1. Academically, the Big Ten and CIC grant new opportunities to the future students at the University of Missouri.
2. This move is consistent with the design of the "For All We Call Mizzou" campaign and its goal of raising faculty salaries and attracting some of the nation's best students.
3. This change is consistent with Mizzou's Mission and Strategic plan as established under System President Gary Forsee.
4. This move would bring a great deal of positive exposure for the University of Missouri System nationwide, signaling that it is ready to become a true "Public Ivy."
5. Athletically, the Big Ten Conference would allow Mizzou's Athletic Department to raise substantially more money with its equitable television distribution.
6. The increased revenue generated by the athletic department would support student scholarships and help offset declines in state funding.
7. University of Missouri supporters nationwide could watch the Tigers on the Big Ten Network. This would support not only football and men's basketball, but all Mizzou sports.
Updates
February 27, 2010
The petition now has 250 signatures. I am compiling this data into a formal brief to present to the university administration and the board of curators.
Reached 250 supporters
February 27, 2010
Reached 100 supporters
December 17, 2009
6 Comments
long overdue. the rivalry games would be insane.
Mizzou belongs up north with these schools. Think of all the research money we are missing out on.
About time someone said it. The CIC connection is the real prize here not just the football games.
We need to step up our game. Big ten is where the real academic power is at.
SEC is fine but Big Ten makes more sense for the academic prestige. Get it done!
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1. Academically, the Big Ten and CIC grant new opportunities to the future students at the University of Missouri.
2. This move is consistent with the design of the "For All We Call Mizzou" campaign and its goal of raising faculty salaries and attracting some of the nation's best students.
3. This change is consistent with Mizzou's Mission and Strategic plan as established under System President Gary Forsee.
4. This move would bring a great deal of positive exposure for the University of Missouri System nationwide, signaling that it is ready to become a true "Public Ivy."
5. Athletically, the Big Ten Conference would allow Mizzou's Athletic Department to raise substantially more money with its equitable television distribution.
6. The increased revenue generated by the athletic department would support student scholarships and help offset declines in state funding.
7. University of Missouri supporters nationwide could watch the Tigers on the Big Ten Network. This would support not only football and men's basketball, but all Mizzou sports.
Updates
February 27, 2010
The petition now has 250 signatures. I am compiling this data into a formal brief to present to the university administration and the board of curators.
Reached 250 supporters
February 27, 2010
Reached 100 supporters
December 17, 2009
6 Comments
M-I-Z! Should have happened years ago.
long overdue. the rivalry games would be insane.
Mizzou belongs up north with these schools. Think of all the research money we are missing out on.
About time someone said it. The CIC connection is the real prize here not just the football games.
We need to step up our game. Big ten is where the real academic power is at.
SEC is fine but Big Ten makes more sense for the academic prestige. Get it done!
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M-I-Z! Should have happened years ago.