BisonMav
09-18-2003, 04:27 PM
Is the tide turning in Grand Forks toward a Division I move? Could the Grand Forks Herald be promoting Divison I?
Sue Schedule (http://www.grandforks.com/mld/grandforksherald/news/opinion/6798342.htm)
Frankly, the football schedule makes us want to re-examine our conclusion that Division I status wasn't right for UND. This year's schedule makes it appear that UND is sinking though, rather than holding its own as a Division II power.
Athletics is not the most important thing on a college campus. But a successful athletic program has a lot to do with the university's image - and that has a lot to do with important things such as enrollment levels and alumni loyalty. And that has a big impact on research funding and academic programs.
Sue Schedule (http://www.grandforks.com/mld/grandforksherald/news/opinion/6798342.htm)
Frankly, the football schedule makes us want to re-examine our conclusion that Division I status wasn't right for UND. This year's schedule makes it appear that UND is sinking though, rather than holding its own as a Division II power.
Athletics is not the most important thing on a college campus. But a successful athletic program has a lot to do with the university's image - and that has a lot to do with important things such as enrollment levels and alumni loyalty. And that has a big impact on research funding and academic programs.