Syracuse University
D1.dossiers Special Preview | Athletic Director Search & Institutional Audit | February 2026
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The information below highlights specific institutional data points contained within the full 17-page Syracuse D1.dossier. While these snippets provide a factual foundation, the complete report delivers the strategic context and competitive intelligence required for executive-level decision making.
Module 01: Search Process
Search Firm
CSA Search & Consulting
Search Committee Chair
Steve Ballentine ’83
University trustee and chair of the Board of Trustees Athletics Committee. (Bio Inside)
Module 02: University Leadership
Office of the Chancellor
Kent Syverud
Assumed role in Jan 2014; departing for Michigan presidency. (Full Institutional Bio Inside)
Module 03: State of the University
Module 04: University Financials
Cost of Attendance (2025-26)
$92,128
Strategic Modules 05–11
- 05. Personnel Contract and Financial Comparisons
- 06. Internal State of the Athletic Department
- 07. External State of the Athletic Department
- 08. Athletic Department Leadership
- 09. Coaching Staff Personnel Audit
- 10. Deep Dig Program Reviews
- 11. City/Area Profile
These snapshots reflect only a fraction of the verified intelligence available.
Inside the full 17-page Dossier
Conference Personnel Comparisons
Contract details for AD, Head Football, MBB, and WBB against ACC peers.
APR & GSR Performance Matrix
Individual program scores and historical academic standing.
14 Major Donor Profiles
Backgrounds, business affiliations, and giving history for key benefactors.
Senior Admin Executive Profiles
Bios for current Athletic Department senior leadership plus previous ADs.
Complete Coaching Staff Audit
Start dates and hire metrics for 15 head coaches + key assistants (FB, MBB, WBB).
Historical Performance Diagnostic
Win-Loss, RPI, and Attendance trends by individual program.
LEARFIELD Directors’ Cup Standing
Comprehensive review of Syracuse’s national rank for the last 5 years.
5-Year Talent Pipeline Analysis
Football/MBB rankings (recruit + transfer) per 247Sports data.
Scheduling & Game Contracts
Future outlook for Football, Basketball, and Volleyball programs.
City Overview & “Where to Live”
Economic audit of Syracuse and executive neighborhood recommendations.
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