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The document outlines various meetings and networks organized by the Association of Colleges (AoC) London Region. It provides details such as the frequency of meetings, chairs, and past agenda items for each group. Some of the key networks listed include the AoC London Region Committee, Principals' Forum, Marketing Committee, Finance Directors' Network, and Heads of Sport Network. The meetings aim to discuss policy updates, funding opportunities, best practices, and collaboration across London colleges.
The document outlines various meetings and networks organized by the Association of Colleges (AoC) London Region. It provides details such as the frequency of meetings, chairs, and past agenda items for the AoC London Region committee and several specialist networks covering areas like marketing, finance, business development, and IT. The meetings aim to discuss sector updates, funding opportunities, best practices and concerns relevant to London-based colleges.
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The document discusses a waterpolo and swim camp in Pittsburgh that had 180 students in 2013 and aims to have over 1,000 students in 2014 with help from others. It expresses a goal to increase participation in the camp by 5 to 10 times the current level but notes that the YMCA prioritizes pool rental fees over programming.
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This document summarizes a presentation on performance management in higher education. The presentation includes discussions on:
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3) A discussion of how performance management systems can conflict with organizational culture, and the need for research on these systems to have stronger theoretical foundations.
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3. A table format for the activity with columns for what is wanted, what is currently being done, and what is needed.
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2. Why Athletics Reform?
• Constituents in the district have begged for an improved athletic system for
years
• The district previously placed other reform efforts above athletics reform
• The Title IX self audit undertaken by the district in 2009 exposed an array of
problems across PPS athletics and proved that we have to make changes
• The work is tough, emotional, but extremely important—research shows
that students who compete in sports are more likely to stay in school, do
well academically and be “college going” (National Federation of State High
School Associations)
• A strong athletics program is a key component to a “attract and hold”
strategy
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3. The Problem
• The Title IX self audit exposed problems
with gender equity, but it also exposed
systemic problems with the athletics
system in Pittsburgh Public Schools
• Fixing the system requires a holistic
approach across multiple areas as there is
no magic bullet to dramatically improve the
athletics offerings for our children
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4. Athletics Reform: Approach
A collaborative approach was taken that included input from parents,
teachers, administrators and the community at large
Committee Formation
Subcommittee Formation
Decision Map & Action Plan
Idea Development & Advancement
Working Recommendations
Superintendent & Board Review/Approval
Implementation Plan Based on Feedback
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5. Evidence For Change:
Feedback From Those Involved
“We have to schedule too many games against city league teams that are terrible.” (student)
“We should schedule more games that are a challenge for us. Our softball team plays games that are no
challenge for us because they are inner city.” (student)
“This program was made in to such a success by the former coach. Her coaching position was taken from
her last year because she retired from teaching.” (student)
“Many coaches are just collecting the money.” (coach)
“I think coaches should have a background in the sport and actually know what they are talking about.”
(student)
“City league facilities are not comparable to suburban schools, which puts the city sports teams at
a huge disadvantage” (coach)
“Our facilities are archaic, almost non-existent” (coach)
“Students don’t like girls’ sports.” (student)
“The school district must develop ways to actively recruit girls into athletic programs…” (PPS Title
IX Audit)
“Game times do not permit reasonable opportunities for an audience. Game times are not convenient, they
are too early.” (student) 5
6. Evidence For Change:
Linking Athletics To Academic Achievement
• 58 percent of twelfth-graders who planned to complete four years of college
participated in school athletics, compared with 43 percent of twelfth-grade
students who did not have such plans (Child Trends Data Bank 2008)
• Students who compete in athletics make higher grades and have better
attendance (NFHS as cited by the PPS Title IX Audit)
• 96% of dropouts in 14 school districts in seven regions of the nation were
not participating in an athletic program. (National Federation of State High
School Associations)
• By a 2-to-1 margin for males and a 3-to-1 margin for females, student-
athletes do better in school, do not drop out, and have a better chance to
graduate from college. (University of Chicago)
• Student-athletes demonstrate a higher level of self-confidence than non-
athletes. (University of Chicago)
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7. Evidence For Change:
A North Side Story
Mentor: Tell Me About Your Family.
Student: We love sports. My brother is in 8th Grade. He’s the best
football player around.
Mentor: That’s awesome! Is he going to Oliver next year?
Student: Oliver? No way! He’s going to
Central.
Mentor: Why is that?
Student: Because he’s a good player and he wants to get
noticed. Who is going to see him in the city league?
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8. How To Get To Reform
The district’s current financial situation dramatically changes
the scope and sequence of the athletics reform effort
Fix A Broken
System
Things That We
Things We Can Want To Do That
Do Now May Have To
Wait
Higher Cost
Title IX Low Cost/High
and/or Higher
Deficiencies Impact Steps
Effort Steps
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9. Alignment of Reform Work
Can Occur
Co-Dependent
Independently • Eight subcommittees developed
their respective reform
Participation: recommendations
League
Female &
Structure
Overall
• All components within each
Connection to
subcommittee are important and
Coaching
Academics
vital to reform in their own right
Facilities & Transportation • Certain recommendations must
Equipment & Scheduling
occur together or the process will
be compromised e.g. a change in
Sportsmanship league structure is tied to
Transportation recommendations in the Coaching
& Scheduling
and Facilities & Equipment
Wellness categories
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10. PPS Athletics At A Glance
What PPS athletics is… What PPS athletics could be…
• A collection of a few schools of • Student athletes playing against better
different sizes playing against one and different competition in places
another beyond the city limits
• A place where coaches are not • Coaches who are 100% committed to
evaluated consistently and the best the development of student athletes
person for the job is not always the
one who gets the coaching position
• A place without a true feeder system • Student athletes who understand the
or anyone to manage participation benefits of athletic participation and
from youth leagues to high school yearn to participate
• Fields and facilities in need of • Fields and facilities that make student
improvement so that they are suitable athletes and their communities proud
for play and contest attendance
• A place where academics and • A place where academic success is as
athletics do not always come together important as athletic success
in the best way possible
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11. Recommendations: Executive Overview
Begin To Explore Now
Recommendation Cost Direct Title
IX
Implication
Modify hiring guidelines for coaches N/A
Explore alternative revenue sources for athletics Savings
potential
Move to centralized purchasing of uniforms Savings
potential
Track all interscholastic athletic participation centrally N/A
Develop and administer a Title IX survey to all students during homeroom period N/A
Engage community organizations in female outreach based on survey results N/A
Pilot emerging sports opportunities N/A
Create and implement athlete ambassador program N/A
Develop relationships with organizations/institutions capable of conducting clinics N/A
Create new policy on booster clubs (requires Board vote) N/A
Create a consistent sportsmanship code for players, coaches and fans N/A
Implement a uniform appearance procedure N/A
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12. Recommendations: Executive Overview
Begin To Explore Now (Continued)
Recommendation Cost Direct Title
IX
Implication
Revise evaluation process for coaches ~$8K
Develop a “Promise Report Card” and track Promise Readiness at the team/school level N/A
Implement academic/athletic integration period into practices N/A
Create a new policy on eligibility (requires Board vote) N/A
Issue recommended practice guidelines re: moderate to vigorous physical activity N/A
Form partnerships with organizations capable of promoting physical activity and wellness N/A
Facilitate the physical examination process for athletes N/A
Explore the development of a centralized online permitting process N/A
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13. Recommendations: Executive Overview
Explore When Financially/Operationally Feasible
Recommendation Cost Direct Title
IX
Implication
Notify PIAA of end of city league (odd number year) N/A
Move competition to WPIAL and begin city championship tournaments** N/A
Explore a bus leasing pilot with a bus company ~$20K/year/
school
Create a “Get Out And Move” series of fairs ~$5K
Create district wide celebration events for sportsmanship and student achievement ~$10K
Create a Health & Wellness academy framework N/A
Implement Athletic Director position in place of faculty manager/activities director $450K
Begin implementation of athletics facilities audit recommendations TBD*
Develop a “wake-up” sports experience event series ~$5K
Design a Pittsburgh Promise Coaches Playbook $11K
* Athletics facilities audit recommendations broken out by priority and site. See facilities audit for full details. .13
** League structure recommendation tied to creation of athletic director position and facilities improvement.