Syracuse, N.Y. – An important step of its reclassification process transitioning to Division I, the Le Moyne Athletic Department has released its Strategic Plan for the next five years – "Elevating to New Heights."

The detailed plan includes seven Strategic Priorities with 42 Objectives (six for each Strategic Priority) and 196 Recommended Actions. The entire document numbers 58 pages and was submitted to the NCAA as a requirement of the Division I application process.

Over the course of several months last winter and spring, the Athletic Department's senior leadership team collaborated with Head Coaches, staff, faculty members, clergy and student-athletes to develop the plan, which will span through 2028, covering the entire reclassification period.

"It is with great enthusiasm that we unveil our Strategic Plan, "Elevating the New Heights," the first Strategic Plan in our Department's history," stated Director of Athletics & Recreation Bob Beretta. "This plan will serve as our road map to success throughout the Department's reclassification period. It covers the next five years and will serve as our North Star.

"We developed the Strategic Plan with an eye towards reclassifying to Division I, and adjusted our department Mission and Vision statements accordingly. However, one thing we did not alter was the presence of our Jesuit core values. Those important guide posts will forever shape all that we do."

The plan identifies seven Strategic Priorities for the next five years:

• Alignment with College Leadership and Priorities
• Reclassification to Division I
• Uniquely Jesuit Student-Athlete Formation
• Resource Optimization
• Intentional and Meaningful Engagement
• Relentless Pursuit of Competitive Excellence
• Greatness Meets Goodness: Diversity & Integrity

"Le Moyne Athletics operates in an ecosystem that is constantly changing," Beretta added. "Therefore, this Strategic Plan is a living document that will require continual assessment and flexibility. We will report annually on our progress toward completing these Objectives.
"With so many new opportunities on the horizon, we feel strongly that the best days for Le Moyne Athletics lie ahead of us!"
 
MISSION STATEMENT
To become nationally recognized as both a premier and distinct member of the Northeast Conference through leadership rooted in our uniquely Jesuit values.
 
OUR TOUCHSTONE

• Excellence with integrity
• Tough love and total care of each person in mind, body, and spirit
• Leadership, service, and love of neighbor – Everywhere, all the time
• Spiritual beings who seek and embrace the Sacred
• Transformational love and a commitment to be the change

 
OUR JESUIT CORE VALUES

• Magis
• Cura Personalis
• Men & Women for Others
• Finding God in All Things
• Social Justice

 
OUR MISSION & GUIDING PRINCIPLES
Our mission and guiding principles were developed in alignment and in support of our Jesuit core principles, the educational mission of the College and its highest priorities. This requires us to lead through our shared intentional culture and way of proceeding … "The Le Moyne Way." We will serve and protect the safety, health and well-being of our student-athletes. We will promote and support a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment which embraces and values the uniqueness of each individual.

OUR MISSION

• We guide and support our student-athletes in their quest for excellence in mind, body and spirit
• We provide opportunities for our student-athletes to prepare for a life of Ignatian leadership and service in the Jesuit tradition
• We invite, gather and engage both our Le Moyne community and surrounding community in meaningful ways
• We develop and maintain lifelong relationships with our student-athletes, alumni, friends and families of the College

 
OUR GUIDING PRINCIPLES
Respect

• We follow the Golden Rule. We treat ourselves and others with dignity, kindness, and respect by "extending the plus"

Enthusiasm

• We have a positive energy, positive attitude, and positive outlook. We look for the good and have an attitude of gratitude 

Focus

• We remain focused on our Jesuit core values, our key goals, and the most important use of our time by embracing the now and controlling the controllables

Excellence

• We embrace our five Jesuit core values. We strive for excellence in all our affairs, constantly choosing the better

Dependability

• We are responsible and accountable for our thoughts and actions. We are dependable to ourselves and others - We are All In, All One, All Dolphins

Integrity

• We strive to do the right thing, not the easy thing. We are committed to "being the change." We know that the right thing to do is the only thing to do

 
OUR STRATEGIC PRIORITIES FOR 2023-28
Our strategic priorities have been developed to help us achieve our vision statement and live out our Le Moyne Way shared intentional culture and Jesuit core values. These priorities also support and align with the College's strategic plan Tomorrow Together vision and our Athletic Department's mission and guiding principles. Both the College's and Athletic Department's highest priorities will be kept at the forefront of all decision-making processes and daily interactions.



Objectives

• Commitment to our Jesuit Core Values
• Presidential Leadership and Control of Athletics
• Enrollment, Retention and Graduation
• Launch of Department's "Elevating To New Heights" Strategic Plan For 2023-28
• Utilize Comprehensive Planning & Process Array
• Support Le Moyne College's Strategic Plan, "Tomorrow Together"

Objectives

• Position the Department for Successful Transition through Identification and Creation of Critical Resources
• Meet All Division I Reclassification Membership Benchmark Requirements Annually
• Enhance NCAA Compliance Oversight and Initiatives
• Identify, Enhance and Expand Revenue Streams
• Co-Lead $100 Million Capital Campaign with the College's Division of Advancement and Innovation
• Integration and Alignment with Northeast Conference Priorities and Objectives

 
Objectives

• Ignatian Leadership Development through The Le Moyne Way
• Construct Framework in which Student-Athletes Thrive Athletically
• Cultivate Environment in which Student-Athletes Thrive Academically
• Support Atmosphere in which Student-Athletes Thrive Holistically
• Student-Athlete Wellbeing
• Empower and Amplify the Voice of the Student-Athlete

 


Objectives

• Build Smart Organizational Structure and Staffing Plan
• Strengthen Partnership with College Finance through Regular Communication
• Efficiently Manage Current Financial Resources
• Implement Five-Year Financial Model in Support of the Athletic Department's Strategic Priorities and Enhanced Student-Athlete Formation
• Cultivate and Leverage Advancement Opportunities
• Maximize Workforce by Attracting, Recruiting, Hiring and Retaining Exceptional Talent

 
Objectives

• Increase Le Moyne College Brand Awareness in the Northeast, Nationally and Internationally
• Expand Alumni Engagement by Introducing Creative Stakeholder Activities
• Leverage all Multi-Media and Social Media Platforms to Elevate Storytelling and Overall Brand Awareness
• Attract Campus, Local and Alumni Communities to Le Moyne Athletics and Integrate Meaningful Participation within our Spaces and Events
• Cultivate Opportunities that Broaden Connection and Foster a Thriving Inclusive Community
• Identify, Develop and Expand College Community Partnerships that Align with Values and Strategic Partnerships

 


Objectives

• Develop Expectations and Accountability for Programs and Support Areas
• Identify, Attract and Retain Elite and High-Achieving Athletic Department Member Staff Members
• Identify, Attract and Retain Elite and High-Achieving Student-Athletes
• Strategic Development of Team Competition Schedules
• Assess Infrastructure Needs and Opportunities for Facility Growth, Renovation and Expansion
• Solidify Cross-Campus Collaboration

 
Objectives

• Commitment to Title IX, Gender Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Initiatives
• Foster a Positive and Inclusive Department Culture
• Be the Best Le Moyne Possible and Tell Our Story
• Support Innovative Thinking throughout the Department
• The Le Moyne Way is Our North Star
• Immersive Integration within the Campus Community