Saint Augustine’s College, the embattled HBCU in Raleigh, NC, is battling for it’s accredidation and monetary future. And the varsity’s athletics division is being impacted as effectively.
SAU had its accreditation by the Southern Affiliation of Faculties and Colleges Fee pulled by that physique’s board of trustees in December. That was resolution was confirmed in February.
A supply near the soccer program signifies it’s “99 % doubtless” there will likely be no soccer for Saint Augustine’s College this fall as it’s not presently going by spring soccer follow. SAU is an NCAA Division II program that competes within the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Affiliation (CIAA).
No announcement has been made relating to the long-term way forward for its soccer program, or athletics as an entire. A number of sources have indicated that different colleges throughout the CIAA wish to discover replacements for his or her video games with SAU.
Saint Augustine’s College introduced earlier this month that it might be transferring lessons strictly on-line for almost all of its pupil physique beginning April 1. It launched the next assertion:
“After receiving open dialogue, answering questions, and receiving suggestions from college students, mother and father, college, and workers, we determined to transition to distant studying for the rest of the spring semester beginning April 1st. Whereas we attempt to take care of the standard of schooling, it’s also our utmost duty to make sure the protection, well-being, and dignity of the SAU group, particularly our college students. A choose variety of college students, together with student-athletes on the observe crew, worldwide college students, and college students working internships will stay on campus till our graduation ceremony on Might 4th. As well as, we’ll make lodging to supply meals service for the remaining college students on campus.
We’ll stay in communication with all college students and their households throughout this transition and deal with all particular circumstances associated to out-of-state college students and extra inquiries associated to housing, pupil accounts, and expertise on a case-by-case foundation.”
The softball program has not participated in any respect this spring, leaving different CIAA colleges to regulate.
FieldTurf USA filed a $598,000 lien in opposition to the storied HBCU for failing to pay for a brand new synthetic turf subject in Dec. 2023. Former soccer head coach Howard Feggins can also be suing the HBCU for Breach of contract, Breach of Implied Covenant of Good Religion & Truthful Dealing, Fraudulent/Negligent Misrepresentation and Tortious Interference With Contractual Relations.
Saint Augustine’s College reinstated its soccer program in 2002 after chopping it again in 1967. It has not had a successful soccer season since 2012.
A number of makes an attempt have been made to talk with officers within the Saint Augustine’s College division of athletics.
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