Football Feasibility

For the most recent news regarding football at the University of West Florida, click the Student Life Enhancements graphic below.

For more information about the student life enhancements announced on Aug. 18, 2011, view the announcement recap.

For information about the UWF Athletics Visioning Team, visit the visioning team home page.

The next step in the University of West Florida’s timeline to make a decision regarding the potential addition of an intercollegiate football team began in February 2011, as a football feasibility committee began meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 22.  The committee was comprised of 12 individuals, including representatives from the university and the community.

Minutes of the committee's meetings and other items are available on this page.

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MEETING SCHEDULE:
February 22, 2011: UWF Alumni Room, Building 12 (4:15 p.m.)
- Introduction/Process
- President's Charge
- Chair's Comments
- Title IX Gender Equity (Executive Summary, Presentation)
- Minutes

March 8, 2011: UWF Alumni Room, Building 12 (4 p.m.)
- Collegiate Consulting Feasibility Study (Executive Summary, Presentation)
- Minutes

March 22, 2011: UWF Alumni Room, Building 12 (4:30 p.m.)
- UWF Work Plan Presentation
- UWF Athletics Presentation (covers department's historical review, strategic plan, NCAA self study, visioning process update, athletics facilities master plan, budget projections)
- Minutes

April 5, 2011: UWF Alumni Room, Building 12 (4 p.m.)
- Alexander Haas Fundraising Feasibility Study
- Committee Discussion
- Minutes

April 26, 2011: UWF Alumni Room, Building 12 (4 p.m.)
- Draft Proposal Review
- Minutes

May 10, 2011: UWF Alumni Room, Building 12 (4 p.m.)
- Pro Forma Presentation
- Committee Discussion
- Minutes

June 1, 2011: UWF Alumni Room, Building 12 (4 p.m.)
- Final Recommendation

Committee Members:
Dick Baker, Community Representative
Kevin Bailey, Vice President, Student Affairs
Dave Cleveland, Past President, Foundation Board
Michael Dieckmann, Vice President, University Affairs
Josh Finley, SGA Student Body President
Tim Haag, Alumni Representative
Chula King, Provost and Vice President, Academic Affairs
Kyle Marrero, Vice President, University Advancement
Ray Palmer, Pensacola Sports Association
Randy Sansom, IAAC Representative
Dave Scott, Athletic Director
Bentina Terry, Board of Trustees

Press Releases:
Feb. 8, 2011 - Initial Announcement
March 2, 2011 - Meeting Schedule Confirmed
May 11, 2011 - June 1 Meeting Announcement
August 18, 2011 - Student Life Enhancements Announcement
October 21, 2011 - Inside Argonaut Athletics: Interview With Dave Scott

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