(August 2026 - July 2029)
This implementation plan helps advance Fairmont State University’s mission by providing opportunity, growth, and achievement within an engaging environment where student-athletes can excel academically, athletically and socially, The plan emphasizes championship level competition, and the development of engaged citizens, providing transformational impact for our campus, community, and the state of West Virginia.
Enhance athletic facilities to support student athlete recruitment resulting in a 15% increase in successful recruiting outcomes by July 2029.
KR1.1 Launch an Architecture & Engineering study for Feaster Center by December 2027.
KR1.2 Replace the Duvall-Rosier Stadium scoreboard(s) by December 2027.
KR1.3 Increase stadium signage by 300% by December 2027.
KR1.4 Expand women's locker room facilityies to support two additional teams by July 2029.
KR1.5 Renovate and modernize the second-floor lobby in Feaster by December 2028.
Enrich the overall student-athlete experience by 10% by July 2028 (from the baseline established in Spring 2027).
KR2.1 Increase student-athlete fall-to-fall retention rates by 5% by July 2028.
KR2.2 Increase student-athlete fall-to-spring persistence rates by 10% by July 2028.
KR2.3 Increase overall student-athlete satisfaction by 25% by 2029 (based on a baseline established by Spring 2027)
KR3.1 Increase student-athlete institutional cumulative GPA by 10% by December 2029.
KR3.2 Increase the NCAA Division II six-year academic success rates by 10% by July 2029.
KR3.3 Increase the number of student athletes employed or pursuing graduate education within six months of graduation by 10% by July 2029.
Increase scholarship resources and long-term financial support for athletics 25%, to remain regionally competitive, by July 2029.
KR4.1 Grow total athletic scholarship funds by 20% through institutional investment and fundraising by July 2029.
KR4.2 Increase the number of fully funded sports programs by 5% by July 2028.
KR4.3 Increase baseball, softball, volleyball, and soccer to 70% of NCAA max by July 2029.
KR4.4 Establish or expand endowed athletic scholarships by 10% by July 2027.
KR4.5 Advance scholarship allocation proficiency to boost recruitment and retention outcomes by July 2028.
Strengthen the relationship between athletics, campus, and the community 25% by 2029 (from the baseline established in Spring 2027).
KR5.1 Increase student-athlete participation in community service by 10% by July 2028.
KR5.2 Increase student-athlete attendance at university events by 100% by July 2029.
KR5.3 Increase student attendance at athletic events by 100% by July 2029.
KR5.4 Expand community engagement partnerships and events by 10% by December 2028.
(One-time expenses approved by the Board)
| Years | Items | Total | Supported Objectives |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-27 | Various department needs addressed | $127,880 | Objective 1 |
| 2027-28 | New scoreboard in Duvall-Rosier stadium; New softball scoreboard in Duvall-Rosier softball facility | $385,000 | Objectives 1 & 5 |
| 2027-30 | Maximize office and storage space in Feaster Center via minor facility improvements; A&E study for the Feaster Center | $200,000 | Objectives 1 & 2 |
(Funded by potential grants, sponsored programs, and other advancement efforts)
| Years | Items | Total | Supported Objectives |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027-28 | Three additional endowed scholarships | $75,000 | Objective 4 |
| 2027-30 | Lower field improvements, remainder of funding necessary | $3,500,000 | Objectives 1 & 4 |
| 2029-30 | Motorcoach; Sponsorship on scoreboards | $500,000 | Objectives 1, 2, & 4 |
(Additional budget or reallocation to cover recurring expenses)
| Years | Items | Total | Supported Objectives |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027-30 | Operations budget for women’s wrestling | $150,000 | Objectives 2 & 4 |
| 2028-29 | Academic Advisor for student-athletes; Assistant Sports Information Director; Assistant coach for women’s wrestling; Assistant athletic trainer | $235,000 | Objectives 2, 3, & 4 |
