Oberlin College Athletics
Heisman Club
Our mission statement
The John W. Heisman Club (Heisman Club) believes that participation in athletics can have a profound and lasting impact on our student-athletes. Our priority is to enthusiastically support the competitive goals of the Oberlin College Athletics Department and its key stakeholders.
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We Believe Oberlin Must
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Ensure opportunities for student-athletes and prospective student-athletes to pursue competitive excellence in varsity sports and academic endeavors
Deliver physical education, wellness programming and facilities that are inclusive, allowing the entire Oberlin community to pursue goals and dreams, regardless of ability
Strengthen the relationships between all members of our diverse and vibrant community through a commitment to athletics, health and wellness
Strategy of support and success
The Heisman Club will support Oberlin College by:
- Funding initiatives and improvements that support athletics along with health and wellness programming
- Encouraging members of the Heisman Club to actively support the Club and, through the Club, athletics at Oberlin
- Elevating the profile of Oberlin student-athletes and stakeholders by providing recognition of their accomplishments
- Providing financial support directly to the Delta Lodge Director of Athletics and Physical Education to ensure that (s)he has a degree of autonomy from College-wide financial directives
- Enhancing the athletic experience with a connection to life after graduation
What does my gift do?
Each dollar you give to the Heisman Club is spent in the following ways:
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Endowment
Established in March 2008, the Heisman Club endowment will help preserve Oberlin College athletic facilities.
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Athletics Director's Discretionary
The Delta Lodge Director of Athletics may, at their discretion, use these funds for any departmental upgrades, such as digital video equipment purchased to provide the coaching staff with an innovative, high-quality techniqe to edit and analyze game film. Another illustration of the use of this fund is the interactive athletics website, www.goyeo.com.
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Heisman Club Activities
Enables the department of athletics to host homecoming, the hall of fame induction ceremony, commencement activities, the hall of honor and symposia that reach out to the entire Oberlin campus and community.
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Special Projects
Provides the department of athletics with signage for new facilities, championship banners and professional development opportunities for the coaching and the administrative staff.