – Do athletes leave the weight room looking to return for more or dreading the next time they have to mope through one of the most silent hours of their day? Each session, from the minute the first athlete walks in, to the last grueling minute they are dragging out, fill the room with ENERGY!!! Push them through their toughest moments and coach every rep. Show each and every athlete that you care about their progress. Stay vocal, provide positive feedback as well as constructive criticism, play that latest hip-hop track and find a way to create a positive training environment.

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Eagles Pride

Eagles Pride provides vital financial support to more than 550 student-athletes at Eastern Michigan University as they strive for excellence on the court and in the classroom. Nearly 1,000 donors generously supported our outstanding scholar-athletes each year. Established in 1994, Eagles Pride (formerly the EMU Athletic Club) raises funds in three key areas for EMU's 21 varsity athletic teams: annual-use operating funds, endowment, and facility related projects. Today, annual-use giving is the most critical area of support needed by the Athletic Department. These contributions directly support the operating budgets of our teams and help provide the most basic needs to our coaches and student-athletes, including comprehensive national recruiting efforts, out of region travel to maintain nationally competitive schedules, equipment such as uniforms, balls, nets, bats, and much more. Gifts to any of our teams, or to the Eagles Pride Fund (which will be used for the most urgent needs of the athletic department), are an investment in the future leaders of the state of Michigan. Join Eagles Pride today and make a difference for EMU Athletics.

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E-Club Hall of Fame

The Eastern Michigan University alumni varsity letterwinners club, E-Club, sponsors the EMU Athletic Hall of Fame. This year’s class will mark the 41st anniversary of the E-Club Athletic Hall of Fame. The Class of 2016 will then be honored at the football game, Oct. 29, 2016. Tickets for the Hall of Fame ceremony can be purchased by calling the EMU Athletics Department at 734.487.8236. 1976 Charles Eugene Beatty* James “Bingo” Brown* William E. Foy* George W. Marshall* Lloyd W. Olds* Elton J. Rynearson, Sr.* Edwin Shadford* Raymond L. Stites* 1977 C. Dale Curtiss* Charles Hanneman* Charles “Whitey” Hlad* Hayes W. Jones Harry Ockerman* Dean Rockwell* Olin Sanders* Paul Shoemaker* 1978 William E. Crouch* Daniel Webster Kirksey Robert K. Middlekauff Thomas V. Quinn* Kenneth “Red” Simmons* Andrew Vanyo* James A. Walsh* William C. Zepp* 1979 Louis Batterson* James Bibbs Merrill Hershey* Harvey Marlatt George Muellich* Ron Oestrike Arthur D. Walker* Frank “Buck” Weeber* 1980 Ruth Boughner* Leighton Boyd* Kenneth “Beef” Matheson* Ferris G. Newman* Bob Parks 1981 Delmar Allman* Rha W. Arnold* Charles E. Forsythe* James R. Martin* David L. Pureifory* Abe Rosenkrantz* Clarence B. Sabbath* Shirley G. Spork 1982 Garion H. Campbell* Clifford D. Crane* Marvin R. Mittlestat* Albert H. Pingel Earl N. Riskey* Charles J. Shonta Fred D. Trosko* 1983 Roger Arnett* Santee Brockman* Ralph Gilden Augusta “Gussie” Harris* Kenneth Hawk* Charles Lappeus* Neville “Tex” Walker* George Wendt* 1984 William Barrett James Bell Wardell Gilliam* Gordon Minty Bernard Otto*

1985 John Banaszak Doug Cossey* Hasely Crawford Michael H. Jones* Richard Moseley Charles Paige Jean Siterlet* 1986 Jean S. Cione* David Ellis Bruce Howell Ron Johnson Richard G. Raymond Bill Tipton 1987 Glenn Davis Marvin Johnson Bob Rowland* William J. Stephens Jack Weiss 1988 Norbert S. Badar Clarence Chapman Sherm J. Collins Clare Ebersole Stanley McConnor Bob Welch* 1989 Gary Bastien William M. Cave* Ron Gulyas Ann (Meachum) Lohner Bob Owchinko Harry Werbin* 1990 Ken Bruchanski Dottie Denise Davis Jeffrey E. Dils Frank Reaume Virgil E. Windom Duane Zemper 1991 James Brodie* Tom Fagan Jim Grant* Jeff Huxley James Ross Claude Snarey* 1992 Cleon Gilliam Jay Jones Susan “Sue” Parks Mike Strickland Leo Turner* 1993 Joe Brodie Laurie Ann Byrd Oswald Gaynier* George Gervin Nick Manych* 1994 Terry Collins Donna Donakowski F.L. “Frosty” Ferzacca* Kevin “Rocky” Miller Robert Sims C.P. Steimle* 1995 John Clay Bob Crosby Kerry Keating

James Matthews Lucy Parker Larry Radcliff 1996 Jim Applegate John C. Fountain Kennedy McIntosh* Randy Mills Andrea (Bowman) Osika Jeff Peck 1997 Walter Gerald Brown* Ed Engle* Glenn Gulliver Earle Higgins Duane Root Eugene Thomas Claudia Wasik 1998 Marc Dingman Grant Long Loita “Blink” Molineaux* Nanette Push Ron Saunders* Pat Sheridan Tom Smith

Mark Dailey Earl Dixon Mireille (Sankatsing) Smith Jim Streeter 2005 Tommy Asinga Dan Boisture* Ben Braun Hamilton Morningstar* Dr. Waldomar Roeser Danny Schmitz Sara Seegers Harold Simons 2006 Nikki (Stubbs) Douglas Greg Howe Carole Huston Dazel Jules Peter Linn Bob Lints Gary Tyson 2007 Al Jagutis Marci Kelley Mark Leonard Tamyka McCord Stan Vinson Doug Willer

1999 Ron Adams Jim Harkema Kelly Hebler Dave Kieft Leroy Potter* Mark Smith Jeff Washington

2008 Joy (Inniss) Johnson Lindell Reason Jeff Reaume* Sarah Willis Chuck Wilson

2000 Wilbur P. Bowen* Jack Brusewitz Chris Hoiles Denise (Kaercher) Leipold Jim Nelson Jenny Romatowski Wayne Seiler

2009 Denise Allen Charlie Batch Jerry Cerulla Angela (Springer) Johnson Sharon McNie Gary Patton Gary Strickland

2001 Angie Fielder Jon Gates Bob Jennings Mauri Jormakka* George Mead* John “Rocky” Roe Rodney Slater

2010 Clement Chukwu Dawn (Godfrey) Heck Laurie Hubbard JoAnne (LeFevre) McBroom Hildred Lewis John R. Martin Barry Stokes

2011 Ingrid (Boyce) Benn Howard Booth Traci (Parsons) McMullen Linda Milholland Jamie Nieto Norm Parker* John Schmidt 2012 Erik Henriksen Ivory Westly Hood Brian Tolbert Sharon (Rose) Schwartz Jerry Umin 2013 Dennis Betts Earl Boykins JoyAnn Clarke Wondella Devers Derrick Dial Eugene Smith Donald Stewart 2014 Boaz Kisang Cheboiywo Kathy Hart Fred LaPlante Tom Michael Lorenzo M. Neely Allyson Newman Brett Petersmark 2015 Joe Codrington Tracy Deeter George Harrison Paul Scicluna* L.J. Shelton Stephanie Smiley Barry Susterka 2016 Steve Brown Lional “Jelly Roll” Dalton Connie Miner Fabian Rollins Greg Ryan Robin Baun *Deceased

2002 William “Audie” Cole Rena (Cox) McBroom Earl Jones Lanny Mills J.E. Morcombe* Jim Pietrzak Ron Rice Mary Smith* 2003 Sherry (Anderson) Boughton Sharon (Brown) Calhoun Marsha (Barker) Crosby Jim Dutcher Garry Grady Paul McMullen Joel Smith 2004 Melissa (Drouillard) Bater Roxanne (Munch) Bronkema Roger Coryell

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