We are not convinced it is the right place for our efforts at this time. We need to understand what will really get the message out that will attract graduate students and support their retention. Negative press in not controllable. Each situation has to be individualized and we live with the press's reaction. We have to counter the media's influence.
Public memory is short.
If USF Football were to achieve Div. Athletics is a separate marketing office. USF will try to capitalize on their notoriety. USF Athletics is adding additional staff at the moment. We anticipate a gradual transition to occur in concert with this anticipated growth.