USD Women's Tennis 2004-2005

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THE UNIVERSITY OF SAN DIEGO SETTING

The University of San Diego is ;m independent Catholic institution of higher education. Founded in 1949, USO is located on 180 acres overlooking Mission Bay, San Diego Harbor and the Pacific Ocean. The campus is named Alcala Park and is located just 10 minutes from downtown San Diego . The campus was named after a Spanish village near Madrid - Alcala de Henares. Founded by the Greeks as Complutum, the village was later renamed Al Kala (the Castle) by the Moslems. Christians recaptured the village centuries later and founded a university whose buildings became the inspiration for USD's architectural style. THE CAMPUS The USD campus is regarded as one of the most architecturally unique institutions in the country, featuring major buildings designed in an ornamental 16th century Spanish Renaissance style. Since 1984, USD has completed nu– merous major construction and expansion projects. In 2000 the Jenny Craig Pavilion, a 5,100-seat athletic center, opened its doors as home to USD volleyball

and basketball. The Joan B. Kroc Institute for Peace and Justice opened on the west end of campus, and the new Donald P. Shiley Center for Science and Technology opened in fall, 2003. A five-story, Spanish Renaissance parking garage (1,100 spaces) was completed in 1998. A landscaped fountain plaza was finished in the fall of 1995, connecting the entrances of the lmmaculata and Hughes Administration Center. In 1992, the university completed the 45,000 square foot Loma Hall, which includes an expanded bookstore, a larger mail center, classrooms and laboratories.

ACADEMICS USD enrolls more than 7,200 students who have a choice of more than 50 under– graduate and graduate degree programs. The university's academic units include the College ofArts and Sciences, and the Schools of Business Administration, Education, Law and Nursing. Class size generally averages between 18-25 students with the student to teacher ratio being 18: 1. Over 97 percent of USD's full-time faculty hold doctorates. In the annual ratings of the country's colleges and universities, published by U.S. News & World Report, USD moved from the regional to national category in 1994. The university is ranked among the top 100 schools in the nation. STUDENT LIFE Student activities include cultural events, dances, boat cruises, beach parties, BBQ's, concerts, comedy nights, symposia and much more. Students participate in a wide range of volunteer projects such as adult literacy tutoring, senior citizen outreach, and house building in Tijuana. The intramural program is also an integral part of student life on cam– pus with over two-thirds of the USD community partaking in intramural sports.

DID YOU KNOW? The 150,000-square foot Donald P. Shiley Center for Science and Tech– nology opened its doors this past fall, 2003. The new Center contains 73 state– of-the-art laboratory facilities for chemistry, biology, marine science and environmental studies, biochem– istry, physics and related sciences. Additionally, the building includes aquariums, an astronomy deck, an aviary, a greenhouse, and conference areas to accommodate gatherings of science-related groups and organiz– ations.

ATHLETICS The University of San Diego is a member of the West Coast Conference for nearly all sports and competes in 16 intercollegiate sports on the NCAA Division I level. The football team just completed its 11th season in the Pioneer Football League. Women's sports include: basketball, cross country, rowing, soccer, softball, swim– ming, tennis and volleyball. Softball joined the Pacific Coast Softball Conference for its inaugural season in 2003. Men's sports include: baseball, basketball, cross country, golf, football, rowing, soccer and tennis. Since 1988, USD has had one national champion; 1 national team finalist; 17conference team championships; 24 Conference Players of the Year; 32 Academic All-Americans; 33 Conference Coaches of the Year; 40 NCAA post-season appearances; four West Coast Con– ference Scholar Athletes of the Year; and 35 All-America selections. The 2002-2003 basketball season marked the third straight year that the University hosted the West Coast Conference Basketball Championships at the Jenny Craig Pavilion. The USD men's basketball team won the 2003 WCC Basketball Tournament and the league's automatic bid into the NCAA Tournament. This past fall, 2003 both soccer teams and women's volleyball advanced to the NCAA Tournament play.

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USD Athletic Administration

USD General Information School Name University of San Diego Location 5998 Alcala Park, San Diego, CA 92110-2492 Year Founded 1949 Enrollment 7,200 Conference West Coast Conference Affiliation NCAA Division I USD Media Relations Assoc. AD/Media Relations Ted Gosen Women's Tennis Contact Roland Hu Office Phone (619) 260-4745 Fax (619) 260-2990 West Tennis Courts Phone (6 I9) 260-4600, ext. 2203

"Table of Contents Discover USD IFC Table of Contents l 2005 Torero Outlook 2 Team Photo/Roster 3 Head Coach Sherri Stephens 4 Asst. Chris Atzet/Facilities 5 Torero Biographies 6-9 2004 Statistics & Results I0 West Coast Conference 11 Zuzana Lesenarova 12 Stephens' All-Time Roster 13 Torero Tennis Tradition 14 NCAA Tournament History 15 USD Administration 16-1 7 Team adidas 18 Support Services 19 Torero Sponsors 20 City of San Diego IBC 2005 Schedule/Team Photo BC San Diego Women's Tennis Quick Facts Head Coach: Sherri Stephens, 21st Year Career Record: 244-215 (20 Years) Assistant Coach: Chris Atzet, 6th Year Women's Tennis Phone: (619) 260-8893 Home Facility: USD West Tennis Courts West Courts Ph: (619) 260-4600, ext. 2203 Colors: Columbia blue, navy & white Nickname: Toreros (Bullfighter) NCAA Tournament Appearances: 9

President Dr. Mary E. Lyons Executive Director ofAthletics Ky Snyder Director ofAthletics/SWA Jo-Ann Nester Associate Athletic Director Dan Yourg Associate Athletic Dir./Development Brian Fogarty Assoc. AD/A th. Facilities & Operations John Martin Associate AD/Media Relations Ted Gosen Associate AD/Compliance & Adm. Mike Matoso Associate AD/Sports Medicine. Carolyn Greer, M.A., A.T., C. Asst. AD/Academics & Student Services Shaney Fink Asst. AD/Ath. Facilities & Operations Andy Fee Asst. AD/Marketing Briana Ruff Promotions Coordinator Brent DiGiacomo Asst. Director ofAthletic Development Erin Sheehan Assistant Media Relations Director Nick Mirkovich Director ofJenny Craig Pavilion Josh Lawrence Jenny Craig Pavilion Events Manager Derek Hillestad Athletic Ticket Manager Mark Kueppers Associate Athletic Trainers Suzi Higgins, Paul Signorelli Assistant Athletic Trainers Wil Filamor and Christina Schess Head Strength & Conditioning Dean Aresco Assistant Strength & Conditioning/ Dir. ofMcNamara Fitness Center Hans Straub Head Team Physician Dr. Paul C. Murphy

Torero Hotline (619) 260-2323

USD Athletics Mission & Vision Statements Department of Intercollegiate Athletics Mission Statement As part of the University of San Diego, a Roman Catholic University, the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics is committed to advancing academic and athletic excellence and enhancing students' lives while promoting the University of San Diego. Department of Intercollegiate Athletics Vision Statement As part of the University of San Diego, a Roman Catholic University, the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics is educating its student-athletes while building leadership and teamwork qualities and a reputation as winners on and off the field of play.

Acknowledgements Design, Edit & Layout: Ted Gosen & Roland Hu. Printing: Kings Printing Corporation Photos: Stan Liu, Front Cover Photos and action shots . Brock Scott, Scott Photo; team photo, player mugs & action .

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2005 TORERO OUTLOOK

Toreros Set Sights On WCC Championships & NCAA Tourney

For a team that has appeared in the NCAA Tournament nine times since 1989, the Univers ity of San Diego women's tennis program has just missed qualify ing for the tour– nament the past few seasons. And the Toreros are sick and tired of being spectators on the sidelines. Receiving a preseason national ranking of No. 5 1, the squad is bound and determined to make the Field of 64 in 2005 . Just one year ago , San Diego ended with a winning record of 11-9 and fini shed No . 42 in the final ITA Poll, but did not receive an invitation to The Big Dance. "We mi ssed getting a bid [into the NCAA Tournament] two years in a row. Two years ago, we were one team out and last year, we were two teams out," commented Torero head coach Sherri Stephens. "My team is just eager to get in . We' re tired of being one or two teams out. "

Entering her 21 st season at Alcala Park, Stephens is very optimistic about her team's chances for postseason success thi s year. Not only does she have a solid core of veterans returning to slug it out on the courts, but Stephens also welcomes two players who could make an impact for her program. Juniors Emma Murphy and Lauren Perl are the leaders of the pack, as their experience and hunger to win have carved them a niche at the top of the singles ladder. Murphy, the 2004 WCC Singles Player of the Year, is the ultimate definition of a counterpuncher, while Perl, an All-WCC Singles Team selection, is an aggressive baseliner who loves to pai nt the lines . Even though Stephens has the services of her two junior aces, she believes the talent of the team extends all the way down the singles ladder. The depth that the Toreros have on display makes this year 's team different from all the other squads Stephens has coached in previous seasons . "I feel strongly that thi s team is different than a lot of teams in that in the past, I' ve had maybe one or two strong players at the top and the and then a pretty big drop between them and the rest of the team," said the long-time San Di– ego coach. "What I like about the team this year is that they are all about the same. They are all top players in their own right, from top to bottom." Getting an invitation into the NCAA Tournament will take more than just stocking up on good players. Stephens is well aware of the fact that having a difficult schedule is imperative, not only in terms of challenging her players, but also in preparing them for the pressures and rigors of the postseason. San Diego will face 13 Top-75 teams this season, highlighted by match-ups with three Top-15 teams: Clemson (No. 7), Washington (No. 9), and USC (No. 12). "My goals, once I came here to the University of San Diego, was to never let down on my scheduling and to always have the toughest competition I could scare up," revealed Stephens. "I know personally, I don 't want to coach against anything but the best. And I know the players, when I recruit them, want to play against the best. I' d li ke to see what we can do against the best teams in the country."

Another reason why Stephens is so upbeat about thi s year's team is because of her team 's approach to competition. She notices that her players are willing to fight for every ball and hang tough in a match, no matter what the score. Stephens points to the addition of redshi rt sophomore Brittany Reitz as one of the main reasons for the team 's never– say-die attitude. A transfer from Purdue University, Reitz has battled injuries throughout her collegi ate career, but appears healthy and ready to provide the necessary spark on the court. "Brittany has basically added [to the team 's toughness]. Emma has the grit and the grind and the fighter attitude ," observed Stephens. "Brittany has given us that edge, that tougher edge that we always kind of needed all the way down." The 2005 edition of the University of San Diego women's tenni s team has all the components to challenge for a NCAA bid : talent, determination and the des ire to be chal– lenged. Stephens is convinced that barring injury, her squad will be battle-tested enough to make a splas h on the nationa l scene come May. "We' re hoping that if everything fa lls the way it should , with injuries and playing our matches and things like that, I fee l the most confident that I' ve fe lt in a long, long time."

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2005 ROSTER & TEAM PHOTO

Asst. Chris Atzet, Head Coach Sherri Stephens, Brittany Reitz, Jenny Brown, Lauren Perl, Lauren Kazarian, Jenna Anderson, Helene Lindstrand.

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(Sitting in chairs 1-r:) Tara Livesay, Emma Murphy 2005 USD WOMEN'S TENNIS ROSTER

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Hometown/Last School

Name

Paradise Valley, AZ/Chaparral HS Medford, ORJNorth Medford HS Fresno, CA/San Joaquin Memorial HS Ljungskile, Sweden/Katrinelunds Gymnasiet

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Jenna Anderson Jenny Brown Lauren Kazarian Helene Lindstrand

5-7 5-4

5-11

Lake Oswego, OR/Lakeridge HS

5-8 5-8 5-8 5-4

Tara Livesay Emma Murphy Lauren Perl Brittany Reitz

Cork, Ireland/Colaiste Coilm Secondary

San Diego, CA/Torrey Pines HS

Newport Coast, CA/Purdue University

Head Coach:

Sherri Stephens (21st year)

Assistant:

Chris Atzet (6th year)

UNIVERSITY OF SAN DIEGO QUICK FACTS FOUNDED: 1949 LOCATION: 5998 Alcala Park, San Diego, CA 92110-2492 Phone:619/260-4803 PRESIDENT: Dr. Mary E. Lyons EXECUTIVE DIR. OFATHLETICS: ENROLLMENT: Ky Snyder DIRECTOR OFATHLETICS/SWA: Jo-Ann Nester CONFERENCE: WestCout AFFILIATION: NCAA Division I 7,200 NICKNAME: Toreros COLORS: Torero Blue, Navy, White STADIUM: USD West Tennis Courts

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4 Now entering her 2 1st season as head coach of the Univers ity of San Diego women 's tenni s team, Sherri Stephens has turned the USD program into one of the best, most respected women's tennis programs in the nation. With Coach Stephens' leadership , the Toreros have gained respect as a national contender. Stephens arrived at USD in the Fall of 1984 and immediately began to re-shape the women 's tennis fortunes. Over the past twenty seasons aga inst some of the nati on's best, Stephens has accumulated a win– loss record of244-2 l 5, fi nishing seventeen seasons with .500 or better marks . During this time her teams have advanced to the NCAA Tournament nine times (1989, 1990, 199 1, 1992, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999). The Toreros have fini shed among the nation's Top-25 in eight seasons, with a high of No. 14 in 1989 ( 18-8 overa ll record)- that was USD's first team to advance to the NCAA's. Stephens has also had five Toreros receive a tota l of twelve NCAA All-America honors: Tonya Fu ller ( 1991 ), Laura Richards ( 1992, 1993), Juli e McKeon ( 1992, 1993, 1994), most recently Zuzana Lesenarova (1997, 1998, 1999, 2000) and j uni or Katarina Valkyova (1999, 2000).

HEAD COACH SHERRI STEPHENS

This past season Stephens gu ided the Toreros to an overa ll mark of 11-9, and final national ranking of 53rd. She earned her first West Coast Conference Coach of the Year honor, and along the way talli ed four wins over ranked teams, incl uding No. 26 New Mexico. Two seasons ago she guided USD to a I 0-1 0 overall record and national ranking of 45th. The Toreros won 8 of their fi nal IO matches includi ng wins over ranked teams from No. 25 San Diego State, No. 38 Oregon, No. 40 Yale and No. 57 Loyola Marymount. The Toreros placed second at the 2003 West Coast Conference Championships.

During the 1999-00 season, USD women's tennis team finished with a national ranking of No. 75. That spring, two USD individuals appeared in the NCAA Division I Women's Tennis Tournament held in Malibu, CA. Zuzana Lesenarova advanced to the third round of the singles tournament, eventually los– ing to Stanford's Laura Granville in three sets (6-0, 4-6, 6-3). Katarina Valkyova lost in the first round to Cincinnati 's Kara Molony in three sets (6-0, 3-6, 6-3). The LesenarovaNalkyova duo entered the NCAA doubles tournament ranked No. I in the nation, but had to withdraw due to injury. Both Lesenarova and Valkyova earned NCAA All-America honors in 2000. The 1998-99 squad finished 14-11 overall, advancing to the 2nd round of the NCAA's and finishing with a national ranking of No. 28. Junior Zuzana Lesen– arova won the 1999 NCAA Singles Championship, held her No. I ranking all spring and captured three of the four ITA Grand Slam events. Freshman Katarina Valkyova was a third alternate at the NCAA's and she advanced to the quarters where she was dealt a three-set loss by Lesenarova. The duo teamed up in doubles play to advance to the NCAA semi final round. Lesenarova and Valkyova were named 1999 NCAA All-Americans. Well respected among her peers in

the coaching profession, Sherri has been a featured speaker at several ITA Coaches ' Conven– tions. Twice she has had the privilege of coaching at the Olympic Sports Festival ( 1993/South, 1995/West), with her '95 squad winning the gold medal. She was named the 1994 Female Coach of the Year by the USTA, Southern California Section/San Diego District. Sherri has been involved with numerous administrative positions within collegiate tennis - the NCAA Ranking Committee, the NCAARules Committee, and as Tournament Chainn an of the All-American National Championships the past four years. She also runs summer camps every year.

A native of Phoenix, Arizona, Stephens was a nat iona ll y ranked p laye r on the j unior circuit before enrolling at the Uni versity of Ari zona . After com– pleting her collegiate playing career in 1979, she began her coach– ing caree r as an as– sistant for the Arizona Wildcats.

Sherri Stephens Teams That Finished With Final Season National Ranking

Record Final Rank

Year

Record Final Rank

Year 2004 2003 2000

#24 #21 #24 #16

16-8 14-5 11-9 15-5

#53 #45

1995*

11-9

1994 1993

10-10

# t-75

8-12

1992* 1991 * 1990* 1989*

#28 #31 #36 #25

14-11

1999* 1998* 1997* 1996*

t-#18 t-#1 7

12-12 12-12

12-9

16-12

#14

18-8

15-9

*Denotes NCAA Tournament Team

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ASSISTANT CHRIS ATZET

CHRIS ATZET 6th Year

Chris Atzet is in his 6th season as an assistant coach for the University of San Diego women's tennis program. Besides playing a key role in recruiting, Atzet provides each individual athlete with match-like competition during practice. Prior to USD, Atzet played on the professional tennis tour.

Originally from Grants Pass, Oregon, Atzet played collegiate tennis at the University of Portland from 1994-96. He completed his collegiate career at the University of Ne– vada, Las Vegas from 1996-97. Atzet plans to complete his Kinesiology degree at the University of San Diego.

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The USD West Tennis Courts, home of the USD women's and men's tennis teams, recently went through a complete renovation of its eight– court facility at the west end of the USD cam– pus. The site received a new concrete substructure and surface; new chain link fences with screening; new oncourt storage units; a new center walkway with individual court access; a new entry way with nearby public facilities ; a new tournament desk area with nearby storage; and additional bleacher seating. Both Torero teams began playing dual matches there this in March, 2003. The USD West Tennis Courts also was the host site for the 2003 West Coast Conference Men's Tenni s Champion– ships, and will be the host site for the 2005 WCC Championships this coming April.

USD RECEIVES LEAD GIFT FOR FUTURE TENNIS CENTER The University of San Diego athletic department has received the lead gift for USD's future Tennis Center from Cindy Hogan. The facility will be named the "Skip and Cindy Hogan Tennis Center". Preliminary plans call for the Tennis Center to retain USD's unique park like setting; for 12 lighted championship courts with 2000 seats; electronic scoring system, and quality sound system; entry pavil– ion with ticketing and concessions; public facilities and gathering space with display wall; and support facilities that include home and visitor team rooms, meeting rooms, athletic training area and office. For more information, contact the USD Athletic Development Office at 619) 260-5917.

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LAUREN KAZARIAN & TARA LIVESAY

LAUREN KAZARIAN

5 '4" Senior - Fresno, CA

A senior leader who is one a/the best doubles players ever to play at USD. .. Kazarian has quick reactions up at the net and the ability to know where the ball is going. .. an intense competitor who will compete for playing time in the upper hallofboth singles and doubles.

Fall 2004 Results: Posted a 5-2 record... reached Rd of32 at the ITA Southern California Regional Championships... advanced to the final of the San Diego State Fall Classic... partnered with Emma Murphy to sport a record of 4-2 ... the duo reached the finals of the San Diego State Fall Classic and also got to the Rd of 32 at the !TA Southern California Regional Championships. As a Junior in 2003-2004: Finished with a record ofa 3-2 in the Fall Season... advanced to the semifinals of the San Diego State Fall Classic... qualified for the ITA Western Championships... paired with Jenny Brown to sport a record of 4-2 ... during the dual season, had a record of 7- 5, occupying the No. 5 and No. 6 spots.. . named with Jenny Brown to the All-WCC Doubles Honorable Mention Team... the duo played at the No. 1 and No. 2 position. As a Sophomore in 2002-2003 : During the Fall season, reached the final of the UNLV Invita– tional... qualified for the Omni Hotels Southern California Region Championships... formed a partnership with Jenny Brown to reach the Round of 16 of the Omni Hotels Southern California Region Championships... during the dual season, played primarily the No. 4 spot. .. teamed with Jenny Brown at No. l doub les. As a Freshman in 2001-2002 : Played primarily at the No. 4 and No. 6 spots in singles during the dual season. Personal : Chose USD for the beautiful campus and the city of San Diego... a Dean's List hon– oree.. . two-time WCC All-Academic selection ... her twin brother Charles is also coaching with the women's program.. . majoring in Accounting.

TARA LIVESAY

5 '8" Senior - Lake Oswego, OR

A senior leader who will contribute greatly to both singles and doubles ... Livesay has improved considerably and is a tremendous competitor.

Fall 2004 Results: Finished with a 3-2 record... advanced to the Round of64 at the ITA Southern California Regional Championships, defeat– ing Carine Vermeulen of USC. .. posted a 2-0 record at the University of New Mexico Invite, scoring victories over Michelle Heidbrink of New Mexico and Nicole Fintell of New Mexico State. As a Junior in 2003-2004: Had a sol id Fall Season, fini shing with a 3-3 singles record... reached the quarterfinals of the UNLV Invitational... participated in the San Diego State Fall Classic and the ITA Western Championships... finished the dual season with an 8-9 record in singles, mainly playing the No. 3 position... also fonned a pa1inership with Emma Murphy, compiling a 9-7 record, primarily at the No. 3 spot. As a Sophomore in 2002-2003: Posted a 5-6 record in the Fall Season... paiiicipated in the San Diego Fall Classic, the Omni Hotels So. California Regional Championships, and theASU Thun– derbird Collegiate Invitational. .. finished 8-11 in singles during dual play, primarily at the No. 3 spot. .. teamed with Emma Murphy to post a solid 12-5 record, mainly at the No. 2 position. As a Freshman in 2001-2002: Posted a 3-2 singles record during the Fall Season... reached the quarterfina ls at the San Diego State Fall Classic and the Round of 32 of the Omni Hotels West Region Championships... primarily played singles at the No. l and No. 2 positions in spring. ~ ~ ...;...;;....;;,;;;;;;;

Prior to USD: Did not play her senior year... as a junior, won the state championship singles title .. . earned all-district honors her junior, sophomore, and freshman seasons... ranked among the Top 10 in the country in the 16 & Under Division. Personal: Recruited by Florida State, Tennessee, and Arizona... chose USD because it looks like _____....,.-.,_.________.....,....,,.. paradise.. . her brother Ryan played tennis at the University of Tulsa.. . majoring in Communica- tions, with a minor in Education Leadership.

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EMMA MURPHY & LAUREN PERL

EMMA MURPHY

5'8" Junior - Cork, Ireland

A junior who has established herselfas one ofthe top players in the nation. .. Murphy is an incredible athlete with a great competitive attitude... a true team player who will do whatever it takes to win a point. Fall 2004 Results : Posted an 8-3 singles record... ranked No. 48 in the nation and No. 7 in the Western Region ... advanced to the !TA SoCal Regional Championships, defeating Becky Bernhard of UC Irvine,

Alex McGoodwin ofUCLA, and Zsuzsanna Fodor of Mississippi State.. . captured the San Diego State Classic, garnering victories over Indra Erichsen of San Diego State, Biljana Dimovska of Houston, and Dita Hauerlandova of San Diego State... partnered with Lauren Kazarian to finish with a 4-2 doubles record ... the duo reached the final of the San Diego State Fall Classic and also advanced to the Round of 32 of the ITA SoCal Regional Championships. As a Sophomore in 2003-2004 : Named the WCC Player of the Year after a stellar dual season singles record of 17-3 , mainly at the No. I and No. 2 positions... also named to the All-WCC Singles Team... ended the year ranked No. 47 in the country... invited to the NCAA Tournament, where she lost in the first round to Daniela Muscolino of Tulsa... biggest victory was over No. 8 Daria Panova ofOregon... formed a partnership with Tara Livesay, compiling a 9-7 dual record, primarily at the No. 3 spot... during the Fall Season, compiled a solid 8-5 singles record .. . ad– vanced to the Round of 16 of the ITA Western Championships with victories over Claire Smith ofUNLVand Kasia Jakowlew ofArizona... reached the Round of32 at the Riviera/ITAWomen's All-American Championships Qualifying, beating Shadisha Robinson of Georgia. As a Freshman in 2002-2003: During the Fall Season, reached the Round of 32 at the Omni Hotels Southern California Region Championships... in the dual season, played primarily at No. I singles and No. 2 doubles with Tara Livesay... earned a spot on the All-WCC Singles Team.. . ended the season ranked No. 12 I in the nation. Personal: Recruited by the University of Pacific... chose USD for the weather, location, and recommendation by former Irish USD graduates.

LAUREN PERL

5'8" Junior- San Diego, CA

A junior with a wealth ofexperience... Perl has a great work ethic and commitment to be the best player she can be... a player who can compete with anyone in the country. Fall 2004 Results : Ranked #24 in West Regional preseason rankings for singles .. . reached the Round of32 of the ITA Southern California Regional Championships... paired with Helene Lindstrand to qualify

for the ITA Southern California Regional Championships. As a Sophomore in 2003-2004: Compiled an 11-4 record during the Fall Season... reached the Round of 16 of the ITAWestern Championships... advanced to the semifinals of the USD/SDSU Invitational... qualified for the Riviera/ITA Women's All-American Championships... went 3-0 at the UNLV Invitational... earned spot on the All-WCC Singles Team, finishing the dual season with a record of 9-11, seeing time at both the No. I and No. 2 spots... sported a 5-0 record with Lauren Kazarian at the No. I and No. 2 positions... also played with Lena Baensch and Jenna Anderson ... recipient of the Breitbard & Athletic Award. As a Freshman in 2002-2003: Posted a 6-2 record in the Fall Season... won the UNLV Invita– tional , defeating teammate Lauren Kazarian in the final... qualified for the Omni Hotels Southern California Region Championships.. . during the dual season, posted a 9-7 singles record, primarily at the No. 2 spot... named to the All-WCC Honorable Mention Singles Team... teamed mainly with Lauren Leo at the No. 3 position, finishing with a 6-2 record.

Prior to USD: Competed in the Palomar League at local Torrey Pines High School. .. senior year voted Team MVP and earned the team's Sportsmanship Award... CIF Individual Champion as a senior... Team MVP her junior year.. . was also an individual CIF fi nalist as a junior. .. Team MVP as a sophomore... Rookie of the Year as a freshman ... helped Torrey Pines win the CIF Championship four times. Personal: Recruited by USC, Arizona, and Michigan... chose USD for tennis team and coaches, strong academics, and location .. . she learned to play tennis at the age of7 at the USD West Tennis Courts... majoring in Communications with a minor in Sociology. 2005 University of San Diego Toreros Women's Tennis - Nine NCAA Tournament Appearances

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JENNY BROWN & JENNA ANDERSON

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JENNY BROWN

5 '7" Junior - Medford, Oregon

A junior leader who possesses a wonderful a/I-court game... Brown is a gi/ied tennis player with the ability to contribute both in \ singles and doubles.. . a great athlete. Fall 2004 Results: Did not compete.

As a Sophomore in 2003-2004: Posted a 4-4 singles record during the Fa ll Season... reached the semifinals of the San Diego State Fall C las–

sic and the Round of 32 of the !TA Western Championships ... teamed with Lauren Kazarian to sport a record of 4-2 ... during the dual season, posted an 11-8 singles record, primarily at the No. 4 and No. 5 positions... again pa11nered with Kazarian at the No. I and No. 2 spots in doubles... named with Kazarian to the AII-WCC Doubles Honorable Mention Team. As a Freshman in 2002-2003: Reached the quarterfinals of the San Diego State Fall Classic... teamed with Lauren Kazarian to advance to the Round of 32 of the Omni Hotels Southern Cali– fornia Region Championships... in dual action, saw playing time mainly at the No. 5 and No. 6 positions... formed a partnership with Kazarian at No. I doubles. Prior to USO: Won the tennis state championship her junior year, as did her team ... also com– peted in cross country where she was the Oregon state champion ... attended Rouge Community College where she competed in cross country and track. Personal: Recruited by Rice, William & Mary, Denver and Colorado... she is a strong advocate against the use of drugs and alcohol... chose USO for the tennis program, location, weather and academics.. . majoring in Elementary Education with a minor in Spanish.

JENNA ANDERSON 5 '10" Soph. - Paradise Valley, AZ

A sophomore who will provide depth in both singles and doubles... a talented player who will bring positive results to the USD program.

Fall 2004 Results: Competed at both the San Diego State Fall Classic and the University of New Mexico Fall Invitational.

As a Freshman in 2002-2003 : Reached the quarterfinals of the San Diego State Fall Classic, defeating Julie Litrich of San Diego State... ended the season with a 1-2 singles record at the No. 6 spot... pa11nered with Lauren Perl at the No. 3 doubles position. Prior to USO: High school tennis team went undefeated her sen ior year, where Anderson was the team captain... earned First Team All-Ari zona all fo ur years in high school... earned the scho lar-athlete award... junior year team was State Runner-up and Regional Champions with Jenna being named team captai n and a scho lar-athlete... sophomore year team was Regional Champions and State Runner-up with Jenna being a scho lar-athlete... earned the Dr. Voie Stuart Chase Scho lar-Athlete Award. Personal : Recruited by Georgetown, Santa Clara and Arizona... chose USO for academic reputa– tion, athl etic oppo11unities and location... double majoring in Accounting and Spanish.

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BRITTANY REITZ & HELENE LINDSTRAND

BRITTANY REITZ 5'4" Soph. -Newport Coast, CA Reitz is a redshirt sophomore in her.first year as a Torero. playing herfirst Mo collegiate seasons at Purdue University. .. will look to bolster depth in both singles and doubles.

Fall 2004 Results: Posted a 5-3 singles record ... qualified for the !TA Southern California Regional Championships... sported a 3- I record at the San Diego State Fall Classic. Prior to USO: Competed at Purdue University during the 2002-2003 and 2003-2004 seasons... compiled a 5-4 singles record during her sophomore campaign and a 9-6 singles record her fresh– man year before injuries sidelined her. .. qualified for the !TA Midwest Regionals in 2002 .. . high school All-American... achieved a Top-40 national ranking in singles as a senior. .. CIF singles champion as a junior, becoming the first tennis player from Orange County in 10 years to win the CIF Southern Section ... led Corona de! Mar to CIF championships as a junior and senior ... named Orange County's female athlete of the yea r as a junior .. . went undefeated as a junior and senior .. . did not play high school tennis as a freshman or sophomore. Personal: Recruited by Northwestern and the University of Michigan ... chose to attend USD because of the tennis team's unity and coach ing staff, academic reputation, and location... has her SCUBA diving license.. . maj oring in Accounting wi th a m inor in Finance.

HELENE LINDSTRAND 5'11" Fr. -Ljungskile, Sweden

A fres hman who has a wealth ofinternational experience.. Lindstrand hits a heavy ball ojfofboth sides and will compete f or playing time in the lower halfofthe singles ladda

Fall 2004 Results: Reached the Round of 16 at the San Diego State Fall Class ic... Lindstrand also qualifi ed for the Interco llegiate Tenni s Assoc iati on Southern Ca li fo rnia Regional Cham– pionships.

Prior to USO: Was ranked among the Top- IO in Sweden in the 18 & under divis ion as a senior in hi gh school.

Personal: Chose USD because of the weather, good tenni s, great academics, and beautiful campus... undeclared major.

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2004 STATISTICS & RESULTS

2004 UNIV. OF SAN DIEGO WOMEN'S TENNIS (Final Record: 11-9; #53) Jan. 30 #35 Un iversity of Ok lahoma L, 2-5 Feb. #27 University of Arizona L, 1-6 Feb. 7 SAINT MARY 's w, 7-0 Feb. 8 CAL POLY SLO L, 3-4 Feb. 28 VALPARASIO w, 6-1 Mar. 2 #64 BOSTON COLLEGE W, 4-3 Mar. 5 #8 Washington L, 1-6 Mar. 6 #59 Washington State W, 4-3 Mar. 13 #14 FRESNO STATE L, 1-6 Mar. 14 PRINCETON w, 7-0 Mar. 18 #26 New Mexico (at Hawaii) W, 5-2 Name Ht. Yr. Hometown Mar. 20 Hawaii Rain Out Jenna Anderson 5-10 Fr. Paradise Valley, AZ Mar. 24 #8 Southern Cal L, 2-5 Lena Baensch 5-8 Fr. Ravensburg, Germany Mar. 27 CORNELL w, 7-0 Jenny Brown 5-7 So. Medford, OR Mar. 28 SANTA CLARA w, 7-0 Catherine Heppell 5-7 Sr. Scottsdale, AZ Apr. 4 #44 PEPPERDINE L, 1-6 Lauren Kazarian 5-4 Jr. Fresno, CA Tara Livesay 5-8 Jr. Lake Oswego, OR Apr. 5 #31 OREGON L, 3-4 Emma Murphy 5-8 So. Cork, Ireland Apr. 20 #69 San Diego State W, 5-2 Lauren Perl 5-8 So. San Diego, CA Apr. 23 San Franc isco% W, 7-0 Apr. 24 Loyola Marymount¾ W, 4-1 Head Coach: Sherri Stephens (20th year) Apr. 25 #37 Pepperdine¾ L, 2-5 Assistant Coaches: Chris Atzet (5th year)

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FINAL 2004 SINGLES (as of Jan. 1st) PLAYER

No.1 No. 2 No. 3 No. 4 No. 5 No.6 Total

Emma Murphy (#52) Lauren Perl (#112) Tara Livesay Lena Baensch Jenny Brown Jenna Anderson Lauren Kazarian Catherine Heppell

6-2 6-6

11-1

17-3 9-11

3-5

8-7 3-1

0-2 6-4 3-4

8-9

1-0 6-4

10-5 11-8

2-0 1-2 5-1 2-6

1-2 7-5 3-6

2-4 1-0

14-6

11-8 9-10

Totals

12-8

10-8

10-9

66-49

FINAL 2004 DOUBLES (as of Jan. 1st) TEAM No.1

No. 2

Total

No. 3

4-5 4-5 9-7 2-4 1-3 5-0 1-3 1-1 1-0 0-1

1-4 4-5

Brown-Kazarian Brown-Baensch Murphy-Livesay Perl-Kazarian PerI-Anderson Kazarian-Per! Perl -Baensch Murphy-Baensch Anderson-Brown Brown-Livesay

3-1

1-3 2-4

8-4

1-3

2-0 1-2

3-0 0-1 1-1

1-0 0-1

Totals

8-11

10-10

10-8

28-29

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STEPHENS ALL-TIME ROSTER

TORERO PLAYERS Jill Allen ( 1986) Jenna Anderson (2004-05) Paola Arrango iz ( 1999-00-01-02) Lena Baensch (2004) Julie Baird ( 1994-95-96-97) Dina Birch ( 1994-95) Lindsay Blanckensee ( 1995) Kara Brady ( 199 1-92-93 -94) Aby Brayton ( 1987-88-89-90) Jenny Brown (2003-04-05) Conni Campbell ( 1985-86-87-88) Yvonne Doyle ( 1994-95-96-97) Christy Drage ( 1987-88-89-90) Siri Fomsgaard (200 I) Tonya Fuller ( 1988-89-90-9 1) Veronica Gholston ( 198 5) Laura Gonzalez ( 1985-86-87-88) Jill Greenwood ( 1986-87-88-89) Paul a Hansen ( 1990-91-92-93) Catherine Heppell (200 I -02-03-04) Steffi Hesse ( 1995-96-97-98) Hillary Hobel ( 1988-89) Stephani e Hogue (1 988-89) Donna Clooney (1 987) Erin Coughlin ( 1985) Maddy Diekmann (1 992)

M illi e Prior ( 1997-98-99) Eri ka Pyne ( 1999-00-0 I) Gina Raftus ( 1985)

Anni e Rapp (2002 -03) Brittany Reitz (2004-05) Laura Richards ( 1991 -92-93-94) Chri stine Schmeidel ( 1989) Anne Seppi (2000-01-02) Michelle Smith ( 1996-97) Kristine Smith ( 1993 -94-95-96) Sarah Smith ( 1986) Therese Smyth ( 1996) Rose Tarkanian ( 1986) Anj a Tragardh ( 1998-99-0 I) Katarina Va lkyova ( 1999-00-0 I) M i1j a Wallmark ( 1997-98)

Current players in bold

Ann Hooker ( 1985) Tracy Ishi i ( 1992) Kay Izzard ( 1985-86)

Tasha Jackson (1995-96-97-98) Kell ey Jewell ( 1986-87-88-89) Brigid Joyce ( 1995-96-97-98) SakoIwan "Tuck" Kacharoen ( 1989-90-9 1-92) Lauren Kazarian (2002-03-04-05) Belinda Kelly (200 I)

VSD Women's Tennis Reunion

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20th Anniversary October, 2004

N icole LaChiusa ( 1986-87-88-89) Jenni fer Larking ( 1986-87-88-89) Karen Lauer ( 1990-9 1-92-93) Stacie Lee ( 1998-99-00-0 I) Lauren Leo (2003) Zuzana Lesenarova ( 1997-98-99-00) Helene Lindstrom (2004-05) Tara Livesay (2002-03-04-05) Tiana Lum-Tucker (2003) Krista Manning ( 1998-99-00-0 I) Laura Mannisto ( 1990-9 1-92-93) Julie McKeon ( 199 1-92-93-94) Margo Mullally (1 990-9 1) Emma Murphy (2003-04-05) Lisa Murphy ( 1985) Lauren Perl (2003-04-05) Annie Pinjuv ( 1985-86-87) Heather Polumbus ( 1999-00-01-02)

ASSISTANT COACHES Chris Atzet (2000-05)

Juli e Baird ( 1998) Kara Brady ( 1995) Ann Davis ( 1997)

Steve Dawson ( 1986) Jean Dillingham ( 1985) Nico le Elliott ( 1997)

Jun Hernandez ( 1998-99) Tammy Stephens ( 1994-97) Kathy Toon ( 1987-90) Anne-Marie Voorheis ( 199 1-93) Robin Whi te ( 1995) Current coach in bold

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TORERO TENNIS TRADITION

The 1996 season was another banner year for USO with the Toreros winning 12 of their final 14 to finish 15-9 overall and ranked #25 in the nation. USO lost to Ca l 1-5 in the first round of the NCAA's with Kris– tine Smith earning USD's point with a 7-6, 6-4 win over #40 Amanda Augustus at No. I. Smith and Yvonne Doyle also were selected to play in the NCAA Doubles Championships. Julie Baird and Kristine Smith were selected 1996 !TA Scholar-Athlete All-Americans. The 1997 season was highlighted by freshman Zuzana Lesenarova's impact on the NCAA tennis scene. With a variety of injuries hitting the Torero squad throughout the season, she guided the team into the second round of the NCAA's and to a fina l record of 16-12. She advanced to the quarterfinals of the NCAA Individual Tournament, finished with a national ranking of 20th, and earned NCAA All-America honors. The 1998 season saw USO finish 12-9 overal l and with a national ranking of No. 3 I. The Toreros advanced to the NCAA's for the eighth time under the leadership of coach Sherri Stephens. Add itiona lly, Zuzana Lesenarova advanced to the semis of the NCAA Individual Champion– ships and garnered her second straight NCAA Al l-America honor. USO capped off a superb season, finishing 14-11 and #28 in the nation -- the season was high lighted by the team's 5-4 victory over then #4-ranked Ca l. USO advanced to the NCAA's for the fifth straight season, and junior Zuzana Lesenarova was crowned the 1999 NCAA National Champion, and won three of the four ITA Grand Slam titles. Sophomore Katarina Valkyova joined Zuzana as a '99 All-America recipient. The 1999-00 USD women's tennis team finished 8- 12 overa ll with a national ranking of 75. Two USO individuals appeared in the NCAA Division I Women's Tennis Tournament held in Malibu, CA. Zuzana Lesenarova advanced to the third round of the singles tournament, even– tually losing to Stanford's Laura Granville in three sets (6-0, 4-6, 6-3). Katarina Valkyova lost in the first round to Cincinnati 's Kara Molony in three sets (6-0, 3-6, 6-3). The Lesenarova/Valkyova duo entered the NCAA doubles tournament ranked No. I in the nation, but had to withdraw due to injury. Both Lesenarova and Valkyova earned NCAAAll-America honors in 2000. The last two seasons have seen the Toreros back in the national spotlight with final rankings of 45th in 2002-03 and 53rd in 2003-04. The future looks bri ght for USO women's tennis. The high caliber of tennis consistently played at US O contributes to the program's identity as a university with superior scholar-athletes. Stephens' players are recruited based on their academic and athletic abilities, she says, and other schools notice when USD athletes are graduating in four years and playing in national competitions. "I get the more well-rounded players who become every bit as good as the nationa lly ranked players because they put everything they have into it," Stephens says. "These young women really work hard. They take full class loads and practice four to five hours a day, not including conditioning and weights. 'They ' re playing the highest level of tennis there is and not sacrificing academics," she adds. "That 's really special." SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION The USO women's tennis program distributes scholarships based on athletic ability. These are given at the discretion ofHead Coach Sherri Stephens. STATEMENT OF NON-DISCRIMINATION The University of San Diego does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, religious belief, age, national origin, ancestory, or handicap in admission to the University, in financial aid programs, in educational programs and policies, and in athletic or other University-administered programs. Inquiries concerning the application of the University's non-discrimination policies may be addressed to USD's Director of Academic Services.

3-time All-American Julie McKeon

The USO women's tennis program is proud of its tradition of excel– lence it achi eves on the tenni s court, as we ll as in the classroom. Since arrivi ng at the Uni versity of San Diego in the fall of 1984, 21st year coach Sherri Stephens and her staff have turned the USO program into one of the best, most respected women's tennis programs in the nation. Over the past twenty seasons aga inst some of the nation 's best, Stephens has accumulated a wi n-l oss record of 244-215, fini shing seven– teen seasons with .500 or better marks. During this time her teams have advanced to the NCAA Tournament nine times ( 1989, 1990, 1991 , 1992, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999), three times reaching the second round ; finished among the nation's top-25 eight times with a high of # 14 in 1989 ( 18-8 overa ll record); placed 2nd in the West Coast Conference Champion– ships sixteen times; and had five Toreros receive a total of twelve NCAA All-America honors. After joining the West Coast Conference in 1986 and posting three straight winning seasons ('86-88), the Toreros made their first NCAA appearance in 1989 behind the play of senior Jennifer Larking, junior Aby Brayton and sophomore Tonya Fuller. USO defeated Tennesse 7-2, before falling to Florida. The Toreros would go on to reach the NCAA's the next three years ( 1990-92) as well , riding the so lid performances of former Toreros like Tonya Fuller ('9 1 NCAA All-America), two-time NCAA Al l-America Laura Richards, three-time NCAA All-America Julie McKeon, Sakol– wan "Tuck" Kacharoen , Kara Brady, Laura Mannisto, Karen Lauer and Paula Hansen . The doubles tandem of McKean-Richards advanced to the semifinals of the I992 NCAA Doubles Championships. USD's '93 and ' 94 squads narrowly missed se lection to the NCAAs, fini shing with records of 11 -9 (#24 !TA) and 14-5 (#21 ITA) respec– tively. Though the Toreros were el iminated from the NCAA Team Tourna– ment (Ma libu, CA) by the University of Indiana in the first round in 1995, a school record five US O players returned to Pepperdine the next week to compete in the individual tournaments. Among them was senior Dina Birch who was the lone Torero to play in the singles championship. Birch, the team's # I player, finished the year with a singl es record of 24-13 and national ranking of #44. At the nationa l championsh ips, Birch fought through a closely contested match before fa ll ing 6-4, 6-4 in the second round to the eventua l champion. The doub les team of Kristine Smith and Yvon ne Doyle prevailed to the round of 16, and fi nished the season 21-5 and ranked # 14.

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NCAA TOURNEY HISTORY

USD TEAM APPEARANCES AT NCAA TOURNAMENTS

USD NCAA ALL-AMERICANS

Zuzana Lesenarova 4-Time NCAA Division l All-America 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000

San Diego 7, Tennessee 2 Florida 6, San Diego 1 San Diego 5, Kentucky 4 California 6, San Diego Mississippi 5, San Diego 1 Mississippi 5, San Diego 4 Indiana 5, San Diego 3 Cal 5, San Diego 1 San Diego 5, UNLV 4 USC 5, San Diego 1 San Diego State 5, San Diego 2 San Diego 5, Minnesota 1 USC 5, San Diego 1 Jennifer Larking (Singles) Jennifer Larking (Singles) Larking-Aby Brayton (Doubles) Aby Brayton (Singles) Tonya Fuller (Singles) Tuck Kacharoen (Singles) Tony Fuller (Si ngles) Full er-Juli e McKeon (Doubles) Jul ie McKeon (Singles) Laura Richards (Singles) McKean-Richards (Doubles) Juli e McKeon (S ingles) Laura Ri chards (S ingles) McKean-Richards (Doubles) Julie McKeon (Singles) Laura Richards (Singles) Kri stine Smith (Singles) McKean-Richards (Doubles) Dina Birch (Singles)

1989

1990

1991 1992 1995 1996 1997

1998 1999

Katarina Valkyova 2-Time NCAA Division l All-America 1999, 2000

INDIVIDUAL APPEARANCES AT NCAA TOURNAMENTS

1988 1989

Julie McKeon 3-Time NCAA Division l All-America 1992, 1993, 1994

1990

1991

1992

1993

1994

Laura Richards 2-Time NCAA Division l All-America 1992, 1993

1995

Kristine Smith-Yvonne Doyle (Doubles) Steffi Hesse-Lindsay Blanckensee (Obis) Yvonne Doyle-Kri stine Smith (Doubles) Zuzana Lesenarova (Singles; Rd . of 8) Yvonne Doyle (Singles) Zuzana Lesenarova (Singles; Semi s) Zuzana Lesenarova (S ingles Champion) Katarina Valkyova (S ingles; Rd . of 8) Lesenarova-Valkyova (Doubles; Semis) Zuzana Lesenarova (Singles; Rd . of 16) Katarina Valkyova (S ingles) Lesenarova-Valkyova (Doubles) Emma Murphy (Singles)

Tonya Fuller First NCAA Division l All-America 1991

1996 1997

1998 1999

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ALL-AMERICA RECIPIENTS '91-'00

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A Message From President Mary Lyons

The University ofSan Diego is very proud of the student-ath– letes that represent our institution on 16 men's and women's NCAA Division-I athletic teams. These are proud and serious competitors, honored to represent the University. The dedication you witness on the play ing fields, on the court, on the course, or in the water is greatly matched in the classrooms, the laboratories, on stage, or in the community. Over forty percent of our student-athletes carry a grade-point average above 3.2, and 11 ofour teams have a cumula– tive grade-point average above 3.0. Athletics is vital to the University ofSan Diego, a way students, facu lty, staffand alumni come together as one community. I am both a university president and a Torero fan; I lookforward to sharing the excitement ofTorero athletics with our many fans .

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Core Values The University of San Diego expresses its Catholic identity by witnessing and probing the Christian message as proclaimed by the Roman Catholic Church. The University promotes the intel– lectual exploration ofreligious faith, recruits persons and develops programs supporting the University's mission, and cultivates an active faith community. It is committed to the dignity and fullest development of the whole person. The Catholic tradition of the University provides the foundation upon which the core values listed below support the mission. Academic Excellence The University pursues academic excellence in its teaching, learning and research to serve the local, national and interna– tional communities. The University possesses that institutional autonomy and integrity necessary to uphold the highest standards of intellectual inquiry and academic freedom. Knowledge The University advances intellectual development; promotes democratic and global citizenship; cultivates an appreciation for beauty, goodness, and trnth; and provides opportunities for the physical, spiritual, emotional, social, and cultural development of students. The University provides professional education grounded in these foundations of liberal learning while prepar– ing students to understand complex issues and express informed opinions with courage and conviction.

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