Candidates
may be outstanding former CSM student-athletes, coaches, athletic staff members
or friends and supporters of College of Saint Mary.
The
respective criteria:
·
Student-athletes who have earned a 4-year degree and
distinguished themselves as members of CSM varsity teams and last competed at
CSM five or more years prior to the date of induction.
·
Past CSM coaches with at least five years of service who
have successfully distinguished themselves and their teams to truly reflect
CSM's mission.
- Past athletic
administrative staff with at least five years of service who have achieved
outstanding success in their tenure at CSM and serve as models to
student-athletes with the traditions of respect, integrity, responsibility,
service and leadership.
- Friends who
have provided distinguished and sustained support of CSM athletics.
How to nominate:
Nominations may
be submitted by submitting the Hall of Fame nomination form online, or by
requesting a form from the CSM Athletics Director at 402- 399-2332.
Nominations are always welcome and will carry over for consideration to future
CSM Athletics Hall of Fame events.
What happens next:
Nominations for the fall of each year must be submitted by June 15 of
that year.
If no nominations are submitted, the first committee meeting will generate
leads for nominations and review of past nominations. The first committee meeting is the first
business day following June 15.
Nominations will be reviewed by the committee and a selection(s) will be
made. No more than two selections will
be made per year.
The selections will be affirmed or denied by the President of the University.
The Athletic Director will inform and invite the honoree to the induction. Should an honoree decline or be unable to
attend, the committee will meet again to process another selection.
The
Committee:
·
Athletic Director(committee chair)
·
Assistant Athletic Director
·
Alumni Office liaison
·
Boost-Her Club President
·
One faculty representative
·
One current coach
·
One past coach
·
One athlete alumna
·
Two current athletes
Committee selection
will be the responsibility of the athletic director. Every effort will be made to select members
with a long history at College
of Saint Mary
who have been actively connected to the athletic programs.
Other
procedures:
The Athletic Director will keep minutes of each meeting and
all nominations will be housed in the Athletic Director's office.
Plaques will be
purchased - with one being presented to the honoree and another being placed on
the Hall of Fame wall in the Lied Fitness Center. A CSM watch will also be given to the
honoree.