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DR.
RONALD K. CALGAARD | President
of Trinity University, 1979-1999
Believed that a university residential
community must have strong intercollegiate athletics and intramural
programs.
Developed and approved plans for the William H. Bell Athletic
Center. Hixon Natatorium was constructed within the Bell Center
facility.
A track and field complex was built, along with construction
of the Jesse H. Jones Recreation Area, consisting of softball,
soccer and intramural fields and a walking track. E.M. Stevens
Baseball Field was renovated.
Led the effort in Trinity’s joining the College Athletic
Conference in ‘’88, later renamed the Southern
Collegiate Athletic Conference.
Trinity won six SCAC President’s Trophies – as
the best program in the conference – during Dr. Calgaard’s
tenure.
Trinity became a powerhouse in the NCAA Division III. Tiger
teams received their first-ever Division III postseason bids
under Dr. Calgaard’s leadership.
The Tigers finished ninth in the Division III National Association
of Collegiate Directors of Athletics Cup in ’99.
Developed a broad-based athletics program for men and women.
Eighteen sports – nine for men and nine for women –
were offered to student-athletes.
The SCAC, with the help of Trinity, began women’s championships
in ‘’91.
Nine Trinity student-athletes received NCAA Postgraduate scholarships
through ’99.
The grade-point average of Trinity student-athletes was 3.1
in ’99.
Dr. Calgaard and his wife Genie were avid fans of Trinity
intercollegiate athletics. They attended most contests when
on campus and strongly supported the coaches and student-athletes.
Developed and approved plans for initial Trinity Athletic
Hall of Fame.
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