For Immediate Release
Tuesday, September 24, 2019
NSIC Media Relations
   
BURNSVILLE, Minn. – The Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference (NSIC) is proud to  announce its strategic plan for 2019-24.  The plan includes a revised mission along with a focused vision statement for the league. The strategic plan reflects the NSIC’s current values and is built around strategic positioning outcome areas, with goals and action steps to achieve those objectives.
 
“This new strategic plan is the roadmap for the NSIC to follow for the next half decade,” said NSIC Commissioner Erin Lind.  “I would like to thank our board of directors, all of the administrators, coaches and student-athletes that were a part of the strategic planning process over the last year.  This plan reflects the core values of what it means to be a part of the NSIC and the bright future it holds.” 
 
The strategic planning process included a partnership with Double L Consulting.  The result was a clear, concise vision, along with a vibrant public document illustrating the plan’s components.
 
“We are proud partners of the NSIC and incredibly proud of the work and effort the conference put into establishing a mission, vision and value statements that will take the NSIC to the next level,” said Double L Consulting’s Jill Willson. 
 
The 2019-24 NSIC Strategic Plan was approved during the Fall NSIC Board of Directors meeting held on Monday, September 23.
 
“As acting chair of the NSIC Board of Directors, I would like to thank all those involved in the strategic planning process. Many hours were spent in constructing the roadmap towards the future NSIC. The strategic initiatives that will be focused on over the next five years will continue to solidify the NSIC as one of the model NCAA Division II conferences,” stated Dr. Brett Bradfield, president of the University of Sioux Falls and 2019-20 chair of the NSIC Board of Directors.
 
Strategic Plans Components
 
Our Mission – The NSIC is a model Division II conference that uses high-level athletics competition to develop champions in the classroom and community while empowering student-athletes to be impactful and positive leaders. 

Our Vision -  We will create a culture that inspires personal and professional growth for all student-athletes, coaches and administrators, and we will operate with integrity to ensure fair, equitable and enriching athletics competitions.
 
NSIC Value Statements
 
Opportunity – Our member institutions offer comprehensive athletics programs that allow student-athletes to achieve their full potential in and beyond competition and provide coaches and administrators with the resources and professional development necessary to fulfill career goals.

Well-Being – We promote a balanced, safe and healthful experience in which student-athletes, coaches and administrators can achieve their personal and professional goals.

Leadership – Our athletics programs prepare student-athletes, coaches and administrators to serve as engaged citizens and leaders.

Respect – We support diversity in all of its forms to foster an inclusive environment of cohesiveness and collaboration that values all persons.

Character – We believe in how participation in college sports builds personal integrity and accountability.

Community – We exemplify servant leadership and celebrate the student-athletes, coaches, administrators, faculty, alumni and supporters who embrace and enhance their local communities as part of the NSIC family.

Strategic Positioning Outcome Areas:    
 
Academics and Life Skills - We foster the holistic development of student-athletes, coaches and administrators through leadership and life skills that produce healthy and productive lifestyles, meaningful engagement with community and long-term contributions to society.

Athletics Operations and Compliance - We expect a commitment to compliance and integrity from all NSIC stakeholders and strive to provide operational consistency for athletics competitions.

Diversity and Inclusion - The NSIC prides itself on its collaborative approach to pursuing shared goals. We commit to creating environments in which diversity and inclusion are recognized and valued.
 
Game Day and Championships - We provide outstanding game day experiences and create fair and equitable conference championship competition.
 
Membership and Positioning Initiatives - We commit to enhancing the public’s knowledge and appreciation of the NSIC, and we support Division II’s strategic position and philosophy.
 
Each of these strategic focus areas contain specific goals and strategies within the plan that will be addressed and achieved over the next five years.
 
About the NSIC
The NSIC is a 16-team, 18-sport, NCAA Division II conference with institutions located in Iowa, Minnesota, Nebraska, North Dakota and South Dakota. Formed in 1992 by the merger of the Northern Intercollegiate Conference (men’s league) and the Northern Sun Conference (women’s league), the NSIC has flourished over the past quarter century, maturing into a 16-team union of Upper Midwest colleges and universities to form arguably the strongest affiliation in NCAA Division II.