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NCAA President Charlie Baker talked with student-athletes at Franklin (DIII), where he acknowledged that student-athletes are dealing with challenges that his generation never had to. “You all are public figures in your world and on your campus, and therefore you are subject to some of the same BS that I was subject to when I was governor of Massachusetts. I’m a grown-up…I don’t care what people say about me on social media. I don’t care. It doesn’t matter. But I think it’s really tough to be a young person who’s getting noise — and vicious incoming, in some cases — from people they don’t know about the way they played, what they didn’t get right, what they look like and all the rest, and that’s an issue I’ve heard about across all three divisions.” Baker also pointed out the average age of an NCAA official is 55 and it’s becoming increasingly difficult to retain younger officials. Surveys have shown that officials cite the behavior of coaches, fans and parents as the primary reason for leaving the profession. “The beatdown that a lot of these (young officials) were getting from a lot of people in the stands and along the sidelines was just enough to drive them away.” On the potential for Congress to enact a federal bill focused on college athletics, Baker explained that the “big question mark in my mind is, just given all the other stuff on their plate, is this going to be one of the things they get to or not? We’re going to continue to push.” (link)

Wisconsin-Parkside AD Adam Schemm lays out his plan for Rangers athletics after his first 100 days in the chair. Schemm’s trio of priorities include the creation of an outdoor athletics village to match the recent upgrades to indoor facilities, enhance the Ranger Impact Fund, which sits at 71% of its donor goal, and to develop a new strategic plan. Schemm: “While we celebrate these small wins, our work is far from done. One of the biggest threats to excellence is complacency. We must continue to elevate our expectations, find new opportunities to engage, and continue to support those that are a part of the Parkside family. […] The opportunity for athletics to grow, to help tell the story of the University, to connect with our community, and to continue to be leaders is bright, but it requires a championship investment.” (link) 

It’s Personnel:

+ Eastern New Mexico selects Assoc. AD for Sports Administration Michael Molina as its Interim AD. (link) 

+ Cal State Dominguez Hills taps William Jewell Asst. AD for Events, Facilities & Equipment Thomas Balkcom as its new Senior Assoc. AD/COO. Mammoth Sports Consulting assisted with the process. (link)

Come next month, Northern Michigan will begin renovations to Vandament Arena that will include rotating the court and adding around 1,800 seats to become the new home for hoops. AD Rick Comley notes basketball supporters were not big fans of basketball in Berry Arena and the logistical challenges associated with switching between hockey and basketball surfaces were taxing.  (link)

Ferris State Football HC Tony Annese will be allowed to attend the Bulldogs’ first-round playoff matchup with Grand Valley State, should he choose to attend as a normal spectator, but cannot communicate with the team. NCAA Assistant Director for Championships and Alliances Phillip Pierce telling the GVSU student newspaper: “What I can say is that over the last eight years that I’ve been working with Division II football, this is new ground and the first time a coach has been suspended for a game. […] I asked around the office today and no one that I spoke with can recall an instance where a Division II coach was suspended from an NCAA tournament game due to misconduct. Definitely not saying that it hasn’t happened previously, but the people I spoke with can’t recall.” During his media availability earlier this week, Annese said of his plans on Saturday: “I guess I’ll just check with my two granddaughters to see what they’re doing, and maybe I’ll just hang with them and watch the game from the TV. I, technically speaking, can be at the game. I just gotta buy my own ticket and stuff like that, so I don’t know if that’s a good idea, so I still haven’t sorted it out.” (link)

Nebraska-Kearney Men’s Basketball HC Kevin Lofton resigns after over a quarter-century with the Lopers, one game into the season. AC Antoine Young will lead the team for the rest of the season. (link)

Coaches.wire:

+ D’Youville removes the interim tag from Women’s Soccer HC Angela Nicholas-Tolsma. (link)

+ East Central Women’s Soccer HC Riley Bailey steps down after 15 seasons leading the Tigers. (link)

+ Ouachita Baptist Men’s Soccer HC Chris Lawson has resigned after four seasons at the helm. (link) 

+ Southwestern Oklahoma State taps Mammoth Sports Consulting to assist with its Football HC search. (link)

Quick Hits:

+ North Georgia will soon roll out premium elevated seating in its Champions Club at home basketball games. (link)

+ Kutztown Field Hockey’s Sarah Gatehouse takes home the Elite 90 Award. (link)

+ Illinois-Springfield Women’s Basketball knocked off Indiana State (DI) 71-69. (link) 

Fitch Ratings is projecting a decline in net tuition growth between two and four percent, with growing discount rates, up to over 56% for first-time undergrads, contributing to limited growth. Fitch also expects net tuition growth to remain limited beyond 2024 at rates below the growth of overall expenses. Of note: “Tuition growth between public and private institutions has diverged post-pandemic. Tuition increases at public universities flattened, and Fitch expects future growth to remain modest. Public institutions continue to have more competitive headroom with pricing. However, they often face pressure at the state level to preserve access and affordability through sticker-price freezes, scholarships and/or financial aid, sometimes as a condition of increased state appropriations. Private college tuition pricing has briefly returned to pre-pandemic growth levels, although Fitch expects the pace of increases to abate. Recent growth rates largely reflect catch-up increases following tuition freezes during the pandemic. Those that have resumed increases are managing the need to balance inflationary pressures and demand considerations. The number of institutions, both public and private, that froze undergraduate tuition remained elevated through the 2022-2023 academic year.” (link) 

Looks like the Quiet Quitting era may be over, as employers now say there aren’t enough people voluntarily leaving their jobs. According to the Wall Street Journal’s Chip Cutter, turnover has “declined so steeply at some large employers that companies now find themselves over budget on certain teams, requiring leaders to weigh whether to postpone projects or to cut additional staff as the end of year approaches. Other bosses worry about how to keep star employees engaged when there are far fewer vacant positions internally, making it harder to move people into new roles.” Hiring slowed sharply in October, with U.S. employers adding half as many jobs as they did in September, according to the Labor Department. Meanwhile, the unemployment rate rose from 3.8% from 3.9% but is still hovering around historic lows. Nationally, the quits rate, which is defined as the number of resignations as a share of total employment, remained at 2.3% in September for the third month in a row, down from a 3% peak in April 2022. (link)

More Higher Ed:

+ Black Hills State selects Wayne State (NE) VP of Academic Affairs Steve Elliott as its 12th president. (link)

+ Southern Arkansas selects President Emeritus David Rankin as its Interim President. (link)

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(NEW!) Vice President for Intercollegiate Athletics (Tarleton State University / Stephenville, TX): Serving as a member of the President’s Executive Cabinet, the Vice President of Intercollegiate Athletics will provide leadership, guidance, and fundraising for Tarleton's Athletic Department. (DI) More details HERE. The D1.dossier for this position is available HERE.

(NEW!) Director of Marketing and Fan Experience (San Jose State University / San Jose, CA): SJSU is looking for a Director of FUN! Come enjoy running an exciting gameday experience for tremendous student-athletes. Come work in a culture that provides the freedom to be innovative. (DI) More details HERE.

(NEW!) Head Football Coach (Northeastern State University Athletics / Tahlequah, OK): Ideal candidates will be able to ensure the program's success by excelling in recruitment, budget management, game plans, fundraising, and fostering community/alumni support. Blue-collar work ethic. More details HERE.

Assistant Director of Ticket Operations (SMU / Dallas, TX): In collaboration with the Assistant AD for Ticket Operations, the Assistant Director of Ticket Operations will assist with the management of the Ticket Office and the ticketed SMU Sports. (DI) More details HERE.

Assistant Director - Basketball Operations (Atlantic Coast Conference / Charlotte, NC): The Assistant Director - Basketball Operations will work and collaborate with the department staff in overseeing all issues related to basketball and tournament operations. (DI) More details HERE.

Director - Creative Strategy & Design (Atlantic Coast Conference / Charlotte, NC): The Director - Creative Strategy & Design is primarily responsible for developing and executing creative concepts and design work that promotes our brand. (DI) More details HERE.

Head Coach, Football (Lake Erie College / Painesville, OH): The coach is responsible for recruiting and organization of the College’s football program. More details HERE.

Offensive Line Coach (Ripon College / Ripon, WI): Ripon College is accepting applications for the position of Offensive Line Coach. This is a full-time position. The position has the potential for coordinator duties for the right candidate. (DIII) More details HERE.

Assistant Athletic Director, Communications (Loyola University Chicago / Chicago, IL): Serve as primary public relations contact for department and assigned sports, collaborate with content and marketing teams to promote athletes, coaches, and staff, and lead the communications team. (DI) More details HERE.

Director, Ticket Operations (Colorado College / Colorado Springs, CO): The Director of Ticket Operations manages all aspects of ticketing for the Athletics Department and Division I Hockey at Ed Robson Arena. Salary range of $55,000 to $57,123, plus excellent benefits! (DIII) More details HERE.

Head Women's Basketball Coach (Texas A&M-San Antonio / San Antonio, TX): The Head Women’s Basketball Coach is a key member of the coaching team, who provides leadership and vision within the Athletics Department, as well as among the student athletes. (NAIA) More details HERE.

Head Men's Basketball Coach (Texas A&M-San Antonio / San Antonio, TX): The Head Men’s Basketball Coach is a key member of the coaching team, who provides leadership and vision within the Athletics Department, as well as among the student athletes. (NAIA) More details HERE.

Office Professional III (University of Central Missouri / Warrensburg, MO): Provides administrative support to the Vice President, leadership team, and 17 NCAA sports programs. Assists with the coordination of student athlete insurance and medical billing. More details HERE.

Annual Giving Associate (NC State Student Aid Association (The Wolfpack Club) / Raleigh, NC): Come support NC State Athletics and help raise money for scholarships for student-athletes. (DI) More details HERE.

Director, Athletic Communications (Texas A&M University - Kingsville / Kingsville, TX): Manages the development and implementation of most athletic marketing promotions and public relations programs directed to numerous internal and external constituencies. Serves as the focal point for developing and coordinating news stories and other appropriate exposure for research and activities. More details HERE.

Athletic Certification Officer (Lynn University / Boca Raton, FL): This position is responsible for obtaining, evaluating, and documenting the academic credentials of current/former student-athletes in accordance with NCAA, Sunshine State Conference, and Lynn policy. More details HERE.

Head Coach, Volleyball (Lake Erie College / Painesville, OH): Lake Erie College, invites applications for the full-time position of head coach, volleyball. Lake Erie College is an NCAA Division II program More details HERE.

Associate Athletic Director for Revenue, Strategy and Innovation (SMU / Dallas, TX): In collaboration with the Deputy A.D./Chief Revenue Officer the Associate A.D. for Revenue, Strategy and Innovation will assist with implementation and execution of key strategic revenue generation. (DI) More details HERE.

Head Women's Volleyball Coach (Southeastern University / Lakeland, FL): Head coach opening at one of the fastest growing universities in the country. Must be someone with an active relationship with Christ who is looking to build a NAIA Championship-level program. (NAIA) More details HERE.

Creative Content (Video) Leader (Loyola University Maryland / Baltimore, MD): Responsible for creation, direction and production of all video-related content for social media, video boards & other platforms. Develop, shoot & edit content with a high amount of creative freedom. (DI) More details HERE.

Coordinator, BisonVision Sports Productions (Bucknell University / Lewisburg, PA): Serve as lead producer and director for events on the digital network, be responsible for producing a variety of events aired on ESPN+, Facebook Live, YouTube, and the Patriot League digital network. (DI) More details HERE.

Director of Athletic Training (Carson Newman University / Jefferson City, TN): Supervises all athletic training staff, graduate assistant athletic trainers, interns, and work-study students. Can discuss upon interview the terms and conditions as well as negotiate competitive salary. More details HERE.

Athletic Trainer (Carson Newman University / Jefferson City, TN): Assist with the supervision & coordination of the University’s overall Sports Medicine program in consultation with and under the supervision of the Assoc. AD for Sports Medicine, Medical Director, Team Physician(s) and other qualified medical personnel. Can discuss upon interview the terms and conditions as well as negotiate competitive salary. More details HERE.

Coordinator of Athletic Marketing & Events (Northern State University / Aberdeen, SD): The Coordinator of Athletic Marketing and Events will coordinate the marketing of all NSU Athletic events and help lead game operations, fan experience and sponsor relations within the department. More details HERE.

Head STUNT Coach (Texas A&M University - Kingsville / Kingsville, TX): Reporting to the Executive Director for Intercollegiate Athletics, the Head STUNT Coach directs all phases of the day-to-day operations of the Texas A&M University-Kingsville STUNT program. More details HERE.

Assistant Athletic Director, External Relations (Administrative Analyst/Specialist-Exempt II) (California State University, Dominguez Hills / Carson, CA): This position provides sports management leadership and support Alumni Relations Programs, and Annual Giving initiatives to generate financial support and sponsorship of Toro Athletics. More details HERE.

Director of Event and Ticket Operations (Missouri Southern State University / Joplin, MO): Serves as the primary game day administrator for MSSU Athletics and is responsible for the appropriate setup and coverage of all home athletic contests and ticketing operations for the department. More details HERE.

Assistant Athletic Director, Operations and Events (Bucknell University / Lewisburg, PA): Responsible for managing the Department's facilities for all athletic and recreation events; establishing policies, methods and standards; and administering the day-to-day event operations. (DI) More details HERE.

Director of Sports Medicine (Gettysburg College / Gettysburg, PA): Gettysburg College is seeking a Director of Sports Medicine. The Director oversees all aspects of the athletics training program, including 4 FT assistants, for over 650 student-athletes in 24 sports. (DIII) More details HERE.

Assistant Men’s Lacrosse Coach (Bucknell University / Lewisburg, PA): Assist in coaching training and practice sessions, ensuring that all appropriate safety guidelines and standards are maintained. Attend coaches' preparatory meetings and implement strategies. (DI) More details HERE.

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.

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.

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.

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