Two Washington Sports Programs Earn NCAA APR Public Recognition Awards
May 17, 2011
SEATTLE - Both the women's soccer and women's golf programs at the University of Washington were honored by the NCAA with public recognition awards Monday, for being in the top-10 percent of their respective sports in the latest multi-year Academic Progress Rate (APR) scores. This is the sixth consecutive APR public recognition for the women's golf program, and the first for the Husky women's soccer squad. The APR scores reflected are based on rates from the 2006-07, 2007-08, 2008-09 and 2009-10 academic years.
"We are very proud of our women's soccer and women's golf teams, and thrilled they are receiving this exceptional national honor," Kim Durand, associate athletic director for student development, said. "Our student-athletes in both programs excel academically as well as athletically, and represent the University of Washington in exemplary fashion."
In addition to their academic successes, both programs experienced significant on-field accomplishments. Lesle Gallimore's women's soccer squad advanced to the 2010 NCAA Elite 8, and Mary Lou Mulfur's women's golf team is currently competing in the NCAA championships.
APR provides a real-time view of a team's academic success by tracking the progress of each student-athlete during the school year. By measuring eligibility and retention each semester or quarter, the APR provides a clear picture of the academic culture in each sport. An APR score of 925 is the minimum level of academic success; teams scoring below 925 can lose scholarships and face other sanctions over time, including bans on postseason play.
The full APR release with data for every team in the NCAA will be released on a date in the near future. For the complete NCAA release on its APR Public Recognition Awards, link to NCAA.org.
