Maryland Athletic Department Matrix
3/16/2016 12:00:00 PM | Terrapin Athletics
In March of 2016, Maryland Athletics announced the implementation of our 21st Century Athletic Department Matrix to meet the challenges of the ever-changing landscape of Division I college athletics. It was developed to encourage collaboration between departments and serves as a catalyst for innovation and empowerment of athletics staff.
The circular, four-quadrant organizational design reflects the main branches of the organization: Revenue Enhancement, Academics & Student Development, Program Support & Integrity and Internal Operations. Defined leadership roles are allocated to each quadrant to oversee the execution of staff goals. This is to emphasize a relational culture between departments and continue to promote a unified staff.
The circular structure – unlike a hierarchy pyramid – represents a collaborative department promoting communication and free flow of information between the various units, placing an emphasis on all areas being equal and working toward the same common goal resting at the center of the structure: the student-athlete experience. Designed with the department's five-year strategic plan in mind – The Maryland Way, which encompasses the six pillars of Academic Excellence & Leadership Development; Competitive Excellence; Financial Stability; Image & Branding; Program Integrity; and Tradition & Pride – the student athlete experience remains the focal point of the Maryland “WHY” – the quest for excellence and drive to be the best.
The outer three rings of the matrix's organizational structure feature the department's executive leadership, headed by Maryland's athletic director since September 2010, Kevin Anderson.
