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Baldwin Wallace (DIII) Dean of the College of Education and Health Sciences Steve Dittmore writes on the broader small college landscape in the wake of Kentucky Wesleyan’s reduction in sports last week. Dittmore notes the trend of adding sport programs is down, especially in DII, writing: “This suggests there is a cost-benefit ratio for having sports teams, and many universities may have hit that threshold.” Financially: “[AD Mark] Shook’s quote regarding the ‘reduction of tuition revenue that is being generated currently by fewer number of students who are attending colleges across the country’ is telling in the wake of this 53 percent athlete number. It suggests, to me, that in order for athletics to operate at KWC, it relies on non-athlete tuition to help meet overall athletic expenses, which, in 2021-22, totaled $6.8 million. It also implies the college believes it is better off with, potentially, 10 percent fewer students (if all track athletes transfer) than it is paying the expenses generated by these programs. This also continues another trend. Universities which have more athletes than non-athletes may be more at risk of financial calamity.” In closing, Dittmore extrapolates this across small college athletics: “I believe we are entering a weird time in higher education and sense further contraction, both in terms of school closures and the number of sports sponsored, is ahead. The data already suggests the trend toward adding sports at enrollment-driven institutions may have passed and, if KWC’s process is any indication, who knows how college athletics will look in five years.” (link); Following the decision to eliminate sports, Kentucky Wesleyan will eliminate 32 positions, most of which are already vacant. President Thomas Mitzel on the state of higher education: “The reality is that, right now, there are 15 million undergraduate-aged students..18 to 22. There are 45 million people who are looking, or have already participated in some sort of online education. So, the national trends are shifting a little bit and we want to be able to shift with them.” (link)

Anthony Travel Founder/On Location EVP for Collegiate John Anthony joins Connect/MB Sports' Matt Banker at the 2023 Women Leaders in Sports National Convention to discuss trends in the travel industry overall, how realignment has impacted the travel industry, international travel trends and more. On the impact of macroeconomic trends, Anthony: “Now that interest rates have gone up so much, you don't get much hotel development when that happens, you don't get much new bus equipment getting financed when that happens. There's a real concern with labor and shortage not just for your frontline workers in the hospitality industry, but when's the last time you got on a motor coach and your bus driver was under the age of 40 or 50? So there is a shortage in a lot of places within our entire ecosystem of this industry and it's a lot of pricing pressure. It tends to come down, just basic economics, with supply and demand and we're not seeing much of a reduction in demand yet so prices are a challenge.” Check out the full conversation on Connect. (link)

The North Carolina Supreme Court rejects former Winston-Salem State Football HC Kienus Boulware’s wrongful termination lawsuit against the university. (link) 

Coaches.wire:

+ Goldey-Beacom names pro coach David Lawrie as its inaugural Esports HC. (link)

+ Wayne State (MI) taps former Cleveland State (DI) Fencing HC Andy Tulleners for the same post. (link)

Quick Hits:

+ The NCAA Woman of the Year Selection Committee announces the national Top 30 honorees for the 2023 NCAA Woman of the Year Award. (link)

+ The RMAC renews its partnership with U.S. Council for Athlete’s Health. (link)

+ Florida Southern will break ground Thursday on a 4K square-foot Golf Club House at Lone Palm Golf Club. (link)

+ Augusta Men’s Basketball takes down Georgia Southern (DI) in exhibition action. (link)

+ East Stroudsburg launches a redesigned website via SIDEARM Sports. (link)

A bill allowing high school student-athletes to benefit from their NIL in the state of Michigan passed the state’s House of Representatives on Thursday. It now heads to the Michigan Senate. Rep. Jimmie Wilson Jr. (D-Ypsilanti), who first approached the Michigan High School Athletics Association (MHSAA) with the idea behind HB 4816 in June, “A couple of the families actually had been considering moving potentially out of state because they're at such a high level athletics. They know that other states are already doing it. So they're now paused, because they said, 'Well, if you get this here in Michigan, we'll probably end up staying here’. As the Governor's office, and the Legislature, starts to talk about retention of talent, and talking about trying to get more people to Michigan. This is just a small piece, but it's another piece to that puzzle of retaining talent here.” (link)

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(NEW!) Associate Director of Athletics, Facilities and Events (Johns Hopkins University / Baltimore, MD): The Johns Hopkins University Department of Athletics and Recreation seeks an innovative, forward-thinking, and entrepreneurial leader who can oversee and execute event operations. (DIII) More details HERE.

(NEW!) Assistant Athletic Director, Compliance (University of New Mexico / Albuquerque, NM): Administers NCAA & Mountain West Conference compliance for 18 Division 1 athletic programs. Monitors adherence to NCAA and MWC rules, regulations, & eligibility. (DI) More details HERE.

(NEW!) Facilities and Game Operations Coordinator (Presbyterian College / Clinton, SC): This position assists Athletic Facilities Supervisor in management of athletic facilities and game management. Will ensure the venues are prepared for practice, competition, and non-athletic events. (DI) To apply, e-mail: hr@presby.edu

Head Coach for Men's Lacrosse (Emmanuel University / Franklin Springs, GA): Full-time Head Coach to lead our Lacrosse program to the next level. Our rural campus is located in northeast GA with easy access to city amenities. Check us out to see if you're ready to be a Lion! More details HERE.

Executive Director (Blueprint Sports / Fayetteville, AR): The Executive Director of this Power 5 University will be responsible for the management, leadership, revenue generation, strategy, and administrative relationship representing this collective. (DI) More details HERE.

MBB Athletic Media Specialist,Sr (New Mexico State / Las Cruces, NM): Maintains, develops and enhances media relationships, writes news releases; researches and prepares background and briefing materials for interactions with MBB and Baseball. (DI) More details HERE.

Associate Athletic Director for Compliance and Student Success (Lincoln University of Missouri / Jefferson City, MO): The Associate Athletics Director for Compliance and Student Success/SWA is charged with executing the day-to-day management and operation of the athletics compliance office. More details HERE.

Associate Director of Athletics for Compliance (Princeton University / Princeton, NJ): Oversee NCAA eligibility & compliance, Ivy League compliance, NIL & rules education. Candidate must understand the fundamental role that athletics plays in the education of the student-athlete. (DI) More details HERE.

Director of Baseball Operations (Kansas Athletics, Inc. / Lawrence, KS): Kansas Baseball is hiring for a Director of Operations to join their team! This role will support the Head Coach and manage all operational matters related to the baseball program. (DI) More details HERE.

Head Athletic Trainer (Adams State University / Alamosa, CO): As a direct report to the Director of Athletics, the fundamental responsibilities of the Head Athletic Trainer position includes managing all aspects of the Athletic Training Room. More details HERE.

Director of Athletics and Recreation (University of California Santa Cruz / Santa Cruz, CA): UCSC seeks a director of athletics and recreation. Apply by 11/8/23 via the Spelman Johnson website at https://apptrkr.com/4680764. Salary range is $165,000 to $200,000 annually. (DIII) More details HERE.

Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach (St. Edward's University / Austin, TX): This position will assist with the design, implementation, development, and management of individual and group strength and conditioning programs for both men and women student-athletes. More details HERE.

Head STUNT Coach (St. Edward's University / Austin, TX): Provide vision and leadership in the development and administration of a competitive and inclusive Division II STUNT Program within the guidelines of the university, Lone Star Conference and NCAAII. More details HERE.

Athletic Operations Coordinator (Lake Erie College / Painesville, OH): The coordinator is responsible for, but not limited to, the day-to-day duties of overseeing the areas of the athletics facilities’ office, game/event operations and department of athletics student. More details HERE.

Assistant Athletic Director for Compliance (Missouri Southern State University / Joplin, MO): This position monitors, directs, reports and ensures compliance in the intercollegiate athletics program in accordance with NCAA, MIAA, and MSSU rules for all 15 NCAA DII sports and the spirit squad. More details HERE.

Head Women's Lacrosse Coach (Pfeiffer University / Misenheimer, NC): Responsible for all functions relating to the management and development of a successful Division III Women’s Lacrosse program, including recruiting, budgeting, scheduling, and player development. (DIII) More details HERE.

Assistant Athletic Trainer (Pace University / Pleasantville, NY): This position will assist the Assistant Athletic Director for Sports Medicine in the overall management of the athletic training room operations. More details HERE.

Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach (Lynn University / Boca Raton, FL): This position will help organize and design strength programs for assigned sports. Will also work in conjunction with coaches and athletic trainers and assist in training of student athletes. More details HERE.

Athletic Director (The College of Wooster / Wooster, OH): The Director of Athletics (AD) serves as the senior administrator for the NCAA Division III intercollegiate athletics program and campus recreation (intramural) programs. (DIII) More details HERE.

Assistant Athletic Director for Strategic Communications & Operations (University of Illinois Springfield (UIS) / Springfield, IL): Oversight & supervision of athletics marketing communication, including the athletics website, social media, and home event management. More details HERE.

Head Athletic Trainer (Meredith College / Raleigh, NC): Oversight of all aspects of the athletic training department for 11 varsity women's teams. NCAA D3. Full-time 11-month position (off in July). Beautiful campus in the heart of Raleigh, NC. (DIII) More details HERE.

Development Coordinator (Fresno State Bulldog Foundation / Fresno, CA): Join our Bulldog Team! Renew and solicit new annual fund donors, assist with graphic design/social media, and with donor events. Build a great foundation for a future in athletic development. (DI) More details HERE.

Director of Development / Assistant Athletics Director (Fresno State Bulldog Foundation / Fresno, CA): Join the Red Wave working in development activities: major gifts for capital projects, sport specific, endowment fund, and the annual fund. Position supervises two Bulldog Foundation staff members. (DI) More details HERE.

Assistant Director, Ticket Sales & Retention (Auburn University / Auburn, AL): The Coordinator of Ticket Sales is responsible for selling a full menu of ticket options to athletics events and soliciting contributions to Tigers Unlimited Foundation. (DI) More details HERE.

Athletics Strength, Conditioning and Fitness Specialist (Wayne State University / Detroit, MI): Assist the Head Strength and Conditioning Coach in the improvement of the physical development and overall performance of all varsity sport student-athletes through sports-specific training. More details HERE.

Assistant Director of Athletics Facilities and Operations (Dartmouth College / Hanover, NH): Leads and manages the daily operations and maintenance of Athletics buildings, including access to facilities, maintenance scheduling and oversight, general housekeeping and event support. (DI) More details HERE.

Assistant Men's Lacrosse Coach (Bucknell University / Lewisburg, PA): Responsible for on-field coaching and recruitment of academically-qualified student athletes for a NCAA Division I men's lacrosse program, within the guidelines, rules, and regulations. (DI) More details HERE.

Director of Athletics and Recreation (Southern Connecticut State University / New Haven, CT): Lead a comprehensive and competitive program that won 10 NE10 Conference Championships in the last 2 years and join a dynamic university highly committed to graduating students and changing lives. More details HERE.

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