Dr. Ronald K. Calgaard

2005 Hall of Fame Class

President of Trinity University, 1979-1999

Believed that a university residential community must have strong intercollegiate athletics and intramural programs.

Developed and approved plans for the William H. Bell Athletic Center. Hixon Natatorium was constructed within the Bell Center facility.

A track and field complex was built, along with construction of the Jesse H. Jones Recreation Area, consisting of softball, soccer and intramural fields and a walking track. E.M. Stevens Baseball Field was renovated.

Led the effort in Trinity's joining the College Athletic Conference in ‘'88, later renamed the Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference.

Trinity won six SCAC President's Trophies - as the best program in the conference - during Dr. Calgaard's tenure.

Trinity became a powerhouse in the NCAA Division III. Tiger teams received their first-ever Division III postseason bids under Dr. Calgaard's leadership.

The Tigers finished ninth in the Division III National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics Cup in '99.

Developed a broad-based athletics program for men and women. Eighteen sports - nine for men and nine for women - were offered to student-athletes.

The SCAC, with the help of Trinity, began women's championships in ‘'91.

Nine Trinity student-athletes received NCAA Postgraduate scholarships through '99.

The grade-point average of Trinity student-athletes was 3.1 in '99.

Dr. Calgaard and his wife Genie were avid fans of Trinity intercollegiate athletics. They attended most contests when on campus and strongly supported the coaches and student-athletes.

Developed and approved plans for initial Trinity Athletic Hall of Fame.