jobs (more than 70 percent of the residents in subsidized housing are employed), improve their education and in work their way toward the purchase of a home. Funding, in the amount of $250,000, came from the Kresge Foundation’s Human Services Program to EMU to operate the FEP. Residents are offered community activities and free Internet access. A mix of market-rate and subsidized housing, low-income residents are offered reduced rates on a sliding scale based upon income. The FEP also developed partnerships with local organizations to assist residents in registering eligible children for a Head Start Program and other no-fee preschool resources. The program also offers an Individual Savings Account program for residents to build finances for education, housing or a small business venture. The program offers a 2-1 match and is funded by federal dollars and a partnership with Washtenaw Federal Credit Union. In a 2014 survey of results of the program showed that residents who lived at Hamilton Crossing for at least one year: saw less crime than in their previous residences, increased their hours worked per week, had better access to primary health care, exhibited less frequency of emergency rooms visits, demonstrated increased confidence in using computer technology and were more interested in developing a savings plan. The program was awarded the Charles L. Edson Tax Credit Excellence Award in 2014. Athletics Development Martin has been a strong advocate of Eastern’s athletic program, its position as a Division I school and determining how to make the program competitive. She hired Heather Lyke as EMU’s athletic director and vice president in 2013 to reinvigorate the program, represent athletics as part of the academic community and integrate the athletic department into the university community. She is tasked with evaluating their teams and putting in place appropriate leadership to create winning teams to attract more fans to Eastern games, among other athletic department roles. In March 2013, Eastern Michigan University’s athletic department received its NCAA certification. Recertification occurs every 10 years, following a rigorous year-long self-study involving more than 50 people and focused on governance and commitment to: rules and compliance, academic integrity, gender equity, diversity and student athlete well-being. At the time of the announcement, EMU’s 21 varsity teams had a cumulative grade point average of 3.201 for the fall 2012 semester, the highest in the school’s history. 2012 Reprimand On April 23, 2012, Martin, along with four EMU regents