BAYLOR UNIVERSITY

Following a national search, Baylor University Interim President David E. Garland today announced the appointment of Mack Rhoades as Vice President and Director of Athletics. Rhoades comes to Baylor after serving since April 2015 as Director of Intercollegiate Athletics for the University of Missouri where he oversaw the university’s 20 intercollegiate athletics programs, 300 employees, 550 student-athletes and an annual operating budget of $92 million. The University of Missouri is a part of the Southeastern Conference (SEC). Rhoades’ tenure at the University of Missouri is marked with a focus on preparing student-athletes to be men and women of character who are successful inside the classroom as well as in their areas of athletic competition. In addition to managing key coaching hires such as head football coach Barry Odom, actively engaging donors in the vision for the programs, and leading efforts to reignite the excitement of Mizzou alumni and fans, Rhoades’ success at Missouri includes student-athletes posting the highest cumulative grade-point average in school history and the recognition of Missouri football as one of 15 programs honored by the American Football Coaches Association (AFCA) for graduating at least 90 percent of student-athletes since 2008. Only three SEC programs were recognized by the organization this year. Read More