Athletic Director Lee McElroy Greets UAlbany Student-Athletes At Welcome Back Event

Courtesy: UAlbany Sports Information

Albany, N.Y. -- University at Albany Vice President and Director of Athletics Lee McElroy greeted nearly 425 student-athletes back to campus on the first day of classes at the athletic department’s annual Welcome Back event on Monday, Aug. 27. McElroy reviewed the success of the 2006-07 academic year, when the Great Danes won eight conference championships and sent five teams to NCAA Tournament play, and introduced the head coaches and administrative staff.

Director of the Office of Conflict Resolution and Civic Responsibility Clarence McNeil went over the UAlbany Community Rights & Responsibilities Handbook. He urged all student-athletes to make a commitment to the program for a positive campus and social environment.

“We want to make sure that the student-athletes have an opportunity to immediately bond and meet the coaches and staff they will be working with during their time here,” McElroy said. “We also want them to understand the value of academics, athletic competition, and community responsibility. This is an event where we can have some fun and at the same time lay the groundwork for the upcoming academic year.”

UAlbany sponsors 19 Division I athletic programs, including eight for men and 11 for women. The Great Danes compete in the America East Conference and play football as an associate member of the Northeast Conference.