Both the men's and women's basketball teams were among the 14 Terrier
sports that had a perfect GSR. "They dedicate
their lives to sports and it is only right that sports should give
them something back at the end of their sporting careers.

For more information please contact Emmanuelle Moreau ,
Communications Manager - Institutional Affairs, or contact the IOC
Communications Department , tel: +41 21 621 6111, or visit our website
at www.hammond@mslpr.

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Twenty-one of BU's varsity sports were included in the calculation by the
NCAA.
Boston University had the highest GSR (92) of any of the nine current
members of the America East conference."

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BU Receives High Marks in NCAA Graduation Success Rate Data

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It was
developed in response to college and university presidents who wanted
graduation data that more accurately reflects the mobility among students in
today's higher education climate . "I am proud that Boston University's GSR
results accurately reflect the quality of our program and the academic
accomplishments of our student-athletes.
Sports competition requires such a huge personal investment from
athletes that it leaves them very little time to prepare for their
professional future.
"Athletes are at the core of the Olympic Movement" said the IOC
President Jacques Rogge during the press conference. The abilities developed by
the athletes during their sporting career are extremely valuable, and
it is our responsibility to contribute to their success in the world
of work".1 million readers worldwide.

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Therefore, two-thirds of the university's teams graduated all of their
student-athletes during the time frame. Other teams include women's lacrosse, men's and
women's cross country, men's and women's indoor and outdoor track and field,
men's swimming, wrestling , women's rowing, women's golf and women's tennis. For 2005, 13
National Olympic Committees (NOCs ) have been selected to participate
in the programme.A.

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For more information on Adecco and the Athlete's Career Program
please contact Manlio Ciralli, Marketing and Communications Director,
Adecco Italy at +39 348 600 30 36 ufficio."

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IOC President Jacques Rogge and Adecco Chief Executive Officer
Jerome Caille officially presented the programme at a press conference
in the presence of Adne S0ndral, Olympic champion in speed skating,
IOC Member and member of the IOC Athletes' Commission, as well as five
athletes having already benefited from the programme.adecco.

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Through our more than 20 dedicated teams across the
globe and our tailored methodology, which includes professional
assessment , career planning, training, coaching and placement, we aim
to help an additional 2,000 athletes manage their career transition
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will embrace the concept so it becomes an annual edition to look forward to.

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Note: As official supplier of the Olympic Winter Games Torino2006 ,
Adecco is also assisting TOROC with the selection and training of the
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The NCAA's data concluded that an
average of 76 percent of Division I student-athletes graduated during the
four-year span that encompasses the current data (entering classes from 1995-
98).

"At Boston University we are very proud of our heritage as a program that
fosters excellence and the development of our student-athletes in athletics,
academics and service to the community ," said Mike Lynch, director of
athletics for Boston University.

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LAUSANNE, Switzerland----Today in
Turin, the International Olympic Committee (IOC), in joint
collaboration with Adecco, launched "The Athletes' Career Programme"
designed to facilitate the integration of athletes into the labour
market at the end of their sporting careers.faces-mag.com

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Adecco Group CEO Jerome Caille said, "We feel honoured that the
IOC has chosen Adecco for the implementation of the "Athletes' Career
Programme " worldwide. The Adecco Group network connects 700,000 associates with
business clients each day through its network of 30,000 employees and
more than 6,000 offices in 72 territories around the world.

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Overall first-year GSR results indicate that after removing students who
leave institutions while academically eligible, about three-fourths of all
Division I scholarship student-athletes graduate from the institution they
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With the
aim of addressing this issue , the Athletes' Career Programme will
provide professional career development services on a worldwide basis
for athletes, during and after their sporting careers. We believe
this is a great step for the Olympic Movement and we are looking
forward to a fruitful collaboration with Adecco in the best interest
of the athletes.com

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Adecco S.M. The pursuit of adventure takes these athletes across
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Boston University's student-athlete graduation rate was 92 percent for
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Commenting on the programme, Adne Sondral on behalf of the IOC
Athletes Commission and its Chairman Sergey Bubka (who was unable to
attend the press conference today) said, "This agreement is very
important for the athletes and we are grateful to the IOC and Adecco
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Commission. The magazine includes in-depth
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Pondella, Steve Winter and Young Gun Productions (Marlow Long, Rush Sturges,
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BU scored a perfect 100 percent in 14 of its varsity sports in the
initial team-by-team GSR data released last month.

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The GSR is a new NCAA measurement that improves the federally mandated
graduation-rate by including transfer data in the calculation. This
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Institutional rating of 92 a full 16 points higher than the national average

BOSTON, Boston University posted an overall score
of 92 in the Graduation Success Rate (GSR) institutional information released
today for Division I schools by the National Collegiate Athletic Association
(NCAA).
"For nearly 30 years, Outside has encouraged and supported peoples'
pursuit of these adventure sports in our monthly magazine," said Lawrence J.
Burke, Outside's chairman and editor in chief.
Faces will fuel the revolution in each of our sports by documenting the
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The period following the end of a sporting career can
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"With Faces, we created a
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"It is exciting to be a part of this special magazine designed
specifically to recognize the achievements of athletes in our sports ," said
Red Bull athlete and world renowned kayaker Steve Fisher.com.

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The men's hockey team posted a GSR of 88, eight points higher than the sport's
national average of 80. Many of them finish their sporting career and
find it difficult to move on with their professional lives.it , or
contact the Adecco Group Press Office tel: +41 1 878 8847
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Faces captures the legacy of athletes who dare to look beyond their
borders and to explore sports that not only inspire them, but create pathways
for the next generation.