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The auction of Bacone has been postponed at the request of Midgley-Huber Energy Concepts, the HVAC company suing the institution for around $1.5M of unpaid work. President Nicky Michael says all but four professors have been laid off, with the college signing teach-out agreements with Southern Nazarene, Mid-American Christian and Ottawa (KS) for students who are not on track to graduate this spring. On what the future holds, the institution writes: “Unfortunately, the damage was done. We had to suspend classes and we will have to work with our accreditation and Title 4 to resume classes in the fall. We also had to lay off 45 instructors. We will continue to work with students to transfer credits and rebuild for the fall. To lay them off after the dedication that they have shown to the students is very heart-wrenching and heartbreaking to us. And you just don’t get them back right, said Dr. Michael. You don’t just turn around and say ok we are going to be open for spring. Because it’s not just them you are dealing with. We also have Title IV, we have the higher learning commission and we have to work with both of those agencies to make sure we have our funding in place.” (link, link)

NAIA Vice President of Membership Value and Governance Chesney Sallee sits down with NAIA.ticker/Connect’s Anthony Grassi from the 2023 Women Leaders Convention to discuss the NAIA’s new members, the process by which the association gathers and implements feedback from member institutions, legislation changes and more. In addition to five new members joining, four potential new schools are in the process of exploring membership, with Sallee adding: “Gone are the days when people viewed the NAIA as an alternative option within athletics and now realize the NAIA is an attractive, enviable destination to go.” Sallee notes the association has been more intentional about how it is soliciting and receiving feedback by listening and asking more questions when visiting with conference offices and regularly surveying members through a mix of qualitative and quantitative questions. “We definitely are asking open-ended questions because it doesn’t mean we can solve a lot of the campus challenges that exist, but we certainly can’t be part of the solution if we don’t know what the challenges are. It goes back to trying to make sure we’re intentionally listening and understanding the experience that our campuses are having so that we can help continue to make it better.” Check out the full conversation on Connect. (link)

Faulkner announces a trio of new Asst. ADs: Volleyball HC/SWL Tori Renda to Asst. AD of Student Health and Wellness, Women’s Basketball HC Reed Sutton to Asst. AD for Facilities and Director of Sports Information and Marketing Jeremy Smith to Asst. AD for Communications and Spiritual Formation. (link)

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+ Dickinson State taps high school HC Stormy Siemion as the Blue Hawks’ next Volleyball HC. (link) 

+ Grace selects Indiana Wesleyan AC Brian Dewey as its new Cross Country HC. (link)

+ Philander Smith Baseball HC Noah Suarez heads to Eureka (NCAA DIII) in the same capacity. (link)

+ UHSP promotes Baseball AC Rick Heines to HC. (link)

Our deepest condolences to the St. Thomas community on the passing of a Women’s Basketball student-athlete. (link)

Costs for U.S. colleges and universities rose 4% during FY23, according to data from the annual Commonfund Higher Education Price Index. It’s the second-highest rate of inflation since FY08, when the HEPI was at 5%. Costs increased 4.5% at private institutions compared to 3.8% at public institutions. (link)

The Consumer Price Index rose 3.1% for the 12 months ending in November, down from 3.2% in October, with gas prices falling 6% last month. As inflation continues to cool, U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen believes the U.S. will achieve a soft landing and avoid a recession. “[Inflation is] certainly meaningfully coming down. And I see no reason, on the path that we’re currently on, why inflation shouldn’t gradually decline to levels that are consistent with the Fed’s mandate and targets. I personally don’t see any good reason to think that the last mile is going to be especially difficult. … Because inflation expectations had never meaningfully ratcheted up on a long-term basis, we just had to have the economy normalize and get the labor market back to a sort of full employment state to bring inflation down.” (link); Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell: “While we believe that our policy rate is likely at or near its peak for this tightening cycle, the economy has surprised forecasters in many ways since the pandemic and ongoing progress. Progress toward our 2% inflation objective is not assured.” (link)

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(NEW!) Assistant Athletic Trainer (Bloomsburg Athletics / Bloomsburg, PA): Join best in class Athletic Training Department focused on compassionate evidence- based medicine & leadership development, through personal & professional growth, centered around life work balance. (DII) More details HERE.

(NEW!) Athletics Communications Assistant (University of Chicago / Chicago, IL): Reporting to the Director of Sports Information and Promotions, the Athletics Communications Assistant will support the overall mission and vision of the University of Chicago and Athletics. (DIII) More details HERE.

(NEW!) Senior Associate Commissioner, Internal Operations (America East Conference / Boston, MA): Serve in a key leadership role at the conference office, located in Boston's lively Seaport District, overseeing all aspects of internal operations including financial operations and human resources. (DI) More details HERE.

(NEW!) Director of Athletic Communications (University of North Georgia / Dahlonega, GA ): The Director of Athletic Communications is responsible for assisting in promoting a positive image, both internally and externally, of the University's 13-sport NCAA intercollegiate athletics program. (DII) More details HERE.

(NEW!) Head Coach, Sprint Football/Athletic Administrator (Caldwell University / Caldwell, NJ): Responsible for all facets of the sprint football program including; recruiting, scheduling, player development and administrative duties as assigned. (DII) More details HERE.

(NEW!) Assistant Football Coach (Offensive Coordinator) (William Woods University / Fulton, MO): Join fast, responsible growth in the NAIA as the inaugural football team's Offensive Coordinator. Seeking dynamic, prepared individual to establish foundational football success in Mid-Missouri. More details HERE.

(NEW!) Head Women's Volleyball Coach (Lake Forest College / Lake Forest, IL): Full-time position responsible for the management of all areas of the program, supporting the team comprehensively in their student-athlete experience and enhancing our rich Tradition of Excellence. (DIII) More details HERE.

(NEW!) Associate Head Women's Golf Coach (Trevecca Nazarene Univeristy / Nashville, TN): Assist the Director of Golf in all aspects of coaching the women's golf team to include, but not limited to the following: daily practice, team travel, NCAA compliance, budgets, and player relations. (DII) To apply, please email dbhead@trevecca.edu.

Women's Soccer Head Coach (Wells College / Aurora, NY): Full time position that oversees all aspects of the Women’s Soccer program, to develop and encourage individual and team success, and recruit academically and athletically talented student-athletes. (DIII) More details HERE.

Development Officer - Athletics (Auburn University / Auburn, AL): The selected candidate will plan, organize, and implement fund-raising activities for one or more organization units within Auburn University. (DI) More details HERE.

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 Women's Volleyball Coach (Lawrence Tech / Southfield, MI): Leads and manages various aspects of the women's volleyball program, while aligning with the University Mission and Athletic Department Mission, and developing young women to be leaders. 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.

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.

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.

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. (DII) 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. More details HERE.

Director of Athletics (William Carey University / Hattiesburg, MS): WCU seeks an innovative leader to effectively manage the operations of an extraordinarily successful athletic program focused on student-athlete development within a Christian environment. 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. (DII) 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.

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.

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.

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. 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. More details HERE.

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