Folks:

 

I wanted to follow up on the information-gathering Doug Rathburn tried to start several months ago regarding respective team resources.

 

Informal conversations have indicated that the support ($ and otherwise) respective teams receive varies enormously;I was hoping to get a more concrete sense of exactly how and how much.

 

My goal is that those who get nada (like Case) can use the disparities to help persuade (shame) our departments into doing at least a wee bit more.

 

To that end, please email the group w.

 

a. the amount of total financial support you received from the university (i.e. for all purposes - compensation, expenses, equipment, etc.) in 2005-2006 and, if it is allocated as a lump sum or in amounts designated for certain costs. If the latter, can you detail how much is allocated for each expense. Also, is the allocation conducted by university administrators or a student-governed committee?

 

b. Whether your institution has a dedicated space for indoor practice (i.e. a room that is yours alone vs ergs out in a main cardio room shared by all university constituents vs no space at all,. i.e. you have to go work out off campus). If one of the first two, can you describe what you have (i.e. # ergs, weightlifting equipment, etc.)?

 

Thanks.

 

Chris Sheridan

Head Women's Coach

Case Western Reserve University Crew