(02-18-2019 08:54 PM)DavidSt Wrote:  

(02-18-2019 06:04 PM)AZcats Wrote:  

(02-18-2019 04:54 PM)DavidSt Wrote:  West Texas A&M Feasability Study

We might look at them as a possibility as a WAC invite. Why would they do a study right now at the same time as Tarleton State, Dixie State and Metro State? UTPB also mentioned doing one as well. It was not clear what it was for, but it seems West Texas A&M is getting a lot of donations faster than they know it. It could be logical that Tarleton State could be invited next, but they need to gather more schools in Texas as a main core in the Colorado region. West Texas A&M and UTPB used the same company that Dixie State did theirs.

Why would they do a study now? Did you bother to read what you linked? The article tells you why the study was done:

Quote:The Feasibility Study was completed in anticipation of $11 million fundraising campaign to complete the new Buffalo Stadium and expand the Bain Athletic Center. This included developing a case for support, conducting a wealth screening program of 90 athletic prospective donors, and interviewing WTAMU’s top-25 potential donors.

WTAMU and UTPB both did similar studies for fundraising campaigns. Nothing in the article gives any indication that the studies for either school are related to D1. There are many reasons a school will do a feasibility study that don't involve a possible D1 move.

Why do another study when the projects are already began a few years ago? Something is not right on the timing for doing another study when it was already done. It is a waste of money.

Wow.

Why assume the study was about adding programs?

Many schools and nonprofit organizations use consultants to shape a fundraising campaign. The idea is to identify those who can give big, and what nature of appeal is most likely to result in donations.

Nothing to look at folks. Move on.