HOUSTON – The Houston Baptist volleyball program has been recognized by the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) for ranking among the top 10 percent in academic progress rate (APR).
 
Not only has the team been successful in the classroom, but the Huskies have posted back-to-back 20-win seasons and clinched a share of the 2012 Great West Conference regular-season title. The team begins its first season in Southland Conference competition this fall.
 
The Association holds Division I institutions accountable for the academic progress of their student-athletes through the Academic Progress Rate, a team-based metric that accounts for the eligibility and retention of each student-athlete, each term.
The Committee on Academic Performance oversees the Academic Performance Program, with sets policies and recommends legislative changes to the Board of Directors, which has the final say on rules changes in Division I.
Beginning with 2012-13 championships, teams must earn a minimum 900 four-year APR or a 930 average over the most recent two years to be eligible to participate. For 2014-15 championships, teams must earn a 930 four-year average APR or a 940 average over the most recent two years to participate in championships. In 2015-16 and beyond, teams must earn a four-year APR of 930 to compete in championships.