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November 15, 2014
LEWIS AND CLARK COLLEGE
Lewis & Clark College seeks a head football coach to be responsible for recruiting student-athletes, planning practices and game strategies, scouting, scheduling, travel planning, and coaching the players directly. Apply here by December 4th.
IOWA WESLEYAN COLLEGE
Iowa Wesleyan College seeks a head women’s soccer coach to be responsible for coaching, recruiting, retention, conditioning, practice, scheduling, budget oversight, promotion, alumni relations, and more as needed. The position will be open until it is filled. For more information on applying, contact [email protected].
UNIVERSITY OF THE CUMBERLANDS
The University of the Cumberlands seeks a head women’s soccer coach to be responsible for recruiting, player development, scheduling, budgets, practice preparation, fundraising, and more as needed. The position will be open until it is filled. For more information on applying, contact Athletics Director Randy Vernon.
GRAND VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY
Grand Valley State University seeks an Athletics Corporate Relations & Promotions Director to be responsible for managing corporate sponsorships and leading the development of a multimedia marketing plan. Apply here. The position will be open until it is filled.
UMASS LOWELL
On Friday afternoon, UMass Lowell Director of Athletics Dana Skinner announced that Sandra Niedergall will be the new Associate Athletic Director for Compliance. Prior to arriving at UMass Lowell, Niedergall spent four years as the Senior Associate Athletic Director of Compliance and Student-Athlete Welfare at Old Dominion University.
November 14, 2014
UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA
Sources tell us that Andy Platt will be the new Senior Associate Athletics Director at UGA. Platt currently serves in the role of Senior Associate Athletics Director/CFO at Rice University, having joined the university in July 2011. He served as Associate Athletics Director/Business & Finance from March 2013 through June 2013, and Assistant Athletics Director Business & Finance from July 2011 through February 2013 before being promoted to his current role. Platt is the upcoming CABMA President.
UNITED STATES MILITARY ACADEMY
Army is considering a rebranding effort that could result in a nickname change for its athletic teams. Athletic director Boo Corrigan said West Point, “has been in an ongoing discussion” regarding a different way to identify the Academy’s sports program. Army’s longstanding nickname was the Cadets before a rebranding change to the Black Knights in 1999. Corrigan said an announcement on rebranding could come in March or April.
UNIVERSITY OF AKRON
Akron seeks an Assistant Director of Communications to interact within the department’s external relations operation, which includes marketing and promotions, new media, ticketing and development. Apply here. The position will be open until it is filled. (# 8545)
UNIVERSITY OF MAINE
Maine seeks a Director of Compliance to Monitor recruiting, awards, playing and practice season to ensure compliance with the NCAA and conference rules and to assist with completing and submitting all NCAA, EADA and University reporting requirements. The position will be open until it is filled. Apply here.
UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE
University of Tennessee at Chattanooga Vice Chancellor and Director of Athletics David Blackburn introduced Kenneth Jones as Director of Compliance yesterday. Blackburn also announced Rob Robinson as the new Associate Athletics Director for Business Affairs. Jones comes to Chattanooga after spending the last five years at the University of North Carolina at Wilmington where he was the Seahawks’ Compliance Coordinator. Robinson served as the Mocs’ Assistant Athletics Director of Compliance since August of 2013. He is transitioning into his role as administrator of the athletics department’s budget, contracts and business operations.
GARDEN CITY COMMUNITY COLLEGE
GCCC seeks a Head Football Coach to be responsible for the program success of this major sport program which includes recruiting of student athletes, departmental budget, student conduct, equipment inventory and coaching staff. The position will be open until it is filled. Apply here.
OAKLAND UNIVERSITY
Athletics Director Jeff Konya announced yesterday the hiring of Padraic McMeel as Senior Associate Athletic Director for External Affairs. He will begin his post for the Golden Grizzlies on Dec. 1. McMeel has spent the last three-plus years at Kennesaw State as the Associate Athletic Director for External Operations. Since McMeel joined the Owls in 2011, KSU’s external relations unit has experienced significant growth in the areas of staffing and revenue income.
UNIVERSITY OF THE PACIFIC
University of the Pacific’s Athletics Department is pleased to announce the promotion of Tim Dickson to the position of Associate Director of Athletics for Development. In his new role, Tim take on direct administrative responsibility for oversight of the 3-person annual giving staff of the Pacific Athletic Foundation. Tim was originally hired at Pacific as the Athletics Development and Alumni Relations Officer on July 1, 2009 and was promoted to Assistant Director of Athletics for Major Gifts on April 18, 2011.
UNIVERSITY OF IOWA
A University of Iowa professor said Thursday she believes the school is improperly withholding documents from the public that contain embarrassing information about its management of the women’s field hockey program. The university this month released emails related to the August termination of longtime coach Tracey Griesbaum, who was fired after an investigation into allegations of verbal abuse by former players. But the school also withheld many documents, saying they were confidential under state and federal laws protecting student privacy. -AP-
OHIO UNIVERSITY
Ohio University seeks an Assistant Athletic Director for Ticket Operations to manage all aspects of the ticket office. Apply here by November 19th.
November 13, 2014
FLORIDA A&M UNIVERSITY
Florida A&M Athletics in conjunction with digital media partner NeuLion has updated the FAMUAthletics website with a new look, focusing on giving Rattler fans a brighter and more streamlined feel. The new design will enable Florida A&M to provide more information to our fans, donors, and recruits on the Rattlers’ 16 NCAA Division I sports programs. The new website also promotes the updated style of FAMU Athletics brand introduced in August of this year.
UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT CHAPEL HILL
When Kenneth Wainstein’s independent investigation revealed the extent of academic advisers’ involvement in a decades-long athletic-academic scandal, Chancellor Carol Folt said she felt comfortable with the steps the University had taken to reform its advising system. The day after the report was released, Folt said the University had already spent $5 million to restructure its advising services. Lee May, Academic Advising Program director, said in an email she has no knowledge of the money. Michelle Brown, head of the Academic Support Program for Student-Athletes and member of the Faculty Athletics Committee, said none of the $5 million is coming to her program. -Liz Bell-
FANPAY
The business model of FanPay, a for-profit company started by three Notre Dame graduates, works through crowdfunding.In recent weeks, FanPay has received 128 cease-and-desist letters from universities and conferences, and the NCAA published an educational column about athletes’ eligibility in relation to crowdfunding. FanPay may never get off the ground due to legal and funding issues. The larger question, however, is whether the NCAA has the authority or ability to completely derail the concept. -Jon Solomon-
FLORIDA A&M UNIVERSITY
Athletic Director Kellen Winslow apologized to the community; this comes after terminating head football coach Earl Holmes during homecoming. “Upon my arrival, It was evident that we had numerous issues that required immediate attention. And I focused my energies on addressing those issues. Some of my actions were conveyed in a manner that were inconsistent with my goals and objectives and offended some members of the Rattler community. For those I have offended, I offer my sincerest apologies” -Morgan Norwood-
UNIVERSITY OF IDAHO
Idaho seeks an Advising Coordinator to provide academic counseling and academic progress monitoring for all student-athletes through the Academic Services office in the Department of Athletics. Specific duties include mentoring and tutoring at-risk student-athletes, meeting with recruits during campus visits, providing program management and development, and serving as a liaison with campus academic support services. Apply here by December 7th.
UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN – MADISON
UW-Madison seeks an Assistant Director of Scheduling and Events to manage all event bookings for the athletic facilities; to organize and coordinate events held in multiple athletic facilities; to act as a liaison with all contract labor sources; to supervise and oversee internal and external staff and organizations; and providing administrative duties such as developing, maintaining, and distributing information packages. The position will be open until it is filled. Apply here.
OAKLAND UNIVERSITY
Putting a priority on the welfare of student-athletes, Oakland University Athletic Director Jeff Konya has announced a campus partnership with Violence and Abuse Resource Consortium (VARC). OU has created a life skills program that will educate student-athletes about opportunities for growth both on and off the field, through the direction of Associate Athletic Director Holly Kerstner.
DUKE UNIVERSITY
Sports law professor and lawyer Glenn Wong was effusive in his praise of Duke athletic director Kevin White. Said Wong, “I…admire (White) in terms of how he manages his organization, how he leads his organization. I think he consciously makes an effort to prepare the people who work for him to be athletic directors.” 23 of White’s former protégés have on to become athletic directors in their own right. -Abraham Madkour, Sports Business Daily-
BALL STATE UNIVERSITY
Ball State seeks a Graduate Assistant for Compliance to prepare and distribute monthly newsletters to student-athletes and coaches; update and distribute rosters for all nineteen athletic programs; review and maintain contacts and evaluations, as well as other necessary reports; and serve as primary compliance contact with Jump Forward in addition to other assigned duties. The position will be open until it is filled. For more information on applying, contact Pat Quinn.
November 12, 2014
NEW MEXICO STATE UNIVERSITY
NMSU Athletics Director Dr. McKinley Boston announced the reinstatement of Aggie Soccer coach Freddie Delgado effective immediately. Delgado had been placed on administrative leave on Oct. 14. “A thorough investigation by units outside of the athletic department has determined that Coach Delgado was operating the women’s soccer team within NCAA rules and the investigation has no findings,” said Boston. “Coach Delgado will continue as head coach of the women’s soccer program.”
UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY
A special compensation committee of the University of Kentucky Board of Trustees met Tuesday to discuss the salary of university president Eli Capilouto and how it compares to that of other university presidents.The members decided that they need to get more data before they recommend any changes to Capilouto’s salary, however. Comparing salaries has proven difficult, as many universities do not report bonuses, deferred compensation, or retirement benefits. -Linda B. Blackford-
LEWIS AND CLARK COLLEGE
Lewis & Clark College football coach Chris Sulages has resigned as the Pioneers head coach, Athletics Director Shana Levine announced today. Sulages has been a member of the Pioneers staff since 2003 and served as head coach since 2006. Under Sulages, several players have set individual school records. A national search for Lewis & Clark’s next head football coach will begin immediately.
CLEMSON UNIVERSITY
Hoping to tap an unmined source of revenue, the Clemson athletics department might join its peers by implementing a student tax to supplement its $72 million budget. A plan to levy $350 annually beginning with 2015-16 freshmen would raise another $6 million a year as a brace for escalating expenses. Though an official proposal has not been tendered and additional fees require sanction by the board of trustees, conversations about the student fee began shortly after Dan Radakovich arrived as athletics director nearly two years ago. -Ed McGranahan-
DIXIE STATE UNIVERSITY
Dixie State University announced Tuesday it has accepted an invitation to join the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference as an associate member for football, effective July 1, 2016. Dixie State’s 12 other NCAA Division II programs will remain in the Pacific West Conference. The Red Storm will play the 2015 football season as their final year as a football-playing member of the Great Northwest Athletic Conference before making the move to the RMAC.
EMMANUEL COLLEGE
Emmanuel College seeks a Head Women’s Lacrosse Coach to be responsible for leading all facets of the institution’s intercollegiate varsity women’s program. The position will be open until it is filled. Apply here.
UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT SAN ANTONIO
UTSA seeks an Assistant Director for Annual Giving to be responsible for the identification, cultivation and solicitation of annual gifts up to $25,000 to RAF. The position will be open until it is filled. Apply here. (# 20140560)
EAST TENNESSEE STATE UNIVERSITY
ETSU expects to save almost a million dollars this year after slashing its travel budget. A review of ETSU’s last two budgets revealed the area’s largest university projected to cut travel expenses during this academic year by more than a third. The university made 6.2% across-the-board cuts last budget cycle to make up for a $7 million shortfall. In addition, public records reveal ETSU projected to cut its travel budget from $2.6 million last year to $1.7 million this year. -Nate Morabito, WJHL-
GENEVA COLLEGE
Geneva College is thrilled to announce that it is expanding its extensive list of NCAA Division III varsity sports—making a Geneva education more attractive to student-athletes who are interested in those sports. With the addition of men’s and women’s golf and men’s tennis, Geneva’s varsity programs will increase from 15 to 18 for the 2016-17 academic year. Golf programs will compete during both the fall and spring semesters, beginning in the fall semester of 2016. Men’s tennis, which is a spring sport, will begin play in the spring semester of 2017.
PACE UNIVERSITY
Pace seeks an Athletics Development Associate to assist with the development, coordination, and implementation of the Setters Club and other athletics annual fund campaigns. ssist with the development, coordination, and implementation of the Setters Club and other athletics annual fund campaigns. Apply here. The position will be open until it is filled. (# 0602192)
MOUNT MARY COLLEGE
Mount Mary College seeks a Head Women’s Soccer Coach/ Athletic Facilities Coordinator to coordinate recruiting efforts to meet discussed benchmarks to ensure the Soccer program is playing and practicing at, or above, the ideal number of student-athletes and to be responsible for all aspects of the University’s athletic spaces. The preferred start date is January 5th. Apply here.
November 11, 2014
UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT WILMINGTON
William “Drew” Scales III has been named Assistant Athletic Director for Student-Athlete Support Services at UNCW. Scales spent the last seven years as Assistant Athletic Director and Director of Student Athletic Academic Services at the University of Toledo. He served as a diversity coordinator for UT’s Office of Equity and Diversity, and also served on the President’s Council for Diversity as well as the Presidential Scholarship Committee for Toledo.
LOUISIANA STATE UNIVERSITY
CORBAN UNIVERSITY
Athletics Director Greg Eide announced this morning the hiring of Kim McLain to be its new Head Volleyball Coach. McLain comes from Santiam Christian High School, where she won five of the past six state championships and accumulated a 397-74 overall record at the helm of the Eagles. McLain led Santiam Christian to 13 Conference Championships in the last 13 years, six State Championships, 12 top-five finishes, and 14 appearances in the State Tournament during her 15 year career.
IMG COLLEGE
Baylor Univ. today announced that it has reached a deal with IMG to extend its current multimedia partnership through July ’24. Also, Baylor has signed with IMG Seating to provide cushion stadium seats. Baylor signed with IMG in ’05 and first extended the partnership in ’10. IMG managers Baylor’s corporate partnerships, game broadcasts, coaches’ shows, publications, venue signage, promotions and game-day hospitality. IMG will focus on maximizing sponsorship opportunities and other assets at McLane Stadium (IMG).
UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS – PERMIAN BASIN
UTPB athletics director and head volleyball coach Dr. Steve Aicinena has announced he is stepping down after 21 seasons of coaching UTPB volleyball. He will continue in his current roles as athletics director and professor. Aicinena ends his time at UTPB as the program’s only head coach with a career mark of 337-321. A two-time conference coach of the year, his teams won two conference championships and advanced to the NCAA Tournament in 2008. A national search for a new head coach will begin immediately.
UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS
The recent announcement by Kansas Athletics officials that Athletic Director Sheahon Zenger had formed a committee to help guide the selection of a permanent KU football coach has raised many questions and concerns among those interested in the school’s athletic programs. A group of unnamed individuals has been selected by Zenger to review potential coaches and come up with one or two finalists for the AD, and maybe the chancellor, to consider. -J-W –
MERCER UNIVERSITY
OrthoGeorgia, the Middle Georgia region’s largest provider of orthopaedic services, has made a significant commitment toward construction of a new Mercer University baseball complex, which will bear the name OrthoGeorgia Park. Construction of the new park will include rebuilding of the grandstands, press box, dugouts, concessions area and restrooms. In addition to these improvements, a new main entrance plaza will be built. Upon completion, the Bears will play their home games at Claude Smith Field at OrthoGeorgia Park.
WESTERN TEXAS COLLEGE
WTC seeks a Graduate Assistant Athletic Trainer to assist the Head Athletic Trainer with recruitment of potential athletic training students, skill instruction, monitoring academic performance, community involvement, practice and game coverage. The position will be open until it is filled. For more information on applying, contact Kelly McGinnis of Human Resources.
MARITIME COLLEGE
Maritime College seeks an Assistant Sports Information Director to be responsible for all aspects of media and sports information relating to the college’s 15 intercollegiate sports: soccer, football, cross country, rowing, swimming & diving, lacrosse, baseball, men’s basketball and women’s volleyball. The position will be open until it is filled. Apply here.
UNC CHAPEL HILL
UNC-Chapel Hill professors agreed Monday to pursue the idea of writing an ethics code for faculty, while some urged more assertive control of academic decisions regarding athletes. Critics have suggested that a new or reconstituted athletics committee should be made up of professors in the College of Arts and Sciences, which is responsible for teaching most undergraduates and student-athletes. -Jane Stancill, News Observer-
UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA AT BIRMINGHAM
BBVA Compass and University of Alabama at Birmingham officials on Friday announced a $1.5 million gift from the bank that will bring a new soccer facility to the campus. In recognition of the gift, the University of Alabama System Board of Trustees today approved naming the facility BBVA Compass Field. UAB Men’s Soccer and Women’s Soccer will play home games at the facility, which will also host non-UAB soccer matches. The facility is anticipated to seat roughly 2,500. -Jim Bakken, UAB News-
CONVERSE COLLEGE
Converse seeks a Head Volleyball Coach to administer and direct all aspects of the program. Must be knowledgeable of and adhere to applicable NCAA, conference, department and college regulations that relate to recruiting, daily program management, operation of individual sport and general success of program. The position will be open until it is filled. Apply here.
UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII AT MANOA
The University of Hawaii at Manoa’s struggling athletics program is anticipating a $3.5 million deficit for the current year, with football ticket sales and fundraising coming in below targets, Athletic Director Ben Jay said Monday. The estimated shortfall has more than doubled from a $1.5 million estimate Jay provided at a UH Board of Regents Intercollegiate Athletics Committee meeting in August. -Nanea Kalani, Star Advertiser-
GREENSBORO COLLEGE
Greensboro seeks a Head Women’s Soccer Coach to be responsible for all phases of the soccer program in accordance to NCAA Division III rules and philosophies. The position will be open until it is filled. For more information on applying contact John Trice, Athletics Director.
November 10, 2014
WINTHROP UNIVERSITY
LANE COLLEGE
Lane College has announced the resignation of the school’s interim athletic director and interim head football coach. Interim Athletic Director Penny Minter and Interim Head Football Coach Malik Hoskins both resigned their positions Monday effective immediately. Lane President Logan Hampton accepted the resignations and appointed Roger Ogden, Lane’s sports information director and head softball coach, as the athletic director on an interim basis. The college will conduct a national search for athletic director and head football coach. -WBBJ News-
BLUFFTON UNIVERSITY
Bluffton seeks a Head Women’s Soccer Coach to he responsible for all aspects of the soccer program. The position will be open until it is filled. Apply here.
IMG COLLEGE
The Paramount Pictures film “Interstellar” debuted in theaters last week, with an assist from a seven-school media buy. Paramount’s college-focused ad buy inside football stadiums at California, Mississippi, Oregon, Rutgers, South Carolina, UCLA and Washington put the film’s trailer on video boards and its title on LED ribbon boards. IMG College said Paramount picked the schools, but wasn’t aware of how they were selected, other than trying to spread the studio’s buy across the country. IMG College said WME’s Hollywood connections opened the door for the buy from Paramount.
AUBURN UNIVERSITY AT MONTGOMERY
Auburn University at Montgomery has named Andree’ Houston the new Assistant Athletics Director for Compliance. Houston was previously at Texas Tech University, where she became Tutorial Coordinator in 2011 and began serving as Athletic Academic Advisor for Softball in 2013.
SUN BELT CONFERENCE
The conference has in the past discussed going to 12 across the board, largely for sensible-scheduling purposes and in part so it could consider hosting a conference football title game. For the time being, then, the Sun Belt remains at 11 – and apparently intends to do next season as well. “I know that there still continues to be the question asked about whether there’s a 12th team in our future,” Conference commissioner Karl Benson said, “and I can say that when we had (athletic director) meetings a month or so ago, membership was not even on our agenda. -Tim Buckley, The Advertiser-
MERCER UNIVERSITY
Mercer seeks a Graduate Assistant for Events and Game Operations to be responsible for assisting in organizing, staffing, and managing all athletic events and operations. The position will be open until it is filled. For more information on applying, contact Michael Ellis, Assistant Athletic Director.
MORAVIAN COLLEGE
Moravian seeks an Equipment Manager to be responsible for the overall management of the athletic equipment operations and inventory which serves 20 intercollegiate teams, intramurals, and recreation programs. The position will be open until it is filled. For more information on applying, contact Jon Conrad of Human Resources
BOWDOIN COLLEGE
Due to insufficient storage and concerns about Ashby House’s ability to house large quantities of books on the upper floors, the College will relocate the Religion Department to a space in Kanbar Hall in January. This move has triggered several other relocations that will take place during the spring and next fall, in addition to nine other relocations that will transform the layout of campus. -Chamblee Shufflebarger, The Bowdoin Orient-
TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY
Athletic director Kirby Hocutt says Texas Tech officials have conversations every day about the “Campaign for Fearless Champions,” the $185 million initiative that encompasses 25 projects in 17 sports. Those projects will unfold piece by piece over a period of years. When Tech formally announced the campaign in August, seven of the projects already had been completed. Two more are scheduled to get under way when the 2014 football season ends. -Don Williams, AJ Media-
BETHANY COLLEGE
Bethany seeks a Sports Information Intern to assist the director of sports information in day-to-day coverage of all 22 intercollegiate sports at Bethany. The position will be open until it is filled. For more information on applying, contact [email protected].
TENNESSEE TECH UNIVERSITY
Athletics Director Mark Wilson announced that head baseball coach Matt Bragga has received a contract extension that will keep him serving as the team’s skipper through the 2017 season. Bragga recently finished his 11th season at the helm of the program. In 2013, he led the Golden Eagles to their third OVC championship season in five years. In 2014, his squad finished second in the regular season and reached the OVC Tournament championship game for the third consecutive year.
NORTH PLATTE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Sally Thalken submitted her intent to resign her position as NPCC’s Head Women’s Volleyball coach. Her resignation will be effective Nov. 30 to allow the college ample time to conduct a search for her replacement and allow volleyball recruiting to continue effectively. She further indicated that while she will step away from her coaching duties, she will remain assistant athletic director, Mathematics & Science Division Chair and Physical Education instructor. -KNOP News-
MARIAN UNIVERSITY
Marian seeks a Head Men’s Soccer Coach to provide leadership, management, and strategic planning for the men’s soccer program. The position will be open until it is filled. For more information on applying, contact [email protected].
November 8, 2014
LOYOLA UNIVERSITY CHICAGO
HIGH POINT UNIVERSITY
HPU seeks a Multimedia Production Coordinator to oversee all video and multimedia efforts of the High Point University Athletic Department and ensures positive representation of the University in the media. Apply here. The position will be open until it is filled.
UNIVERSITY OF CHARLESTON
Charleston seeks a Head Women’s Lacrosse Coach to be responsible for initiating various aspects of the lacrosse program, such as recruiting, scheduling opponents, and training squad members. The position will be open until it is filled. For more information on applying, contact Pam O’Brien, Administrative Assistant [email protected]
EASTERN WYOMING COLLEGE
Eastern Wyoming College is now home to a full-time athletic trainer. The board of trustees approved an agreement with the Orthopedic and Spine Center of the Rockies. Trainer Jordan Rice began her first day on the job October 28th. Director of athletics David Vondy says things have been going great and they are excited for all she brings to the program. -Mary Coleman, KOTATV-
FLORIDA A&M UNIVERSITY
The newly created Board of Trustees Athletics Oversight Committee voted unanimously 3-0 Friday morning on a no-confidence motion regarding Athletics Director Kellen Winslow. The full board is expected to address issues regarding Winslow during a special meeting next week. This all is happening a week after head football coach Earl Holmes was dismissed. -Doug Blackburn, Tallahassee Democrat-
HUSSON UNIVERSITY
Staci Creech has been named an assistant coach for the Husson University women’s golf team, head coach Mike Dugas announced in a news release Friday. Creech, the wife of University of Maine athletic director Karlton Creech, said she was “honored and grateful for the opportunity to help young women become successful student-athletes at Husson University.” She became a Class A Member of the PGA of America in 2004, but regained her amateur status in 2008 so she could continue playing as an amateur. She since has played in the US Women’s Mid-Amateur in 2008, 2011 and 2013, and in 2009, she was selected to represent North Carolina in the USGA Women’s state team championship. -Bangor Daily News-
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA
Cal seeks an Assistant Athletics Director for Facilities to be responsible for the daily oversight of all aspects related to Athletics’ facilities and their operations. The position will be open until it is filled. Apply here.
November 7, 2014
NEW MEXICO STATE UNIVERSITY
COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON
College of Charleston athletic director Joe Hull has signed a two-year contract extension that will keep him at the school through Dec. 31, 2016. Hull, 57, has been the college’s athletic director since November 2007. Hull will be paid $204,000 this year and approximately the same amount for the two additional years. Hull’s original contract was extended in November of 2012 and was to expire at the end of December.
CAL STATE SAN BERNARDINO
Tacy Duncan has resigned effective immediately. Duncan has accepted a middle school assistant principal’s position with the Riverside USD. Duncan took over the program in 2006 and two years later guided the Coyotes to one of the more remarkable runs in school history. CSUSB gained its only berth in the CCAA Tournament, and then advanced to the NCAA West Regional where it earned a victory over eventual NCAA champion Humboldt State. The university will begin an immediate national search.
UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI
The University of Missouri and West Virginia University have agreed to a two-year home-and-home football series, as announced jointly today by both schools. Mizzou will travel to Morgantown, W.V., for a Sept. 3, 2016 season opener, while the Mountaineers will return the game in Columbia, Mo. on Sept. 7, 2019. The series will mark the first game between the programs since the 1998 Insight Bowl in Tucson, Ariz., when Mizzou claimed a 34-31 win to cap an eight-win season.
NICHOLLS STATE UNIVERSITY
Nicholls State University student athletes have posted their highest graduation rate for the fourth consecutive year, according to statistics released by the National Collegiate Athletic Association. Nicholls student athletes are graduating at a rate of 74 percent, up 1 percentage point from a year ago. Nicholls ranks fourth among Louisiana’s 11 public universities with Division 1 athletics. -Jacob Batte, Daily Comet-
UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA
UCF seeks a Senior Producer, Editor to assist in the development, production and distribution of Athletics Broadcast Productions content. The position will be open until it is filled. Apply here.
BLACKBURN COLLEGE
BC seeks two assistant baseball coaches for the Spring 2015 season to assist the head coach with practice planning, game coaching, scouting, recruiting student-athletes that fit Blackburn College and other duties assigned by the head coach. One position preference will be given to candidates with a background in pitching. Second position preference will be give to candidates with a background in defense and the ability to throw batting practice. The position will be open until it is filled. For more information on applying, contact Human Resources.
WICHITA STATE UNIVERSITY
Wichita State president John Bardo will issue a statement today regarding the NCAA’s ruling on Wichita State baseball’s violations for providing improper apparel to athletes, according to athletic director Eric Sexton. Sexton, coach Todd Butler and former coach Gene Stephenson were in a group that traveled to NCAA headquarters in Indianapolis on Thursday. Sexton declined to provide details of the meeting, instead referring to Bardo’s statement scheduled for Friday. -Paul Suellentrop, The Wichita Eagle-
NORTHEAST-10 CONFERENCE
The Northeast-10 Conference seeks a Director of Strategic Communications to serve as a primary communication officer for the Conference and to promote the Northeast-10 brand through various forms of written, visual and social media communications. For more information on applying, contact [email protected] by November 20th.
November 6, 2014
PENN STATE
Former Penn State swimmer Kaitlyn Ferguson has been added to the swimming and diving staff as an assistant coach, head coach Tim Murphy announced Monday. Ferguson swam for the Nittany Lions from 2006-09. Most recently, Ferguson has served as an assistant coach for the Mamaroneck High School (Mamaroneck, N.Y.) varsity girls swim team since fall 2009, as well as an assistant for the Badger Swim Club since March 2010.
UNIVERSITY OF WEST ALABAMA
Athletics Director Stan Williamson has been selected as a Division II Management Council member, representing the Gulf South Conference. Williamson’s appointment is effective at the conclusion of the 2015 NCAA Division II Business Session. The NCAA Management Council consists of one administrator from each of the Division II multisport voting conferences, one administrator of Division II independent institutions and two ‘at-large’ positions.
XAVIER UNIVERSITY OF LOUISIANA
Xavier’s athletics department announced it has entered into an exclusive apparel and shoe agreement with adidas. The three-year agreement will outfit all of Xavier’s varsity athletics programs in adidas apparel and footwear, provide the university substantial savings on game uniforms, practice apparel and shoes, and bring consistency to color, design and logo usage on Xavier’s uniforms and apparel.
WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY IN ST. LOUIS
WUSTL seeks an Associate Director of Athletics-Varsity Programs to assist with all elements of administering a championship-caliber NCAA Division III intercollegiate athletics program within the highly regarded University Athletic Association (“UAA”). The position will be open until it is filled. Apply here. (# 29416)
ADAMS STATE UNIVERSITY
ASU seeks a Head Football Coach to be responsible for organizing, directing, and administrating a competitive football program in the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference. The position will be open until it is filled. Apply here.
UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA AT BIRMINGHAM
Some former UAB football players are concerned that the results of a study that’s part of a university-wide strategic plan could lead to the elimination of the school’s football program. Former player Justin Craft has met with UAB President Ray Watts and written a letter to Watts to voice those concerns. Two issues: New coach Bill Clark’s original contract is for three years only when most college head coaches have deals that run for a minimum of four or five years, and UAB has no non-conference football games scheduled beyond 2016. -Kevin Scarbinsky-
ALABAMA STATE UNIVERSITY
AD Melvin Hines asked Head Football Coach Reggie Barlow on Tuesday to resign. It came less than a week after Hines made public comments in support of Barlow. Barlow and local attorney Donald Jackson met with Hines on Tuesday night to make it clear the eighth-year coach has no intention of resigning his position. Jackson believes the ultimatum to Barlow to immediately resign or be dismissed at the end of the season came from others outside of the athletic department. -Tim Gayle, Montgomery Advertiser-
EASTERN WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY
The Eagle Athletics Fund has introduced a new priority point system to help distribute benefits to faithful donors. Laurel Hosmer, director of Development & External Revenue, said the new system is implementing a lot more benefits to members and making sure they are taken care of for supporting student-athletes. -Fetlew Gebreziabher, The Easterner-
UNIVERSITY OF ALASKA
The NCAA banned the University of Alaska Fairbanks hockey, basketball and swimming teams from postseason play for one season following an extensive investigation of violations of eligibility standards from 2007-2011. The infractions involved 40 ineligible students in nine of 10 sports, the investigation found. The sanctions include a public reprimand and three years probation through 2017 for UAF’s athletic program. -Dermot Cole, Alaska Dispatch News-
MIDDLE TENNESSEE STATE UNIVERSITY
MTSU seeks a Coordinator Athletic Development to assist the Associate Athletic Director Development and Assistant Athletic Director BRAA develop, organize and implement a comprehensive annual membership campaign plan for the Blue Raider Athletic Association (BRAA). Apply here by November 12th. (# 2688)
UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO, BOULDER
CU-Boulder seeks an Assistant Athletic Director – Ticket Operations, Sales and Service to oversee and lead all aspects of ticket operations, sales and service for the Athletic department. Apply here by November 14th.
November 5, 2014
MISSISSIPPI STATE UNIVERSITY
Top-ranked Mississippi State and Adidas unveiled new alternate TECHFIT football uniforms yesterday the Bulldogs will wear in the Egg Bowl on Saturday, Nov. 29. The Bulldogs’ Egg Bowl uniform incorporates TECHFIT Shockweb technology, the only true compression uniform system in the industry. Shockweb fits tighter to the body, making players more difficult to tackle. TECHFIT Shockweb is lighter, helping to make the player fast and increasing his range of motion to support the athlete’s performance at the highest levels. – Jim Holder, WVTA-
CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, NORTHRIDGE
Athletics director Dr. Brandon E. Martin issued the following statement: “CSUN has elected to sit several basketball players due to potential violations of team rules and University policies until a full and thorough investigation is completed. The investigation is underway, and out of an abundance of caution the student-athletes will be held out of competition until the matter is resolved. Our mission is to continue the pursuit of comprehensive excellence, both on and off the court.”
UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS
Chuck Neinas, former Big 12 interim commissioner, will help facilitate KU’s search for a new football coach, associate athletic director Jim Marchiony confirmed today. After Charlie Weis’s dismissal on Sept. 28, athletic director Sheahon Zenger said he would conduct a national search to find a replacement. Zenger will consult with a list of 10 to 12 KU football stakeholders, though Marchiony said the advisers will be used in an informal way and will not operate as a traditional search committee. -Rustin Dodd-
ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY
After four decades of playing at Packard Stadium, Arizona State baseball is leaving the Tempe campus for Phoenix Municipal Stadium, a more updated and spacious facility a few miles away. By moving into the former spring training home of the Oakland Athletics, the Sun Devils will gain a major league-sized outfield, adding 7 feet to right and left field and 15 feet in center field from what the team has had at Packard. -Bethany Reed, Cronkite News-
LEARFIELD SPORTS
Learfield named three individuals to general manager positions at its entities representing the Mountain West Conference, Northern Kentucky and Caly Poly. Cris Carrico is the new general manager for Mountain West Sports Properties. Phillip McAlpin, general manager for NKU Norse Sports Properties, had been serving with Nelligan Sports Marketing. Ronnie Henderson, general manager for Mustangs Sports Properties representing Cal Poly Athletics, recently served nearly nine years as founder of RAH Media LLC.
TOWSON UNIVERSITY
Towson seeks a Director of New Media to assist the Senior Associate Director of Athletics for Marketing and Communications in the administration and operation of the strategic new media operations for the Athletics programs consistent with the policies of Towson University, the NCAA, Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) and other appropriate governing bodies. The position will be open until it is filled. Apply here. (# 101473)
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, RIVERSIDE
UCR seeks an Assistant Media Relations Director to assist in the publicity and promotion of 17 Division I varsity sports with the Big West Conference. Apply here by November 17th. (# 201410300221)
UNIVERSITY OF SIOUX FALLS
Mekonnen Afa has been relieved of his duties as head women’s soccer coach, according to an announcement today by Athletics Director Josh Snyder. Afa, who has been head women’s coach at USF for 10 seasons, compiled a 102-119-21 overall record, including 2-15-1 this season. The University will begin an immediate search for a women’s head soccer coach. During the interim, Assistant Athletic Director/Senior Women’s Administrator Pam Gohl will oversee the program. -KSFY-
FLORIDA A&M UNIVERSITY
FAMU announced yesterday a nine-member search committee to find its new head football coach after the mid-season dismissal of Earl Holmes. John Wooten, Fritz Pollard Alliance chairman, will serve as the chairman of the search committee. AD Kellen Winslow said he hopes to be “close” to making a decision on a new head coach sometime around the Florida Classic on Nov. 22. The university said in a statement a new coach should be named by January 2015. -Jordan Culver, Tallahassee Democrat-
PEPPERDINE UNIVERSITY
Pepperdine University seeks an Associate Director of Financial Assistance Compliance to stay current on NCAA, federal, and state financial aid regulations to strategically prepare and implement policy changes with regard to financial aid. The position will be open until it is filled. Apply here. (# 00021909)
UNIVERSITY OF DELAWARE
Delaware seeks a Sports and Entertainment Sales Coordinator to manage all group sales of ticket packages to include season and single game tickets. The position will be open until it is filled. Apply here. (# 102547)
SAN FRANCISCO STATE UNIVERSITY
SFSU seeks a Head Women’s Soccer Coach to be responsible for organizing and administrating all phases of a successful NCAA Division II women’s soccer program in the competitive California Collegiate Athletic Association. The position will be open until it is filled. Apply here.
NEW MEXICO STATE UNIVERSITY
The NMSU Athletics Department and University Communications and Marketing Services announces the appointment of veteran sports publicist Bill Powers as the new Assistant Athletic Director of Media Relations. Powers, in his 28th year in the sports information profession, comes to NMSU from Midwestern State University, where he was the Assistant Athletic Director for External Operations. He replaces Tyler Dunkel who left for the New Mexico Activities Association.
November 4, 2014
NIAGARA UNIVERSITY
Niagara University Athletics is pleased to launch the redesigned website in partnership with SIDEARM Sports, one of the top website providers for college athletics. The new site’s crisp look enables users to navigate throughout the entire site with ease as each key area of focus has been accentuated. The site will give fans a fully adaptive experience across all platforms and will continue to feature live stats, video, and audio streaming through the Niagara Sports Network.
METRO ATLANTIC ATHLETIC CONFERENCE
Former Saint Peter’s College Associate Athletics Director Barbara Church has announced she will retire at the end 2014-15 academic year from the MAAC. Church served in that role for 13 years from 1978-1990. A member of the MAAC staff since 1990, she brought her on-campus experience from Saint Peter’s to the conference office. Her responsibilities include managing the MAAC budget and financial operations, overseeing the Conference’s compliance program, and serving as the Human Resources Administrator and the Senior Woman Administrator.
UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN – MILWAUKEE
Athletics Director Amanda Braun announced today that the contract of head women’s soccer coach Greg Henschel’s contract will not be renewed. In three seasons at the helm of the Panthers’ program, Henschel compiled a 24-28-4 record. The Panthers struggled this fall, posting a 6-10-2 overall record while failing to qualify for the Horizon League Championship. A national search for Henschel’s successor will begin immediately.
VIRGINIA MILITARY INSTITUTE
AD Dr. Dave Diles said late yesterday that Head Baseball Coach Marlin Ikenberry will step aside to pursue an opportunity in private business. The move is effective at the end of November, but a search for a successor will begin immediately with longtime assistant and current Associate Head Coach Jonathan Hadra serving as acting head coach during that time. Ikenberry leaves VMI as the Institute’s all-time leader in wins, having won 282 games in 11 years as the head coach in Lexington.
UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA
The NU Board of Regents search committee unanimously put forward four candidates for the President job yesterday. The finalists are: Hank Bounds – commissioner of higher education at the Mississippi Institutions of Higher Learning, Michael Martin – Colorado State University System chancellor, Sally Rockey – deputy for extramural research at the NIH, and George Ross – CMU president. Interim President James Linder has committed to staying in the position until June, and Hawks expects that it may take that long to get a new president on the job. -Kate Howard, World-Herald Bureau-
NIAGARA UNIVERSITY
Niagara seeks an Equipment Manager to oversee the purchasing, inventory, distribution, care, maintenance and recovery of athletics equipment. The position will be open until it is filled. Apply here.
THE GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY
GWU seeks an Associate Director of Development to serve as the manager of the Buff & Blue Fund, which is the Department of Athletics’s foundational annual fundraising program. The position will be open until it is filled. Apply here.
PURDUE UNIVERSITY
Purdue will not renew the contract of head women’s soccer coach Robert Klatte. Klatte, who just completed his 17th season, has been the only head coach in program history. He posted a 175-141-32 record (.549 winning percentage), including a 71-78-17 Big Ten mark. Purdue finished 6-11-2 (2-10-1 Big Ten) in 2014. A national search will begin for Klatte’s replacement. The contracts of assistant coaches Erin Otagaki-VanPaemel and Parrissa Eyorokon also will not be renewed. All three contracts run through Dec. 31, 2014.
UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI
Missouri seeks an Assistant Director for Athletic Ticketing to assist the Assistant Athletic Director for Ticket Operations with all facets of sport ticketing operations. There are two openings available. Apply here. (# 14808)
OHIO VALLEY CONFERENCE
The OVC seeks an Assistant Commissioner for Championships to serve as the primary sport administrator for the following sports: women’s basketball, cross country, indoor and outdoor track and field, rifle, soccer, softball, men’s and women’s tennis. For more information on applying, contact Commissioner Beth DeBauche by November 17th.
November 3, 2014
LOUISIANA STATE UNIVERSITY AT ALEXANDRIA
LSUA Athletic Director and Head Softball Coach Charlie Zeilman stepped down from LSUA this morning in order to pursue other professional opportunities. Head Baseball Coach Brent Porche will take over as Interim Athletic Director. Michael Poropat is returning to his previous position as Head Soccer Coach effective immediately. -KALB-
MERRIMACK COLLEGE
The Merrimack College Athletic Department and lacrosse head coach Michael Morgan announce the addition of Kyle Smith to the team’s coaching staff. Smith, a former standout at the University of Massachusetts, will assist in coaching the team’s offense, and joins the program immediately to help prepare for the 2015 campaign. Smith graduated from UMass in 2013 after a successful four-year stint. He played four seasons under head coach Greg Cannella and was a three-year starter.
JACKSONVILLE UNIVERSITY
JU and Chief Athletics Officer Dr. Donnie Horner announce the hiring of Alex Ricker-Gilbert as the Associate Athletic Director of Compliance and Student-Athlete Services. Ricker-Gilbert spent the past three years at Longwood as their Assistant Athletics Director for Compliance and Student-Services. At Longwood, he also oversaw the scholarship budget, served as the SAAC Advisor, and was the liaison to financial aid, the registrar, admissions, and housing.
NORTH DAKOTA STATE UNIVERSITY
Athletics director Matt Larsen announced this morning that Stevie Keller will be the new head women’s track & field and cross country coach. Keller replaces Ryun Godfrey who left for Kansas State after 15 years on the job. Keller had been serving as NDSU’s interim head coach since Sept. 25. He recently completed his 14th year on the Bison coaching staff, serving the last six years as the associate head coach of women’s and men’s track & field since being promoted in August 2008. Keller began his coaching career at NDSU as a graduate assistant in 2000.
UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY
Athletics Director Mitch Barnhart announced Friday the extension of Head Football Coach Mark Stoops through the 2019 season. The new agreement extends the term from June 30, 2019, to June 30, 2020. It gives the coach five seasons remaining on his contract following the current campaign. Now in his second year, the efforts of Stoops and his coaching staff are becoming apparent on the field of play. Currently sporting a 5-3 record, UK already has won more games this season than the previous two seasons combined.
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA
The campus Academic Senate increased GPA requirements in admissions criteria of student-athletes in an attempt to improve their graduation rates. The new policy will phase in over the next three academic years and requires that 40 percent of applicants meet the UC standard next year and 60 and 80 percent meet the standard in the next two years, respectively. Applicants who do not meet the minimum requirements are expected to submit a letter of reference and participate in an in-person interview. -Isaac Smith, Daily Cal-
MARIST COLLEGE
Marist seeks an Athletic Communications Assistant to be the primary media contact for several of the college’s 23 Division I sports, as assigned by the Director of Athletic Communications. The position will be open until it is filled. Apply here.
AMERICAN UNIVERSITY
Athletic Director Dr. Billy Walker, who recently began his second year at AU, said he hopes to increase student support for the 16 varsity sports at AU and provide the athletes with the resources that they need to be successful. Two of Walker’s primary goals include expanding facilities and adding scholarships for student-athletes, but budget concerns and limited resources prevent him from making immediate progress towards those objectives. -Shannon Shovel, The Eagle- – Joe Schad, ESPN-
FLORIDA GULF COAST UNIVERSITY
FGCU seeks an Assistant Director for Facilities & Operations to be responsible for overseeing day-to-day operation of the equipment room and monitoring aspects related to athletic facilities and operations. Apply here by November 16th. (# 2236)
ALCORN STATE UNIVERSITY
The university has named Jason Cable to the role of Associate Athletic Director for Compliance. Cable earned his bachelor’s of science degree in political science in 2003 and his master’s of science degree in secondary education in 2005 from the university. Cable served as the Associate Athletic Director for Compliance and CHAMPS Life Skills Coordinator at Livingstone College. Cable is currently pursuing his doctorate degree in higher education administration at Jackson State University.
UNIVERSITY OF DENVER
DU seeks an Assistant Director of Compliance to be responsible for assisting with the development and implementation of a comprehensive athletics compliance program. The position will be open until it is filled. Apply here. (# 000040)
November 1, 2014
NORTHWESTERN OKLAHOMA STATE UNIVERSITY
NWOSU seeks a Head Football Coach to be responsible for providing leadership for all aspects of a dynamic NCAA DII Football program at a 4-year state university. The position will be open until it is filled. Apply here.
BOISE STATE UNIVERSITY
Boise State seeks an Associate Athletics Director for Development to be responsible for the identification, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship of prospective and current donors for major financial support and gifts for Boise State Intercollegiate Athletics. Apply here by November 14th.
SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY
Syracuse provided details of what led to its NCAA hearing for the first time Friday, but school officials weren’t taking questions. The university’s statement on Friday announced the conclusion of a NCAA investigation and a two-day hearing in front of the NCAA’s Committee on Infractions. The university said no current athletes were involved in any potential violations, most of which transpired “years ago.” The only violations that Syracuse acknowledged were self-reported in 2007 but the school acknowledged that the NCAA looked at other “issues.” -Chris Carlson, Syracuse-
WRIGHT STATE UNIVERSITY
Wright State seeks a Special Assistant to the Athletics Director to coordinate and oversee the CHAMPS/Life Skills operation for over 250 student athletes, as well as to serve as the primary contact for the Director of Athletics. Apply here by November 7th.