Norfolk State University Names 2008-2009 All-Academic Team

Norfolk, Va.—Norfolk State University recently recognized the 2008-2009 members of the Athletics All-Academic Team at the March 2 NSU vs. Howard University men’s basketball game, which was held at the Joseph G. Echols Memorial Hall. More than 60 young men and women were inducted into the All-Academic Team.

To qualify, the scholar-athletes must have a GPA of at least 3.0.

The Team consists of two groups:

·         Rising Stars – first-year student athletes with a 3.0 GPA in their first semester (fall 2008)

·         All-Academic Team – continuing students who have completed at least one year at NSU and have maintained a 3.0 GPA

During the past three years, the Norfolk State University Athletics program has experienced unprecedented success at the NCAA Division I level. This period of progress has been highlighted by improvements and upgrades in virtually every area critical to transforming NSU Athletics into a highly competitive program that will consistently challenge for Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) and NCAA Division I championships.

The catalyst for these advancements has been NSU Athletics Director Marty Miller, who believes that the mission of the athletics program is an extension of the mission of Norfolk State University. Miller places an emphasis on areas that impact the welfare of student-athletes. Improving graduation rates, gender equity, and the retention of student-athletes are equally, if not more important, than winning conference and national championships.

Norfolk State University received five national and regional accreditations over the last year including SACS, ABET, NCATE, NCAA and the AACSB*. Attainment of these accreditations is a testament to NSU’s commitment to delivering a high-quality education and demonstrates the university’s dedication to student success and excellence.

Following in alphabetical order is the list of the 2008-2009 NSU Athletics All-Academic Team:
 

Rising Stars-First Semester Students achieving a 3.0 or better

 All-Academic Team-Continuing students with a 3.0 or better

 * Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS)

Engineering Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET)

National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE)

National Collegiate Athletic Association  (NCAA)

Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business, International (AACSB)