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West Virginia Wesleyan AD Tenney announces he will step down after over 12 years leading the Bobcats. Tenney: "This is the right time to step away. Consultants and trustees are considering new approaches in athletics that would be implemented over the next 3 to 5 years. I believe it is best for the college to have an Athletic Director in place to see recommendations through, from beginning to end during that period." WVWC Interim President Moore: "The College is grateful for Coach Tenney's many years of service. I've personally been helped by Coach Tenney during my brief time in this role, and he's been the consummate teacher. His passion for WVWC Athletics is something that we can't wait to celebrate. We wish him well in his next journey." (link)

Outgoing NCAA President Emmert sat down with NPR to discuss his tenure, and Sports Illustrated’s Dellenger asserts that NPR host Shapiro asked several “pointed” questions, “none of which really produced enlightening answers.” One example: Shapiro pushes back on several of Emmert’s claims, including that gender equity is paramount and that he’s been an NIL advocate “for years,” by asserting: “You say you've been an advocate for moving forward on NIL, but you fought hard against giving student athletes financial benefits. And the Supreme Court issued a unanimous ruling against you in 2021. The association continues to fight legal battles. You've called for Congress to intervene. That's led nowhere. When you look at this history and this set of facts, it looks like from the Supreme Court on down, these are battles that the NCAA has fought and lost. … On issue after issue, you describe progress that the NCAA has made. And I can't help but look at the history and wonder whether the organization was dragged into making that progress rather than leading the way.” Emmert: "Sports produces plenty of passion and it often gets aimed at my direction." Full interview. (link, link)

The LSC will not renew Simon Fraser’s FB affiliate membership after completion of the 2023 season. From an SFU release: “The NCAA DII landscape has changed over the last several years, which has resulted in only three NCAA Division II football programs remaining in Division II west of Colorado. Over the past few years, we have been working diligently to find a conference for football, and while we were pleased to find a place to compete, participating in the LSC has resulted in a challenging situation for athletes, largely due to extensive travel required and the need to cross the border. Our priority is supporting our student-athletes with their full university experience, and we recognize that this recent arrangement has not been ideal for a host of reasons. As we continue to review the situation and explore options, the student-athlete experience remains our priority. An update will be provided later this year.” (link); Extra Points’ purveyor Brown notes that the COVID vaccine requirement to enter Canada and expensive travel were sticking points for some LSC members. (link)

Roosevelt (NAIA) worked with Collegiate Consulting on its DII application. The Lakers received provisional membership into the GLIAC in 2024-25 with NCAA postseason eligibility expected in 2026-27. (link)

The Athletic’s Auerbach asks NCAA VP of Enforcement Duncan about the “NIL presumption” and how the enforcement team separates fact from fiction when it comes to reports or rumors. Auerbach specifically uses the example of a message board post that anyone could put up without substantiation. Duncan: “I wouldn’t say it’s limited to media stories or social media. We have information coming in from lots and lots of different sources. But we also know that sources have their own agendas. We’ve always got to ask why it is that somebody would put something on a message board. We know that there are folks out there who want to use the infractions process to advance their own agendas, and we work really hard to be discerning consumers of information and know that sources may have their own reasons for sharing information. We don’t want to fall prey to that. We don’t want to be a pawn in somebody else’s scheme. We work really hard to test information that comes in. We’re common-sense people. ... We’re not so cynical that we think everybody’s lying to us, but we’re also not so naive that we believe everything that every booster puts on a message board.” (link)

Further, headlining attorney Mars shares his incredulity at the NCAA’s new charging standard for NIL cases, writing: “The NCAA has lost its mind. Where else in the free world is there a presumption of guilt based on a tip or a news story?” ESPN’s Murphy responds: “The ‘NCAA’ in this instance is the schools. The national office doesn't make rules – the schools do. So this is the schools getting together and saying: We need a ‘guilty until proven innocent’ standard to police ourselves, and we trust the Indy office to do it with common sense.” (link)

Missouri Southern State AD Mallory joins Collegiate Sports Connect/MB Sports' Banker at the NCAA Convention to dive into regionalization, key issues for DII and more. On the former, Mallory: “I think it’s time for a conversation around regionalization, just to figure out is that still the model that serves our institutions and student-athletes the best when it comes to crowning a champion.” Looking to the changes proposed by the DI Transformation Committee, Mallory keys on being aware of the changes, pointing to guaranteed health insurance for two years post-eligibility as an example of an item that may ultimately trickle down to DII. More available only on Connect. (link)

The DII Committee on Infractions rules that Lake Erie violated NCAA rules when the a former HC provided impermissible inducements and benefits to prospective and enrolled student-athletes, seven of whom competed in contests and received actual and necessary expenses while ineligible. The former HC also engaged in recruiting violations surrounding official visits. Penalties include two years probation, a $1,500 fine, vacation or records and a two-year show-cause order for the former HC. (link)

It’s Personnel:

+ Clark Atlanta announces Tennessee State (DI) Director of Business Operations and Administration Hicks as its Assoc. AD for Business Operations. (link)

+ Seton Hill selects Lancaster Bible (DIII) Director of External and Business Operations Cook as its new Asst. AD for Facilities and Game Day Operations. (link)

+ The Atlantic Hockey Association and College Hockey America have named John Carroll (DIII) AD Morgan as their next commissioner, effective April 17. (link)

Coaching Wire:

+ Wheeling brings back former Softball HC Pelegreen in the same role. (link)

+ Saint Anselm promotes WTEN AC Lincoln to HC. (link)

+ Florida Tech names Davis & Elkins WVB HC Willis to the same post. (link)

+ Virginia State taps Benedict XC/T&F HC Hyland for the same role. (link)

As expected, the U.S. Federal Reserve yesterday raised interest rates by 0.25%. Fed Chair Powell cautions that the scaled-back rate hike should not be misconstrued as a softened resolve against inflation. “We have to complete the job. That’s what we’re here for. … It is a good thing that the disinflation that we have seen so far has not come at the expense of a weaker labor market. But I would also say that that disinflationary process that you now see underway is really at an early stage.” (link); U.S. job openings increased 572K to 11M in December, setting a new five-month high. (link)

Coca-Cola is marrying Powerade and BodyArmor to create a formula with 50% more electrolytes than Gatorade and believes it can “become the No. 1 sports drink company within the next five years,” according to Sportico’s Badenhausen, who notes Gatorade currently enjoys a 69% market share. Euromonitor International Drinks, Tobacco and Cannabis Research Analyst Conness: “I think that this road towards highlighting better functionality makes a lot of sense because that is what the consumer wants right now.” Powerade and BodyArmor will continue operating under a “separate but connected model,” per BodyArmor Sports Nutrition CMO Dzamba, and Badenhausen reports Powerade will showcase its new look with a $10M ad campaign during March Madness. (link)

More Higher Ed:

+ Wisconsin-Parkside Chancellor Ford will exit UWP after 13 years to become the chancellor at IU Southeast (NAIA). (link)

+ Florida Tech extends President Avent’s contract through July 2024 and will pay him around $478K. link)

+ Cal Poly Pomona’s Cal State Employees Union chapter and Statewide University Police Association passed votes of no confidence in President Coley. (link)

+ West Texas A&M receives a $1.5M gift to provide scholarships for students from two area towns. (link)

+ Miles inks a memo of understanding with Wallace CC-Selma (NJCAA). (link)

Enrollment for all of higher education remains 5.8% below 2019 levels, but a National Student Clearinghouse Research Center report shows undergraduate enrollment began to stabilize last fall, contracting by just 0.6% compared to the same period in 2021. Nationwide, higher ed institutions gained 97K freshman, an increase of 4.3% over the prior year. Freshman enrollment overall, however, is down 150K students compared to 2019. Head counts for Hispanic and Asian undergrads rose by 1.6% and 1.8%, respectively. White undergrads accounted for the steepest decline at 3.6%, followed by Black students at 1.9% and Native American students at 1.6%. Women continued their decline in undergraduate enrollment, down 1.5% compared to fall 2021, while men began to stabilize with 0.2% growth. (link)

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(NEW!) Business Office Assistant Athletics (Bucknell University / Lewisburg, PA): Bucknell University is seeking a Business Office Assistant who will be responsible for support activities within the Athletic Business Office, focusing on procurement, & payables. apptrkr.com/3861370. (DI) More details HERE.

(NEW!) Associate Head Coach—Cross Country/Track and Field (Suffolk University / Boston, MA): Responsible for overseeing all duties associated with competitive DIII track & field (indoor & outdoor) and cross country programs. The position reports to the AD & CC/T&F HC. Negotiable start date. (DIII) More details HERE.

(NEW!) Head Women's Lacrosse Coach (Suffolk University / Boston, MA): Provide vision and leadership in the development of a competitive DIII WLAX program. Oversee all aspects of the program including team travel, scheduling of games & practices, budget management, etc. (DIII) More details HERE.

Equipment Manager (George Mason University / Fairfax, VA): The George Mason University Department of Intercollegiate Athletics invites applications for a full-time Equipment Manager. Apply for position at: https://jobs.gmu.edu/postings/56420. EOE (DI) More details HERE.

Head Men's Basketball Coach (Bluffton University / Bluffton, OH): The head coach will coordinate all aspects of the men’s basketball program including, recruiting, coaching, team management, organizing, planning, player development. It also includes budgeting. (DIII) More details HERE.

Associate Vice President & Director of Athletics (The Catholic University of America / Washington, D.C.): Reporting to the Vice President of Student Affairs, the Associate Vice President & Director of Athletics serves as a member of the Vice President for Student Affairs leadership team. (DIII) More details HERE.

Assistant Director, Athletics/Head Women's Soccer Coach (Caldwell University / Caldwell, NJ): Will provide direction for planning, recruiting, budgeting, organizing and maintaining a well-balanced, competitive, and successful NCAA Division II Women's soccer program. More details HERE.

Director of Athletics (Dallas Baptist University / Dallas, TX): The Director of Athletics is responsible for developing, managing, and supervising a competitive intercollegiate athletics program with more than 15 sport programs along with 9 club sport programs. More details HERE.

Assistant Director, Athletic Communications (Washington University in St. Louis / St. Louis, MO): Primary contact for varsity sports teams. Website Management. Social Media. Student staff supervision. (DIII) More details HERE.

Athletic Turf & Field Specialist (University of Texas at Austin, Intercollegiate Athletics / Austin, TX): Maintain Athletics facilities and fields for practice and game day events. Maintenance and care of assigned areas. Provide general field maintenance, building services and coordination of resources. (DI) More details HERE.

Director of Strategic Communications (Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference / Lock Haven, PA): Oversee all aspects of Conference operations with special emphasis on public relations/athletic communications activities. Will be expected to coordinate design and function of the Conference web site and streaming network, and utilize social media to disseminate news about the Conference. More details HERE.

Director of Athletics (McPherson College / McPherson, KS): McPherson College is seeking a Director of Athletics responsible for all athletic activities, events and personnel and is actively involved in student-athlete enrollment and retention efforts. (NAIA) More details HERE.

Director of Athletics (Polytechnic School / Pasadena, CA): The director of athletics oversees a comprehensive interscholastic athletic program of 43 athletic teams and nearly 390 scholar-athletes. A bachelor's degree and significant experience are required. (K-12 Institution) More details HERE.

Assistant Football Coach (Emporia State University / Emporia, KS): Emporia State University, a member of the Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletic Association (MIAA) and NCAA Division II, is seeking to fill an Assistant Coach for football position. More details HERE.

Assistant Registrar - Athletics Academic Eligibility (University of Central Oklahoma / Edmond, OK): Management of registration, assessment of grading, degree audit, verification of graduation, permanent storage and maintenance of student academic records, certification of eligibility. More details HERE.

Assistant Athletic Trainer (Northeastern State University / Tahlequah, OK): Responsible for injury prevention, evaluation, treatment and instructional rehabilitation of student-athletes. Provide on-site medical coverage/emergency care for practices and games. 2 open positions. More details HERE.

Director, Athletic Facilities (HR title Assistant Director) (Western Michigan University / Kalamazoo, MI): This is a Director level position & will be paid as such. Coordinates daily operations of athletic facilities, ice hockey focus. Manages execution of assigned athletic events (DI) More details HERE.

Assistant Athletic Director - Recreation (Bucknell University / Lewisburg, PA): Works with the department leadership in managing and implementing a comprehensive recreation services program. Apply at https://apptrkr.com/3793031. (DI) More details HERE.

Sports Operation Manager (USA Triathlon / Colorado Springs, CO): Responsible for supporting all of the scholastic programming at USA Triathlon - high school, collegiate club and NCAA triathlon, all of which resides in the Sport Development business unit. More details HERE.

Vice President and Director of Athletics (Colgate University / Hamilton, NY): The VP and Director of Athletics will provide a clear vision of the role and mission of athletics, and provide superior leadership and management to achieve excellence across the Division. (DI) More details HERE.

Assistant Athletic Director Strength & Conditioning (Emporia State University / Emporia, KS): The Assistant Athletic Director Strength & Conditioning will be directly responsible for leading the Strength & Conditioning Department at Emporia State University. More details HERE.

Director of Athletic Marketing & Media Relations (Emporia State University / Emporia, KS): Emporia State University is seeking for the position of Director of Athletic Marketing & Media Relations. More details HERE.

Assistant Director - Athletics Video Production (Northeastern University / Boston, MA): The Assistant Director-Athletics Video Production will manage and implement day-to-day aspects of broadcast and content creation for Northeastern Athletics. (DI) More details HERE.

Associate Athletic Director for Compliance (Seton Hill University / Greensburg, PA): Seton Hill is seeking applications for an Associate AD for Compliance. Exp. with CA and ARMS is essential. Send resume & references to csnyder@setonhill.edu. View full ad at www.setonhill.edu More details HERE.

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