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South Carolina State (DI) taps Walsh AD Nathan Cochran for its AD post. The Bulldogs have also named Benedict Football HC Chennis Berry as the school’s next Football HC. SCSU President Alexander Conyers: “I’m confident we have hired two great additions to the team. I look forward to working with each of them.” (link, link); ; Walsh elevates Men’s and Women’s Golf HC/SWA Christina Paone to Interim VP for Athletics. (link)

More from NCAA President Charlie Baker at the SBJ Intercollegiate Athletics Forum, where he acknowledged his new proposal stops short of classifying student-athletes as employees or sharing media revenue. “I don't think you can go down that road without creating really significant discrepancies around Title IX, which is a success. We should not turn it into something else. The second thing is schools fund their sports through a whole variety of means and mechanisms. And if some of them want to include that as part of the way they do it, fine. If some of them want to do it through donor contributions, fine. If some of them want to do it through some other mechanism, fine. The point here is let's figure out what we consider to be a permissive standard across DI to actually make it happen. … Now, the membership may say they don't want the subdivision, in which case everybody has the ability to do whatever they think makes sense. But this is an attempt to create a way to do what everybody says they would like to do, which is more for student-athletes than they do now in a way that is holistic and supports them.” (link); Baylor (DI) President/NCAA Board of Governors Chair Linda Livingstone also addressed the plan, saying: “If Congress sees us saying ‘hey, we want to benefit them more financially, but we believe keeping them from being employees helps us to support them in different ways and maybe better ways,’ I think we might be able to get some of that protection that probably we won’t get otherwise.” (link)

NCAA Legal Matters:

+ Headlining attorneys Steve Berman and Jeff Kessler have filed a new lawsuit against the NCAA on behalf of Duke (DI) football student-athlete DeWayne Carter, Stanford (DI) women's soccer student-athlete Nya Harrison and TCU (DI) women's basketball student-athlete Sedona Prince. Per the complaint, the plaintiffs are seeking an injunction that would end the NCAA’s rules prohibiting schools from compensating athletes “for their athletic services.” They’re also seeking "substantial damages” for FBS football players and DI men’s basketball and women’s basketball players at Power 5 schools between Dec. 7, 2019, and whenever the date of judgment in this case occurs. From the suit: “These draconian, collusive rules prohibit what the NCAA refers to as ‘pay-for-play,’ but what anyone else would call market-value compensation. In college sports, only the athletes are treated as ‘amateurs.’ Everyone else involved enjoys the compensation that results from unrestrained competition for the athletes’ services.” USA Today’s Steve Berkowitz also notes the complaint “cites NCAA President Charlie Baker's new proposals concerning athlete compensation, and his comments about them yesterday. It alleges that ‘any continued claim’ that amateurism is a justification for prohibiting schools from paying athletes ‘is now factually bankrupt.’” (link, link); Full complaint. (link)

+ Also from Berkowitz: “Seven state attorneys general (West Virginia, Colorado, Ohio, Illinois, New York, North Carolina and Tennessee) have filed suit against the NCAA over its athlete-transfer rules. Case was filed in U.S. District Court for the Northern District of West Virginia. The case prominently features Mountaineers men's basketball player RaeQuan Battle, whose efforts to get a waiver that would allow him to play for West Virginia immediately this season after making a second transfer, have been rejected by the NCAA.” (link)

It’s Personnel:

+ Missouri Western State Senior Assoc. AD for External Relations Paul Smith departs after a year and a half. (link)

+ Black Hills State selects Northwestern (IA - NAIA) Director of Athletic Communications Steve Carlson as its new Asst. AD for Communications. (link)

Tusculum Football HC Jerry Odom will step down after eight seasons and is reportedly headed to become the DC at Western Carolina (DI). (link, link)

Edwards Waters inks Football HC Toriano Morgan to a three-year contract extension. Assoc. VP/AD Dr. Ivana Rich: "Under Coach Morgan's steadfast leadership these past years, our football program has shown impressive development and promise. As both his track record and the team's continued improvement demonstrate, we have full faith in Coach Morgan to guide and motivate our student-athletes to realize their potential. We aim to support him wholeheartedly in nurturing our talent as we strive together for championship victories and school pride that will resound through Jacksonville.” (link)

Coaches.wire:

+ Caldwell Sprint Football HC Jim Kelly will retire after six years leading the Cougars. (link)

+ Concordia Irvine selects Westmont Women’s Tennis HC Ellie Johnson as its new Men’s and Women’s Tennis HC. (link)

+ Drury Cross Country/Track & Field HC Lee Wood is headed to Western Kentucky (DI) as its new Cross Country HC. (link)

+ Oklahoma Christian removes the interim tag from Women’s Volleyball HC Asa Freeman. (link)

+ Sioux Falls Director of Track and Field/Cross Country Doug Petersen will retire after a decade with the Cougars. (link)

Colorado State Pueblo Men’s Soccer student-athlete Kenshin Uneo (link) and Point Loma Nazarene Women’s Soccer student-athlete Naomi Ellis (link) win their sport’s respective Elite 90 awards.

More Higher Ed:

+ A change in leadership at Southern New Hampshire, as President/CEO Paul LeBlanc will step down at the end of the academic year and be succeeded by Provost Lisa Marsh Ryerson. (link)

+ Colorado-Colorado Springs removes the interim tag from Chancellor Jennifer Sobanet. (link)

+ Purdue Northwest names Provost/Vice Chancellor of Academic Affairs Chris Holford as its next chancellor. (link)

+ The Saint Augustine’s faculty has issued a vote of no-confidence in the Board of Trustees and SAU’s acting president, as the university plans to appeal the SACSCOC decision to terminate its accreditation. (link)

+ Ohio Dominican taps former Madonna (NAIA) President Michael Grandillo as its interim president, starting December 16. (link)

Fitch Ratings released its 2024 higher ed outlook, which predicts that “Fundamental credit factors will be challenging across the sector, with meaningful macroeconomic headwinds, including labor and wage pressure and elevated interest rates, along with a mild and very uneven recovery in enrollment. All of these challenges could weaken operating margins and strain financial flexibility in 2024. Limited increases in tuition are unlikely to be sufficient to mitigate elevated operating costs. Sector bifurcation will continue to widen the credit gap between larger, more selective institutions versus their smaller, less selective and more tuition-dependent counterparts.” Fitch Senior Director Emily Wadhwani: “Flagship public universities and selective private colleges should see more favorable enrollment next year, while some regional public institutions and less-selective private schools in competitive markets may see continued softness in demand. The resumption of student loan payments, together with continued tight labor conditions, could further dampen overall enrollment prospects heading into 2024.” (link); Full report. (link)

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Head Women's Volleyball Coach (Houghton University / Houghton, NY): Responsible for all facets of the volleyball program including; recruiting, scheduling, player development, budget management, understanding of NCAA rules, additional duties as assigned. (DIII) More details HERE.

Men's and Women's Golf Coach (University of Dallas / Irving, TX): The Golf Coach is responsible for overall operation and conduct of the men’s and women’s golf programs. (DIII) More details HERE.

Head Volleyball Coach (Meredith College / Raleigh, NC): Head coach opening in the heart of Raleigh, NC. This is a full-time, 10-month, position. Head coach will oversee all aspects of this NCAA DIII program. (DIII) More details HERE.

Coordinator for Football/HPES Staff Instructor (Luther College / Decorah, IA): Luther College, a top liberal arts college located in the beautiful Driftless region of northeast Iowa is looking to hire a Defensive or Special Teams Coordinator with a proven track record of success (DIII) More details HERE.

Assistant Athletic Director of Sports Medicine/ Athletics Health Care Administrator (Barry University / Miami Shores, FL): Provides leadership and direction to the athletic training staff for 19 NCAA Division II intercollegiate sport teams and our club sport program. Oversees management student athlete insurance plans. More details HERE.

Head Coach, Men's Soccer (Washington University / St. Louis, MO): The position will manage the daily operations of a NCAA Division III intercollegiate sport program competing in the University Athletic Association (“UAA”). This is a 10-month, full-time position. (DIII) More details HERE.

Head Strength Coach (Texas A&M International University - Laredo, TX): The Head Strength Coach is responsible for the development and administration of individualized speed and strength conditioning programs for student- athletes to optimize performance. More details HERE.

Assistant Director, Athletics Alumni Engagement and Annual Giving (University of Chicago / Chicago, IL): Reporting to the Senior Associate Director of Development, Athletics and in coordination with Alumni Engagement and Annual Giving (AEAG), the Assistant Director, Athletics-Alumni Engagement. (DIII) More details HERE.

Director of Athletics (Millersville University / Millersville, PA): Director of Athletics (Millersville University): A 12-mo contract responsible for the organization and administration of the athletics’ program including; program, fiscal, facility & staff management. More details HERE.

Assistant Athletic Director, Communications (Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute / Troy, NY): The Assistant Athletic Director for Communications assists with the day-to-day operations of the athletic department as well as program/coach evaluation & supervision. (DIII) More details HERE.

Assistant Athletic Trainer (Coastal Carolina University / Conway, SC): Coastal Carolina University is currently accepting applications for the following position: Assistant Athletic Trainer in the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics. (DI) More details HERE.

Assistant Director, Sports Information (Texas A&M International University / Laredo, TX): Assists in publicity efforts for all sponsored sports, including writing press releases and feature stories. Produces and edits game programs, game notes, and media guides. More details HERE.

Assistant Athletic Trainer (Lynn University / Boca Raton, FL): This position is responsible for all phases of the prevention, medical coverage, evaluation, treatment, rehabilitation, and administrative duties of assigned athletic teams. More details HERE.

Head Football Coach (Missouri Valley College / Marshall, MO): Candidates will oversee all aspects of the program to ensure its success, including but not limited to scheduling, recruiting, retention, fundraising, staff management, alumni and community engagement (NAIA) More details HERE.

Head Women’s Bowling Coach (McPherson College / McPherson, KS): Seeking a dynamic and knowledgeable individual eager to create a new bowling program. The successful candidates will begin recruitment and plan for a competitive team to begin play in 2024-25. (NAIA) More details HERE.

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.

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.

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.

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