Under Phillips’ leadership, Northwestern student-athletes have achieved impressive academic feats. Northwestern scored a 98-percent in the latest Graduation Success Rate (GSR), a figure which led all FBS schools for the second consecutive year. The Wildcats have scored a 96-percent or higher in every year that GSR data has been released, finishing in the top four among FBS schools all 15 years. Additionally, Phillips oversaw the creation of the department’s NU for Life program, providing student-athletes with professional development opportunities and resources, as well as the department’s first-ever community relations position, dedicated to connecting the department with the community. Moreover, Northwestern Athletics launched the ongoing “Chicago’s Big Ten Team” campaign and the first master facility plan study with Phillips at the helm.