University of Memphis Athletics
#MemphisRising: a Comprehensive Vision for Memphis Athletics in the 2020s
Aug 25, 2021 | General
MEMPHIS, Tenn. – Memphis Athletics has revealed '#MemphisRising,' a comprehensive vision to guide its progress through the 2020s.
#MemphisRising is comprised of a strategic plan and a facilities master plan. In the fall of 2020, working groups made up of coaches and athletics department staff members began developing both plans.
In sum, Memphis Athletics' Vision 20/20s is "to be a rising Athletics Department that supports and graduates our student-athletes while delivering championship-level experiences resulting in national prominence."
"I'm proud to say that we conducted a very thorough process to develop this plan," Memphis Vice President and Director of Intercollegiate Athletics Laird Veatch said. "It is important to recognize that we are here to support the greater mission of the University and the City of Memphis.
"This is ultimately about providing clarity in our direction, cultivating our culture and holding ourselves accountable. Those are the foundational pieces that will help push this vision forward."
Strategic Plan
The strategic plan portion of #MemphisRising is centered around the athletic department's culture, stylized as M.E.M.P.H.I.S.
Model
Empower
Maximize
Pride
Hard-Work
Innovate
Serve
This culture serves as the foundation for the strategic plan's goals and priorities, which involve measurable, detailed and specific benchmarks for every aspect of on-field competition and athletic department operations.
"As we zeroed in on defining our culture, it became clear that we are uniquely 'Memphis,' Veatch said. "There are many 'Tigers,' but there is only one 'Memphis.'"
Facilities Master Plan
#MemphisRising involves a robust athletic facilities master plan that fits into the University's overall vision for the Park Avenue Campus. Referred to as Tiger Park, the integrated academic and athletic facilities master plan will be completed in phases over the next decade with the timeline determined by philanthropic support and the availability of additional funding.
The top priority will be student-athlete living and support components, including:
"This facilities infrastructure will continue to raise our profile nationally as we compete for championships."
Beginning this fall, additional details of #MemphisRising will be shared with donors and stakeholders.
For more information on #MemphisRising, including details on how to support the project, visit www.GoTigersGo.com/memphisrising.
How to follow the Tigers: For complete information on Memphis Tigers Athletics, visit www.GoTigersGo.com and follow the department's social media channels on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.
#MemphisRising is comprised of a strategic plan and a facilities master plan. In the fall of 2020, working groups made up of coaches and athletics department staff members began developing both plans.
In sum, Memphis Athletics' Vision 20/20s is "to be a rising Athletics Department that supports and graduates our student-athletes while delivering championship-level experiences resulting in national prominence."
"I'm proud to say that we conducted a very thorough process to develop this plan," Memphis Vice President and Director of Intercollegiate Athletics Laird Veatch said. "It is important to recognize that we are here to support the greater mission of the University and the City of Memphis.
"This is ultimately about providing clarity in our direction, cultivating our culture and holding ourselves accountable. Those are the foundational pieces that will help push this vision forward."
Strategic Plan
The strategic plan portion of #MemphisRising is centered around the athletic department's culture, stylized as M.E.M.P.H.I.S.
Model
Empower
Maximize
Pride
Hard-Work
Innovate
Serve
This culture serves as the foundation for the strategic plan's goals and priorities, which involve measurable, detailed and specific benchmarks for every aspect of on-field competition and athletic department operations.
"As we zeroed in on defining our culture, it became clear that we are uniquely 'Memphis,' Veatch said. "There are many 'Tigers,' but there is only one 'Memphis.'"
Facilities Master Plan
#MemphisRising involves a robust athletic facilities master plan that fits into the University's overall vision for the Park Avenue Campus. Referred to as Tiger Park, the integrated academic and athletic facilities master plan will be completed in phases over the next decade with the timeline determined by philanthropic support and the availability of additional funding.
The top priority will be student-athlete living and support components, including:
- Student/Student-Athlete Housing
- The University has begun the planning process for apartment-style housing featuring the latest amenities for students and student-athletes, which will bookend Tiger Park to the north
- Student-Athlete Success Center
- All Student-Athlete Welfare & Support services
- Academic support
- Dining and nutrition
- Administrative support
- Athletic green space
- Venue gateways and branding
- New Soccer-Track Stadium
- Continued renovation and expansion of the Murphy Complex
"This facilities infrastructure will continue to raise our profile nationally as we compete for championships."
Beginning this fall, additional details of #MemphisRising will be shared with donors and stakeholders.
For more information on #MemphisRising, including details on how to support the project, visit www.GoTigersGo.com/memphisrising.
How to follow the Tigers: For complete information on Memphis Tigers Athletics, visit www.GoTigersGo.com and follow the department's social media channels on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.
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