#10: The NCAA will offer member schools post-eligibility injury insurance coverage for student-athletes beginning Aug. 1, 2024. The coverage will be for two years after student-athletes complete their college athletics experience and will cover injuries that occur while playing for their school. President Charlie Baker: “Student-athletes deserve the coverage offered in this plan, no matter their division. Thanks to the many voices who have supported this idea since the Division I Transformation Committee formalized it in their final recommendations earlier this year. It's another occasion where the NCAA can show its unwavering commitment to and support for student-athletes." The policy's annual premium is projected to be $26 million. It will have a $90,000 excess limit per injury, with no deductible. There will also be limited coverage for mental health care related to the documented injury. (link)
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#9: William Jewell appoints Men’s Basketball HC Chris McCabe as Interim AD. (link) |
#8: Alaska Fairbanks Asst. AD of Marketing, Fan Engagement and Sponsorships Kellie Lafferty is no longer with the Nanooks. (link) |
#7: Northeastern State Asst. AD Scott Pettus will retire after over 30 years in Tahlequah. (link) |
#6: At GSC Football Media Day, Commissioner Matt Wilson says “proof of concept” with FB led to expansion of FloSports coverage to Basketball and Volleyball and touts benefits to coverage of FloSports having “skin in the game.” Wilson touches on FB issues the GSC would like to address, including non-conference game inventory and access to the post-season. He doesn’t view playing eleven games in eleven weeks as a positive for the student-athlete and is “super optimistic” on legislation to add a Week 0 to the FB slate as early as next year, even going so far as to tell schools to pencil it in if they can find an opponent. Wilson explains that it would not be the GSC’s preference to award FB AQs under the current 28-team bracket configuration, but “could get behind” the idea, should the field be expanded. More, including thoughts on the transfer portal, NIL, instant replay and realignment. (link)
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#5: Baldwin Wallace (DIII) Dean of the College of Education and Health Sciences Steve Dittmore pens for Extra Points on the institutions and athletic departments that have shuttered in the last few years. Comparing a quartet of DIII institutions that closed, Dittmore observes: “While three of the four campuses were combatting steep losses in student headcount, the percentage of student-athletes on those campuses did not mirror these changes. All four institutions saw their percentage of student-athletes rise during this period and student-athlete headcount did not match enrollment change as the two tables below point out.” Three of four saw an increase in overall athletic spending, adding: “Anecdotally, these results suggest it is not athletes who are contributing to the downward trend of campus enrollment. And, therefore, it is not, perhaps, sports that can save a university on the brink of financial collapse.” More. (link)
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#4: Henderson State Chancellor Charles Ambrose will resign on Sept. 15 after nearly two years. (link) |
#3: Sioux Falls AD Pam Gohl will resign after five years leading the Cougars to become the Deputy AD at Minnesota State Moorhead. USF President Brett Bradfield: "Pam is the consummate professional. Beyond her incredible work ethic, her commitment to the overall welfare of our student-athletes has been second to none. Under Pam Gohl's leadership, our athletic department has achieved extraordinary success on and off the competitive landscape." MSUM AD Chad Markuson: “Pam brings to the department a diverse range of experiences and strengths. Having been both a coach and an Athletic Director in the NSIC will allow her to hit the ground running when she arrives at Nemzek. The next chapter of Dragon athletics and Minnesota State University Moorhead has begun with the arrival of President Downs and adding Pam Gohl to the Dragon Family at this key time will play a pivotal role in our growth. With Pam's help, our hope is to continue to build and ascend as a department and university.” (link)
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#2: Simon Fraser AD Theresa Hanson will depart after eight years leading the Red Leafs. Vice Provost, Students and International Rummana Khan Hemani: "Theresa led Athletics and Recreation for eight years with commendable integrity, professionalism and loyalty. Over her tenure she guided SFU's athletics and recreation programs through unprecedented growth with the primary focus of enhancing the student and student-athlete experience. [...] As the only Canadian university to compete in the NCAA, Theresa has been a tireless advocate, promoting a unique opportunity for student-athletes to obtain an outstanding education at SFU while competing in the NCAA." (link)
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#1: Alderson Broaddus has been stripped of its ability to award degrees by the state Higher Education Policy Commission, by unanimous vote. The ruling calls for the university to wind down operations by not returning any current students this fall except for those scheduled to graduate, not accept any new students, terminate athletic activities and begin developing teach-out programs, among others. West Virginia Chancellor of Higher Education Sarah Armstrong Tucker: “While I truly wish there had been a viable path forward for Alderson Broaddus University to continue operating, our foremost priority is to help their students continue their education as seamlessly as possible. We have been working with other colleges and universities in the state, and we are grateful to have institutions that are eager to help these students transfer and complete their degrees. The Commission takes its role in authorizing private institutions to operate within West Virginia very seriously. This is a role that the Legislature entrusted us with to safeguard students, and that is exactly what we are doing. […] Given the financial information I’ve provided thus far, a mid-semester closure seems to be inevitable, leaving the students at grave financial and academic risk.” (link)
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