Latest NCAA DI Academic Progress Rates released

[Nelson]

Student-athletes across Division I increased or maintained academic success across all sports, according to the latest NCAA Academic Progress Rates.

The most recent four-year Division I APR is 974, up one point over last year. The average four-year rate also rose two points in men’s and women’s basketball, while the rates held steady in baseball and football.

NCAA President Mark Emmert noted that 10 years after its creation, the APR continues to encourage student-athletes to succeed in the classroom and campuses to support them in their education.

“These are strong and meaningful academic standards, and we are pleased to witness the continued improvement of student-athletes’ academic performance,” Emmert said. “The NCAA and its member schools believe in supporting success both on and off the playing field. As educators, we must continue to embrace our role in providing the necessary skills to continue this high achievement.”

Read more: http://www.ncaa.org/wps/wcm/connect/public/ncaa/resources/latest+news/2013/june/student-athletes+continue+classroom+success

 

[Nelson]

Limited-resource, HBCU schools improve
http://www.ncaa.org/wps/wcm/connect/public/ncaa/resources/latest+news/2013/june/limited-resource%2C+hbcu+schools+improve

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Teams with penalties for 2013-14 season

As noted above, 36 Division I teams face consequences in 2013-14 for not meeting the mark academically. This means they posted an APR below 900 and did not meet any of the waiver criteria established by the Committee on Academic Performance. The NCAA’s revised penalty structure has three levels, with penalties increasing in severity at each level. The specific penalties for each team are listed on the school’s report in the searchable APR database.

Level One penalties restrict practice time so teams can focus on academics. Teams facing this penalty lose four hours and one day of practice time per week. That time must be replaced with academic activities. This year, 25 teams received this level of penalty.

Level Two penalties include the Level One penalty, along with a reduction of four hours of practice time out of season replaced with academic activities. This level also includes the elimination of the nonchampionship season or spring football. Teams without a nonchampionship season face a reduced number of contests. This year, six teams are in this category.

Level Three penalties include all Level One and Two penalties, plus a menu of potential additional penalties. These can include financial aid reductions; additional practice and contest restrictions; coach-specific penalties (including game and recruiting restrictions); restricted access to practice for incoming students who fall below certain academic standards; restricted membership; and potential multiyear bans on postseason competition. Five teams received Level Three penalties this year.

Teams with postseason ineligibility

2013-14 season (all of these teams also face APR penalties)

Baseball
Alabama State University*
Mississippi Valley State University*

Football
Alabama State University*
Mississippi Valley State University*
Savannah State University

Men’s Basketball
Alabama State University*
Florida International University
Grambling State University
Mississippi Valley State University*
University of Arkansas, Pine Bluff*
University of New Orleans

Men’s Indoor Track
Norfolk State University
Southern University, Baton Rouge

Men’s Outdoor Track
Norfolk State University
Southern University, Baton Rouge

Women’s Basketball
University of New Orleans

Women’s Volleyball
Alabama State University*
Florida A&M University

*Data still under review

(15 teams were ineligible for the postseason in 2012-13)

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Teams facing Level One APR penalties

Alabama A&M University:
men’s golf

Alabama State University:
men’s basketball, softball, women’s volleyball

Alcorn state University:
men’s basketball

Charleston Southern University:
men’s indoor track, men’s outdoor track

Florida A&M University:
men’s basketball, men’s indoor track, men’s outdoor track

Florida International University:
men’s basketball

Mississippi Valley State University:
baseball, football

Norfolk State University:
men’s indoor track, men’s outdoor track, women’s indoor track, women’s outdoor track, women’s volleyball

North Carolina A&T State University:
men’s indoor track, men’s outdoor track

Savannah State University:
men’s basketball, football

Towson University:
men’s basketball

University of Arkansas, Pine Bluff:
men’s golf

University of New Orleans:
women’s basketball

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Teams facing Level Two APR penalties

Alabama State University:
men’s basketball, football

Florida A&M University:
women’s volleyball

Southern University, Baton Rouge:
men’s indoor track, men’s outdoor track

University of Arkansas, Pine Bluff:
men’s basketball

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Teams facing Level Three APR penalties

Chicago State University:
women’s volleyball

Grambling State University:
men’s basketball

Mississippi Valley State University:
men’s basketball

University of Louisiana, Monroe:
men’s basketball

University of New Orleans:
men’s basketball