Projects

While the ICAC team brings broad experience in delivering strategic, operational, and capital planning consulting services to colleges and universities, it also has particular expertise as these functions intersect with intercollegiate athletic programs. In the following pages, brief descriptions of various projects at several institutions are described to provide examples of assignments completed with intercollegiate athletic programs. Should references for work performed at specific clients be desired, they can be provided upon request.

Towson University

Originally Division III, Towson University desired to move its athletic program to Division I-A, following a move to Division I-AA. The facilities were inadequate: poor field conditions for football, soccer, lacrosse, and field hockey; no permanent concessions, restrooms, locker rooms, or dressing areas; minimal ticket booths and press box; and inadequate dressing rooms, equipment rooms, storage areas, and training rooms for intercollegiate athletics. Mr. Esposito was engaged to:

  • Analyze and evaluate the building and site conditions of Minnegan Stadium.
  • Develop both a master plan and program requirements for the renovation of existing facilities and expansion.
  • Develop concept alternatives, schematic design, and construction cost estimates.
  • The resultant program translated into a $30,000,000 phased renovation and new construction plan that would:
  • Expand stadium seating from 6,000 to 15,000.
  • Construct a new press box and VIP seating.
  • Provide permanent toilet, concession, and ticket booth facilities.
  • Reconstruct field surface and surface, including installation of a sprinkler and drainage system, relocate and upgrade lighting, and replace the scoreboard.
  • Provide changing rooms for participating teams and meeting rooms for officials.
  • Provide offices and training rooms for the football and lacrosse teams, as well as training facility for all athletic programs.

The effort also included preparation of an architectural rendering that was used in Towson’s capital fund campaign to finance this project.

University of Scranton

The team of Drs. Linhart and Marmion and Mr. Fellingham assisted The University of Scranton in assessing divisional and conference membership options for its Division III intercollegiate athletic program. Under the assumption that a football program would not be added, analysis of four specific options was required:

  • Remain Division III and with the Middle Atlantic Conference;
  • Remain Division III and move to a different conference like the Centennial Conference or the Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association;
  • Move to Division I and a conference like the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference.
  • Move to Division I and a conference like the Patriot League.

Our review identified decision criteria and evaluated the membership options relative to benchmark indicators. The comparisons were designed and presented to enlighten those involved in decision making and organize their discussions productively. We also presented a series of recommendations to strengthen the intercollegiate athletic program and its contributions to campus and academic life.