Bowling Green State University Athletics
BGSU Athletics To Donate $5,000 To BG Schools Through CFP Grant
September 17, 2018 | Football, General
Bowling Green, Ohio – For the second consecutive year, the Bowling Green State University Athletics Department will partner with the Mid-American Conference and the College Football Playoff (CFP) Foundation to finance initiatives within Bowling Green City Schools.
BG City Schools will use the donation to purchase RealCare Babies for middle school health classes, as well as a variety of sensory items for special needs students in kindergarten through eighth grade.
"We, as a district are blessed to have a tremendous community partner in Bowling Green State University," BG City Schools Superintendent Francis Scruci said. "We enjoy the many opportunities we have to work together to not only inspire and motivate our students toward success but also give the University student-athletes an opportunity to give back to our community. I want to thank the College Football Playoff Foundation, Mid-American Conference, and Bowling Green State University for the funds to support our students and the teachers who work with them each and every day."
Presentation of this grant money will take place when the Falcons host Miami Sept. 22 at 3:00 pm. The game has been designated as Extra Yard For Teachers, as well as Scouts Day and Youth Sports Day.
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"BG City Schools and Superintendent Francis Scruci are great partners of BGSU and the Athletics Department," BGSU Athletics Director Bob Moosbrugger said. "We are very pleased that we are able to support the educational efforts of the youth in our community. This grant is another example of the positive benefits that NCAA Division I athletics and FBS football can bring to a community."
The Mid-American Conference is providing funding for its entire 12-member institutions to establish a community-based program to continue to build positive relationships within each campus community.
During the 2018-19 academic year, the MAC is providing $60,000 -- $5,000 for each athletic program – for academic initiatives at elementary and/or secondary schools. This is the second year of the MAC's community program and will become an annual event.
"I am extremely pleased to see the diversity of community programs our athletic programs have partnered for this upcoming season," said MAC Commissioner, Dr. Jon A. Steinbrecher. "Our students, coaches and athletic administrators support their campus communities with events throughout the year and this opportunity only enhances our support within each community. In particular, we are pleased to be supporting teachers, who are the cornerstone of our schools and educational system."
The funding for the grant is provided through the MAC's partnership with the College Football Playoff (CFP) Foundation.
Akron: Akron Athletics will provide funding toward Case CLC in Akron for student incentives for good behavior, attendance and test stress relief. Incentives will include pizza, popcorn parties, ice cream social, as well as iPads, headphones, books, etc.
Ball State: Ball State Athletics will support the Muncie Community Schools for field trips and classroom supplements for elementary schools.
Bowling Green: The Falcons will use the funding to support Bowling Green City Schools for a variety of specific needs related to middle school health classes.
Buffalo: The Buffalo Athletic program will be donating $5,000 to Buffalo City Schools.
Central Michigan: The Mount Pleasant Public Schools will use $5,000 to benefit over 250 sixth-grade students to participate with the 'Discover You' program through the Rock Center for Youth Development program. The funding will support the purchase of workbooks for this program to be used by the students over an 18-week period to support their social, emotional and academic development.
Eastern Michigan: Eastern Michigan Athletics will work with the Ypsilanti Community Schools to provide elementary schools with classroom indicatives to assist teachers.
Kent State: The Stow-Monroe Falls City School District will receive the $5,000 to assist in the purchase of playground equipment for special needs students from Kindergarten to Eighth grade.
In addition, a recognition of teachers and educators took place during the home football game on Saturday, Sept. 8 against Howard.
Miami: The RedHawks will be using the $5,000 to support four elementary schools and one middle school in Oxford to purchase books for their libraries and classrooms.
NIU: The Huskies will be supporting both the DeKalb School District and the Sycamore School District with funding of $2,500 each. The DeKalb School District will support faculty and staff professional development and the implementation of a Diversity Plan. The Sycamore School District will use the funds to support Second Steps, a program that involves direct instruction regarding social emotional learning to encourage strategies in building positive relationships, conflict resolution, making good choices and being kind.
Ohio: Ohio will use the $5,000 to support four elementary schools and one middle school in the Athens City Schools.
Toledo: The Toledo Public schools will use the $5,000 to assist with tutoring expenses for student at both Bowsher High School and Start High School. Students will be supported with tutoring and study tables to enhance academics and help students meet eligibility requirements.
Western Michigan: Ten different local Kalamazoo school districts will use the funds to support an 'EdCamp' in June of 2019 for all pre-kindergarten through eighth grade educators to attend free of charge at Western Michigan University. 'EdCamps' is a teacher driven professional development seminar that will be hosted at Sangren Hall on the campus of Western Michigan University's College of Education.
BG City Schools will use the donation to purchase RealCare Babies for middle school health classes, as well as a variety of sensory items for special needs students in kindergarten through eighth grade.
"We, as a district are blessed to have a tremendous community partner in Bowling Green State University," BG City Schools Superintendent Francis Scruci said. "We enjoy the many opportunities we have to work together to not only inspire and motivate our students toward success but also give the University student-athletes an opportunity to give back to our community. I want to thank the College Football Playoff Foundation, Mid-American Conference, and Bowling Green State University for the funds to support our students and the teachers who work with them each and every day."
Presentation of this grant money will take place when the Falcons host Miami Sept. 22 at 3:00 pm. The game has been designated as Extra Yard For Teachers, as well as Scouts Day and Youth Sports Day.
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"BG City Schools and Superintendent Francis Scruci are great partners of BGSU and the Athletics Department," BGSU Athletics Director Bob Moosbrugger said. "We are very pleased that we are able to support the educational efforts of the youth in our community. This grant is another example of the positive benefits that NCAA Division I athletics and FBS football can bring to a community."
The Mid-American Conference is providing funding for its entire 12-member institutions to establish a community-based program to continue to build positive relationships within each campus community.
During the 2018-19 academic year, the MAC is providing $60,000 -- $5,000 for each athletic program – for academic initiatives at elementary and/or secondary schools. This is the second year of the MAC's community program and will become an annual event.
"I am extremely pleased to see the diversity of community programs our athletic programs have partnered for this upcoming season," said MAC Commissioner, Dr. Jon A. Steinbrecher. "Our students, coaches and athletic administrators support their campus communities with events throughout the year and this opportunity only enhances our support within each community. In particular, we are pleased to be supporting teachers, who are the cornerstone of our schools and educational system."
The funding for the grant is provided through the MAC's partnership with the College Football Playoff (CFP) Foundation.
Akron: Akron Athletics will provide funding toward Case CLC in Akron for student incentives for good behavior, attendance and test stress relief. Incentives will include pizza, popcorn parties, ice cream social, as well as iPads, headphones, books, etc.
Ball State: Ball State Athletics will support the Muncie Community Schools for field trips and classroom supplements for elementary schools.
Bowling Green: The Falcons will use the funding to support Bowling Green City Schools for a variety of specific needs related to middle school health classes.
Buffalo: The Buffalo Athletic program will be donating $5,000 to Buffalo City Schools.
Central Michigan: The Mount Pleasant Public Schools will use $5,000 to benefit over 250 sixth-grade students to participate with the 'Discover You' program through the Rock Center for Youth Development program. The funding will support the purchase of workbooks for this program to be used by the students over an 18-week period to support their social, emotional and academic development.
Eastern Michigan: Eastern Michigan Athletics will work with the Ypsilanti Community Schools to provide elementary schools with classroom indicatives to assist teachers.
Kent State: The Stow-Monroe Falls City School District will receive the $5,000 to assist in the purchase of playground equipment for special needs students from Kindergarten to Eighth grade.
In addition, a recognition of teachers and educators took place during the home football game on Saturday, Sept. 8 against Howard.
Miami: The RedHawks will be using the $5,000 to support four elementary schools and one middle school in Oxford to purchase books for their libraries and classrooms.
NIU: The Huskies will be supporting both the DeKalb School District and the Sycamore School District with funding of $2,500 each. The DeKalb School District will support faculty and staff professional development and the implementation of a Diversity Plan. The Sycamore School District will use the funds to support Second Steps, a program that involves direct instruction regarding social emotional learning to encourage strategies in building positive relationships, conflict resolution, making good choices and being kind.
Ohio: Ohio will use the $5,000 to support four elementary schools and one middle school in the Athens City Schools.
Toledo: The Toledo Public schools will use the $5,000 to assist with tutoring expenses for student at both Bowsher High School and Start High School. Students will be supported with tutoring and study tables to enhance academics and help students meet eligibility requirements.
Western Michigan: Ten different local Kalamazoo school districts will use the funds to support an 'EdCamp' in June of 2019 for all pre-kindergarten through eighth grade educators to attend free of charge at Western Michigan University. 'EdCamps' is a teacher driven professional development seminar that will be hosted at Sangren Hall on the campus of Western Michigan University's College of Education.
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