NCAA Recognizes GCSU for Female African-American Graduation

INDIANAPOLIS – Georgia College & State University received the NCAA 2007-2008
Diversity in Athletics Award in the category of African-American Graduation: Female Student-Athletes.

The Diversity in Athletics Award is bestowed upon the NCAA athletic departments that excel in the area of diversity.

There were 11 other schools that received this honor: University of Arkansas, Monticello Bloomfield College, Indiana University of Pennsylvania, Mount Olive College, University of North Alabama, Nova Southeastern University, Saint Leo University, University of West Alabama and West Chester University of Pennsylvania.

This award is presented annually by the Laboratory for Diversity in Sport at Texas A&M University in collaboration with the National Collegiate Athletic Association. Athletic departments are recognized in eight categories: diversity strategy, gender diversity of department employees, racial diversity of department employees, value and attitudinal diversity of employees, both graduation of African-American male and female students, gender equity compliance, and overall excellence in diversity.

“First as the women’s basketball coach, I am very honored for Georgia College to receive this award,” said head coach John Carrick. “Next, when it comes to recruiting, we bring in the best student-athletes regardless of race. Last, our program constantly graduates our student-athletes.”