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NCAA VP of DII and Liaison to the Board of Governors Terri Steeb Gronau joins D2.ticker/Connect’s Anthony Grassi from the 2024 NCAA Convention to outline the key issues in DII, areas of focus for the 2025 Convention, championships and more. One key legislative area of focus for 2025 will be changes to the recruiting process: “It's built off of a system where you were trying to legislate for the small minority and that works sometimes, but in most cases it just really doesn't work and so for Division II schools, their budget is going to control how they recruit student-athletes. Technology has completely changed the way coaches interact with prospects and our legislation has not kept up and so we needed to figure out a way to say what does it mean to be a Division II coach, a Division II school? How are you contacting prospects? What does it really mean to bring them on an official visit? What does it mean to bring them on an unofficial visit? Should we really care how many prospects do an official visit at a Division II school? Budgets are going to control that. Coaches know what they're doing so let's trust them and let them do the recruiting that they know how to do.” The division is also exploring potential changes to postseason bracketing and regionalization. “I'm also excited about the conversations our sport committees are going to have about championship bracketing. How do we continue to enhance the student-athlete experience at our national championships? Many of them because we just financially didn't have the dollars to do it have not been able to really have this conversation so again sky's the limit, like what makes sense, what makes sense for your sport, how can we enhance this student-athlete experience so all of that is going to be exciting.” More on the Hudl streaming pilot this year, sports moving behind the paywall and conversations with student-athletes can be found only on Connect. (link)

Conference Carolinas and the SIAC sign a two-year Football partnership that will see two Conference Carolinas teams that do not qualify for the conference title game travel to SIAC members during week 11 in 2025, with a pair of SIAC members to travel to Conference Carolinas members in 2026. SIAC Commissioner Anthony Holloman: “This partnership reflects our commitment to providing our student-athletes with the best competitive opportunities while fostering a spirit of excellence and sportsmanship in collegiate football. This collaboration aims to orchestrate meaningful contests that highlight the exceptional skills of our student-athletes and play a pivotal role in positively impacting the final regional rankings before playoff seeding is determined.” (link)

Broader Legal Matters:

+ USA Today’s Steve Berkowitz via X: “Lawyers for plaintiffs in Chuba Hubbard antitrust lawsuit against NCAA and major conferences that pertains to Alston academic achievement awards have filed motion that seeks to give the case class-action status. [...] The plaintiffs’ case is being led by attorneys Steve Berman and Jeff Kessler, who also led Alston case and are leading the pending House case that has been granted class-action status for damages claims that could be worth billions. [...] Filing states that plaintiffs’ economics expert “preliminarily estimates” that $313 million in damages should be awarded to athletes this case seeks to cover. Under antitrust law, if awarded at trial, this amount would be tripled — so nearly $1 billion potentially at stake here.” (link)

+ The NLRB Regional Director in Region 1 has found that Dartmouth (DI) Men's Basketball student-athletes are employees, stating: “Because Dartmouth has the right to control the work performed by the Dartmouth men’s basketball team, and the players perform that work in exchange for compensation, I find that the petitioned-for basketball players are employees within the meaning of the [National Labor Relations] Act.” (link, link)

Lenoir-Rhyne unveiled plans for a $3M renovation to its Softball stadium, which will be renamed McCrorie Family Stadium after Hank '60 Bernice McCrorie who provided the lead gift for the project. Upgrades will include a new stadium-style grandstand, video board, dugouts, press box, stadium entrance, two VIP viewing areas, concession stand and more. (link)

It’s Personnel:

+ Lincoln (MO) selects MSU Denver Asst. AD for Academics and Compliance Fred Holmes as its new Assoc. AD for Compliance and Student Success. (link)

+ Emmanuel hires Truett McConnell (NAIA) Director of Volleyball Mark Corbin as its next Men’s Volleyball HC, with Director of Volleyball James Friddle to lead the program this season before focusing on Director and Women’s VB responsibilities. (link)

+ Saginaw Valley State Women’s Tennis HC Andrew Sendek is no longer leading the Cardinals. (link)

Former Gannon Men’s Basketball HC Kelvin Jefferson has settled his lawsuit against the university that was filed last April on terms of breach of contract following his termination. No terms were disclosed, but Jefferson’s attorney says he “is greatly pleased with the manner in which Gannon University settled his claim.” (link)

Quick Hits:

+ Alabama-Huntsville is the latest to team up with Athlete Network for student-athlete alumni engagement. (link)

+ Bemidji State will host Michigan Tech to kick off the 2024 Football season on week 0. (link)

Higher ed institutions are adjusting their financial aid timelines in response to the latest FAFSA delay. Oregon State (DI), for instance, has pushed the traditional May 1 deadline back to June 1, and OSU VP of Enrollment Management Jon Boeckenstedt says the delay is reminiscent of COVID in terms of its disruption to the admissions process. “We had two options: we could either stick to our May 1 deadline and deal with thousands of individual requests for flexibility, or we could get out ahead of this and live with the ramifications. … If [the Department of Education (ED)] pulls through and submits the FAFSA info early, by mid-February, say, then we might regret this decision from a planning perspective. But we’re doing this from the standpoint of what’s best for our students, not what’s best for OSU. And we’ll never really regret doing what’s best for students.” That said, he notes there is “no reason to be confident” the ED will meet even its mid-March deadline. “It’s not about when the [Institutional Student Information Records] start coming in; it’s about when we get a critical mass. Knowing that the tentative date to start sending batches—not all the information, just batches—is mid-March doesn’t do much to reassure.” (link)

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(NEW!) Event & Sport Operations Graduate Assistant (DePaul University Athletics / Chicago, IL): Supports game operations for men's and women's basketball, coordinates special events, and assists with travel logistics for various Olympic sports within DePaul Athletics. (DI) More details HERE.

Assistant Director for Sports Performance (Edward Waters University / Jacksonville, FL): Assist the Director for Sports Performance in developing, coordinating, and administering a comprehensive sports Nutrition and Wellness Program for Edward Waters University Intercollegiate sports. More details HERE.

Head Women’s Soccer Coach (Edward Waters University / Jacksonville, FL): Women’s Soccer Coach will provide comprehensive instruction and leadership to student athletes and develop a competitive program within the (NCAA) and (SIAC) conferences. More details HERE.

Head Athletic Trainer (Edward Waters University / Jacksonville, FL): The Head Athletic Trainer implements the administration of athletic care within the required guidelines to ensure athletes receive proper athletic conditioning, training, and emergency care. More details HERE.

Head Women's Soccer Coach (Minnesota State / Moorhead, MN): Leadership, operation and management of MSUM Soccer Program. Minimum 2 years college coaching or 5 years HS/Club coaching within past 8 years with a proven level of success. Some teaching in HPE. More details HERE.

Assistant Commissioner (River States Conference / Footprint of the Conference / Middletown, OH): The primary day-to-day responsibilities include communications, facilitating website, awards and event coordination. Primarily work from home. (NAIA) More details HERE.

Associate Director, Creative Services & Digital Media (America East Conference / Boston, MA): Assist with all aspects of creative services, primarily graphic design and video content; Influence brand growth, social media and communications strategy; Located in Boston's lively Seaport District. (DI) More details HERE.

Assistant Athletic Director for Marketing & Communications (St. Mary's University / San Antonio, TX): Inquiries, questions, and nominations can be forwarded to Dr. Kurt Patberg, Vice President of Mammoth Sports Consulting at kurt.patberg@mammothconsulted.com. More details HERE.

Assistant/Associate Commissioner (Conference Carolinas / Greenville, SC): Headquartered in Greenville, SC, the conference seeks applications for two positions as Assistant/Associate Commissioner with experience and skills in external relations and athletics communications. More details HERE.

Head Men's Volleyball Coach (Wheaton College (MA) / Norton, MA): Looking for a motivated and passionate individual to serve as the inaugural Head Coach of Men’s Volleyball. This individual will build, recruit, and lead our newly created intercollegiate program. (DIII) More details HERE.

Vice President & Director of Athletics (Louisiana Tech University / Ruston, LA): Reporting to the President and as a member of the President’s Cabinet, the VPAD will lead and guide the department to competing as a high-level Group of Five athletic department. (DI) More details HERE. The D1.dossier for this position is available HERE.

Head Baseball Athletic Trainer (University of Kansas / University of Kansas Health System / Lawrence, KS): Position to start June 2024**** Under the direction of the Head Team Physicians, responsible for the athletic training needs of the student-athletes of the Baseball Team. (DI) More details HERE.

Men's Soccer Assistant Coach / Goalkeeper Coach Part-Time (9 months) (24-35) (Francis Marion University / Florence, SC): PT Men's Soccer Assistant Coach & Goalkeeper Coach assists Head Coach with training members of the men's soccer team, recruiting, mentoring, as well as monitoring academic progress. Trains Goalkeepers. More details HERE.

Director of Intercollegiate Athletics (Arkansas - Little Rock / Little Rock, AR): Little Rock is now accepting applications for their Director of Intercollegiate Athletics position. Jobplex (a DHR Global company) is overseeing the search process on behalf of Little Rock. (DI) More details HERE. The D1.dossier for this position is available HERE.

Director, Athletic Communications (Texas A&M University-Kingsville / Kingsville, TX): The Director of Athletic Communications, under general direction, manages the development and implementation of most athletic marketing promotions and public relations programs directed to numerous internal and external constituencies. More details HERE.

Director of Athletics and Recreation (American University / Washington, D.C.): The Director of Athletics and Recreation is responsible for the athletic budget, personnel, strategic planning, fund-raising, marketing, sports facilities, and overall management. (DI) More details HERE. The D1.dossier for this position is available HERE.

Commissioner (Northwest Conference (NWC) / Forest Grove, OR): Reporting to the President’s Council, the Commissioner will lead strategy development and conference operations in support of the mission, values, and student-athlete educational focus of the NWC. (DIII) More details HERE.

Assistant AD/Director for Creative Strategy and Social Media (Abilene Christian University / Abilene, TX): This position will oversee all facets of the department’s digital and social media efforts as it relates to graphic design, photography and videography to tell the story of ACU Athletics. (DI) More details HERE.

Conference Commissioner (East Coast Conference / West Babylon, NY): The East Coast Conference (ECC) Commissioner is the Chief Executive Officer of the conference. This individual will provide strategic and operational leadership. More details HERE.

Sport Information Director, Assistant (Texas A&M International University / Laredo, TX): The Assistant Director, Sports Information, under general supervision, assists in publicity efforts for all sponsored sports, including writing press releases and feature stories. More details HERE.

Director of Athletics (Albion College / Albion, MI): This position is responsible for the overall leadership, vision, and oversight of the College's intercollegiate athletics and recreational programs. (DIII) More details HERE

Commissioner (University Athletic Association / Rochester, NY): Reporting to the President Council, the Commissioner is the principal administrative officer of the UAA and will work collaboratively with the Presidents to develop and execute a strategic plan. (DIII) More details HERE.

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